irv Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) Most know I am not a fan of GM trucks but when it comes to cars, I rarely think of another brand. My wife's 2001 Olds Intrigue, although it only has 108,000 KM's on it, is starting to cost us money. A/C is caput again, it has always used oil, wheels always leaked air, it is starting to rust by rear gas tank neck, and is currently leaking oil somewhere from the engine. There are more issues but they are minor comparatively. I really don't feel like pumping anymore money into it, it needs tires as well, so I am leaning towards getting something new(er) but I am unsure what to look at? She and I like the Impalas and Malibus and somewhat the Equinox's, but I don't know anything about them as far as reliability goes? My Buddy, who owns a garage and works on anything says it doesn't matter much anymore, with cars or trucks, what you purchase this day and age. He says most are junk as he sees them all quite regularly. My wife can get the GM discount, which is why I am leaning that way, but like my Ram, maybe we can get something else, despite the GM discount for the same or less money? Thoughts? Edited August 29, 2017 by irv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin george Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Chevy Cruze 1.4ltre. Good on gas, quiet, ride nice and pretty reliable. Also inexpensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 6 minutes ago, smokin george said: Chevy Cruze 1.4ltre. Good on gas, quiet, ride nice and pretty reliable. Also inexpensive Thanks, George. My Niece just traded one in as she didn't quite care for the size (too small) and I know my wife said the same thing so that is why I am leaning toward the Impala/Malibu or a Equinox. I know if I find something that "I" think my wife will like (options, color, price, etc) she will find something about it that she doesn't like!! I just did a used vehicle search and I was pleasantly surprised to see the price of used ones. I was thinking I was going to be into a lot more. I am not sure what her car is worth, but after seeing these used ones, it is going to be a lot less than what I was thinking/hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtybeacher Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Mazda 3. I rented a Cruze a couple years ago- hated it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 36 minutes ago, dirtybeacher said: Mazda 3. I rented a Cruze a couple years ago- hated it. Mazda 3 is the only car on my rental profile to avoid. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtybeacher Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 39 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: Mazda 3 is the only car on my rental profile to avoid. Lol. Haha. Well I rec it for a few reasons. My ex bought a low km one 5 yrs ago, and other than tires and brakes, it hasn't missed a beat. My bud is an auto robot engineer, and he claims the 3 is the best built compact in na. Anyways like anything with a motor, I research "problems", and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 16 minutes ago, dirtybeacher said: Haha. Well I rec it for a few reasons. My ex bought a low km one 5 yrs ago, and other than tires and brakes, it hasn't missed a beat. My bud is an auto robot engineer, and he claims the 3 is the best built compact in na. Anyways like anything with a motor, I research "problems", and go from there. Not knocking reliabilty. Drove one for 5 hours and had a stiff back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1trailmaker Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 go for a colbalt never change a muffle again with ECO motor you will get 400k out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinksno Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 My wife has a 2016 Mazda 3 GS. She absolutely loves it and she usually only cares about a colour but she praises it all the time. I like it and the quality and comfort of seats makes it nice to be in IMO. The other car I would consider would be a 2017 civic but its a bit pricey for same options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atc Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Kia optima Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sksman Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 How about a Canadian built car? Who cares about brand support built in Canada. I cant believe a hydro union guy would think otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2strokemerc Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Impala is built in Oshawa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade X Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Buick Regal and it is also built in Oshawa like the Impala Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostynuts Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 39 minutes ago, Renegade X said: Buick Regal and it is also built in Oshawa like the Impala Supposedly GM is canning buick shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Don't be so brand loyal. Camry/ Accord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin george Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Chrysler 200 or a Charger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieWonder Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 http://www.lada.ru/en/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 2 hours ago, smokin george said: Chrysler 200 or a Charger Mopar. Its all you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, StevieWonder said: http://www.lada.ru/en/ No yugo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted September 1, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 1, 2017 Give her that rusty old Dodge of yours and then go buy a new truck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieWonder Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 49 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: No yugo? I was looking , and apparently they out of business , I wonder why ............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ArcticCrusher Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 21 minutes ago, StevieWonder said: I was looking , and apparently they out of business , I wonder why ............. All those cars were under 660000 Rup or 15K CAD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 What???? What will all the ol' fogies drive now??? On 8/30/2017 at 5:42 PM, Frostynuts said: Supposedly GM is canning buick shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostynuts Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) Chevy Impalas are nice comfy cars, and so are the caddys. Edited September 1, 2017 by Frostynuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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