Originally Posted By: fdcg27
Originally Posted By: 02SE
My Sister and BIL had a 1st gen Turbo S. It was a nice car, and I'm not aware of it having any problems during their ownership. As with any used car, either know what to look for such as signs of flooding or ham-fisted repairs, or have a prospective car inspected by someone that does know what to look for.
And yes, they are more expensive to own and maintain than say a Camry.
In fairness, anything with any character or desirability would cost more to own and use than a Camry.
For those willing to part with the money, there are other cars.
Most of us don't eat the cheapest available food, wear the cheapest available clothes or live in the cheapest possible house, so why not splash out a bit in buying a car to drive?
You clearly misunderstood me. That was my point in stating it would be more expensive to own and maintain than a Camry. I have two V10 powered cars, they both have high-performance summer tires that not only are more expensive than some all-season's for a Camry, but they won't last nearly as long either. They both take more oil, and are speced for more expensive oil than a Camry is speced for. They both get worse fuel economy than a Camry. Then there is the truck and toyhauler which are strictly for fun, not to mention the Motorcycles, both dirt and streetbikes.
Incidentally, I have a Camry, too. I bought it for my Mother, but when she stopped driving I took it back, and now mostly just take her for rides in it.
I almost forgot the old 4Runner too. It's used for winter driving, and fourwheeling trips.
