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#11
I've got a 2000 Ford Focus and the only time it has let me down in over 8 years has been a fuel pump going bad. Not surprising how much the thing sits - it is 13 years old with about 60,000 miles on it. Maintenance is dirt cheap Ford basic stuff otherwise.
Plus it is in-freaking-visible in Memphis.
And back when I needed it to, it made 6-hour drives to DFW without a hitch. Haven't tried that in a few years, but I bet it would make it now.
Plus it is in-freaking-visible in Memphis.
And back when I needed it to, it made 6-hour drives to DFW without a hitch. Haven't tried that in a few years, but I bet it would make it now.
#12
As for the Germans, unless you need them to diagnose some problem on your Beemer or Benz, they can still be Krouts.
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How about a 1996 Ford Aspire. Mines gets 35mpg and has taken me to 3 domiciles coast to coast to coast. Cost me $1800 in 03 and have only put $700 in to her for tires, brakes and a fan belt
Never has left me in the middle of nowhere.
Never has left me in the middle of nowhere.
#15
God don't buy one of those (Benz/ Volvo)! ^^^ One carburetor rebuild, starter motor, tune up, or tranny repair and all your savings are gone.
A somewhat well kept secret is the Korean automaker Hyundai-Kia, models like "Accents" are dirt cheap and have similar reliability as traditional Japanese models. Consumer Reports loves them, they are not sexy but they are wonderful crew cars. A beauty like this could be yours for about $100.
A somewhat well kept secret is the Korean automaker Hyundai-Kia, models like "Accents" are dirt cheap and have similar reliability as traditional Japanese models. Consumer Reports loves them, they are not sexy but they are wonderful crew cars. A beauty like this could be yours for about $100.
#16
God don't buy one of those (Benz/ Volvo)! ^^^ One carburetor rebuild, starter motor, tune up, or tranny repair and all your savings are gone.
A somewhat well kept secret is the Korean automaker Hyundai-Kia, models like "Accents" are dirt cheap and have similar reliability as traditional Japanese models. Consumer Reports loves them, they are not sexy but they are wonderful crew cars.
A somewhat well kept secret is the Korean automaker Hyundai-Kia, models like "Accents" are dirt cheap and have similar reliability as traditional Japanese models. Consumer Reports loves them, they are not sexy but they are wonderful crew cars.
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#18
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Really? I drive a 2000 VW Jetta TDI 5 speed that I paid $1500 for almost 3 years ago. 500 miles RT twice a month at 43-48 MPG. It paid for itself quickly and now is paying me. It had 180k on it when i bought it and it will do 500k + easy.
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