| Re: What new car to buy (for me) [message #278346 is a reply to message #248947] |
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Granted, you haven't seen the Pontiac version, and even if you did, I don't give a shit. :V
It's my car, my girlfriend likes it and I like it, although I'm soooooooo changing the rear speakers (bass-centric, can't fix it with equalization).
Also - I know the top ranking one is a Scion xA, but these aren't really sold on a large scale (Scion has a brand isn't a top-seller, and the xA isn't anywhere close to the xB in sales), the same could be said about the Accent (although they get better sales than xAs I believe)and but as you can see, the Yaris has not made the top three, and the Aveo was sold on a much larger scale than it was.
So I'm pretty happy I haven't bought a Yaris based on Toyota's reputation... Because it sure is going to fade over the next couple of years... I hope. :V
Can't wait to know what I'll be replacing my car (in 4 years from now) with, hehe.
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| Re: What new car to buy (for me) [message #278448 is a reply to message #278344] |
Sat, 11 August 2007 13:42 |
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| pd2simy wrote on Fri, 10 August 2007 22:47 |
But that is surprising Buick tied Lexus.
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Actually, it shouldn't be. Buick's are driven by an older crowd, so the vehicles are well taken care of. Plus, most Buick's are powered by GM's 3800 V6, and four speed Hydramatic, so the powertrain is essentially bulletproof, and they ride on two old platforms known as the W-Body and G-Body. The G-Body is especially one hell of a smooth ride.
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| Re: What new car to buy (for me) [message #279905 is a reply to message #279730] |
Sun, 19 August 2007 01:52 |
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| Blazer wrote on Sat, 18 August 2007 02:26 |
| DyingCell wrote on Fri, 17 August 2007 20:33 |
jesus..you guys are suggesting some aweful cars...
Bmw M3 (2005) (DONT GET THE FLAPPY PADDLE GEARBOX)
Holden Monaro (Known to americans as Pontiac GTO, My old man has one and its soooooo sweet, fast and good handling, and its a v8 so its so easy to tune up)
Toyota Supra Twin Turbo
Mazda RX7 - 8 (Rotary engine so be careful)
Audi RS4
Mitsbushi Lancer 6 (Is only 1 second slower on a track then a evo 8 and looks better in my opinion)
Alfa Romeo 159 (Unreliable..but meh sexy)
Skoda Fabia VRS (BETTER THEN GOLF GTI)
Reno Clio Sport
Ford Focus ST
Porsche Caymen
Lotus Exige
Golf GTI R32 (V6)
If your looking for 4x4
Land Rover Defender with a v8...Beef it up
Won't ever let you down 
(I drive a defender... )
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Most of your list far exceeds my price range, or isn't sold in the US (including the GTO which is not yet available). I'm close to saying fuck it and get a damn Yugo or something for $500
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...GTO is no more, nubs. G8 is coming, I don't know when, but I assume it's coming this fall along several new GM vehicles.
And rotary doesn't make it unreliable, I'd expect that POS Golf to break within days though.
Everyone knows Land Rover and Volkswagen have a shit reliability score.
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| Re: What new car to buy (for me) [message #280272 is a reply to message #280204] |
Tue, 21 August 2007 00:01 |
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| Blazer wrote on Tue, 21 August 2007 01:49 |
Hmm actually I thought volkswagon and other german-made cars were pretty well made.
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German quality is usually outstanding for cars.
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| Re: What new car to buy (for me) [message #280369 is a reply to message #280272] |
Tue, 21 August 2007 14:45 |
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| Goztow wrote on Tue, 21 August 2007 03:01 |
| Blazer wrote on Tue, 21 August 2007 01:49 |
Hmm actually I thought volkswagon and other german-made cars were pretty well made.
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German quality is usually outstanding for cars.
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That can only be said for some Audis (Yes, Audi is part of the VW group) and BMW.
Mercedes tops VW but... Yeah. :V
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| Re: What new car to buy (for me) [message #280376 is a reply to message #280204] |
Tue, 21 August 2007 16:04 |
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| Blazer wrote on Mon, 20 August 2007 17:49 |
Hmm actually I thought volkswagon and other german-made cars were pretty well made.
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they are!
you know im wandering how many of the people that have given you advice have drivers license and how many cars have they driven. the more cars you drive the more opinions you have about whats good and whats not.
the more cars you own the more you know about what kind of make is reliable and what isnt.
so i guess what im trying to say is asking about what car you should get on a ren forum is prob not the best idea anyways. since there are going to be those that never owned or have driven a car and are giving you opinions about what car you should get and be stuck with for the next few years or more!
also i would like to take an opportunity to give you some more advice lol. whatever car you are leaning towards purchasing read the reviews about it. when i was buying my car i read quite a few reviews and at first i didnt believe some of the stuff they said and dissmissed it. one of which was that the heater block isnt very well made. and umm i regret it now!
i still have warranty so its not that bad but i have already completely replaced the heater block once and fixed the one that was put in once more. and now i got cold air when i turn ac and when the dial is at the very end of the cold once i move it a millimeter its almost hot air and if i move it more its full hot air blowing out! its fucking bs but im tired of bringing it in. plus since i live in north canada i dont really need cold air all that much lol.
but i think you get my point. read the advice of the actual owners of the cars you are interested in.
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| Re: What new car to buy (for me) [message #280412 is a reply to message #280380] |
Tue, 21 August 2007 23:48 |
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| Aprime wrote on Wed, 22 August 2007 01:22 |
They WERE reliable, unfortunately something went horribly wrong with Volkswagen and although they have redeeming qualities, they fail horribly when it comes to reliability nowadays.
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Have you ever owned a VW/Seat/Skoda/Audi/Porsche (VW group)?
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| Re: What new car to buy (for me) [message #280418 is a reply to message #248947] |
Wed, 22 August 2007 01:32 |
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350.000 kilometers for my father in law's last VW Passat (+/- 219.000 miles) without major costs to it. That's how I measure reliability...
Porsche is the biggest actionnary of VW. They do share parts in their cars. So you're right: VW is rather "owned" by Porsche than vice versa.
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| Re: What new car to buy (for me) [message #280429 is a reply to message #248947] |
Wed, 22 August 2007 04:15 |
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So because they have one year where they have more recalls, they have stopped being a reliable company?
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| Re: What new car to buy (for me) [message #280446 is a reply to message #280435] |
Wed, 22 August 2007 07:48 |
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| Aprime wrote on Wed, 22 August 2007 14:26 |
I was just pointing that out.
VW doesn't make vehicle as reliable as it used to, get over it. :V
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They WERE reliable, unfortunately something went horribly wrong with Volkswagen and although they have redeeming qualities, they fail horribly when it comes to reliability nowadays.
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| Re: What new car to buy (for me) [message #280460 is a reply to message #280435] |
Wed, 22 August 2007 11:03 |
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| Aprime wrote on Wed, 22 August 2007 07:26 |
I was just pointing that out.
VW doesn't make vehicle as reliable as it used to, get over it. :V
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Maybe you should look into WHY a car is having reliability problems instead of reading numbers/stats from reliability reports.
The reliability problems that affected Volkswagen from 2005 onwards were all on Volkswagens that were manufactured in South America and Latin America. It was a problem with the production line in those countries...obviously someone screwed up big time. The problem has since been rectified by VW.
But unfortunately, VW's that are sold in North America are made in South/Latin America. Therefore, VW's reliability record and profits went down over the past 2 years. Since then they are on the way back up to the top and will dominate (as normal).
You are entitled to your opinions but I hope you learned something now and won't make half-ass statements about one of the most bullet-proof car makers in all of history.
P.S. My dad's Passat wagon (bought in 2002) has had NO problems whatsoever. Other than the usual replacment of worn out lightbulbs and changing oil, there is not a single flaw or problem and I don't think there ever will be. VW's are as strong as tanks FYI.
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| Re: What new car to buy (for me) [message #280542 is a reply to message #248947] |
Wed, 22 August 2007 18:03 |
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Okay, I had a pretty large reply to what you said but I pressed backspace and shit happened.
None of Volkswagen vehicles destined to the US/Canada market is made (yet) in Southern America, only Mexico, Germany and Portugal.
2 vehicles are made in Mexico, being the Jetta and the New Beetle.
The New Beetle is plagued with issues, the Golf/Rabbit has been since Mark 4 was launched and so is the Jetta, of course I can't comment on this model year but they still had issues last year.
My uncle owned a Mark 2 Jetta, which was also made in Mexico, and it was pretty bulletproof - he got rid of it in 2002.
So yes, something went horribly wrong not too long after we moved into this new century.
The Passat... Um, based on what I read it's either hit or miss when it comes to its reliability.
Touareg is *fine* and Eos... Kinda hard to tell since it's sold in such small numbers.
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handles decently and is around your price range. 
