Thanks!!!Sean said:Read through the posts lets get the mechanics opinions
Lincoln stay away from the LS lots of problems from the A/C condensor cores rupturing to massive electrical issues. the 200-2004 models are the worst.
Volkwagens quality has been hit or miss the last 6yrs or so. Some are toyota like reliable whil others are complete basket cases. I suspect this has to do with the mexican vs german plants. If you are looking to buy a VW make sure the 2nd vin digit isnt 3.
Fords. ahh Ford. stay away from v6 contours and the new CVT's. Been seeing alot of trouble with booth. Tuarus i don;t care if its given to you run like the wind.
The chevys and GM's have some issues with front end problems all models. Cheap parts. . The 3800 supechraged cars if Unmodded seem to be bullet proof as far as drivetrina but aviod magnasteer cars.
Lexus is a great vehicle but anything over 80k mileage is gonna need tons of maintence lieks struts etc.
If i was shopping for a car id grab a vovlo vx70 or similar vehicle turbo 4dr and enjoy the shit out of it.
the Sabbs aren;t 2 bad just make sure its the ecotech not the earlier 2.0 as they tend to need heagaskets around 70-90k
Aviod all high milage chrysler vehicles like the plauge the 2000-2005 model yr cars especially anything with a 2.7L v6 are trouble. If there was one chrysler id buy from those model years it would be the 300m 3.7 autostick car. best trans out of the bunch with the least quality issues.
If you set aside appearances toyotas and hondas are the best of the bunch in average quality and lowest maintence. Just whatever you buy make sure that you get all the maintence records.
Crazzy_Al said:Also looking at Acura 3.2TL Type-S. I forgot to mention that. Comments on these cars?
Quite a few in the 14k-17k range on AutoTrader. After some haggling and sweet talk I might just be in the $15K range on a few of them.Slowmaro305 said:Very nice car, and good realsale value which could make finding one with decent mileage for $15,000 hard.
No way I'm getting a Contour. Car + Yahama engine doesn;t sound like the ideal combination. I love my Yamaha sleds, but their engines need to stay in snowmobiles, ATV's, and bikes. Plus that car is small and not my style.Champ10187 said:how about a Contour SVT? They're alot of fun to drive. You can pick one up in real nice shape for probably 7-8,000.
Sean said:Read through the posts lets get the mechanics opinions
Lincoln stay away from the LS lots of problems from the A/C condensor cores rupturing to massive electrical issues. the 200-2004 models are the worst.
Volkwagens quality has been hit or miss the last 6yrs or so. Some are toyota like reliable whil others are complete basket cases. I suspect this has to do with the mexican vs german plants. If you are looking to buy a VW make sure the 2nd vin digit isnt 3.
Fords. ahh Ford. stay away from v6 contours and the new CVT's. Been seeing alot of trouble with booth. Tuarus i don;t care if its given to you run like the wind.
The chevys and GM's have some issues with front end problems all models. Cheap parts. . The 3800 supechraged cars if Unmodded seem to be bullet proof as far as drivetrina but aviod magnasteer cars.
Lexus is a great vehicle but anything over 80k mileage is gonna need tons of maintence lieks struts etc.
If i was shopping for a car id grab a vovlo vx70 or similar vehicle turbo 4dr and enjoy the shit out of it.
the Sabbs aren;t 2 bad just make sure its the ecotech not the earlier 2.0 as they tend to need heagaskets around 70-90k
Aviod all high milage chrysler vehicles like the plauge the 2000-2005 model yr cars especially anything with a 2.7L v6 are trouble. If there was one chrysler id buy from those model years it would be the 300m 3.7 autostick car. best trans out of the bunch with the least quality issues.
If you set aside appearances toyotas and hondas are the best of the bunch in average quality and lowest maintence. Just whatever you buy make sure that you get all the maintence records.
I'm currently waiting on someone to get back to me with more info on some available LS's.NVR2FST said:I second the LS. I had an 03' and my Dad has had three of them...none with any problems. The 03' and up have the additional HP....