Comments on: Lets revisit the whole car thing, huh? http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:04:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: K.C. http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15926 K.C. Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:26:03 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15926 Yeah, I wouldn't go for the Dodge. In fact -- and I know I'm going out on a limb here -- I still think the Honda has more "curb appeal" and is a much better car/deal. On a related note, I just picked up my VW from the shop (again). Believe me, if I could travel back in time and stop Future K.C. from buying it, I would. Happy car shopping. Yeah, I wouldn’t go for the Dodge. In fact — and I know I’m going out on a limb here — I still think the Honda has more “curb appeal” and is a much better car/deal.

On a related note, I just picked up my VW from the shop (again). Believe me, if I could travel back in time and stop Future K.C. from buying it, I would.

Happy car shopping.

]]> By: Lynnster http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15928 Lynnster Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:27:24 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15928 After my latest car trouble drama, I'd avoid the Dodge. I've got a dead one sitting at the mechanic's right now. I always thought they were pretty good, since I'd had two late model Dodges that never had any engine trouble at all until this recent. What the mechanic told me last week was that when they start going bad, it's really bad. It's still sitting out there dead right now with some mystery ailment, but he got my also-dead 20 year old (but with less than 20K miles) GM car out on the street in less than 2 days. So I'm sold now, no more Dodges or related for moi! After my latest car trouble drama, I’d avoid the Dodge. I’ve got a dead one sitting at the mechanic’s right now. I always thought they were pretty good, since I’d had two late model Dodges that never had any engine trouble at all until this recent. What the mechanic told me last week was that when they start going bad, it’s really bad. It’s still sitting out there dead right now with some mystery ailment, but he got my also-dead 20 year old (but with less than 20K miles) GM car out on the street in less than 2 days. So I’m sold now, no more Dodges or related for moi!

]]> By: sumgurl http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15930 sumgurl Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:41:51 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15930 i know of a dented purple dodge neon with a slippy transmission (ironically) for $50 (keep your web design) ... come to thing of it, i'd GIVE you $50 to take it and hide it, drive it into the freakin river, so i can claim it stolen. in light of a purple dodge neon, do "whatever you want to do" and you really can't go wrong. i know of a dented purple dodge neon with a slippy transmission (ironically) for $50 (keep your web design) … come to thing of it, i’d GIVE you $50 to take it and hide it, drive it into the freakin river, so i can claim it stolen. in light of a purple dodge neon, do “whatever you want to do” and you really can’t go wrong.

]]> By: Jason http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15932 Jason Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:58:26 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15932 All cars are the same, you will get some people that say all they have had is bad luck- but with anything you have some good and some bad with all things. I personally have not had any problems from my charger. I have two Dodge cars and both have been wonderful. But I know of people that say that they have had terrible luck. If you do a search on the web you will find hate blogs on all cars. All cars are the same, you will get some people that say all they have had is bad luck- but with anything you have some good and some bad with all things. I personally have not had any problems from my charger. I have two Dodge cars and both have been wonderful. But I know of people that say that they have had terrible luck. If you do a search on the web you will find hate blogs on all cars.

]]> By: little miss http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15934 little miss Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:05:55 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15934 "just do whatever you think is best"-- don't you just HATE that?! I've heard it all my life, sometimes all I want is for a decision to be made for me! (I hear ya) “just do whatever you think is best”– don’t you just HATE that?!

I’ve heard it all my life, sometimes all I want is for a decision to be made for me!

(I hear ya)

]]> By: Karen http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15935 Karen Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:07:17 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15935 We had Toyotas for 12 yrs. Nothing but a Toyota. They ran well, got decent gas mileage, and trade in value was good. Then 9/11 hit and we swelled with American pride (and were tempted by the 0% interest rate) Goodbye Toyota, hello Chevy. Goodbye reliability and durability, hello hunk of crap. After 3 weeks I couldn't WAIT to get out of that van. Break downs, road noise, parts flying off when you least expect it...not my idea of a good time. Finally 3 1/2 yrs later we traded it in for a Camry and I couldn't be happier. I know, I know, it's not an American company, but it is MADE IN AMERICAN and AMERICANS are building them! :) And when American companies start putting quality into their cars, I'll consider buying another one---that is, if Toyota (or Honda) goes out of business. :) We had Toyotas for 12 yrs. Nothing but a Toyota. They ran well, got decent gas mileage, and trade in value was good.
Then 9/11 hit and we swelled with American pride (and were tempted by the 0% interest rate) Goodbye Toyota, hello Chevy.
Goodbye reliability and durability, hello hunk of crap. After 3 weeks I couldn’t WAIT to get out of that van. Break downs, road noise, parts flying off when you least expect it…not my idea of a good time. Finally 3 1/2 yrs later we traded it in for a Camry and I couldn’t be happier.
I know, I know, it’s not an American company, but it is MADE IN AMERICAN and AMERICANS are building them! :) And when American companies start putting quality into their cars, I’ll consider buying another one—that is, if Toyota (or Honda) goes out of business. :)

]]> By: Kate http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15939 Kate Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:52:41 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15939 I'm comfortably in the heights of blasphemy as I state that cars are cars. Whatever. Some look okay, some look stupid, but if it drives well and I'm nice to it, we're all good. I just put 150,000 miles on a Saturn in 6 years, loved that car, but I didn't buy another one because I'm currently embracing my soccer-mom-suburbia motif. As for the "whatever you want"... yeah, I hate that. But I'm an oppositional snot, so as soon as someone actually TELLS me what to do, then I don't want that, either. I’m comfortably in the heights of blasphemy as I state that cars are cars. Whatever. Some look okay, some look stupid, but if it drives well and I’m nice to it, we’re all good. I just put 150,000 miles on a Saturn in 6 years, loved that car, but I didn’t buy another one because I’m currently embracing my soccer-mom-suburbia motif.

As for the “whatever you want”… yeah, I hate that. But I’m an oppositional snot, so as soon as someone actually TELLS me what to do, then I don’t want that, either.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15940 Sarah Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:54:02 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15940 "The tidal pulls of my emotions are massive and quick." Welcome to life as a woman. Before you know it, you'll be concerned about how your ass looks in your favorite jeans. :) “The tidal pulls of my emotions are massive and quick.”

Welcome to life as a woman. Before you know it, you’ll be concerned about how your ass looks in your favorite jeans. :)

]]> By: Polichick http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15945 Polichick Tue, 19 Dec 2006 19:36:24 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15945 Well, file this in the For What It's Worth column, but I love my VW. I have an 02 Jetta TDI. 45/50 mpg and zero problems since I've had it. I'm at almost 100k and it's still a great car and so fun to drive. Well, file this in the For What It’s Worth column, but I love my VW. I have an 02 Jetta TDI. 45/50 mpg and zero problems since I’ve had it. I’m at almost 100k and it’s still a great car and so fun to drive.

]]> By: Stormare Mackee http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15949 Stormare Mackee Tue, 19 Dec 2006 20:03:03 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15949 I'm 6'2" and both Dodge Charger and Magnum are like driving a tank. Blind Spot City, man. The windows are a narrow slot at shoulder height and you can't see a dang thing to the front right from the driver's seat because the rearview mirror blocks the view. I’m 6′2″ and both Dodge Charger and Magnum are like driving a tank. Blind Spot City, man. The windows are a narrow slot at shoulder height and you can’t see a dang thing to the front right from the driver’s seat because the rearview mirror blocks the view.

]]> By: Denette http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15950 Denette Tue, 19 Dec 2006 20:10:31 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15950 We just bought a Honda Accord and love it. We did a lot of research before we bought and had narrowed it down to Honda, Nissan, or Toyota based on cost, saftey, and reliability. We have a 95 Nissan Sentra that has over 500k and the odometer stopped long ago. It has also been hit a few times and is safe in my opinion. I love the Maximas for style, room, and get up and go. Got the consumer reports book if ya need it. We just bought a Honda Accord and love it. We did a lot of research before we bought and had narrowed it down to Honda, Nissan, or Toyota based on cost, saftey, and reliability. We have a 95 Nissan Sentra that has over 500k and the odometer stopped long ago. It has also been hit a few times and is safe in my opinion. I love the Maximas for style, room, and get up and go. Got the consumer reports book if ya need it.

]]> By: Laundry Broad http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15953 Laundry Broad Tue, 19 Dec 2006 20:54:46 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15953 Now! This is something I know about! Dodge = junk. Long and short. If your set on dodge, look at the Caliber. It's basically a neon with a nice body, which means most all the kinks have been worked out. I do like Honda, Nisan and toyota, but the main problem with them is the cost of parts. They are reliable, but when something breaks, you PAY. About a year ago I bought my ford focus, base model. The only real problems you have there are the DPFE (EGR Posisition Sensor)and valve cover leaks. If you are buying used ask them to replace the DPFE before you buy it, and look for leaks on the engine. If it's been cleaned when you drive it turn the heat on and you'll be able to smell the burning oil. So, my vote? Focus. Now! This is something I know about! Dodge = junk. Long and short. If your set on dodge, look at the Caliber. It’s basically a neon with a nice body, which means most all the kinks have been worked out. I do like Honda, Nisan and toyota, but the main problem with them is the cost of parts. They are reliable, but when something breaks, you PAY. About a year ago I bought my ford focus, base model. The only real problems you have there are the DPFE (EGR Posisition Sensor)and valve cover leaks. If you are buying used ask them to replace the DPFE before you buy it, and look for leaks on the engine. If it’s been cleaned when you drive it turn the heat on and you’ll be able to smell the burning oil. So, my vote? Focus.

]]> By: Louise http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15958 Louise Tue, 19 Dec 2006 21:18:18 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15958 Think Camry. Buy Camry. I am on my second one after the first was totaled last year. I love these cars. There is room in the back seat for adults with average legs, not just short legs. It rides well. It doesn't bother me. Yes, Camry. No to anything else. Think Camry. Buy Camry. I am on my second one after the first was totaled last year. I love these cars. There is room in the back seat for adults with average legs, not just short legs. It rides well. It doesn’t bother me. Yes, Camry. No to anything else.

]]> By: Jean http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15962 Jean Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:19:15 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15962 I have a VW Jetta too, and my complaints aren't with the car as much as the dealership. Takes forever to get in for an oil change, etc. I'm thinking seriously about one of the hybrids, maybe the Saturn Green Vue. Mostly because I like having actual air to breathe, but also because it's made in Spring Hill, Tennessee (folks I know like having actual jobs to go to, too...) I have a VW Jetta too, and my complaints aren’t with the car as much as the dealership. Takes forever to get in for an oil change, etc.

I’m thinking seriously about one of the hybrids, maybe the Saturn Green Vue. Mostly because I like having actual air to breathe, but also because it’s made in Spring Hill, Tennessee (folks I know like having actual jobs to go to, too…)

]]> By: daco http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15964 daco Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:21:07 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15964 AT as you well know I have a Dodge. You have ridden in it. I have owned it for two years this spring and the only maintenance this beast has had is scheduled oil changes. Not one single problem. That's the good part. The bad part is that this 5.9 Liter V-8, while fun to drive, sucks up some serious gasoline. About 12.5 MPH. Don't get the Dodge dude. AT as you well know I have a Dodge. You have ridden in it. I have owned it for two years this spring and the only maintenance this beast has had is scheduled oil changes. Not one single problem. That’s the good part.

The bad part is that this 5.9 Liter V-8, while fun to drive, sucks up some serious gasoline. About 12.5 MPH.

Don’t get the Dodge dude.

]]> By: realtorchick http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15972 realtorchick Tue, 19 Dec 2006 23:10:13 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15972 i always say do what you want as long as you know what you want. If you dont know, then don't do anything. As far as cars go, I love my Yukon. Since you probably dont need the third row yet, look at the envoy. If you don't go with the gmc's my vote goes to toyota. Are you in Chatt'sville for Christmas? i always say do what you want as long as you know what you want. If you dont know, then don’t do anything. As far as cars go, I love my Yukon. Since you probably dont need the third row yet, look at the envoy. If you don’t go with the gmc’s my vote goes to toyota. Are you in Chatt’sville for Christmas?

]]> By: LeeAnn http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15973 LeeAnn Tue, 19 Dec 2006 23:19:09 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15973 Think Honda Accord. Mine is 10 yrs old and I have had only two major mx issues in all those years. I love this car. About the other stuff.....wait a year and then see how you feel, now is not the time to be having any more major changes in your life. Try to sit back and relax. Merry Christmas. Think Honda Accord. Mine is 10 yrs old and I have had only two major mx issues in all those years. I love this car. About the other stuff…..wait a year and then see how you feel, now is not the time to be having any more major changes in your life. Try to sit back and relax. Merry Christmas.

]]> By: Sher http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15975 Sher Tue, 19 Dec 2006 23:39:15 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15975 I had a 1990 Honda Civic Hatchback for 10 years until I gave it up. That sucker was 16 years old and still getting me from A to B without a problem. More importantly, I just bought a newer Honda for like 2000 under sticker. Never forget, there's room to negotiate! And they do retain their value really, really well. I'm pulling for you to get the Honda, man. I had a 1990 Honda Civic Hatchback for 10 years until I gave it up. That sucker was 16 years old and still getting me from A to B without a problem. More importantly, I just bought a newer Honda for like 2000 under sticker. Never forget, there’s room to negotiate! And they do retain their value really, really well. I’m pulling for you to get the Honda, man.

]]> By: The Bosphorus http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15985 The Bosphorus Wed, 20 Dec 2006 01:59:48 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15985 Toyota Tacoma -- extended cab. That, or a Honda element. Toyota Tacoma — extended cab.

That, or a Honda element.

]]> By: Jane http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15986 Jane Wed, 20 Dec 2006 02:04:58 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15986 Had a Focus. Loved it. DH had a mazda. Hated it. Have a Honda Accord. Love it. Have a Ford Freestlye. Triple love it. (Bigger than Accord. Fabulous for Road trips) Had a Focus. Loved it.
DH had a mazda. Hated it.
Have a Honda Accord. Love it.
Have a Ford Freestlye. Triple love it. (Bigger than Accord. Fabulous for Road trips)

]]> By: pigpen's tchr http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15990 pigpen's tchr Wed, 20 Dec 2006 03:59:23 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15990 I love Honda's, tis what my last four vehicles have been. HOWEVER, a good friend of mine got a new charger about a year ago. I thought "charger..ick, redneck, what the hell is this yuppy dentist thinking?" till I saw it. It's sweet, drives great, and they love it. And come on, ya get to tell people you have a HEMI. (they have a two year old whose third word actually was "hemi" just like that commercial. later AT, PT I love Honda’s, tis what my last four vehicles have been. HOWEVER, a good friend of mine got a new charger about a year ago. I thought “charger..ick, redneck, what the hell is this yuppy dentist thinking?” till I saw it. It’s sweet, drives great, and they love it. And come on, ya get to tell people you have a HEMI. (they have a two year old whose third word actually was “hemi” just like that commercial. later AT,
PT

]]> By: alice http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15991 alice Wed, 20 Dec 2006 04:31:19 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/12/19/lets-revisit-the-whole-car-thing-huh/#comment-15991 It'll all come to you -- it's just not time yet, as you're still percolating. You'll make decisions. Some of them will be better than others, but it'll all be good. It’ll all come to you — it’s just not time yet, as you’re still percolating. You’ll make decisions. Some of them will be better than others, but it’ll all be good.

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