Do You Own A Car? If So, Are You Satisfied

[MrFun]

Originally posted by Asher


Of course the Mechanic is going to recommend you something like a Buick. The more you take your car into the shop, the more business he does.

The statistics speak for themselves, MrFun. It's true that American cars are getting better, but so are Japanese cars. There's still a huge reliability gap.

But how current are the statistics you're showing?

And this mechanic is someone who is a long-time friend of one of my older friends -- so I visited him to have my car checked out. I do not go to this guy for my regular services. So he would not really gain anything if I got a crappy car anyway.


NOT that I want a crappy car!

[Asher]

Originally posted by MrFun
But how current are the statistics you're showing?

The model years of the cars are shown there.

These go up to model 1997 cars, but the statistics are from 2002 (since the goal is long-term reliability).

[Sprayber]

I've owned nothing but American veichles and ran the hell out of all them. I have only experience minor problems. If you take care of a veichle it makes a lot of difference in how long it will last you.

[Verto]

I've got a 2002 Ford Escape, and have had no problems whatsoever.

[The diplomat]

I have a white Dodge Neon SE. I love it. It is comfortable, drives just fine, and looks pretty good too.

[Skanky Burns]

'86 Ford Laser. A few problems, as cars that old have.

[Harry Tuttle]

2000 Ford Focus, 40,000 miles, very small problems with it. They make cars real good down in Meheeko.

[SpencerH]

First vehicle 79 Honda 750F -a rocket on wheels-

next 71 Ford 3/4 ton crew cab - beast-

next (my wife couldnt drive my truck - no power anything-) 74 (I think) spitfire- great to drive - constant breakdowns-

next 81 chevy chevette- no mechanical probs but

next Saab 900i - reasonable car in cold climate - wouldnt recommend cos of repair costs

95 Mercury Mystique - great to drive comparable handling to 500 series BMW - constant breakdowns- I've gone through 4!!!! alternators in 80K miles@ $5-700 a pop

96 Mazda 626 -****ing ford transmissions-

96 Acura Integra - the automatic transmission is not calibrated for an american driving style - but

[OzzyKP]

Buy American.

I've got an '89 Mercury Grand Marquis. Its THABOAT, and she's my baby. Only car I've ever owned, had her since I was 16 (i'm 22 now) up to 106,000.

[OzzyKP]

Baby got back.

[Jon Miller]

never have had a car

would like one
Jon Miller

[Jac de Molay]

Originally posted by OzzyKP
Buy American.

I've got an '89 Mercury Grand Marquis. Its THABOAT, and she's my baby. Only car I've ever owned, had her since I was 16 (i'm 22 now) up to 106,000.

I had an '87 Grand Marquis and loved it. That 5.0 liter high-output V8 is the best motor Ford ever made, and will last FOREVER with basic upkeep. Problem was all the electronic gizmos like windows and seats stopped working with age, or I would still be driving it.

NOT that I want a crappy car!

A certified used Honda is probably the way to go, the 1997-2000 model years were very good for the Accord and the Civic.

The next time you're on the road, take an informal poll. Look at the make and model of every car you see broken down at the side of the road, and see how many are Hondas. I'll wager that very, very few, if any at all, will be Hondas.

[Saras]

Originally posted by SpencerH
500 series BMW

What is a 500 series BMW?

[OzzyKP]

I've been having some problems with the cooling system, but I think I've got it all fixed now.

And I've got a bit of an oil leak, but nothing huge, I just keep filling it up.

[MikeH]

28, have never owned a car, happy without one but might have to get one for band related activities. Really hope I don't though.