Havo @ 25/6/2018 21:56

I owned and operated an auto maintenance shop for 13 years. So take this for what it’s worth. Honda, Toyota and Nissan are usually good options. When you narrow it down to 2 or 3, test drive each and run the car by a reputable fast oil change place. (Yes, there’s a few out there). Ask them to look it over for you. Check the oil and transmission fluids especially to see if it looks or smells burnt. Ask them to look the bottom side over for leaks. ESPECIALLY look for a rear main engine seal leak. Anything more than sweat here is a no go. Have check CV joints for torn rubber. That’s another bad sign. Tell them you’re considering buying it and ask their opinion. Most places will be happy to look it over quickly for free. I used to do this all the time. Only takes a few minutes. Avoid Volvos, Saab’s, Chrysler’s, pre 2010 Jeeps, and NEVER, EVER buy a Volkswagen. Ever. Just don’t.

This is pretty sound advice.

What's up Ben?

Buffy @ 29/6/2018 18:11

Curtis, buy the Acura. It's basically a Honda, just a step up. Or, second, I would go Toyota. Volvo's are safe cars but... idk. Look at how much repairs will cost you - again go Acura or Toyota. DO NOT BUY A FORD!

???

Honda has a way better reputation than Acura. They are nicer cars but if maint costs are more important then you can't really beat Honda/Toyota

Boc @ 29/6/2018 19:16

Buffy @ 29/6/2018 18:11 Curtis, buy the Acura. It's basically a Honda, just a step up. Or, second, I would go Toyota. Volvo's are safe cars but... idk. Look at how much repairs will cost you - again go Acura or Toyota. DO NOT BUY A FORD! ??? Honda has a way better reputation than Acura. They are nicer cars but if maint costs are more important then you can't really beat Honda/Toyota

Well, I have a Honda CR-V. I've had Hondas and Acuras in the past. They're both good cars - Acura is the luxury model of Honda, though (as in "step up"). Just like Lexus is the luxury side of Toyota.

They're good cars Boc

I’m just gonna walk

Buffy @ 29/6/2018 18:14

What's up Ben?

Not much hbu?

It’s the weekend yo

There was some sage advice here ty

Yeah I agree with Havo, which brings me to one last point about Fords. I good friends with the guy that owns our local Carquest auto parts and supply. He only buys Fords, he’s told me for years that GM products have kept him in business. I don’t really have much to say about any other car brand for I’ve never owned anything else.

Mercator @ 29/6/2018 18:20

They're good cars Boc

Boc @ 29/6/2018 18:16

They are nicer cars

Boc they're good cars the sooner you accept that the better

Boc @ 29/6/2018 18:53

Mercator @ 29/6/2018 18:20 They're good cars Boc Boc @ 29/6/2018 18:16 They are nicer cars

Mercator @ 29/6/2018 23:37

Boc @ 29/6/2018 18:53 Mercator @ 29/6/2018 18:20 They're good cars Boc Boc @ 29/6/2018 18:16 They are nicer cars

7 at best