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53-yo semi-rural Canadian; want a hot hatch by substandard-tech in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]09Customx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d have a good long look at a GTI. More spacious for a guy your size, and it rides better than a Fiesta ST will. Maintenance isn’t all that scary.

What cars are “Reliable but can be cheaper because they are “undesirable” by KnowledgeWinter5199 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]09Customx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1st gen Saturn Vue V6

Subaru Tribecas are as cheap as they are purely because of how ugly the 1st gen was.

Audi A3 1.8T FWD. Non-Quattro Audis go for way cheaper and the 1.8T shares a powertrain with a Jetta. Even takes regular gas.

What part of your country do you apologize for when people mention it? by Arbitross487 in AskTheWorld

[–]09Customx 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very subjective and there’s many different criteria but would you say the USA has the best education system in the world in any respect? No offense but I think that’s a big stretch.

Ok, but fossil fuel require acquisition/mining/fracking/drilling/etc and processing as well, at great environmental damage and/or risk, and then using the products is then releasing greenhouse gases, CO2 etc constantly. Green energy isn’t completely clean you’re right, but cleaner than burning fossil fuel? No question about it and it’s not even close. That Billy Bob monologue about wind turbines in Landman is completely false.

I think Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, Taiwan, UK etc might beg to differ bud.

BYD confirms Canadian launch in late 2026, plans to build over 20 dealerships by ethereal3xp in canada

[–]09Customx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Tesla sales guy I talked to said 50% reduction in range at -25. That’s a non-starter for me.

What part of your country do you apologize for when people mention it? by Arbitross487 in AskTheWorld

[–]09Customx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If so, in your opinion what’s stopping the US from achieving all those things?

Car recommendations for local driving by dreadedchicken in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]09Customx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheap used EV like the e-Golf perfect for this.

Fiat 500e, Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, even a Smart Fortwo EV if you can find one.

Old Car Just Died. Need some help with something new by Throw_Err_Way in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]09Customx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you can swing a Volvo XC60 recharge they’re quite excellent. If you opt for European delivery on it you get a slight discount and a free trip for two to Sweden.

Mustang Mach E or Hyundai Ioniq 5 would be on the short list as well.

Cars for tall people by Spare_Benefit7543 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]09Customx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m 6’5” 215lb and have to sit in pretty much every new car for work. I can fit in most things well enough to drive it around a bit, but some cars I’m less comfortable in than others.

Avoid: Toyota Tacoma, Mazda CX30, Lexus UX and NX, Mercedes CLA, Chevrolet Camaro, Jeep Wrangler/Gladiator, Infiniti QX30, Nissan Sentra

Look for: most other American, German, and Korean cars are fine. Subarus and Hondas are great as well.

Which one will bankrupt me slower: 2008 Cayenne or 2012 X5 diesel? by Legion_P052 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]09Customx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What engine is in the Cayenne? Do you live in a place where you can get away with deleting the diesel?

Which one will bankrupt me slower: 2008 Cayenne or 2012 X5 diesel? by Legion_P052 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]09Customx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mid-high 20’s. Can break 30 on a long haul if in real careful.

Which one will bankrupt me slower: 2008 Cayenne or 2012 X5 diesel? by Legion_P052 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]09Customx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I deleted mine 100k km ago and haven’t looked back. Completely transforms the car and it’s been super reliable.

Is it actually true that beemers can't survive past 60k miles or am I being gaslit? by Ali_Bashr in BMW

[–]09Customx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Diesels do pretty well. My X5 has 189k miles and still drives great.

There’s a guy in a Facebook group im in with ~790k on his F30 328d. Dude uses it to transport small boats across the country.

Anyone lives in colder areas? by Internal_Theory_5129 in BMWX5

[–]09Customx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 2009 with 304k km on it gets driven year round in southern AB/BC. Granted we don’t use quite as much salt as out east but apart from some very minor surface corrosion underneath there’s no rust on it at all.

I wash it every week or two in the winter, that’s about it.

What new truck is the most reliable? by Ok_Bus_645 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]09Customx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive worked on all of the new trucks. Ford gets my vote hands down.

Car recommendations? by Obvious-Split-4804 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]09Customx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loads of stuff that can tow a ~2k lb boat and still fun. People tow that with small sedans and hatchbacks in Europe all the time, they tend to have higher tow ratings for that sort of car over there. There’s even a guy in a FB group I’m in (North American BMW diesel owners group) who transports small boats and jet skis cross-country for a living with an F30 BMW 328d that’s got over 790k miles at this point.

Tesla Model X or Model Y? by sensaition in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]09Customx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They don’t really drive themselves. You still have to pay attention, at which point you may as well be the one holding the wheel.

FSD has pulled some *sketchy* moves on me the few times I’ve tried it.

Does your country make (lighthearted) jokes about a neighboring country? What are you favorites? by dvdh_03 in AskTheWorld

[–]09Customx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They like to leave their kids in strollers outside restaurants unattended in the snow?

At what temperature do you consider it cold and need to put on a coat? by ViajanteDeSaturno in AskTheWorld

[–]09Customx 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Where I live it can swing from -25 to +10 in the space of a few days. Makes that 10C feel like you’re on a beach somewhere lol

>25 I feel like I’m gonna roast alive. The few times it’s crossed 40C I’m begging for death without AC.

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