Ok Here is my list of not to buy cars

[CPATCRASH]

Originally Posted by Blue Rat

I'm glad to see that my toaster makes your list ... last, but on it none the less.

Power to the toaster!!!

[kbteachme]

What about the new Scion xB or the new Mini Cooper Clubman?

I own an older Scion xB with no problems and good gas milage, but I have been thinking about upgrading to one of these mini wagons.

I recently test drove the new Mini Cooper Clubman and I was very impressed with the handling of the car and the high gas milage. It just seemed like an all around solid vehicle.

http://www.miniusa.com/?#/build/conf...r/mini_clubs-m

[BFloFoxRider.]

Originally Posted by kbteachme

What about the new Scion xB or the new Mini Cooper Clubman?

I own an older Scion xB with no problems and good gas milage, but I have been thinking about upgrading to one of these mini wagons.

I recently test drove the new Mini Cooper Clubman and I was very impressed with the handling of the car and the high gas milage. It just seemed like an all around solid vehicle.

http://www.miniusa.com/?#/build/conf...r/mini_clubs-m

those are kinda expensive no?
I thought they started at like 24k?

[kbteachme]

Originally Posted by BFloFoxRider.

those are kinda expensive no?
I thought they started at like 24k?

Hey BFlo,

The MSRP on the new Scions xBs are about $16,370, xDs are $15,170, and the new Mini Clubman starting at MSRP $20,600. Not too bad in price.

P.S. Get a hitch rack, pack the gear and kids inside, and off for a fun driving vacation/camping trip... on a small gas budget and still looking good.

[Koke]

DriverSide is a website that just launched today and has tons of info on cars.

[BrewMaster]

Good thread Danny. Based on years of owning cars, I agree with your lists. We have a Toyota Matrix and Honda Civic on our household and so far no problems. I guess I should take my Matrix to a mechanic to get checked out for good measure, but 70k miles with just oil changes and tires.

There's some kind of recall on my Matrix for a jacked up window motor or something, but like you said, the guts are bullet proof even if the interiors leave a lot to be desired.

[RustyIron]

Originally Posted by bighit8

For real, if i test drive 10 Land Rovers, only one will pass inspection. I test drive at the very least 50 a week and every single one has problems.

Just out of curiosity, what are your criteria for testing?

It's funny talking to people, because EVERYONE loves their car/truck. Especially the truck people.

[NitrOx]

Originally Posted by bighit8

Heres the list I am giving you from my experience.
1) land Rover( yes # 1 on the list for a reason)Such piles of crap

So you test drive prototypes or just models that are to be on the dealer lot (QC Testing)?

I have an LR3 and I did have issues with the suspension sensors within the first 500 miles. No issues since then. I really like the way it handles on and off road. You get to appreciate the vehicle's capabilities once you take it offroad. The LR3 climbs like a mountain goat and can get through pretty rough terrain. Lots of fun... It's my offroad toy when I'm not on moto.

[BrewMaster]

Originally Posted by RustyIron

J
It's funny talking to people, because EVERYONE loves their car/truck. Especially the truck people.

I hated my 2004 F-150. It was an over priced POS. Sold it as fast as I could.

[chongoblanco]

favorite cars that I've been in or driven.
89 chevy suburban lifted on 35's
my wife's 63 coupdeville
1x1clydes baja bug, nothing like two 6 foot tall bigboys rubbing shoulders haulin ass in the fasttrack!
my 74 chevy k5 blazer
my buddies 71 ford pickup with no exhaust god that thing was horrible!! lol
65 el comino 454 with nitrous and no seatbelts we were lucky
my dads datsun 5-10 ferrari red
any car that still idles rough after shutting off the ignition aka diesling
and last but not least my friends nova that looked like joe dirt owned it, to honk the horn you just reached down grabbed the wire & grounded it to the dash. It finally died when he tried to race sombody and broke the motor mounts!! hahahahahah!

[Zippy]

Originally Posted by ODB

I hate my car ... mostly cuz it won't die and I really wanna drive something new. It's a beat-down '99 Corolla with more than 180K on it. I don't do more than the bare minimum to take care of my cars (oil changes every 5K-6K; tune-up when I damn well feel like springing for it--no sooner), but it's still going strong. I'm driving it at least until I hit 200k, or I have to be towed home.

Yup. My buddy had an '83 Sentra that wouldn't die. When the auto trans started acting up, he swapped in a junkyard manual for dirt cheap. I think he bought the car for $300 and drove it for years until he got rolled for a traffic violation and it got impounded.

Originally Posted by kbteachme

What about the new Scion xB or the new Mini Cooper Clubman?

I own an older Scion xB with no problems and good gas milage, but I have been thinking about upgrading to one of these mini wagons.

I recently test drove the new Mini Cooper Clubman and I was very impressed with the handling of the car and the high gas milage. It just seemed like an all around solid vehicle.

http://www.miniusa.com/?#/build/conf...r/mini_clubs-m

My sister just "lemoned" her Cooper and bought a Tacoma instead.

[slo65]

btw just recently sold my 86 yota pickup for 500 dollars (paid 300 for it) had 300k on the original drive train

[northshore]

Originally Posted by BrewMaster

Good thread Danny. Based on years of owning cars, I agree with your lists. We have a Toyota Matrix and Honda Civic on our household and so far no problems. I guess I should take my Matrix to a mechanic to get checked out for good measure, but 70k miles with just oil changes and tires.

There's some kind of recall on my Matrix for a jacked up window motor or something, but like you said, the guts are bullet proof even if the interiors leave a lot to be desired.

Yup! My 98 Accord has 176K miles and still rolling. My old 92 Civic Si had 146K miles when sold and still pulled hard. My 93 Civic back in college had 375K miles before the block was toasted.

[BFloFoxRider.]

Originally Posted by slo65

btw just recently sold my 86 yota pickup for 500 dollars (paid 300 for it) had 300k on the original drive train

dood i need a first car
oh well i wont get my permit for a few more week

[Zippy]

Originally Posted by BrewMaster

Good thread Danny. Based on years of owning cars, I agree with your lists. We have a Toyota Matrix and Honda Civic on our household and so far no problems. I guess I should take my Matrix to a mechanic to get checked out for good measure, but 70k miles with just oil changes and tires.

There's some kind of recall on my Matrix for a jacked up window motor or something, but like you said, the guts are bullet proof even if the interiors leave a lot to be desired.

My g/f has a Matrix and the recall is for the window bolts coming loose, causing the window to fall into the door, occasionally when the vehicle is in motion.

[freekengo]

Originally Posted by Zippy

My g/f has a Matrix and the recall is for the window bolts coming loose, causing the window to fall into the door, occasionally when the vehicle is in motion.

Those dang Canadian Toyota's.........

[Evil Chocula]

Whoops! Just picked up a new VW on Friday .

I leased it though, so it shoudn't matter .

I will say the interior eatures on the VW blows away other similarly priced cars, although I have heard bad things about longevity.

[chongoblanco]

Originally Posted by BFloFoxRider.

dood i need a first car
oh well i wont get my permit for a few more week

driving is overated, you dont have to worry about insurance, car payments, dui, registration, repairs, GAS
chicks cost to much and just want your money anyway.

Ride yer bike and take the bus 3bucks ride all day, cheaper than a gallon of gas, plus you meet the best people on the bus and good stories too.

AS far as the ladies the best ones/ the keepers are one that are happy taking the bus with you or sitting on the bars of your beach cruiser. Or even better rides her own bike, OR DRIVES YOU AROUND! YEAAAH