If you had to pick the most reliable car to buy...
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Originally Posted By: 440Magnum
That, plus the fact that the rest of the suspension and chassis is pretty light-duty. I think the Prius has carved out a great niche and is very good at what it does, don't get me wrong. Its just not supposed to be a "cockroach car" that can keep going and going and going and going forever.
I'm not so sure. I don't think a hybrid is for me, and certainly had my misgivings in the past. There are a number on taxi service here. My view would have been the same as yours. I'd be concerned about the suspension and the battery pack, particularly in our cold winters and in taxi duty. But, they are out there. I can't say how well they're actually holding up, though, or how they're performing.
That, plus the fact that the rest of the suspension and chassis is pretty light-duty. I think the Prius has carved out a great niche and is very good at what it does, don't get me wrong. Its just not supposed to be a "cockroach car" that can keep going and going and going and going forever.
I'm not so sure. I don't think a hybrid is for me, and certainly had my misgivings in the past. There are a number on taxi service here. My view would have been the same as yours. I'd be concerned about the suspension and the battery pack, particularly in our cold winters and in taxi duty. But, they are out there. I can't say how well they're actually holding up, though, or how they're performing.
Ranger or 4.6L F-150.
I'd probably go back and get my 2011 Focus back in that case. Proven engine, proven transmission, pretty simple car.
Originally Posted By: asiancivicmaniac
Toyota Corolla or Yaris. Fuel efficient and Toyota has a good track record for reliable small cars. And the Yaris is so spartan that there's not much gadgetry that will break.
If I picked something old it would be an Acura Legend.
About 6 months ago, I had to work on one of those older Acuras with the longitudinal engine. Parts were incredibly difficult to find.
I would look at some other good luxury car of the time.
Toyota Corolla or Yaris. Fuel efficient and Toyota has a good track record for reliable small cars. And the Yaris is so spartan that there's not much gadgetry that will break.
If I picked something old it would be an Acura Legend.
About 6 months ago, I had to work on one of those older Acuras with the longitudinal engine. Parts were incredibly difficult to find.
I would look at some other good luxury car of the time.
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Originally Posted By: hattaresguy
That's because they were overloaded and equipped with road tires.
Why would the rational Germans with their famous attention to detail do such a thing? Sabotage, no less. I think, you are a big fan, and willing to buy into their lame excuses. They are simply losing the legendary quality and advantage. There were over 800 other vehicles - simple vehicles, not the ones suffering from the burden of unnecessary engineering - that crossed completed that route that very year in Australia
As for crossing Siberia, you might also use Russian military trucks. And a Ford Expedition team on overland Moscow - Chukotka rally successfully completed a 32 day torture fest. On a poor quality petrol (gas) from unknown sources..
So, my beloved Germans can step aside and nervously take a rauhenpause while re-learning
You know not of what you speak, it was a MB of Australia screw up.
As said before the military spec G's did just fine.
Originally Posted By: hattaresguy
That's because they were overloaded and equipped with road tires.
Why would the rational Germans with their famous attention to detail do such a thing? Sabotage, no less. I think, you are a big fan, and willing to buy into their lame excuses. They are simply losing the legendary quality and advantage. There were over 800 other vehicles - simple vehicles, not the ones suffering from the burden of unnecessary engineering - that crossed completed that route that very year in Australia
As for crossing Siberia, you might also use Russian military trucks. And a Ford Expedition team on overland Moscow - Chukotka rally successfully completed a 32 day torture fest. On a poor quality petrol (gas) from unknown sources..
So, my beloved Germans can step aside and nervously take a rauhenpause while re-learning
You know not of what you speak, it was a MB of Australia screw up.
As said before the military spec G's did just fine.
CRX
Originally Posted By: addyguy
I'd like to add, if we're also talking 'older' cars, my choice would be 100% the Toyota Tercel.
Right from when they came out in 1981; to the end of production, you COULD NOT kill those things - seriously, they will survive ANYTHING.
I have dealt with far too many of them making enormous amounts of blue smoke.
Apparently Toyota went cheap when making valve seals and guides.
I'd like to add, if we're also talking 'older' cars, my choice would be 100% the Toyota Tercel.
Right from when they came out in 1981; to the end of production, you COULD NOT kill those things - seriously, they will survive ANYTHING.
I have dealt with far too many of them making enormous amounts of blue smoke.
Apparently Toyota went cheap when making valve seals and guides.
Its the owner more than the vehicle. The late 90's 2.2L Subaru Impreza was pretty reliable.
Honestly Ive never had a vehicle where reliability was a real issue and that includes Dodge Trucks which routinely get bashed by many.
Honestly Ive never had a vehicle where reliability was a real issue and that includes Dodge Trucks which routinely get bashed by many.
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