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Reliable Vehicles???

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by MLB YOTA, Feb 23, 2012.

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  1. Feb 23, 2012 at 10:59 AM
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    3" Pro Comp lift, Truxedo tonneau cover, brush bar, Sony Xplod cd player and Memphis speakers, 8" Dual Sub, JDM black tail lights, black headlights, corners, and turn signals, aFe pro dry S air filter, Deck plate, etc.
    I've been looking into getting a more fuel efficient vehicle than my Taco. My price range is around $8,000. What are some good vehicles to look into that are known to be reliable over 100,000 miles. I'm looking for a 2wd Tacoma with manual trans, but gosh they are hard to find in my price range.
     
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  2. Feb 23, 2012 at 11:03 AM
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    245k+ miles, rust, working AC, bald eagles
    Honda civic, corolla, camry, I believe the Nissan sentras are pretty reliable too.
     
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  3. Feb 23, 2012 at 11:04 AM
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    fireturk41 I like to break shit!

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    SAS, Locked front rear, Ufab sliders and bumpers, air compressor, 35" BFG KM2 on steelies and 36" TSLs
    motorcycle
     
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  4. Feb 23, 2012 at 11:08 AM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Personally, I would be looking for the Toyota ECHO. Hopefully my cousin is going to be giving me hers for free, soon. It's a 2002.[​IMG]
     
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  5. Feb 23, 2012 at 11:10 AM
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    3" Pro Comp lift, Truxedo tonneau cover, brush bar, Sony Xplod cd player and Memphis speakers, 8" Dual Sub, JDM black tail lights, black headlights, corners, and turn signals, aFe pro dry S air filter, Deck plate, etc.
    This will be replacing my current Tacoma :( and I'm looking for something kind of like a coupe. This all will probably fall through but it's something I am serious about.
     
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  6. Feb 23, 2012 at 11:13 AM
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    wiscdave

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    wiscdave Lets Do It!

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    Past ride - 3" OME 885s&Shocks/ TSB 1.5AAL/ AX184 Rims 285 Firestone destination ATs/ 2 Shallow mount P310s in Supercrew Box - Punch 601s, Beefed up Hunter Brush guard, Tint, Fog light mod, AFE Drop in, AC and Fog light mods, scangauge
    older Camry...2002+ little 4 banger. 35+ all day and dependable. No timing belt to change - lifetime chain

    Nice big car that rides sweet, personally I don't like the little death trap cars that ride like shit.
     
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  7. Feb 23, 2012 at 11:18 AM
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    Anywhere the Army tells my wife to go.
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    The toddler and baby seat mod.
    What about Subaru? I'm tossing around the same idea as OP. I found a 2002 Impreza with 60,000 miles on it.
     
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  8. Feb 23, 2012 at 11:19 AM
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    From what I hear those aren't the most fuel efficient cars around. Super fun though.
     
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  9. Feb 23, 2012 at 11:19 AM
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    Subaru's are awesome.
     
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  10. Feb 23, 2012 at 11:22 AM
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    Honda's last forever and are affordable to maintain. I have a 2004 accord with 155,000 miles and almost no maintenance other than the expected, tires and fluids etc
     
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  11. Feb 23, 2012 at 11:24 AM
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    Anywhere the Army tells my wife to go.
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    The toddler and baby seat mod.
    My wife already has a Honda Insight, but it's more than I want to spend.
     
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  12. Feb 23, 2012 at 11:24 AM
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    sneakin up behind you
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    nothing yet!
    holy crap!
     
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  13. Feb 23, 2012 at 11:25 AM
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    :eek: I hope that is a typo
     
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  14. Feb 23, 2012 at 11:31 AM
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    oops lol. yes should be 155,000
     
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  15. Feb 23, 2012 at 11:41 AM
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    What about Audi's I've seen a few of them in my search?
     
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  16. Feb 23, 2012 at 11:43 AM
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    Check into repair costs. My buddy has one and is always bitching about parts and repair costs
     
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  17. Feb 23, 2012 at 11:45 AM
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  18. Feb 23, 2012 at 11:47 AM
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  19. Feb 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM
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    3" Pro Comp lift, Truxedo tonneau cover, brush bar, Sony Xplod cd player and Memphis speakers, 8" Dual Sub, JDM black tail lights, black headlights, corners, and turn signals, aFe pro dry S air filter, Deck plate, etc.
    No, idea lol I just found it like an hour ago on Yahoo. I'm only 19 and this would be the first vehicle I would buy. So i don't know much about buying and selling. I could sell my truck and afford this car, but I don't have a job(trying to find one for sure) nor do I know how fast I could sell my truck. I'm gonna do some more research for sure.
     
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  20. Feb 23, 2012 at 12:12 PM
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    3" Pro Comp lift, Truxedo tonneau cover, brush bar, Sony Xplod cd player and Memphis speakers, 8" Dual Sub, JDM black tail lights, black headlights, corners, and turn signals, aFe pro dry S air filter, Deck plate, etc.
    Yeah I know. That's why i'm wondering about reliability for it. I've found several TT's in my price range all around 100K. Hoping somebody can chime in on some experiences with them.
     
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