Re: what car do you drive? « Reply #150 on: June 19, 2023, 11:16:41 PM » Author: Bulbman256
The odyssey has the same 3.5L V6 as the accords, which explains the reliably of them. If you do want a good Hondacura Get an Acura TSX, they’re good on gas being 4 cylinders and they are basically a rebadged European accord which is a bit smaller. Unlike the American accords they also have a wagon variant. Just make sure to find one that was well taken care of.
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	Re: what car do you drive? « Reply #152 on: June 20, 2023, 09:01:29 AM » Author: Rommie
As per my gallery post, we've just bought a Buick Encore, which is rather unusual for the UK, but I like to be different..! The equivalent here is a Vauxhall Mokka. It only had 31,500 miles on it when we picked it up, not bad for a 2014 model.
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	Re: what car do you drive? « Reply #153 on: June 20, 2023, 10:07:47 PM » Author: LightsoftheWest
@suzukir122 - A legendary Toyota Corolla would be good. Those are as bulletproof as can be. Or if you want something a little more sporty looking and don't really care about backseat passengers, a Scion tC is a good choice. Don't know what your budget is limited to, but I looked around in your area and found a good deal on a 2005 Corolla. I did also find a 2011 Scion xB if you're wanting a more practical vehicle.
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	Re: what car do you drive? « Reply #154 on: June 20, 2023, 10:15:31 PM » Author: suzukir122
@LightsoftheWest, I've already got my two sporty vehicles, so the next car (which will be the car I drive the most, out of state, etc) will be a plain, generic, not so fast kind of car. You bring up the Corolla... I forgot about that car. The Corolla and the Accord both have my highest interest right now in terms of reliability. Maybe one of those will be my next car. Regardless, I'll be sure to post a pic of it on this thread, once I purchase my next car. I'll also post a pic of my Hyundai as well.
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	Re: what car do you drive? « Reply #156 on: June 20, 2023, 11:51:49 PM » Author: suzukir122
That's info I didn't know, @Joseph_125. I didn't know the accord was larger than the corolla. The smaller the vehicle, the better. lol And yep, Ohio becomes salt city during the winter time. Salt everywhere, which means my sport car will be inside of my MH lit garage all winter time, for the most part. A vehicle that is boring to drive is what I'm hoping for, as long as it can drive, of course. But yep, once I purchase the next vehicle, I'll be back on this thread to upload a pic of both cars that I own, with the next car included.
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	Re: what car do you drive? « Reply #158 on: June 21, 2023, 12:53:01 AM » Author: LightsoftheWest
The two Scion models I mentioned previously aren't fast and sporty. In fact, they have the same two engine options available in the Corolla (1ZZ/2ZR 1.8L 4-cylinder and (2AZ/2AR 2.4/2.5L 4-cylinder). No difference mechanically; they just look different. I would recommend either of those if you want something slightly more obscure than just a boring, everyday Corolla.
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	Re: what car do you drive? « Reply #159 on: June 21, 2023, 10:39:49 AM » Author: CooperOVZ
Quote from: joseph_125 on June 20, 2023, 11:38:44 PM Yeah the Toyota Corollas are pretty bulletproof and easy to maintain. It seems the thing that really does them in is rust, a shame for those of us living in places that use a lot of salt in the winter such as Ontario, or Ohio I suppose. I suppose they're a bit boring to drive compared to "sportier" vehicles but for a daily, it's a pretty good choice. 2003 to 2008 used pretty much the same body with only minor differences BTW. You could also look into getting a Matrix if you want something similar to a Corolla but with a hatchback instead. The hatchback version was later renamed the Corolla iM and the Corolla hatchback in newer models. It's still relatively small compared to a SUV. An Accord is a pretty good choice too if you're looking for a larger sedan compared to a Corolla. In general, Honda Accord cars are quite attractive, dependable, and fairly fuel-efficient. Toyota Camry models from 2012 and on average more than 40 MPG (2.5L 4 Cylinder Engine) provided you don't drive like a lunatic on the road, making them the superior option if you're searching for dependability and fuel efficiency. In general, Honda Accords are sportier and more aggressive than Toyota Camrys. Both the Camry and the Accord have a V6 engine option, and both vehicles have a 0–100 KM/H time of 5.9–6.1 seconds. Although the Camry V6 gets better gas efficiency than the Accord V6, the Accord has a nicer interior since Toyota used a lot more plastic in those days.
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	Re: what car do you drive? « Reply #160 on: June 21, 2023, 10:47:06 AM » Author: CooperOVZ
Quote from: joseph_125 on June 19, 2023, 07:43:02 PM 1999 Toyota Corolla VE, ~320K km on it. 4 cyl, 4 speed auto. Still fairly reliable and very easy to work on but I use it for mostly trips around the city. I get around 9.5L/100km or 25 MPG, decent for a older vehicle I guess. Those cars are pretty amazing. Prior to the makeover, my dad used to own one of them. LE 2001 Corolla. Beware of the Corolla's engine; it was quite dependable and economical on gasoline. It features a 1ZZ-FE engine that likes burning a lot of oil. That Corolla's body rusts a lot, as well. If you don't maintain and care for it well, it won't pass the emissions test. Aside from those problems, these engines are dependable and simple to maintain. If you keep on adding oil in the engine it will still run forever and ever. 2003 onwards corolla's don't have those issues and are gems.
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	Re: what car do you drive? « Reply #161 on: June 21, 2023, 10:56:33 AM » Author: Rommie
Quote from: joseph_125 on June 19, 2023, 07:43:02 PM I get around 9.5L/100km or 25 MPG, decent for a older vehicle I guess. I thought I was slowly getting used to people using metric measurements, but then l/100km reared its head. However much I do or don't learn metric measurements, that one is something I will never, ever be able to get my head around..! Miles per gallon (and imperial gallons at that) is hard wired into my brain, even though fuel is sold in [insert expletive of choice] litres here
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	Re: what car do you drive? « Reply #162 on: June 21, 2023, 10:59:41 AM » Author: CooperOVZ
Quote from: suzukir122 on June 19, 2023, 07:46:49 PM Yeah I'm hoping my next vehicle, which would be my daily driving car, is something like that. Smaller and more compact, automatic, reliable and easy to work on anytime. I think I'd rather go 4 cylinder as well, mainly because of the higher MPG numbers. Choose a 2003 or later Corolla as they have high fuel efficiency. The Toyota Corolla from 2014 to 2015 and the Corolla from 2009 to 2013 are the most fuel-efficient models. They achieve at least 25 MPG in the city and 45 MPG or more on the highway. Those are really trustworthy years. However, because so much plastic was utilized in the interior building of the 2009–2013 Corolla, it has a more shoddy and antiquated appearance.
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