[TriLUG] [way OT] new auto recommendations (fwd)

[Ken MacKenzie]

I had a Volvo 240 wagon years back.  Also numerous 60's and 70's era cars,
Dodge Darts, a Coronet, a Skylark and a Chevelle.

Stealership mechanics can be a real pain and Honda is living off its hey
day with name recognition.

I only go to the Hyundai Dealership right now for oil changes as that was a
stipulation in my lifetime power train warranty.  Their oil change price is
about $35 for full synthetic so not that bad.  Normally I would just do it
myself.

I will mention when it comes to VW and other German makes it is usually
best to find a good indy shop for those.  They have some of the best
mechanics for those cars.

Also Volvos are great.  If you can get around the boxy reputation.  They
handle, are practical, drive well, last and hold their value.  Not exactly
glamorous to most but they make a heck of a car.  Although be mindful of
early 2000 models as they had a lot of transmission issues.

Ken

On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 2:07 PM, William Sutton <william at trilug.org> wrote:

> and while we're discussing cars, let's not forget routine maintenance
> costs.  I have a 2010 Honda Civic DX (base model, no fancy whiz-bang
> stuff).  It seems like every time it goes to the dealer for the maintenance
> minder service, the cost is between $200 and $500.
>
> Add to that the fact that it's only ever been serviced by two Honda
> dealers, one of them broke the right rear control arm cam bolt hole (they
> didn't tighten down the bolt), and both dealers disclaimed
> responsibility...  well, the Civic has a reputation as a reliable car, but
> I'm sick of Honda itself.
>
> One of the best all-time cars (safety, not looks) was the Volvo 240 sedan.
>
> My all time personal favorite was my Volvo 740 turbo wagon.  Capable of
> hauling a 36" tube tv, capable of rocketing off a line ahead of some
> people's BMW's, got ~ $20 mpg, and had sight lines of a fish tank (you
> could see everything easily, without obstructing posts and pillars).
>
> And then there was my Chevky K-2500... V8, diesel, 4WD...even better sight
> lines, but not nearly as glamorous.
>
> William Sutton
>
> On Fri, 17 Oct 2014, matt at noway2.thruhere.net wrote:
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>> Since you mentioned Toyota, i have a scion that i bought for 16k new.  I
>> have 155k miles on it and put avout 1k into repairs in 6 years (mostly
>> timing belt and water pump).  It gets about 33mpg and I
>> aaccellerate agressively.  I hope to get another 150k out of it.
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