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, 20179 yr by irv

Chevy Cruze 1.4ltre. Good on gas, quiet, ride nice and pretty reliable. Also inexpensive

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. 

Mazda 3.  I rented a Cruze a couple years ago- hated it.  

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.

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.  

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.

go for a colbalt

never change a muffle again

with ECO motor you will get 400k out of it

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. 

Kia optima 

How about a Canadian built car?  

Who cares about brand support built in Canada.

I cant believe a hydro union guy would think otherwise.

Impala is built in Oshawa.

Buick Regal and it is also built in Oshawa like the Impala

39 minutes ago, Renegade X said:

Buick Regal and it is also built in Oshawa like the Impala

Supposedly GM is canning buick shortly.

Don't be so brand loyal.

Camry/ Accord

Chrysler 200 or a Charger

http://www.lada.ru/en/

2 hours ago, smokin george said:

Chrysler 200 or a Charger

Mopar.  Its all you need.

4 minutes ago, StevieWonder said:

http://www.lada.ru/en/

No yugo?

Give her that rusty old Dodge of yours and then go buy a new truck.

49 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said:

No yugo?

I was looking , and apparently they out of business , I wonder why .............

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.

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.

Chevy Impalas are nice comfy cars, and so are the caddys.

Edited September 1, 20179 yr by Frostynuts

You should probably consider an electric car.