by "Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh" (andymcbradleigh)
Published 08/30/2017 at 20:07
by "Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh" (andymcbradleigh)
Published 08/30/2017 at 20:07
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STARS: 2
Yeah.. I’m, selling my Saab 9000
The replacement? Yup, A Toyota Rav4
Why? Well.. I need something a tad more reliable than the old Saab.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
08/30/2017 at 20:13, STARS: 0
I creeped on this 9000 Aero from the top of a parking garage today. I had a ‘93, so I’m a big 9000 fan...bummer to see it go.
"RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars" (rallydarkstrike)
08/30/2017 at 20:16, STARS: 1
Why not a Toyota that is at least a little less vanilla.....like a Celica? :O
"dogisbadob" (dogisbadob)
08/30/2017 at 20:20, STARS: 0
There is nothing wrong with that. Toyota makes the best cars.
"Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh" (andymcbradleigh)
08/30/2017 at 20:21, STARS: 0
Need four seats and luggage capacity for four people.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/30/2017 at 20:21, STARS: 1
How unironic (because it’s not ironic): I gave up on my unreliable Toyota and bought a fancy reliable Toyota.
...
Yeah, that’s the ticket.
"Carsbikesscooters" (carsbikesandscooters)
08/30/2017 at 20:24, STARS: 0
My dad went from an XC90 V8 to a Honda Pilot, there’s nothing wrong with buying something reliable. Of course, my dad has the automotive attention span of a fruit fly, and only had the Honda 6 months.
"OKcarburetor" (okcarburetor)
08/30/2017 at 20:24, STARS: 0
It’s a Saab. If you want to improve reliability, Couldn’t you buy literally any other car?
*runs away laughing*
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/30/2017 at 20:27, STARS: 5
It does... For four people with no knees and no possessions.
"RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars" (rallydarkstrike)
08/30/2017 at 21:00, STARS: 1
Exactly! It has space for 4 people - I didn’t say 4 WHOLE people, and it easily has space for the luggage of 4 people if their luggage is one toothbrush.
"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
08/30/2017 at 22:43, STARS: 0
Heads up - I owned a second generation RAV4 until 2008 and it was a total reliability headache. We ended up getting rid of it at 75k at after two transmission replacements. It also had all sorts of head issues (VVT-i, cams, etc.) just before warranty was up at like 59k. Lots of other little things broke/stopped working/worked when they felt like it/etc. On top of that, it was rare to ever top 20 MPG, which isn’t a reliability issue just annoying for something so small. Since I don’t own it anymore, I forget what the weak points are, but I’d recommend joining an owner’s group/forum and getting up to speed. My experience doesn’t mean that yours will be a nightmare or anything, but compared to other Toyota’s of the era, these aren’t necessarily the most reliable things, so its good to know what the trouble spots are so that you aren’t surprise if/when things come up.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
08/31/2017 at 05:59, STARS: 0
but but Saabs are more reliable than a stinking Toyota
:P
"Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh" (andymcbradleigh)
08/31/2017 at 08:57, STARS: 0
Hmm, actually the first time I’ve ever heard of someone having major issues with a rav4. Thanks for the heads up. Has to be said though, I’m getting a two year used car warranty with it, and I’m not planing on owning it for more than two years tops.
"Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh" (andymcbradleigh)
08/31/2017 at 08:58, STARS: 0
suuure :P But at least I can get parts for a toyota, the saab needs a few new bits and bobs that aren’t made anymore.. sooo.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
08/31/2017 at 09:07, STARS: 0
get an Opel?
"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
08/31/2017 at 09:33, STARS: 1
Ahh - well you should be fine with the warranty then! We had the first year of the 2nd-gen (2000 I think) so that could be part of it. Also possible that most of the problem areas have been patched up by this point as well - and maybe you even have a totally different motor/trans in it than what we got in the USA. Anyway, good luck with the rest of the purchase process!
"Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh" (andymcbradleigh)
08/31/2017 at 14:52, STARS: 0
Opel? No thanks.. Boring cars with shit quality in the price range I can afford. Opel had awesome cars up until 198oish, then just shit up until 2012ish.
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
08/31/2017 at 18:10, STARS: 0
How good are used car warranties in Norway? In Germany, they only pay for a percentage of the repair costs depending on mileage. And they only pay for non-wear items (no brakes, batteries, wipers, clutches, shocks, exhausts.... you name it) So for a car that’s over 100k kms, they are pretty much worthless unless you need a need head or short block or a new gearbox. And even then they will pay only a percentage of that.
"Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh" (andymcbradleigh)
08/31/2017 at 19:48, STARS: 0
Pretty much the same here, but the one I’m getting is a tad better, it’s an engine and trans warranty valid for two years or 20k kilometers.