I've been eyeing one of these: 2011 Kia Sportage EX FWD - Yahoo! Autos
Also considering the Kia Soul, Hyundai Tucson and Elantra Touring. I think gas is going nowhere but up, but I want a MPV that can haul a bike, camping gear, groceries, etc., so no sedan/coupe. Either small SUV or wagon/hatchback thingy.
166k on the Bonnie... 200k should be here in a couple years...
The wife's LT1 Impy will see 200k easily...
This shows how much this is a perception thing. I would not have tolerated that frequency of breakdowns in my 20s, let alone now. There are bridges, tunnels, ferries, mountain roads and really bad neighborhoods-all kinds of situations where I do not want a breakdown, and also where I would be embarrassed to submit someone else to one.Even with my more "relaxed" maintenance standards, breakdowns still only happen infrequently (it's been about 2 years since the last one). Plus, cars have gotten a lot better: a typical 15 YO car today is much more reliable than a 10 YO car of the 70's.
This shows how much this is a perception thing. I would not have tolerated that frequency of breakdowns in my 20s, let alone now. There are bridges, tunnels, ferries, mountain roads and really bad neighborhoods-all kinds of situations where I do not want a breakdown, and also where I would be embarrassed to submit someone else to one.
I have not had a breakdown probably in 30 years, and I don't want any.
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In all the occasions that I had to change the tires while on the road, there was a nail in it!I don't drive on "iffy" tires...
Hey, you're missing a priceless opportunity to meet the locals, exchange small talk with tow truck drivers, etc!This shows how much this is a perception thing. I would not have tolerated that frequency of breakdowns in my 20s, let alone now. There are bridges, tunnels, ferries, mountain roads and really bad neighborhoods-all kinds of situations where I do not want a breakdown, and also where I would be embarrassed to submit someone else to one.
I have not had a breakdown probably in 30 years, and I don't want any.
Ha
In all the occasions that I had to change the tires while on the road, there was a nail in it!
Hey, you're missing a priceless opportunity to meet the locals, exchange small talk with tow truck drivers, etc!
2001 Yukon XL 302,000 miles
1996 Lexus LS400 225,000 miles
2006 Porsche 911S 24,000 miles
All with no problems. I have been looking for a reason to get a newer car but can find none.
Cars now days will last if serviced regularly at the dealer
...snip...2006 Ls400 205,000 miles all original except for power steering hose. Other than Maintainance this is the only thing to break. Original shocks, struts, exhaust, EVERYTHING...