Posted on 06/20/2013 9:03:53 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Only because they have major problems with rust. Bang for the buck, the WRX is a fast little beast.
died with it, too, apparently.
I just have a problem with many new cars. Like most old people I’m a creature of habit and like to put the window down and rest my left arm on the frame. The side panels of all the new cars go up way too far to do that. And I find the headrests and seat belts are just way too uncomfortable.
There is never any place to put my purse and briefcase. Designers seemed to think that they solved the female buyer issue by putting a lighted mirror in the visor. So wrong.
We used to have a Ford station wagon back in the late 70’s. Ugly, ugly but my son was in a band and I could get his drums and his friend’s trombone in it and still have room.
Glad you like your FRS. I’m not much on toy cars. LOL
Hints....Mismanaged, Unions, Politicians, Laws, EPA, Government, crappy products...........
There are many excellent cars manufactured from all over the world to chose from when buying an automobile.
This American follows his own advice.
The first place to find the car that meets your needs is from an American car company who builds the car in America.
The second place to find the car that meets your needs is from a foreign car company who builds the car in America.
The third and last place to find the car that meets your needs is from a foreign car company who imports the car to America.
There are dozens of great auto manufacturers to pick from the second and third choices but only one manufacturer from the first choice.
Fiat and the government control Chrysler and General Motors no longer exist so the only remaining America car company is Ford Motors. Luckily, for Americans Ford builds outstanding automobiles.
I went for a ride in a Skoda cab once around Prague.
They are less costly than Volkswagens, but as good. The Swiss love them. This to answer the question why are the Swiss so wealthy?
Didn’t Bill Clinton order the bombing of the Yugo factory?
How’s Skoda doing these days?
It's been 20 years, but I examined a New Hampshire Subaru for a Florida friend: you could measure the tread of the front tires through the tops of the fenders!
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I loved the look of the old Jags.
One of the reasons I got the FRS is that we are empty nesters and already have a Chevy silverado 4x4 four door for our farm stuff and a Scion xB for carrying passengers to visit the various cities around here (nashville, Louisville, etc.) and tour horse country. Also, I am STILL in bands and I can get a ton of music gear and three people in that xBox.
The reason for the FRS is that I do 2.5 hours of commuting every day on some amazingly fun twisties. I used to own a Vega GT back in the early 70’s and an Opel GT up until the late 70’s. I belonged to a sports car club and did some racing.
This car harkens back to those days (especially the Opel) and actually is the equivalent of a two seater with a fair amount of storage. The fact that I can carry my bass along with an amp and small cabinet is huge.
Also, it seems to be shaping up to be that ever elusive sports car men search for that do not seem to be something women buy and drive. ;-)
And when I drive it, it feels BETTER than playing those racing games on the playstation with my grandson. I LOVE toy cars. ;-)
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