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72. About 10-15 years ago, a tow truck driver told me that KIA was
Thu Feb 23, 2023, 09:04 PM
Feb 2023

the most solid and reliable car on the market. He said their warranty was amazing and he rarely if ever tows them. Like I said, that was quite a while ago so I don't know if that's still the case. I will say that KIA really had an amazing turn around since when they debuted (I think in the late 90s?).

Charger or Challenger - Sexy but old news. Also, there are too many on the road and the cops around here will pull you over at least once every few months.

Toyota - Boring and way too many of them in my neck of the woods. I like to be somewhat unique.

Regarding Lincolns, I've always associated it with my grandparents, but lately the MKX is looking pretty good. I'm just afraid to take the plunge at this point. I've never had an American car and I've heard horrible things about how Ford nickels and dimes owners.

Jeeps are nice looking but I'm completely overwhelmed by all the models and trims. Too many options, too confusing.

Subarus / SAAB - boring and ugly.

VW and Volvo - Starting to have nice looking SUVs over the past 5 years. It would really be unique around here but I just haven't looked into it and I still have a lot of stereotypes in my mind about Volvo owners. I've never met a volvo owner IRL.

Personally I've been leasing Acuras (Hondas) for the past 10+ years and it's been OK so far. Of course, you never really know what will happen once you pass the 3 year mark. lol

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Wow, thanks for the advice... Enter stage left Feb 2023 #1
.... jalan48 Feb 2023 #4
If It Was Like My '73... ProfessorGAC Feb 2023 #56
😹 Meowmee Feb 2023 #81
Jeez I own two Chevys. One with 415k miles and the other with 330k miles. Both still run strong. chicoescuela Feb 2023 #2
Yep. I'm from an "all GM" family hamsterjill Feb 2023 #42
Exactly. My 1990 Buick Century I think eventually had to be taken behind a barn and shot JCMach1 Feb 2023 #71
Makes one proud chicoescuela Feb 2023 #76
I'm seriously considering doing that with my lesabre. Lancero Feb 2023 #78
Depends on what day multigraincracker Feb 2023 #3
I'll stick to my Land Cruisers, thanks hardluck Feb 2023 #5
Those are great vehicles Zeitghost Feb 2023 #8
Can't go wrong with a Jeep hardluck Feb 2023 #74
Very cool Zeitghost Feb 2023 #75
Starsky and Hutch drove Fords jmowreader Feb 2023 #6
They don't sell people muscle cars EX500rider Feb 2023 #11
The muscle cars of today are much more fuel effecient and safer than the muscle cars MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2023 #32
Like this? Hotler Feb 2023 #49
Ah yes, the old Ford 427 side oiler engine. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2023 #50
A Torino, right? hamsterjill Feb 2023 #43
It was jmowreader Feb 2023 #52
My argumentative side wants to pick your list apart Zeitghost Feb 2023 #7
I agree CVT designed by the devil. Nt EX500rider Feb 2023 #12
and And AND only gets you 1 mpg better... I have had 2 cars with cvt.. No I don't like them mitch96 Feb 2023 #15
Really comes across as trolling, doesn't he? Hekate Feb 2023 #80
Yugo? Where do you buy a Yugo? n/t NotASurfer Feb 2023 #9
And Honda and Kia have both come a long way since the mid 90's. Initech Feb 2023 #16
Yep, my Honda is quality. I noticed Tesla was not mentioned in the original post. sarcasmo Feb 2023 #41
My 6-speed manual Outback agrees! EX500rider Feb 2023 #10
" If you want a Corolla, please go see a doctor first and get some meds. " BlueWaveNeverEnd Feb 2023 #13
We've owned Toyotas for decades. Extremely reliable Wicked Blue Feb 2023 #60
Very happy with my third Nissan Sentra, a 2021. Mr.Bill Feb 2023 #14
I had two Altimas, both great cars. Initech Feb 2023 #17
Does all of your information about cars come from the mid 90s? Initech Feb 2023 #18
Seems so, lol. BlackSkimmer Feb 2023 #33
I have a 2020 Legacy. It's been a great car so far. Initech Feb 2023 #44
Ooooh, I love a car snob* thread. flvegan Feb 2023 #19
Cars I owned Eddie18 Feb 2023 #39
Was gonna ask this. Arthur_Frain Feb 2023 #61
Welcome to DU!! BTW what would be some of the cars/trucks would you buy? madinmaryland Feb 2023 #20
We ought my In-Laws Lincoln mKZ Hybrid bif Feb 2023 #21
I think your ChatGPT is glitching, lol. Your info seems very much out of date on many fronts. Celerity Feb 2023 #22
Interesting. BlackSkimmer Feb 2023 #29
Still see them NowISeetheLight Feb 2023 #31
You'd be surprised how much is still available. maxsolomon Feb 2023 #65
Why would parts be difficult to obtain? It's a GM car, on a shared platform with many other cars. Lancero Feb 2023 #77
Saturn NowISeetheLight Feb 2023 #85
Oooh... LudwigPastorius Feb 2023 #23
lol EarthFirst Feb 2023 #24
Or pointless threads the OP would never start... Chakaconcarne Feb 2023 #37
Eateries that are gross Eddie18 Feb 2023 #40
First you rip on my cars, newdayneeded Feb 2023 #55
Boat you own? Eddie18 Feb 2023 #68
😹😹 Meowmee Feb 2023 #82
Dodge "Charger or Challenger" are not a Ford Gran Torino BumRushDaShow Feb 2023 #25
I take it you like public transport, or walking... Wounded Bear Feb 2023 #26
This is not a 'thinking (wo)man's' list ... sanatanadharma Feb 2023 #27
I think the PT Cruiser and Toyota Yaris are two of the worst cars I've ever driven. Initech Feb 2023 #45
You composed this list while cruising in your "self-driving" Tesla? retread Feb 2023 #28
I have a 1990 GMC 3/4 ton pickup, 4 speed manual and a 350hp motor. panader0 Feb 2023 #30
Weird how you can easily get 500K+ miles out of one of those 100 yen toyotas.... Chakaconcarne Feb 2023 #34
Anti Toyota due to their business practices... See my post below. JCMach1 Feb 2023 #70
So you start a thread about vehicles you would never buy? MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2023 #35
Purpose Eddie18 Feb 2023 #46
That's fair. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2023 #47
wut? jcgoldie Feb 2023 #36
What a weird OP. Mosby Feb 2023 #38
I have no idea what you are talking about..but I have had my Prius for over 12 years and love it Peacetrain Feb 2023 #48
What an odd, uninformed post. BannonsLiver Feb 2023 #51
In 2001 I bought a near new 2000 Ford Focus WarGamer Feb 2023 #53
That's nice, dear. Scrivener7 Feb 2023 #54
At least this thread didn't ask the question, "What color is your Bugatti?" n/t Silent3 Feb 2023 #57
Nice gatekeeping. I'll keep my Toyota Tacoma thank you. Arthur_Frain Feb 2023 #58
OK Eddie, I have to say Skittles Feb 2023 #59
Eddie, newdayneeded Feb 2023 #62
OK, calm down Eddie18 Feb 2023 #63
Don't buy a Subaru Forrester because its not a Subaru Outback? milestogo Feb 2023 #64
Is this a chat gpt post? littleredhen Feb 2023 #66
Welcome to DU, Consumer Reports Chatbot maxsolomon Feb 2023 #67
My Lincoln, Volt and Caddy are all awesome... Toyota is ON THE LIST JCMach1 Feb 2023 #69
About 10-15 years ago, a tow truck driver told me that KIA was ecstatic Feb 2023 #72
Toyota Recalls 1993 Camry Since Owners Really Should Have Moved On By Now hatrack Feb 2023 #73
This is particularly hilarious because moonscape Feb 2023 #83
So you walk everywhere in your organic sandals, warm in the glow of your righteousness? Hekate Feb 2023 #79
Shouldn't this canetoad Feb 2023 #84
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