Kickinbull
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We are looking for a 2000 something, sedan with very good gas mileage and dependable. Anyone have suggestions
of your favorite?
of your favorite?
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Mark - IN.
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Volkswagon diesel. Great fuel economy and great during emissions testing. They should make farm equipment. I like their ingenuity. I really do.
Mark
Mark
Hobo,NC
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Don't buy a Honda are Toyota, support you local mechanic and buy a GM.
I am daily driving a 2004 Nissan Altima, 3.5 motor. 245,000 miles on the clock, change oil every 5000. I've had it 100,000 and am the third owner. I have fixed the drivers side window mechanism, two passenger side door handles, and two times on the front cam position sensor. Previous owner replaced the alternator.
jim buford
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The Buick line with the 3800 engine (pretty well bullet proof) is one to consider. Good gas mileage and the Park Avenue has all the bells and whistles.
T in NE
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Taurus. Ford dropped the name because it got a reputation as a fleet car. It had a reputation as a fleet car because rental companies ran them, they'd just keep going with minimal repairs.
They couldn't sell the 500 they replaced it with,til they stuck Taurus badges on it.
They couldn't sell the 500 they replaced it with,til they stuck Taurus badges on it.
old
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I have to agree with you on that one. I drive one and it is a 1991 and it just keeps on keeping on. Ya I did replace the tie rods both ends yesterday but hey I live on a gravel road. Drove it 200 miles the other day and got around 33MPG in a rain storm with strong winds and heavy rain
old
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Most any of the Toyota line are very good hold up well and believe it or not more American made then a GM or Ford is. Yep Toyota in made right here in the U.S.A.
Lyndon - AB
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It's going to be really interesting what happens though. The Volkswagen truck group also includes MAN and Scania. If Navistar gets access to MAN and Scania's engines and transmissions, Navistar might actually become a real contender in the Class 8 truck market again. As it is, with the only options being Cummins or their own Maxxforce engines, you couldn't pay me enough to own an International.
As to cars, my vote goes for Toyota Camry with the 4 cylinder. Very reliable, great fuel mileage, and quite comfortable to drive (and I'm a big guy).
I've had several Park Avenues, got about 22.5 MPG. Recently got a similar age 1998 Olds Regency- same 3.8 engine, but car is one size down (same as Buick LeSabre). Still plenty roomy, but 25 MPG combined.
That said, Camrys probably get better mileage, and are super dependable.
That said, Camrys probably get better mileage, and are super dependable.
(quoted from post at 06:25:04 09/18/16)
Don't buy a Honda are Toyota, support you local mechanic and buy a GM.
YES! Most likely your local mechanic won't want to work on one of them and you'll have to transport/drive to the dealer 90 miles away and pay dealer shop rates!
Rick
Ditto on the Taurus if you can find a good one. I ran a motor pool for a county in Wisconsin, the Taurusi I had never gave us any mechanical problems any major repairs I had were because of Car/Deer incidents. Stopped buying them because in the 00's it was hard to give away a Taurus, was having problems getting $3,000 for a 5-7 year old Taurus with 80,000-95,000 miles. As soon I I stopped buying 'em the resale started up on them. Heck the last two I had left at 5 years with 70,000-80,000 miles on them and I got almost a 62% recovery on them, the Taurusi (Tauruses?) sold more for the Malibus I sold that year that were a year newer. Heck the additional cash on the Taurusi actually more than covered my losses on the Chevies and all the Malibus I had ate a hard brake job (needed drums and or rotors) before they hit 75,000 and about 1/2 of them needed a steering shaft too.
Geo-TH,In
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I never checked this out, but a local dealer at the end of the season has an ad on TV for last years Chevy Impalas, new never titled, for some ridicules price, under $17k. I find that hard to believe but I would look into it if I need another car.
In 2007 I bought a new year end GMC work truck from same dealer for $13.5K out the door sales tax included.
I bought a new Buick rendezvous in 2005 and am happy with it. Check them out. I like the cargo space.
As for me, instead of buying something others don't want anymore, I'm buying new year end models.
In 2007 I bought a new year end GMC work truck from same dealer for $13.5K out the door sales tax included.
I bought a new Buick rendezvous in 2005 and am happy with it. Check them out. I like the cargo space.
As for me, instead of buying something others don't want anymore, I'm buying new year end models.
Pair-a-dice farm
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There are a couple that I suggest. I've had good luck with a Buick Regal. It was very comfortable and trouble free. I've also had good luck with a Ford Taurus. That car was the toughest car I've ever seen. I bought it for my youngest son and he drove the he77 out of it. It hit at least 3 deer and was driven 100 miles a day over the roughest roads in Arkansas. He finally traded it with over 220,000 miles and it had the original motor and transmission. The only thing I had to do to it was an A/C compressor and front struts.
Hobo,NC
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RandyB(MI)
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Get the Buick Le Sabre but only up to the year (mid 2000,s I believe) that they still used the 3.8 (231) V6 engine. They are good for over 200,000 and it is the only engine still using iron block and iron heads so no head gasket/head bolt failures. Tried and true engine made way back in the '60,s. Same one used in the Buick Grand National / GNX Turbo cars of the '80,s. Have had a couple and they WILL get 29-30 MPG highway. Good solid safe car. Plenty of them out there owned by elderly that will be in great shape and low miles too. Stay away from dealers. Craigslist has all you need.
Southern Ray
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Wife drives a 2002 Buick Century with a 3.1 V6.
It has 145,000 miles on it.
The worst was a intake manifold gasket failure two years ago.
Hate to trade it in.
It has 145,000 miles on it.
The worst was a intake manifold gasket failure two years ago.
Hate to trade it in.
Hobo,NC
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I service a 97 Camry it was just in the shop 486741 MILES and still kick'N... Noting out of the ordinary other than the oil change every 3/5K. I did replace all the sturts last year because it rode so bad not it runs out like new. :shock: It does need a steering rack mainly because the mounts are shot and the rack moves in the mounts.
I have a 2002 Lincoln LS in the shop (they were P.O.S. new) and its a P.O.S. @100k.
MY advice take what ever you are looking to buy to a Mechanic you trust and have him look it over. It will be money well spent.
Late model Fords are inviting like a Fusion they give little trouble but when they do its a expensive proposition. One guy said and its true sooner are later you will have to take it to a dealer are a shop and pay out the arse to get your car repaired,,, that's life get over it its not you fathers 49 chevy.
all those responses of gm junk and rice burners are simply trying to sell their junk mistake to you ,. the best vehicle that WILL LAST and last on the road today after harsh bad treatment is the FORD Crown Victoria,. they stopped building them over 5 yrs ago ,,. yet most cops are still driving the hale out of them , my 96 crown vic has over 300,000 miles , the cloth interior still looks like new no tears and wears or springs poking out like,. my B-I-L FGm truck ,. the crown vic still runs great , I do have to charge the ac every spring , it shifts great and gets 20+mpg,. I feel safe in traffic with this car , 6 people can ride comfortably and safely , child safety seats are a breeze in these cars ,..the 4020 and the crown vic are 2 nearly perfect machines that should still be in new production..
RandyB(MI)
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so what's that article got to do with the tried and true 3800 / 3.8 / 231 push rod all iron V6 Buick engine?
T in NE
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Everything bigger than the dt570 are built
by man.
Story was, Cat was supposed to supply them
with C15 blocks as part of the deal with
supplying them road trucks. But those are
being built in-house now, too.
by man.
Story was, Cat was supposed to supply them
with C15 blocks as part of the deal with
supplying them road trucks. But those are
being built in-house now, too.
K Effective
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I have a 99 Civic , 150K, I bought from a coworker for $1600 a couple of years ago to keep the miles off of my truck, only repair was a new exhaust manifold I installed for $170. 30+ mpg.
My oldest son is driving it right now, as he totaled his 99 Olds Alero last Spring on the final snowy day of the year. That one had less than 50K on it- grandpa car.
I just bought a 2003 Deville for him to drive, 102K for $3600. Yes, the Northstars do have some head gasket issues, but I am chancing this one. Loaded, clean and comfortable, heck it even has heated REAR leather seats! Keeping track of the coolant condition.
And yet, I am driving my wife's former vehicle, a 2002 Pontiac Montana minivan. Rusty, but trusty, with 205K. It refuses to die, even though I was afraid to give it away. Easily hauls a couple thousand dollars of spray dope with the seats out, still even rides nicely. Better than the bike on rainy days.
I'm investing all my new car money into college tuition for three kids, seems like a better plan.
My oldest son is driving it right now, as he totaled his 99 Olds Alero last Spring on the final snowy day of the year. That one had less than 50K on it- grandpa car.
I just bought a 2003 Deville for him to drive, 102K for $3600. Yes, the Northstars do have some head gasket issues, but I am chancing this one. Loaded, clean and comfortable, heck it even has heated REAR leather seats! Keeping track of the coolant condition.
And yet, I am driving my wife's former vehicle, a 2002 Pontiac Montana minivan. Rusty, but trusty, with 205K. It refuses to die, even though I was afraid to give it away. Easily hauls a couple thousand dollars of spray dope with the seats out, still even rides nicely. Better than the bike on rainy days.
I'm investing all my new car money into college tuition for three kids, seems like a better plan.
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