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#34 of 73 Re: finally have 2 vehicles [hpmctorque] by nippononly

Mar 24, 2010 (8:16 am)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Mar 24, 2010 6:09 am)
Yes, and that's only because there are no rear-drivers available that I would like under $30K. They are all two-seat sports cars with crappy gas mileage except the Miata, which I can't fit in (and its lack of a back seat would still limit its appeal as my weekend car).
 
A 125i with four doors and a 4-cyl engine for around $25-27K would be the only car on my list if it existed. As it is, I went cheaper and settled for AWD. The new Subaru/Toyota RWD coupe which should be around $25K and have a proper back seat has me interested, if/when it finally appears (still a couple of years out).

#35 of 73 Re: finally have 2 vehicles [nippononly] by hpmctorque

Mar 24, 2010 (11:01 am)

Replying to: nippononly (Mar 24, 2010 8:16 am)
Thanks for elaborating. The two Subarus that I've driven drove and rode well.

#36 of 73 I'm pretty happy by bhill2

Mar 24, 2010 (12:44 pm)

'85 MB 380SE - Oh hell yes. 260K miles with only the minimal expected repairs (except the one caused by the fact that I mistakenly thought that timing chains were forever).
 
''01 Jag XK8 - Yes. It's comfortable, it's been fairly dependable, and it still smells good inside. Besides, its predecessor (a '99) saved our lives in an almost head-on collision.
 
'03 Corvette - Probably. It's a piece of c**p, but it's a fun piece of c**p.
 
'09 BMW 335i - Uh, I'll tell you in a couple of years after I know how many fuel pumps are going to go south on me.

#37 of 73 Yes and Maybe by oldcem

Mar 24, 2010 (8:10 pm)

The Maybe is a 2010 Honda CRV 2 WD. I bought it as a business driver. Its a very nice vehicle, but, I'm finding that, on business trips, Its fuel economy is far less than expected.
 
My other car is an 06 Jaguar S-Type VDP. I bought it as a CPO car off the local dealer over a year ago, and, it's been a delight to own. Although it's got a 300 HP V8 under the hood, it smokes the CRV on both fuel economy and performance.
 
Regards:
Oldengineer

#38 of 73 Re: Yes and Maybe [oldcem] by anythngbutgm

Mar 25, 2010 (5:22 am)

Replying to: oldcem (Mar 24, 2010 8:10 pm)
Again, the mileage will improve once the engine is properly broken in at around 10 - 15k.

#39 of 73 Re: Yes and Maybe [anythngbutgm] by berri

Mar 25, 2010 (2:29 pm)

Replying to: anythngbutgm (Mar 25, 2010 5:22 am)
We've got a CRV - don't expect great mileage, particularly on the highway. The CRV is alright, but I think it reflects the over hype that Honda gets. In reality it is kind of tinny, noisy and bouncy and I've had several issues with it as it aged. It does have a decent interior. There are certainly worse vehicles, but personally we wouldn't buy another one, especially at the price premium they get for it.

#40 of 73 Re: Yes and Maybe [anythngbutgm] by oldcem

Mar 25, 2010 (9:48 pm)

Replying to: anythngbutgm (Mar 25, 2010 5:22 am)
Its got close to 10K on it now. I have little confidence that the fuel economy is going to improve any significant amount when I'm running interstate speeds just over 70.
 
Regards:
OldCEM

#41 of 73 one no, many yeses by oldharry

Mar 28, 2010 (5:42 pm)

05 Impala, certainly, for the deal I got last time or better.
94 C-1500 probably, I think I am about to buy a 2001 K-1500 if the deal is as good as it seems.
 
I have owned a number of GMs a Ford, several Chryslers, a Honda, and a Packard.
 
I would not buy that Honda again, it was purchased new in 1977, but having worked on all brands for four decades, I know that Hondas are a lot better now.
 
The rest of the vehicles I would buy again if I knew then what I know now, but I would not buy the same car today for my daily driver that I had fifty years ago for a daily driver.
 
I drove a customer's A-6 V8 a couple years ago, and had to grab my handkerchief to keep from drooling on his fine leather seats. Those are a bit out of my budget, however.
 
Harry

#42 of 73 Re: one no, many yeses [oldharry] by fezo

Mar 28, 2010 (6:02 pm)

Replying to: oldharry (Mar 28, 2010 5:42 pm)
I drove a customer's A-6 V8 a couple years ago, and had to grab my handkerchief to keep from drooling on his fine leather seats. Those are a bit out of my budget, however.
 
You and me both! A friend on mine has an A8. Sigh.

#43 of 73 Yesses and a Maybe by tlong

Mar 28, 2010 (11:55 pm)

92 Accord - Heck yes. Back when Accords handled well and were not so huge. A fabulous car.
 
94 Villager - Absolutely. Interior was put together poorly by our Ford friends, but the Nissan engine/tranny were flawless for 227K miles.
 
98 Audi A4 - Heck yes. Six cylinder, manual transmission. Had some repairs that cost, but a joy to drive. Clutch and shifter like butter.
 
04 Honda Odyssey, bought in 07 - Maybe - surprisingly tinny compared to the Villager. Very good utility and great mileage for what it is. Power window motor went out, it has paint problems, and it pulls to the right for no apparent reason.
 
05 Acura TL - Yes, but it is too big and handles like a boat, especially after the Audi. But I have 94K and it hasn't had any repairs.
 
07 Mazda 5 - Absolutely yes. This amazing vehicle is inexpensive, is shorter and narrower than my TL, but handles better. It seats six and has fabulous steering and a tight turning circle. Anybody looking at a CRV-type vehicle should consider the Mazda 5 unless you must have 4wd. It is cheaper, handles much better, seats one more person, and has the same amount of cargo space.

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