Agreed. I’ve known a number of people with various models of Hondas from the early 2000s on that have had serious issues. CRVs have exploding AC systems, for example.
I’ve had a 2001 Nissan Altima from new, a 2006 Mazda 6 from new, and A couple of Ford Focii used and all of them were solid vehicles with little to no issues. Granted, you can always get a clunker, but you’re hedging your bets with cars like these. Buicks with the 3.8l six are like flies on dookey around here because of their popularity wit the blue hairs. Same goes for Grand Marquis and the Ford equivalent, but those often have V8s and I want a car that’s economical, not a gas guzzler. I don’t have a particular penchant for a given Buick model, the Lucernes seem to be fairly common in the pre-2010 time frame and are solid, well built cars with nice interiors and amenities. The drive train is proven and fairly robust and they’re cheap and easy to repair. An Asian car like a Nissan Altima would probably be a four banger, which I’m not keen about from a power standpoint but they’re pretty simple and bulletproof. We’ll see. He may throw me a curve when I talk to him tonight. I’m pretty well leaning Buick or Nissan at this point. He’a a big guy, too, so cabin space is a consideration. Thanks, everyone! Keep those suggestions coming. -D > On Jun 29, 2020, at 1:06 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > People talk about how well made and reliable Hondas are, but I'm not > convinced. Especially the automatic transmissions don't seem to be > really long-lived. > > I won't buy another Honda with an autobox. Have had two that both had > problems. > > I might consider an Accord or Civic with a 5-speed. Some Elements (and > I assume CRVs) had manuals also. > > Definitely avoid anything German. Germans expect you'll follow the > maintenance schedule. Things don't tend to go well if you > don't. Probably applies to most other Euro marques as well. > > Allan > > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes: > >> He just needs something bulletproof that he can drive and not have to mess >> with. I don’t want something in the fleet that I’m constantly worrying about. >> >> -D >> >>> On Jun 29, 2020, at 11:20 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> Ohhhh. So you want to take the CDI away? >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Jun 29, 2020, at 10:16 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Oldest plumber son who drives the E320 CDI. >>>> >>>> -D >>>> >>>>>> On Jun 29, 2020, at 11:04 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> What or who are you looking for a car for? >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>>>> On Jun 29, 2020, at 9:50 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Believe it or not, there’s not a W210 to be found around here right >>>>>> now. Not sure what that’s about, but they’re slim pickings for some >>>>>> reason. >>>>>> >>>>>> Might go look a this Buick Lucerne: >>>>>> >>>>>> https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/d/bradenton-2007-buick-lucerne-cxl-dads/7149308260.html >>>>>> >>>>>> <https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/d/bradenton-2007-buick-lucerne-cxl-dads/7149308260.html> >>>>>> >>>>>> And another in the immediate area, a little older but it’s green!! >>>>>> >>>>>> https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/brandon-buick-lucerne-cx-low-mi/7138670006.html >>>>>> >>>>>> <https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/brandon-buick-lucerne-cx-low-mi/7138670006.html> >>>>>> >>>>>> We’ll see. I need to have a sit-down with him first and get some >>>>>> feedback. >>>>>> >>>>>> -D >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jun 29, 2020, at 10:30 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes >>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> And of course the W210 isn't a bad car once sorted. That would be an >>>>>>> option if you have an inclination to do the sorting. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Rick >>>>>>> >>>>>>> > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
