Need input on your best and worst modern cars and trucks from 1999 to about 2003. Best to get it from the ham's mouth I say. Looking for a vehicle but we don't want to get into something that has a dismal record from the day it left the factory.
For example, 1997 was a pretty bad year for the Chevy Silverado according to Edmunds and other sources. Motor and transmission was not up to par compared to years before and after.
Reliability is the biggest consideration.
Thanks
Ford F-150/250 for trucks, safe bet for the most part... check the recall repairs tho.
Anything Honda/Acura for cars, Toyota same, the Tacoma truck rocks.
Nissan cars and trucks are OK, except the Titan. Same for Mazda. Avoid the import bigger trucks.
VW has made huge strides, and they are favorites for driving, but can be fussbudgets. However, my 89 Jetta lasted me nine years, and except for one serious but warrantied repair, it was a gem of a car, and a hoot to drive.
Avoid MOPAR like the plague, with the possible exception of Cummins powered.
Really, most US vehicles are suspect, with a few bright stars. If you can get an extended aftermarket warranty it might be OK, but I wouldn't do it... I've had nothing but trouble with US made vehicles for most of my life starting with the early 80' models.
Last edited by WØTKX; 05-01-2011 at 10:08 PM.
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Were there drivetrain issues with Mopar?
Stay away from the first year Ford 6.0L Powerstroke diesel. The Mopar has a good drivetrain, the rest of the vehicle is shit.Originally Posted by WØTKX
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Not going with a diesel unless we're being offered a super sweet deal. Then again, don't know enough about diesels to want to get into them.
This will be a daily driver, go to work, go see the old people, go fishing. The YL will be driving it. Trying to get her into something that's better on gas but she's old and hard headed.
See a 2001 F 150 with 150K on the clock for $4500. Will these things take a licking and keep on ticking?
Last edited by KG4CGC; 05-01-2011 at 10:16 PM. Reason: 2001
These days, most any engine will last 200k + if it's been taken care of. What I'd look at on the 150 is the front end and brakes.
When the government's boot is on your throat, whether it is a left boot or a right boot is of no consequence. — GARY LLOYD
The nation we live in is the nation we have built by design, each successive generation raising the wall of tyranny a little higher. - Chris Griffin
Good choice, the F-150's hold value, shop for a deal. I was seriously considering an older Ford with the 300ci six. Test drove three, but bench seats are not comfy. Not super fast, ok mileage... very stout motor good torque. I love straight six motors. Not as sexy as a newer one. I went with the supercharged Previa van instead. But that's me, I like vans.
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You can't go wrong with a Studebaker, man. Best trucks they ever made.
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She's taking the day off from work tomorrow. She's probably going to buy something. Geez. I showed her a couple of nice 4-bangers.
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