Gee, thanks for the heads-up MSN.

"Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom" (will-alib)
02/26/2014 at 10:15 • Filed to: None

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/15-used-cars-t…

A few surprises in their list, and a few not-so-surprising.

DISCUSSION (18)

Party-vi > Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom
02/26/2014 at 10:20

Used cars squeak and rattle. That's what happens. I don't see any reason for that to put a car on this list.

offroadkarter > Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom
02/26/2014 at 10:23

I like how they post a picture of the current 6.7 PSD F250, and say "don't buy the 6.0". Because that won't mislead people....

gt6xxer > Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom
02/26/2014 at 10:23

Out of that whole list, I agree with the G.Cherokee, the G.Caravan and the Acadia. Only because I would'nt buy those new, either.

RotaryLover > Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom
02/26/2014 at 10:35

I can confirm for the 2009 Honda Accord having issues with brakes. My friend has one and sometimes in the cold winter, the brake simply don't work. The pedal just stays hard. Apparently the brake fluid was frozen. Honda did a full flush and the problem came back shortly after. Now he warms the car 10 minutes before leaving. The problem seems to be minimised but it sucks having such a problem and pay the car monthly while Honda refuses to acknowledge that there is an issue and that they gotta fix it for free. I also got a friend with a 335i as mentionned in the article and since I'm a dick, i'll laugh away when he'll have to fix it.

Tom McParland > Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom
02/26/2014 at 10:37

I like the fact that they gave you the specific years and details on what to look out for. This will be very helpful for future clients. Thanks for posting!

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom
02/26/2014 at 10:42

"...to avoid at all costs" - their entry page

"Aside from those (issues), the Camry remains a solid bet if you're buying used." - their page on the Camry

Kinja'd!!!

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > offroadkarter
02/26/2014 at 10:45

And unlike most of the rest, they don't list year - when it would be a simple matter.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > offroadkarter
02/26/2014 at 10:47

Also pointed out in the comments that I somehow missed - they cite "warped head bolts". Huh?

Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
02/26/2014 at 10:48

Editing continuity fail.

glassman222 > Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom
02/26/2014 at 10:51

And after each summery of why to avoid them, a link to a page to find one to buy.

Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom > RotaryLover
02/26/2014 at 10:52

Wow. How the hell does DOT 4/5 brake fluid freeze? (I assume that's what Honda uses) Unless there's moisture getting into the braking circuit? I've never heard of this before.. Maybe switching to a new type brake fluid?

Re the BMW; I guess this is not a *good* friend you're referring to? :)

Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom > Party-vi
02/26/2014 at 10:57

Of course not, but some of the cars/trucks listed have a history of major issues. Squeaks and rattles just means turning up the radio.

Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
02/26/2014 at 10:58

Yeah that got my attention too. I'm guessing they meant to say stretched head bolts?

Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom > offroadkarter
02/26/2014 at 10:59

Probably using whatever stock photos were available. How many would know the difference on sight though? (other than hard core truck guys)

RotaryLover > Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom
02/26/2014 at 11:08

That's what I thought, that there was a way for humidity to go into the brake fluid, that's why I suggested him to change the cap and put full synthetic DOT3/4 brake fluid that will be resistant to lower temperatures. This is still unreal to me, honda might have a shitty fluid tho.

Hum....no.

Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom > glassman222
02/26/2014 at 11:11

Ah, irony...

Volvosaurus-Rex > Tom McParland
03/01/2014 at 11:21

Except for some of the years are every year since 2003. Fear mongering listicle is weak.

His Stigness > Tom McParland
03/03/2014 at 22:23

I love this, it proves what I've been saying for years: and that is German cars are not the worst.