Both me and my wife got new cars recently and had to trade in the old ones felt like a bad parents or something wanted to keep one but dont make sense to have more cars than you can drive I think the best car i owned was 1998 Honda Integra got it after it was totaled and rebuilt man I used to push that car.
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1. "BMW K1200 GT. Fast, comfortable, "safe", fuel efficient, attractive, loa..." In response to Reply # 0 Mon Jun-07-21 12:42 PM by FLUIDJ
I know you said Car...but.... Every 4 wheel vehicle i've ever owned has had headaches (Haven't had this Chevy long enough yet...so far so good though....)
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3. "I've loved all my cars. I've been really lucky with the ones I've had." In response to Reply # 0 Mon Jun-07-21 12:47 PM by Brew
I've had:
1994 Toyota Camry 2003 Nissan Maxima 2009 Acura Tsx 2013 Infiniti G37 2018 Infiniti Q50
Considering all factors it's my favorite is probably either the Maxima or the Q50. The Q50 offers wayyy more in terms of technology obviously, but the Maxima was roomier and drove like a dream. The Q50 is a close 2nd in terms of drivability tho so I think the modern tech (2 screens, etc.) gives the Q50 the edge overall.
I really loved the Acura for a number of reasons, it was super stylish and comfortable. But comparatively it didn't have the handling and power of any of my other cars. All my other cars have had V6 engines. The Tsx had a high horse power 4-cylindar so even tho it drove well compared with cars of its class with similar engines, it was noticeably weak compared with everything else I've driven.
The 2nd weakest was the G37. It had a V6 but it felt heavy, if that makes sense.
For nostalgic purposes the Camry wins easily. It was my mom's car, and I got my license shortly after she passed away so there's that .. and there's also the fact that it was the car I had all thru high school and college so I have a ton of blunt cruise/party/etc. memories with that thing. Shoving people in my trunk to bring everyone to house parties and shit like that haha.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
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5. "I’ve only owned 3 cars in my life" In response to Reply # 0
2011 VW CC. I have documented some of my frustrations with this car. Shit was always in the shop and the timing chain shit had me furious. But ever since I found a Euro specific shop this car is amazing. Really fun to drive
runner up is the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Coupe. Another fun car with nice get up but I got some bad gas or an electrical problem. It would just cut off while driving. Turning the corner at 25 mph and it shuts off. Shit was a death trap. Thankfully I never hit anyone or ran into anything but power steering going out is scary af.
Acura Legend I got at an auction while in college. Barely drove it.. but I made a stack selling it so I loved that car.
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3 doors. Stick shift. No air conditioning. 68 horsepower. I did have the passenger side mirror. 0-60 in 12.9 seconds. Took at least a minute to get to 100.
But it got 30 miles to gallon and I drove ALL OVER the U.S. in it. from San Diego to Louisiana, to Indiana. To Vegas. To San Francisco. Sequoias. Grand Canyon. And everywhere in between.
Once I got 60 MPG when following my father who was hauling a trailer.
7. "2007 Lexus RX. That thing was indestructible. I put 200k on it and it" In response to Reply # 0
was still just as smooth and reliable as it had always been. Only gave it up when I got a 2019 ES which is basically a sedan version - same chassis, same engine, etc...
10. "I’ve said it before, but ‘00 VW Passat" In response to Reply # 0
The torque and having a stick made it so fun much to drive. I was trying to hang onto it, but was spending too much money in repairs. She gave me 190K miles and some of my best highway experiences. Good times.
My Mazda Protege was no punk either. That was also a stick and logged over 100k miles in 4 years.
I wish carmakers would go back to stick shifts. I’ve only seen them in base models or not at all
about manual transmissions. I get why they're going away (combination of demand + the advances in what we call "automatic" transmissions nowadays -- many are CVTs or DCTs... a few, mostly luxury automakers are using actual automatics with 6+ speeds), but it sucks.
you have to basically buy very niche cars like the Golf GTI, Impreza WRX, etc. Kia might still offer it in cars like the Soul (not the best manual) the Forte/Rio...but other than that... it's a desert.
I've only owned a few cars so not a lot of candidates, but I'm now 10 model years deep in and the only repair ever required was earlier this year had to replace the snake belt and one of the pulleys which was a $200 job.
It's just always felt like a great mix of looks, economy and performance.
It gets like 25 city, 33 Hwy, has great acceleration for a 4 cylinder engine so it feels fast/punchy (0-60 in 8 seconds), and the Fusion has been the basis for Ford NASCAR for a minute, so the styling makes it look fast as well. I like the interior design too.
Plus, I believe mine came w/ a few package options (I don't remember what they were) so my stereo system sounds loud, bassy and CLEAN, and I have upgrade rims and tires giving it a lower profile that creates a more sporty look. Lastly, i got some kinda crazy paint on mine (Tuxedo Black) that I've gotten multiple compliments on (which I always found weird) where the paint has, like, glitter flake, in it that shows up in the bright sun.
Anyways, I'm literally riding it until it don't ride no more.
like you.. I’m riding this until it dies and then its an EV
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43. "there are two versions of the Fusion" In response to Reply # 27
the 06-12 version which was on a Mazda designed platform that was also used on the Mazda 6 of the 2000s. So it had access to a lot of the same drivetrains, etc.
Mazda's cars are known for their handling among other things. If they had manual transmissions, they were Mazda transmissions, etc.
When Ford stopped selling the Contour (Mondeo) in the US, and the Taurus went from being an ovoid mess to a hasty rebadge of the Five Hundred, a car really intended to replace the Crown Victoria in the US, a car that was more like the original Taurus was needed. Enter the Fusion.
the 13-19? Fusion is based on a Ford of Europe platform that is shared with the Mondeo (in fact, the Fusion and Mondeo were the same car in this era). This time around, the Mondeo was right on target with the U.S. market and was developed by Ford to be a truly "world" car. You can get this car in some wild trims in the UK (like the "Vignale", a trim above "Titanium" in the US: https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/mondeo/91411/ford-mondeo-vignale-review).
Ford Europe is still selling the Mondeo but Ford US is punting the ball on all sedans.
I've driven both versions in multiple forms. I really like the Gen 2 Fusion, but the first one (the one you have) was a huge step in the right direction (esp. in the model year you have it).
50. "okay so your explanation supports my thinking." In response to Reply # 43
like, on MANY multiple occasions while driving my car i've been impressed with how quickly it responds to my input and how smoothly it does so. i've always been impressed on how small of a radius is needed to bust a u-turn, despite the size of my car, etc.
I have a buddy that drives one, I had to drive somewhere when we were at the beach, he tossed me the keys and I was expecting a focus interior, and the titanium package makes it feel like a whole other car.
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19. "jeep grand cherokee." In response to Reply # 0
new enough , 2016, with all the tech stuff. enough room for the 4 of us. no issue, so far, with quality at nearly 100k. drive pretty well. has a sport mode, which is fun at times. not bad on gas and take regular. only real gripe is the stereo isn't powerful enough if I'm listening to anything but radio.
my previous car was an 06 Pathfinder. did over 200k with that one. heater core went out not long after the cat converters were replaced. it was just a sign that more repairs were coming. that was a solid ride for a long time.
anybody replaced the head unit in your car recently? I'm thinking about it.
21. "it's not that bad, but could use more power." In response to Reply # 20
It came with 10 speakers and sub. it's a lot more clear than my last care.
this is probably me being finicky more than anything. I changed the radio in my previous car and was able to adjust more stuff, along with having more power.
48. "I agree, they look great." In response to Reply # 41
there are a ton of versions. I got 2016 Limited. It has the big sunroof, leather seats, bluetooth, memory seats that heat/cool, heated steering wheel.
If I had to buy again, I'd probably get the Altitude or Overland. The Altitude comes with the black out trim, including the rims. it just looks dope, but like has all the same features as mine. the overland is upgraded leather and a few extra features.
I think 2018's is when they added apple and android features to the radio. part of me wants to trade mine in for a newer version, but it's paid off so, nah.
22. "my '03 V70. still salty my dumbass got it totaled" In response to Reply # 0
even with ALL The bullshit I had to fix.
that car was the GOAT -- even with that wackass turning radius. fuel economy on point, not choking in the WV mountains, where I wanted to go, it would go. And it was surprisingly customizable.
Changed my whole view of FWD Volvos.
the new ride is cool, and after almost 3 years has been mostly cool, but there's a COVID asterisk.
I just know it's gonna be some shit years from now.
29. "RE: Best car you ever owned?" In response to Reply # 0
2007 Acura TSX. Went for 13 years. Had very few problems.
>Both me and my wife got new cars recently and had to trade in >the old ones >felt like a bad parents or something >wanted to keep one but dont make sense to have more cars than >you can drive >I think the best car i owned was 1998 Honda Integra >got it after it was totaled and rebuilt >man I used to push that car. >
34. "How noisy is it inside the car when driving?" In response to Reply # 32
I drove some Prius' a few years back and the lack of sound deadening material and lighter auto-glass (to improve milegae) made the car's road and wind noise very loud.
35. "2012 Kia Sorento EX" In response to Reply # 0
The last vehicle I had before me current one. It was a limited edition so I had all the bells and whistles on there. Loved it. Bought it used with 89k miles on it. Perfect space for the fam and roomy in the back for the dog. Engine blew out on my about three weeks ago and ended up getting a 2018 Acura RDX. Pretty good so far.
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58. "currently have a '16 Kia Forte5 SX..." In response to Reply # 35
turbo, good power and torque for a four banger, all the features like you said. I put aftermarket wheels on, about a month after I got it. I sold the factory joints on Craigslist to a couple where the wife had a Sorrento EX. The husband wasn't sure if they would fit, but he was just trying to make wifey happy. The chrome on her factory wheels was peeling, bad. I knew they would fit with no problem. She end up emailing me a picture, after she went to the dealer and had them mounted.
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It ticks a lot of boxes for me. Every time I come back to it in a parking lot I can't believe it's my car. We will see if it makes it past the 3 year point which is typically when I start to get the itch for something else.
39. "i just came here to see if anyone said audi...i'm looking at an A6 right..." In response to Reply # 0
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
Tue Jun-08-21 03:32 PM
42. "A7 with the sports back.. whew. " In response to Reply # 39
I’m looking at their EV’s right now. Might cop an SUV
wont buy one until my car dies but that is prolly my next purchase.
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It was ugly and bland and a fucking beast. Wife hated it but I loved that car. Gas oil filters and tires were the only thing that needed changing. I put sheep/ huge jute bags/ people/ heavy machinery in the cargo bed and it never complained. Driving shift stick in the sand dunes is one of life’s greatest pleasures.
57. "Sentimentally, the '95 Saturn. Realistically? The '14 Jetta" In response to Reply # 0
The Saturn was deceptively quick; I drove up and down Jersey and back and forth to Syracuse in it, and it was light and fit a surprising amount of stuff.
But the Jetta has been the easiest car to own I've ever had.
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