New Car Advice?

creepycoug · February 2021

USMChawk said:

Pitchfork51 said:
So have you guys decided on a car for me or what
I bought a used Corvette, in the mid-90’s, and it was nothing but a money pit. Sold it for what I paid for it, a year a half later, minus the $4000.00 in unscheduled maintenance. I will never buy American again. Now I’m all in on the Asian manufacturers. I’ve owned Mazda, Toyota, Infinity, Nissan and Hyundai, and have had no issues other than normal wear and tear.. Korean cars are taking a bite out of the Japanese market, and are priced competitively, as they are still fighting for market share. If you’re looking for a professional car I’d look to the Kia Optima hybrid. If you want something a little sportier then the Hyundai Veloster might be a better choice (although you might be a little old for it).

I'm with you 100. Japanese all the way.

YellowSnow · February 2021

creepycoug said:

USMChawk said:

Pitchfork51 said:
So have you guys decided on a car for me or what
I bought a used Corvette, in the mid-90’s, and it was nothing but a money pit. Sold it for what I paid for it, a year a half later, minus the $4000.00 in unscheduled maintenance. I will never buy American again. Now I’m all in on the Asian manufacturers. I’ve owned Mazda, Toyota, Infinity, Nissan and Hyundai, and have had no issues other than normal wear and tear.. Korean cars are taking a bite out of the Japanese market, and are priced competitively, as they are still fighting for market share. If you’re looking for a professional car I’d look to the Kia Optima hybrid. If you want something a little sportier then the Hyundai Veloster might be a better choice (although you might be a little old for it).
I'm with you 100. Japanese all the way.

My Chevy Dealer, WW2 vet grandfather would roll over in his grave. My dad was a Chevy dealer too. Now he has a 4 runner and my mom drives an Outback.

Banzai!!!

creepycoug · February 2021

YellowSnow said:

creepycoug said:

USMChawk said:

Pitchfork51 said:
So have you guys decided on a car for me or what
I bought a used Corvette, in the mid-90’s, and it was nothing but a money pit. Sold it for what I paid for it, a year a half later, minus the $4000.00 in unscheduled maintenance. I will never buy American again. Now I’m all in on the Asian manufacturers. I’ve owned Mazda, Toyota, Infinity, Nissan and Hyundai, and have had no issues other than normal wear and tear.. Korean cars are taking a bite out of the Japanese market, and are priced competitively, as they are still fighting for market share. If you’re looking for a professional car I’d look to the Kia Optima hybrid. If you want something a little sportier then the Hyundai Veloster might be a better choice (although you might be a little old for it).
I'm with you 100. Japanese all the way.
My Chevy Dealer, WW2 vet grandfather would roll over in his grave. My dad was a Chevy dealer too. Now he has a 4 runner and my mom drives an Outback.

Banzai!!!

The Japanese did two wonderful things for this clean country: they gave us quality cars at affordable prices; and they helped the American auto industry right its shit and compete.

People other than Racebannon forget the K car. I actually got a ride home from practice in a new'ish K car that had not been in a wreck that had a door that didn't shut easily because the lines/fit were off. The fucking door didn't clear the jam without putting your upper leg into it. I remember my friend's dad was like, "they don't build 'em like they used to," and I remember even at that age wondering how you would tolerate a car so shitty off the production line that the door didn't close correctly.

That's what isolating yourself from the rest of the world and shielding your industries will do to you. Japan woke the US auto industry the fuck up.

ntxduck · February 2021

YellowSnow said:

USMChawk said:

Pitchfork51 said:
So have you guys decided on a car for me or what
I bought a used Corvette, in the mid-90’s, and it was nothing but a money pit. Sold it for what I paid for it, a year a half later, minus the $4000.00 in unscheduled maintenance. I will never buy American again. Now I’m all in on the Asian manufacturers. I’ve owned Mazda, Toyota, Infinity, Nissan and Hyundai, and have had no issues other than normal wear and tear.. Korean cars are taking a bite out of the Japanese market, and are priced competitively, as they are still fighting for market share. If you’re looking for a professional car I’d look to the Kia Optima hybrid. If you want something a little sportier then the Hyundai Veloster might be a better choice (although you might be a little old for it).
I gotta agree with you here @USMChawk . I've owned 3 cars in my life - 2 American and 1 Japanese. Both the Chevy and the Ford always had crap breaking. No issues in 12 years with the Japanese vehicle.

I’ve had one Ford I got when I was 16 and it’s lasted 16 years. Most expensive repair was a fuel pump replacement for $600. Everything else was basic maintenance. Guess it’s just the luck of the draw/dependent on the model

creepycoug · February 2021

ntxduck said:

YellowSnow said:

USMChawk said:

Pitchfork51 said:
So have you guys decided on a car for me or what
I bought a used Corvette, in the mid-90’s, and it was nothing but a money pit. Sold it for what I paid for it, a year a half later, minus the $4000.00 in unscheduled maintenance. I will never buy American again. Now I’m all in on the Asian manufacturers. I’ve owned Mazda, Toyota, Infinity, Nissan and Hyundai, and have had no issues other than normal wear and tear.. Korean cars are taking a bite out of the Japanese market, and are priced competitively, as they are still fighting for market share. If you’re looking for a professional car I’d look to the Kia Optima hybrid. If you want something a little sportier then the Hyundai Veloster might be a better choice (although you might be a little old for it).
I gotta agree with you here @USMChawk . I've owned 3 cars in my life - 2 American and 1 Japanese. Both the Chevy and the Ford always had crap breaking. No issues in 12 years with the Japanese vehicle.
I’ve had one Ford I got when I was 16 and it’s lasted 16 years. Most expensive repair was a fuel pump replacement for $600. Everything else was basic maintenance. Guess it’s just the luck of the draw/dependent on the model

American cars have improved 100%. Still, as recently as a '96 or '97 GMC Yukon I had was a fucking nightmare to own. I finally gave up and bought the legendary Sequoia and remembered why it had taken so long to go to an American car.

YellowSnow · February 2021

ntxduck said:

YellowSnow said:

USMChawk said:

Pitchfork51 said:
So have you guys decided on a car for me or what
I bought a used Corvette, in the mid-90’s, and it was nothing but a money pit. Sold it for what I paid for it, a year a half later, minus the $4000.00 in unscheduled maintenance. I will never buy American again. Now I’m all in on the Asian manufacturers. I’ve owned Mazda, Toyota, Infinity, Nissan and Hyundai, and have had no issues other than normal wear and tear.. Korean cars are taking a bite out of the Japanese market, and are priced competitively, as they are still fighting for market share. If you’re looking for a professional car I’d look to the Kia Optima hybrid. If you want something a little sportier then the Hyundai Veloster might be a better choice (although you might be a little old for it).
I gotta agree with you here @USMChawk . I've owned 3 cars in my life - 2 American and 1 Japanese. Both the Chevy and the Ford always had crap breaking. No issues in 12 years with the Japanese vehicle.
I’ve had one Ford I got when I was 16 and it’s lasted 16 years. Most expensive repair was a fuel pump replacement for $600. Everything else was basic maintenance. Guess it’s just the luck of the draw/dependent on the model

Hard to say.

Me: 1992 Full Size k 1500 Chevy Blazer then 2000 Ford Ranger 4 x 4. It’s not like either was a total lemon but way more parts needed replacing on those 2 than my Toyota.