Car buying

clay · 09-30-2012, 12:39 PM

I agree Wolfy! Everyone I know who bought a PTC had so much mechanical issues, and they do not allow for very much protection by way of body.
I just didn't want to dissuade Miss Tia...she had her heart set on that Cruiser.
Same with Neons..when something isn't made anymore, you have to ask "why"?
Personally I think Jeep Cherokees are the best, motor wise. Esp. the V6. IF I could, I would sell my Ford Explorer and get myself a Jeep Cherokee!!! But that is me, and this is about miss Tia!!!...

DapperButch · 09-30-2012, 01:11 PM

Just make it simple and get a Honda or Toyota. Any year. Any model (ok except the del Sol), and you are good to go. Easy peasy.

ruffryder · 09-30-2012, 03:50 PM

great advice here and great thread for anyone!

If you' like the look of the PTC , why not look at a small SUV type vehicle.. how about say the Kia Soul or Sportage or Ford Edge or something of sort.

Gemme · 09-30-2012, 08:59 PM

I feel I have to stand up for Ella Blue here.

I like my Neon.

There. I said it. She's pretty and has only given me a real scare once and that's because of something that I didn't do that I should have. She's also gotten me from FL to WA and down to TX. I ♥ my car.

Carry on!

P.S.~An ex of mine got a PTC and I hated it, for a variety of reasons.

Electrocell · 09-30-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

Just make it simple and get a Honda or Toyota. Any year. Any model (ok except the del Sol), and you are good to go. Easy peasy.

Del sol is what I have hard to find parts for because they quit making them in '96 or '97 great little car though. Found a few places that carry aftermarket parts. Is there something else I should know lol?

Glenn · 09-30-2012, 09:51 PM

www.fueleconomy.gov
You can check out the mpg for whatever car your looking at to see if it gets good miles per gallon. I feel safer in my Ford full size pick-up. I've seen aftermath pictures of head on collisions between a Porsche and a full-size Chevy pick-up. The truck had a large dent in the bumper and the Porsche was unrecognizable as something that was once a car.

sierragirrl · 10-01-2012, 02:16 AM

i have an 06 PT and no its not the most comfortable car in the world but i love to zip around in it. it has 70 thou on it and i am truthfully unsure if its ever had a tune up. it will this month i had an 08 that i traded the 06 back to che for as the 08 was given to me for xmas but it was not paid off and i needed a car in my name.my 06 does not have the bells and whistles but its enough for me to get around and it ges me down to So Cal when needed

sierragirrl · 10-01-2012, 02:31 AM

i just googled my yr of PT and there are no recalls.my only down fall is, i do not think the PT's are fat friendly that is the one thing i tell people when they tell me they are looking into one.like i said mine is a plain one no indoor light unless the door is open no key fob it does have a decent radio and AC.oh and it does pretty decent in the snow unlike the HHR.i don't live where we get alot of snow but when it does i have yet to toss chains on.i actually like to see how far i can go with out getting stuck i love snow! lol

Glenn · 10-01-2012, 06:51 AM

If you live where you usually get alot of snow, than I would definiately buy an AWD(all wheel drive). A couple of years ago, our whole town was shut down for nearly a week, and even the plows were getting stuck. But my neighbor's little AWD Subaru hatchback plowed through nearly two feet of snow all the way to town and back, and helped alot of people. It was awesome!

DapperButch · 10-01-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Electrocell

Del sol is what I have hard to find parts for because they quit making them in '96 or '97 great little car though. Found a few places that carry aftermarket parts. Is there something else I should know lol?

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the del Sol and have always wanted one. It was actually my dream car back in the day.

I have read in the past that it is not reliable. That is the first and only time I have heard that about a Honda. Have you found yours to be as reliable as most other Hondas?

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I know that 10 years after the last model year of a car BMW no longer has to make parts for it. I don't know if this is true of all makes, though. Perhaps that is why you have a hard time finding parts? How many miles do you have on it?

Gemme · 10-01-2012, 06:36 PM

Ever since I lived in Washington, I've wanted a Subaru Outback. I like that they're jacked up a little bit and have lots 'o room in the back. I may look into getting one one day.

Mel C. · 10-01-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

Ever since I lived in Washington, I've wanted a Subaru Outback. I like that their jacked up a little bit and have lots 'o room in the back. I may look into getting one one day.

My dad is a mechanic and all around brilliant guy. We have had two subaru's and both were impossible to kill. Gotta admit that I love the way subaru has been gay-friendly. I will put them high on my list when I go car hunting again

Ginger · 10-01-2012, 08:19 PM

I bought a Hyundai this year, but it had been over ten years since I'd had a car. The one before that was a Subaru Outback that I sold in December 2001. I had it when N and I had a house in upstate New York and it got us through some rough winters on farm roads, in the Catskills—we felt safe and grounded.

Electrocell · 10-01-2012, 06:49 PM

First honda I've owned I have driven it a few thousands mile myself already . Has over 170,000 on the odometer most I've done to the engine is put valve cover gaskets and plugs in ,Changed the oil twice , using synthetic runs smoother. That little car has some get up and go. Still trying to find some body parts for it though --the girl that had it hit a deer. Think from what I understand it was the hard top that leaked on the older models. They are all hard top convertibles.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the del Sol and have always wanted one. It was actually my dream car back in the day.

I have read in the past that it is not reliable. That is the first and only time I have heard that about a Honda. Have you found yours to be as reliable as most other Hondas?

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I know that 10 years after the last model year of a car BMW no longer has to make parts for it. I don't know if this is true of all makes, though. Perhaps that is why you have a hard time finding parts? How many miles do you have on it?

09-30-2012, 12:39 PM	#1
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09-30-2012, 09:51 PM	#6
Glenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Ol butch bones. Preferred Pronoun?: Old thing Relationship Status: Too old to play. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: :rolleyes: Posts: 1,547 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,602 Thanked 3,729 Times in 1,095 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	www.fueleconomy.gov You can check out the mpg for whatever car your looking at to see if it gets good miles per gallon. I feel safer in my Ford full size pick-up. I've seen aftermath pictures of head on collisions between a Porsche and a full-size Chevy pick-up. The truck had a large dent in the bumper and the Porsche was unrecognizable as something that was once a car.

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sierragirrl Member How Do You Identify?: .... Relationship Status: <3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ..... Posts: 783 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,417 Thanked 2,870 Times in 667 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	i have an 06 PT and no its not the most comfortable car in the world but i love to zip around in it. it has 70 thou on it and i am truthfully unsure if its ever had a tune up. it will this month i had an 08 that i traded the 06 back to che for as the 08 was given to me for xmas but it was not paid off and i needed a car in my name.my 06 does not have the bells and whistles but its enough for me to get around and it ges me down to So Cal when needed

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sierragirrl Member How Do You Identify?: .... Relationship Status: <3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ..... Posts: 783 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,417 Thanked 2,870 Times in 667 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	i just googled my yr of PT and there are no recalls.my only down fall is, i do not think the PT's are fat friendly that is the one thing i tell people when they tell me they are looking into one.like i said mine is a plain one no indoor light unless the door is open no key fob it does have a decent radio and AC.oh and it does pretty decent in the snow unlike the HHR.i don't live where we get alot of snow but when it does i have yet to toss chains on.i actually like to see how far i can go with out getting stuck i love snow! lol

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Ginger Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme lesbian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: East coast Posts: 2,416 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,829 Thanked 12,295 Times in 2,057 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I bought a Hyundai this year, but it had been over ten years since I'd had a car. The one before that was a Subaru Outback that I sold in December 2001. I had it when N and I had a house in upstate New York and it got us through some rough winters on farm roads, in the Catskills—we felt safe and grounded.