Before that, a 1990 Honda Accord. I learned to drive on a '71 AMC Javelin (my Dad's car) that looked a lot like this.
Posted on 05/01/2013 4:00:03 AM PDT by salamancaspain
Let's talk cars. Which cars you drive, etc.
I’ve got a Honda CR-V for the wife since she likes the all wheel drive in snow. And I’ve got an Accord for me to commute in. That gets around 28 on the highway as well.
2012 Ford Fiesta, made in Mexico. Rated at maybe 38-39 MPG highway, but driving a 5-speed manual and being careful, I can get 45 MPG with regularity. No hybrid, either.
You sound like a MOPAR fan trying to get sympathy and justify your poor choices ;-).
Consequently, you may have started a gear-head war.
Cletus drives GM and a “hybrid” (Geo Tracker)
2002 Toyota Sequioa
2009 Acura TSX
These both are the best cars I’ve ever owned.
I made the mistake of thinking that as long as something had one of the big 3 Japanese brand names on it, it was high quality. Mistake!! I am now the regretful owner of a 2004 Nissan Frontier and it is a total pile of junk. Average 17mpg(worst of any small truck in it’s class), very undeerpowered for v6, must replace serpentine belt on front of motor every 30K miles(half the interval time of most vehicles) cooling system issues that while hasn’t let me down, results in significant repair bill every other year. It’s geared way too low for highway use. RPMs are 3K on the tach at 70mph(too much for v6). I had a 4x4 Ford Ranger with 5 speed that didn’t run that high rpms and did much better on fuel mileage. Frame is rusting on it. I have to drive it atleast 3 more years, then I’m going back to Honda and not looking back or sideways(GM,Ford,Dodge) for that matter.
Worse car I had was a Chrysler. I have a Nissan. Best investment so far.
2013 Ford Lariat
2013 Ford Focus LE
1994 Toyota pickup with 74,000 original miles on it.
Before that, a 1990 Honda Accord. I learned to drive on a '71 AMC Javelin (my Dad's car) that looked a lot like this.
New jeep wrangler sport with the soft top.
2005 Chrysler 300C, mint condition and low mileage.
2007 Ford F-150 King Ranch Pick up
(not really, but I can dream)
1992 Chevrolet Caprice, 183,000 miles. Original motor, rebuilt transmission.
It’ been awhile since I did the begats on my cars. If I got into it here, I’d probably bring the server down.
I’ve had approximately 50 cars and a motorcycle in 43 years. Bought the same car twice ( don’t ask...the family chalks this up as to me having a “cortisone” shot reaction)
I had a 2010 Sonata I took into the dealer for an oil change and walked out with a 2013 Elantra....they didn’t charge me for the oil change.
Car I liked the best and miss the most was a 1991 Buick Century.
Most fun to drive was a 1997 Aurora with a short-star engine.
Car I wish I had not traded was a 2005 Elantra GT.
Best all around is the Equinox - the wife’s car.
I’ve had 5 Hyundai’s in 8 years. I like the warranty, my friends laugh and ask me why I care ?
And make sure that new jeep wrangler sport is the two door model. Four doors invites too many potential passengers and the jeep is for when you want to get away from it all.
I have driven and owned a LOT of cars for a guy my age.
The biggest smiles came to me in my E36 BMW M3 convertible. Just make SURE you get a PPI. In convertibles there is the amazing 4 seater M3 and there is everything else.
“Mustangs” and the like aren’t even remotely in the same category of ANY aspect of the car, including reliability. This is a car that drives like a mid-engine supercar. It is just breathtaking.
No competition in the used price range of the E36 M3s (can’t vouch for the later models - never had one - they are 8cyls) But don’t take free advice too seriously. Drive and you will see.
And... read Jalopnik!
2012 GMC 2500 4x4 and a 2010 GMC Acadia.
2000 Chevy Silverado 117,000 miles
2012 Toyota Tacoma 2000 miles
I would have bought another Chevy but Obama ruined that with his union bailout and screwing the GM and Chrysler investors.
Excellent post, General! Agree or am informed on all points.
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