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**The Bad Guy** · 02-18-2006, 04:17 PM

I've gotten sick of the car I have and am looking for an SUV.

If I can find a buyer, I should get around 13 grand for my car.

Does anyone have any recommendations on a decent SUV?

I'm looking for value, gas miledge, solid performance.

I liked the Pontiac Torrent, but too pricey right now. I'd like to only spend around 15 grand.

Thanks for any help.

Halfcan · 02-18-2006, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 4th and Long

Until you're man enough to sack up and come over here and knock me off my soap box, I'll say what I want, boy.

You will run if your wife or loved one is being attacked by a bear, but will cowboy up, if someone that sells cars states: American cars, on average, depreciate faster than Domestic???? You havn't been making much sense lately.

Halfcan · 02-18-2006, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

You own a Jag?

Then you truly do not care about reliability, the last figures I saw prior to Ford buying them had the warranty rate in the mid 20% range. It is a status symbol with very nice fit and finish though.

Mitsubishi, holy shit. I would recommend bailing out quick while there are still people that will take it off of your hands. The Celica is a good car and so is the Escape.

I would never buy a Ford-they just don't hold their value. Jags are overpriced Contours now.

Logical · 02-18-2006, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

You own a Jag?

Then you truly do not care about reliability, the last figures I saw prior to Ford buying them had the warranty rate in the mid 20% range. It is a status symbol with very nice fit and finish though.

Mitsubishi, holy shit. I would recommend bailing out quick while there are still people that will take it off of your hands. The Celica is a good car and so is the Escape.

Actually the Mitsubishi is now 5 years old and has never had to have single repair, just oil changes, tires and one set of brake pads.

You have not been keeping up Jag has had the number 1 rating for maintenance now for several years. You are the one living in the 70s.

**HemiEd** · 02-18-2006, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ Chief Fan

why because my infiniti hasnt had to go into the shop for any work besides for brakes tires and oil changes while my mothers taurus had to have a new transmission put in it with bout 40,000 less miles than mine and my sisters jeep grand cherokee limited is the biggest piece of shit and has bout the same amount of miles as the ford and its gas pump went a couple months ago and its cooling fan just went a couple weeks ago?

HAHA american cars are garbage after they hit that magic number of 100,000 miles they start to fall apart im sorry people the american glory days of cars are done with...why do you think they are remodeling their cars such as the camaros chargers and rustangs to replicas of the ones from like the 70's

ill only buy 3 makers of cars nissans toyota and bmw the rest suck ass

and dont tell me to move to japan or germany just cause i dont like american cars doesnt mean im not proud to be an american there is no place on earth that id rather live

And when your decendents end up cleaning bathrooms for the new owners of this country they will thank you.

4th and Long · 02-18-2006, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ Chief Fan

why because my infiniti hasnt had to go into the shop for any work besides for brakes tires and oil changes while my mothers taurus had to have a new transmission put in it with bout 40,000 less miles than mine and my sisters jeep grand cherokee limited is the biggest piece of shit and has bout the same amount of miles as the ford and its gas pump went a couple months ago and its cooling fan just went a couple weeks ago?

HAHA american cars are garbage after they hit that magic number of 100,000 miles they start to fall apart

Good for you. The only MAJOR work I've had done on my Chevy is replacing a radiator. Oh ... and it's got 170,000+ miles on it and it runs like a top. It's all about the owner and how they treat their cars, not the car itself.

PS - Punctuation can be your friend.

**HemiEd** · 02-18-2006, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Vlad Logicslav

Actually the Mitsubishi is now 5 years old and has never had to have single repair, just oil changes, tires and one set of brake pads.

You have not been keeping up Jag has had the number 1 rating for maintenance now for several years. You are the one living in the 70s.

You have been very fortunate on the Mitsubishi, the National statistics that I receive in trade magazines do not come out that way. However, just like the Tauras should not be judged by the one mentioned above, neither should your Mitsubishi.

I would be very interested in seeing the Jaquar data you are talking about, I know it has improved, but that last numbers I saw were over 20% along with the Beemer.

Halfcan · 02-18-2006, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ Chief Fan

why because my infiniti hasnt had to go into the shop for any work besides for brakes tires and oil changes while my mothers taurus had to have a new transmission put in it with bout 40,000 less miles than mine and my sisters jeep grand cherokee limited is the biggest piece of shit and has bout the same amount of miles as the ford and its gas pump went a couple months ago and its cooling fan just went a couple weeks ago?

HAHA american cars are garbage after they hit that magic number of 100,000 miles they start to fall apart im sorry people the american glory days of cars are done with...why do you think they are remodeling their cars such as the camaros chargers and rustangs to replicas of the ones from like the 70's

ill only buy 3 makers of cars nissans toyota and bmw the rest suck ass

and dont tell me to move to japan or germany just cause i dont like american cars doesnt mean im not proud to be an american there is no place on earth that id rather live

Damm I hate to agree with you, but your right on this. 100k and cya. Ford is the worst in the world beside maybe Kia in resale value. Taurus is nearly imposible to resale, we have 15 of the POS sitting on the lot leaking oil everywhere. Mustangs look nice, but ride like total shit. Ford trucks have been getting their asses kicked by Dodge lately, hell the Silverado holds value better than a F150. Ford has crooks for dealers, they make a shitty product, and have horrible customer service!!!!

4th and Long · 02-18-2006, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

And when your decendents end up cleaning bathrooms for the new owners of this country they will thank you.

OMG! Someone who actually thinks ahead!

It's no wonder the the people that buy foreign are blind to the consequences. They see Japanese "tourists" over here, wielding cameras and taking pictures of large buildings, thinking, "Hey, that's what Japanese tourists on vacation DO!"

In actuality, they are business men who are taking pictures of the building they are about to buy.

**luv** · 02-18-2006, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

Damm I hate to agree with you, but your right on this. 100k and cya. Ford is the worst in the world beside maybe Kia in resale value. Taurus is nearly imposible to resale, we have 15 of the POS sitting on the lot leaking oil everywhere. Mustangs look nice, but ride like total shit. Ford trucks have been getting their asses kicked by Dodge lately, hell the Silverado holds value better than a F150. Ford has crooks for dealers, they make a shitty product, and have horrible customer service!!!!

I drive a Ford Contour. It's what I could afford.

**HemiEd** · 02-19-2006, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 4th and Long

OMG! Someone who actually thinks ahead!

It's no wonder the the people that buy foreign are blind to the consequences. They see Japanese "tourists" over here, wielding cameras and taking pictures of large buildings, thinking, "Hey, that's what Japanese tourists on vacation DO!"

In actuality, they are business men who are taking pictures of the building they are about to buy.

Yep, it may be kind of deep for someone who only thinks ahead about there trade in value. I am living a pretty good life right now because of generations before us that thought about the future of this country.

Halfcan · 02-19-2006, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by luv2rite

I drive a Ford Contour. It's what I could afford.

Sorry, I had one too. I bought it new, and it was in the shop 13 times the first three months. Finally with a lawsuit pending, the dealer bought it back. Ford Windstar-bad engine. Ford Ranger-brakes, electrical problems. My grandfather retired from Ford-but I would never buy another.

NJ Chief Fan · 02-19-2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 4th and Long

G it's got 170,000+ miles on it and it runs like a top. It's all about the owner and how they treat their cars, not the car itself.

ive got 190,000 miles on the infiniti. i hate to admit it, but i drive like an asshole(im only 22 yo) but my mother had the tauraus and then bought the jeep because the tauraus would not pass inspection, so when my sister finally got her license a couple of months ago, she decided to fix the taurus. my mother drove both the ford and jeep not to mention that she drives under the speed limit. so i dont know buddy, your little belief seems to have some wholes in it.

**luv** · 02-19-2006, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

Sorry, I had one too. I bought it new, and it was in the shop 13 times the first three months. Finally with a lawsuit pending, the dealer bought it back. Ford Windstar-bad engine. Ford Ranger-brakes, electrical problems. My grandfather retired from Ford-but I would never buy another.

Mine is a 2000. Bought it used 4 years ago. The only thing I've done besides routine mintanence is have to replace the fuel pump.

NJ Chief Fan · 02-19-2006, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 4th and Long

It's no wonder the the people that buy foreign are blind to the consequences. They see Japanese "tourists" over here, wielding cameras and taking pictures of large buildings, thinking, "Hey, that's what Japanese tourists on vacation DO!"

In actuality, they are business men who are taking pictures of the building they are about to buy.

to hell they will...THEY DONT WANT HIROSHIMA PART DUEX!

Logical · 02-19-2006, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

You have been very fortunate on the Mitsubishi, the National statistics that I receive in trade magazines do not come out that way. However, just like the Tauras should not be judged by the one mentioned above, neither should your Mitsubishi.

I would be very interested in seeing the Jaquar data you are talking about, I know it has improved, but that last numbers I saw were over 20% along with the Beemer.

Actually looking it up it is #2 in the world and #1 in European JD Power 2005 Initial Quality Study.

It is number 1 now for 2 years running in sales satisfaction by JD Power.

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