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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #25 on: October 15, 2010, 08:06:04 PM »
What's your budget?

Stay away from GM, Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep... just stay away from any company that took taxpayer dollars.  It's like paying for a car that you already "own" in a sense.  If you know what I mean.

If I were to buy an SUV today, I'd purchase an Acura MDX or an Infiniti FX45.... if my budget allowed it.  lol

Nissan's are really good.  I owned two of them.  :)
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #26 on: October 15, 2010, 08:24:07 PM »
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What's your budget?

Stay away from GM, Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep... just stay away from any company that took taxpayer dollars.  It's like paying for a car that you already "own" in a sense.  If you know what I mean.

If I were to buy an SUV today, I'd purchase an Acura MDX or an Infiniti FX45.... if my budget allowed it.  lol

Nissan's are really good.  I owned two of them.  :)

I'd love an Acura! A Honda on steroids!! lol!

Our price range is under 30 grand. Or at least that is where I'd like to keep it. 35-40 grand is higher than I am willing to go.
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #27 on: October 15, 2010, 08:32:44 PM »
'93 F150 short bed super-cab... 250k on the clock...   a/c broke, driver side power window broke... still driven daily, still love it like a first-born child...

2002 Excursion...  diesel...   22 mpg... HUGE!!!... most comfy vehicle I ever owned...

The 2 times I strayed from Fords were nightmares (a Chevy Astro and a Dodge 3/4-ton)...

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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #28 on: October 15, 2010, 08:42:43 PM »
If you're looking for SUV's, I would definitely check out Ford.  Many of their vehicles are based on Mazda and Volvo platforms, so they are pretty reliable.  My parents have been driving Acura and Volvo SUV's for a few years and I haven't heard of any major complaints from them.  You can do comparison shopping at Edmunds.  MSN Autos is another site I like to use to compare vehicles.

Personally, I like the Ford Flex and would test drive one a heartbeat if I needed seating for seven.  You can probably get a bargain on a year-old 2010 model, especially this time of year when dealers are trying to move old inventory off their lot to make way for new ones.
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #29 on: October 15, 2010, 09:16:50 PM »
Quote from: Eupher on October 15, 2010, 06:38:55 PM
Gummint Motors?  :rotf:

I drove a 2011 Ford Fusion this past week (it was a brand-new rental). Not bad when it's got less than 1,000 miles on it, but how will it behave when it's got 80K on the clock?

I don't trust 'em.

And don't even talk to me about Chrysler products.

I have a Ford truck, except for brakes & tires & a battery (my fault) I haven't needed any major maintenance. It's at 110K or so.
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #30 on: October 15, 2010, 09:18:59 PM »
Quote from: Thor on October 15, 2010, 09:16:50 PM
I have a Ford truck, except for brakes & tires & a battery (my fault) I haven't needed any major maintenance. It's at 110K or so.

Those are things you have to maintain though. I don't know why I am anti-Ford. I've never owned one, never heard anything bad (except for that Firestone tire issue). I really think it is because my husband was raised a Chevy guy, and it has rubbed off on me. Stupid really.
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #31 on: October 15, 2010, 09:21:50 PM »
I felt the same way until I started paying attention to their vehicles, and they're really good.  GM is on par with the Koreans and really don't have much to offer (with the exception of the non-existent Australian Holden Commodore/Pontiac G8 GT) while Ford has been borrowing heavily from their European and Japanese partners and it shows.
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #32 on: October 15, 2010, 09:30:36 PM »
Quote from: chris_ on October 15, 2010, 09:21:50 PM
I felt the same way until I started paying attention to their vehicles, and they're really good.  GM is on par with the Koreans and really don't have much to offer (with the exception of the non-existent Australian Holden Commodore/Pontiac G8 GT) while Ford has been borrowing heavily from their European and Japanese partners and it shows.

Thanks! I will definitely keep that in mind. I am trying my best to be as open minded as I can when it comes to this vehicle we will purchase. I don't want to just stick to something because that is what I know. There could be just as awesome vehicles out there for less. Although, I am pretty sold on the Honda. I've never heard one person complain. I am sure there is someone out there, but Hondas are known for their reliability, and besides the safety issue, that is my main concern. Still, I want to open my mind to other options.
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #33 on: October 15, 2010, 09:35:53 PM »
I used to be a GM guy until the early 80s. I LOVED my 72 Cutlass. I bought a Datsun once, a 79 310 GX. I wouldn't mind finding another like it because it got really good gas mileage (37 MPG) if I drove it nicely. I bought my first Ford truck in 98 and still have it, despite the MN winters. I had another Ford because it was 4WD, 4DR and pretty nice, but got rid of it because the payments were KILLING me. And yes, tires, brakes, batteries, etc are normal maintenance.
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #34 on: October 15, 2010, 09:53:14 PM »
Quote from: soleil on October 15, 2010, 06:10:54 PM
I am going to safe and reliable, and I'd like it to look good, but that is last of my concerns.

Go with Ford or Toyota then.  Fords definately get a bad rep and Toyota is going through some rough times but both are dependable vehicles. You get your money's worth and are safe and reliable also. Check out the Ford Explorer limited.
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #35 on: October 16, 2010, 05:29:21 AM »
Some day when I have lots of time and there's a ton of bandwidth available, I'll talk rather poorly of the 1993 Ford Taurus lemon that I owned.

If Ford got their shit together, they'd have to come back a helluva long way. That entire experience soured me to the point that I ask myself - born and raised in the Detroit area - WTF do I absolutely NEED with American cars?

I'll just buy either Honda or even Toyota, despite the recent crap on Toyota.

I owned a Saturn - noisy, AC didn't work worth a damn, manual shifter was a pile of junk. Grew to distrust that car when it got about 80K on it - traded it in for the Toyota Sienna we've got now.

I know for a fact that, while ALL car manufacturers deliberately build in a certain life span into their vehicles, none does so with more malice aforethought than American car makers. That was evident with my experience with a Chevrolet Nova, a Plymouth Valiant, and the Taurus I mentioned. Compared to the Jap cars, they're all piles of shit.

Taking a good solid look at Hyundai now - I really like the Sonata. Rented one a few years ago and was very impressed with it.
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #36 on: October 16, 2010, 06:13:55 AM »
I just bought my 3rd Hyundai Santa Fe, '10 model.  For $19,000, a lifetime warranty (the Mall of GA dealer extends the usual 10 year warranty) and a bunch of bells and whistles I like, I couldn't have done better.

My husband has been impressed with Hyundai through my experience and just leased a new Sonata.  They did the paperwork to get him out of his lease, Nissan Altima, early and his payments didn't increase much.  His car is sleek!

I much rather have the Lexus SUV, but my budget doesn't allow.  Still, I love my Santa Fe.
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #37 on: October 16, 2010, 06:17:37 AM »
Quote from: DixieBelle on October 15, 2010, 07:58:13 PM
I bought a 2010 Hyundai Tucson this summer. LOVE IT!!! I get good gas mileage and it's got all of the bells and whistles and has been a great SUV.

My new Santa Fe is a 4 cylinder.  The last 2 were 6.  It still has plenty of pickup on these mountain roads and I've seen much improved mileage over the last couple.  It's cool to get XM for 3 months and BlueTooth on the steering wheel is awesome!
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #38 on: October 16, 2010, 06:38:00 AM »
Quote from: Eupher on October 15, 2010, 06:38:55 PM
Gummint Motors?  :rotf:

I drove a 2011 Ford Fusion this past week (it was a brand-new rental). Not bad when it's got less than 1,000 miles on it, but how will it behave when it's got 80K on the clock?

I don't trust 'em.

And don't even talk to me about Chrysler products.

Okay, I won't mention how well my Jeep is going so far at 60K in under 2 1/2 years.
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #39 on: October 16, 2010, 06:39:19 AM »
Quote from: Zeus on October 15, 2010, 09:53:14 PM
Go with Ford or Toyota then.  Fords definately get a bad rep and Toyota is going through some rough times but both are dependable vehicles. You get your money's worth and are safe and reliable also. Check out the Ford Explorer limited.

Don't even THINK about a Toyota truck or SUV.  Worst truck I ever owned was a Toyota Tundra.
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #40 on: October 16, 2010, 07:58:03 AM »
Everybody down on American made. I wear cars/trucks out before I buy another. Having said that I've put well over 200 thousand miles on several American mader cars/trucks from gassers to diesels with little to no problems.

Now, if they still made 'em, I'd recommend a GM product with a 3.8 (3800 cc) engine. Wife has worn out one Buick with that engine (285,000 miles and still didn't use oil) and is working on the second one (over 200 thou, uses no oil). Other people had good service from those engines...I guess that's why they quit making them....and the junkyards don't want them because they can't sell them.....they just don't wear out.... :-)

Only car that I ever bought new and took extra good care of was a '68 VW. Took it the dealer every 3,000 miles for service. It had a 24,000 mile warranty and it blow up at 24,300 coming from work one day..... :bawl:....I rebuilt the engine and sold that sucker.
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« Reply #41 on: October 16, 2010, 08:02:34 AM »
My point exactly--I've had far worse luck with Japanese vehicles than with American ones.
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #42 on: October 16, 2010, 08:33:55 AM »
Quote from: NHSparky on October 16, 2010, 06:39:19 AM
Don't even THINK about a Toyota truck or SUV.  Worst truck I ever owned was a Toyota Tundra.

Until just recently the worst complaint I've heard about the Tundra basn'rt really a complaint. People have said the engine was too much for the chasis.???!!!

It may just be brand loyalty but I have had good experiences with ford trucks/SUV's.
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #43 on: October 16, 2010, 09:11:50 AM »
I own a Chevrolet Silverado(GM), extended cab, 4X4, 3/4 ton pick-up with the LT3 package.

I will never own a vehicle made in Japan. Never.
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #44 on: October 16, 2010, 09:15:27 AM »
If I could have any new vehicle right now, I'd want a F-150 King Ranch or Platinum. I need the towing power, off-road caps. and the bed for hauling.
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #45 on: October 16, 2010, 09:24:08 AM »
Quote from: Odin's Hand on October 16, 2010, 09:15:27 AM
If I could have any new vehicle right now, I'd want a F-150 King Ranch or Platinum. I need the towing power, off-road caps. and the bed for hauling.

The King Ranch was the one I had that I got rid of. I hated to do it, but the payments were killing me. I wouldn't recommend the bed size for hauling, though. If I were to buy another truck, it would be the F-250 King Ranch w/ 8 ft bed.
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #46 on: October 16, 2010, 05:15:29 PM »
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Say you and the missus decide to have yourself some kids. You know what that means? 16-plus years of french fries under the seats, baby vomit stained upholstery and Bob the Builder DVDs over and over again.

So why not get a vehicle you already hate?

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« Reply #47 on: October 16, 2010, 06:50:59 PM »
^LOL! funny article...
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« Reply #48 on: October 16, 2010, 08:03:34 PM »
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link :rofl:

That is so true.

My daughter threw up her lunch on our way home from the grocery store.  My first question, "Are you okay?  Poor baby."  The second thing I said, "Did it get on my leather??"

Maybe buying a luxury car wasn't really practical... but it's okay, because I wouldn't be caught dead in ANY mini-van.
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Re: We are getting a new car at the end of the month. Suggestions?
« Reply #49 on: October 17, 2010, 01:52:10 AM »
We have owned Fords for pretty much my entire marriage (22 years now) and never had a problem with them.   Loved my Suburban I just traded in, but it was starting to have some major problems with it (high mileage) that wasn't worth the cost of repairs to us anymore.   

With three boys, babysitters, and all their stuff I went out with three vehicles in mind to purchase (I had crossed off a new Suburban because they start at 50K now and that is just craziness to me), Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna and the Volvo (cross country or SUV).    Went to Toyota first, and fell in love with the Sienna Limited AWD.    Totally loaded, drives like a dream, has all the safety features I could want and more.   Decided against the Odyssey as it only comes in 2WD which just won't work in New England.    Was very disappointed in the Volvo -- was not happy with the drive, the vehicle was very small (for my boys, forget it), and the extras just didn't blow my socks off like they did in the Sienna.   

Very happy with the Sienna.  So far so good. 
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