True, and it gets even more blurred. The new plant here will build both Toyotas and Mazdas. This week, the Toyota engine plant here announced a huge expansion with 450 more jobs. Where do you think those new engines in the Mazdas will come from?
Looking to get a new car - any recommendations
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The old Honda Passport was made by Isuzu. Although Honda required some upgrades in quality it still did not meet Honda standards.
The old GEO's had Toyota innards and lasted nearly forever, as you would expect. The quality on parts like the interior was typical GM.
IOW, it's wise to look at the details of who makes what and your tolerance for the issues that will inevitably show up over time.
The old GEO's had Toyota innards and lasted nearly forever, as you would expect. The quality on parts like the interior was typical GM.
IOW, it's wise to look at the details of who makes what and your tolerance for the issues that will inevitably show up over time.
I think I am just going to go with my original plan and just get the beamer I always wanted. I am looking at the 2 series and the 3 series. I will be going on some test drives Monday night.
Just saw that Honda has re-introduced the Passport, priced between the C-RV and Pilot.
Every since Porsche introduced the Tiptronic transmission in the mid to late 90’s , most newer sports cars are offered and it is acceptable in automatic. The Jag Ftypes I’ve been looking at, and my Z4 is offered mostly in automatic , the BMW Z4 35IS only in double clutch automatic.
Geo Prizm was GM/Toyota. I think the Geo Tracker and Metro were GM/Suzuki. I remember a Metro that had a 3-cylinder engine.
make sure you check the carfax close. Lots of used cars in Atlanta from places like Atlanta luxury Motors and Carvana buy cars at auction in the northeast and sell them at a premium down here.
I have a 2013 Ford Fusion, a 2016 F150 and a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The Dodge is a piece of Junk, I’ve had one problem with the fusion, a intake vacuum actuator, cost me $500, other than that the fusion, the f150 and the 2009 Ford Fusion I had before that have been great vehicles. There isn’t enough empty space on Tidefans servers to write all the problems with the Avenger. If you buy a domestic brand, I would say Ford is your best bet for longevity, at least my experience
I am just not a Ford Fusion kind of guy. Just not my taste. I absolutely despise owning a truck. People ask you for too many favors.
As a side note the Chevy commercials that now claim their new Chevy sedan is "just like a BMW" or "reminds them of Audi" well they are lying. Because it doesn't at all. I have now been in all 3. The Chevy is nothing like either of those cars, not even close. Anyone who actually says those words has never been in a BMW or Audi in their life.
Just gonna toss this out there so you're aware - I've got a friend who says his check engine light should be a series of dollar signs, with each one representing $1k...
The Most and Least Expensive Cars to Maintain
ETA: IOW, you might consider a sportier Lexus instead of the Bimmer.
The Most and Least Expensive Cars to Maintain
ETA: IOW, you might consider a sportier Lexus instead of the Bimmer.
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My current one lasted almost 8 years. For some reason my mom wants my old car. Her friends have convinced her that I am just making up all the issues I am having and "I just want a new car". That could not be further from the truth. The car is a 2006 Honda Accord SE with 113K on it. I plan on driving my next car just as long, if not longer.
I will be looking at a Lexus Saturday, another Beamer that is similar to the one I just drove, and an Audi. I might go look at a Hyundai and because I have been talked into it a Honda (the sporty Si). A co-worker wants me to go look at a Volvo, but I might skip that one.
i haven't followed volvo too much recently, but our neighbor got the entry level sedan a few years back (when volvo was still owned by ford) and it was garbage. the interior looked like something you would find on an economy rental car. very cheap look and feel and didn't hold up very well
Oh yeah, there is no comparison. I don’t understand those type commercials either. The wood trim in my BMW may be a wood veneer, but at least it’s not plastic simulated wood. When you shut the door , you can feel the difference. Don’t get me wrong, I like my Fusion, but I love my BMW! Was highlighting some of the better made domestic makes , IMO. Speaking of Audi, a buddy of mine owns an RS7 and an R8. Gorgeous automobiles. Well put together.
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