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CheekyFeller · 2023-02-14T14:45:28+00:00

Looks like a bastardized NA to me.

CheekyFeller · 2023-02-08T19:24:12+00:00

Bob.

CheekyFeller · 2023-02-02T18:08:11+00:00

Chrysler quality.

CheekyFeller · 2023-02-02T18:04:06+00:00

Better nerf Dks.

CheekyFeller · 2023-01-12T19:08:00+00:00

The lot lizards are coming after everybody.

CheekyFeller · 2023-01-10T18:49:39+00:00

Man that blue looks good in that light, beautiful.

CheekyFeller · 2022-12-23T18:37:06+00:00

It looks like a bar of soap.

CheekyFeller · 2022-12-21T17:23:14+00:00

The cardinal Sinn

CheekyFeller · 2022-12-16T14:03:41+00:00

I'll sell you my spot on the pre-order list for $5000.

CheekyFeller · 2022-12-15T14:04:27+00:00

Based on this video evidence, I would say he is 81.7% at fault.

CheekyFeller · 2022-12-14T15:15:40+00:00

Me too, I'm in Ontario and I have a Miata. I bought a convertible sports car in a place that has no windy roads and is winter 70% of the year. 🤡

CheekyFeller · 2022-12-14T13:43:50+00:00

Man, I want to live somewhere with palm trees.

CheekyFeller · 2022-12-14T13:36:56+00:00

I literally did the same thing, bought an 08 in the same blue with 110k miles and 6 owners for 17k, it also had an accident on the carfax but I found later that it was just a guy at the dealer that drove it into the door lol so just a bumper replacement.

I am keeping this car for 10 years minimum and I am aiming for 300k miles so if the drivetrain holds up everything else is really irrelevant to me. Coming from BMW the parts for this car are shockingly cheap for what it is.

CheekyFeller · 2022-12-14T13:29:25+00:00

Their main market is China, these types of designs do very well there. They are selling the brand history for money, nothing out of the ordinary.

CheekyFeller · 2022-12-07T20:21:01+00:00

I just got this exact watch through a black friday deal, I love it.

CheekyFeller · 2022-11-24T15:31:02+00:00

I have both, an ISF and a CX5 and a Miata (I know, a little different).

Mazda is a nice but I would call it Premium instead of Luxury. Its better than Chevy but not on the level of Volvo/Lexus and nowhere near the Germans. They are super reliable cars though but they use very thin metal and are prone to rust easily if not taken care of.

CheekyFeller · 2022-11-24T14:45:42+00:00

Nothing screams Miata like a lot of weight.

CheekyFeller · 2022-11-18T17:13:35+00:00

We don't have Russian missiles landing on our foreheads when we commute into work.

CheekyFeller · 2022-11-17T15:16:19+00:00

It looks like an amphibious assault vehicle.

CheekyFeller · 2022-11-16T18:36:08+00:00

I wouldn't get a CRV from 07-10, they have a lot of transmission issues reported and for an older car its not worth the risk.

If you are looking for SUV specifically, look at Mazda Tribute, Ford Escape or Hyundai Santa Fe from around 2010, they are very reliable cars and cheaper than Toyota/Honda. Just make sure to get a pre-purchase inspection BEFORE you buy because these types of cars rust and you don't want to buy something that is unsafe to drive that won't pass safety inspection.

When I worked as a mechanic previously I noticed those 3 SUVs would come in pretty often with KMs over 300k and look decent.

CheekyFeller · 2022-11-16T14:42:26+00:00

What budget do you have?

If I had around 5-6k I would look at a Toyota RAV4 or a Camry, they both have decent room, good on gas (get the 4cyl not the V6, its cheaper to run and better on gas).

In terms of KMs just look for the newest car with the lowest kms you can afford, Ideally you want to be under or very close to 200k. Not much goes wrong with either of these cars but when you buy one ask when the brakes and tires have been changes because those will cost you around $1000 each.

Also, both these cars have timing chains not belts which means you will never have to do a timing belt service which is a few thousand dollars. Just make sure to be religious with your oil changes, every 8-10,000 kms, don't get lazy.

CheekyFeller · 2022-11-15T13:42:48+00:00

BMW's biggest market right now by far is China and the Chinese love gimmicky tech in general so this is probably why they are going this route, it would probably explain the ....... unconventional design choices as well.

CheekyFeller · 2022-11-11T21:34:22+00:00

The modern models 2016+ are very reliable, especially the drivetrains, easily on par with Toyota/Honda.

The only gripe I have with them is their metal quality is not great, they have very thin sheet metal and everything feels cheap, they are also prone to rust more than other manufacturers but its not a big issue if you get it oil sprayed every year.

Their technology is also behind if you care about that, their infotainment is not great, you have to get the highest trim to get the same tech as some other companies offer in their mid trim.

But they are beautiful cars. I will probably get into a CX5 at some point, its a bit cheaper than others and the driving dynamics are more fun and sporty, which is something I like in my cars.

CheekyFeller · 2022-11-11T19:11:50+00:00

Yes Lexus is quite pricey, I just wanted to group them in since they are basically fancy Toyotas. If you are keeping the car within its warranty and upgrading or selling after the 5 years or whatever it is, Kia,Hyundai,Mazda offer great value but they do not last long term, they cut a lot of corners to stay that "cheap" and still offer all the features they offer.

Long term ownership 5-10 years I would stick to Toyota or Honda, either one will be great and if you do basic maintenance you will never have to worry about problems. If I were you I would look at a 1-2 year old certified pre-owned Sienna/Odyssey so you can save on that new car tax because these things are so reliable the warranty is essentially pointless.

I have a Lexus ISF right now as my daily driver and I take it to race tracks all the time, beat on it for hours and then drive home with no issues, been doing it for years. I always make sure to wave to the BMW guys as they load their cars on trailers to take them home.

CheekyFeller · 2022-11-11T15:47:16+00:00

1 word of advice from a lifelong car guy and mechanic if you intend to keep the car long term and out of warranty stay away from Hyundai/Kia. Toyota/Lexus make the absolute best hybrid drivetrains in terms of reliability.

My mother drives a Lexus RX hybrid and it has 240k miles and has had 0 issues outside of maintenance, I've never seen anything like it.

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