Ya im thinking about it. I love the way the audis look, but there are quite a few different engine configurations and im worried about reliability.
Found a pretty sick a4 avant 2.0 but ya, super unsure.
Ya im thinking about it. I love the way the audis look, but there are quite a few different engine configurations and im worried about reliability.
Found a pretty sick a4 avant 2.0 but ya, super unsure.
They’re awesome, but if timing chain tensioners go it’ll cost an arm and a leg, and that engine is notoriously bad for oil consumption. I wouldn’t say stay away necessarily, but wouldn’t buy one without a pre purchase inspection where they can test compression and do a bore scope.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
People shit on me for suggesting an escape, and now you are considering a high mileage Audi?
I will show myself out.
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Not high mileage, no. My post says 5k, but my budget is likely higher. I have to be realistic with reliability and the cost.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I took you at your word. #foolmetwice.
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Mostly this on Nissan 3.5L VQ. So many Nissan haters for zero good reasons. Although isn't the FX45 not the vq35?This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I'd also consider a Mazda Speed 6. I always wished the Speed 6 had a higher output 3L because I've found that (Ford) thing to be extremely reliable and a great mix overall.
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So did OP buy a CR-V yet, or is this thread just a continuous clusterfuck?
Only shitty thing about the G35/37x is they require premium fuel to go along with the shit fuel economy
No CRV just yet lol drove a 328xi today that was a shit show, drove an 08 G35XS which I actually really liked, going to look at an 08 BMW X3 tomorrow.
I'm fucking all over the place lol
Fuck. That's an extremely good point! I wouldn't feel stupid putting that premium in a Z, but I would putting it in something else...This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Their fuel economy isn't that bad though. I've averaged as low as 8.5L/100km on all highway. Winter + city can be 14, but... Does anyone give a shot about fuel economy in brutal city winter driving?
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I’ve wanted another since... almost bought a G37 2 years ago but couldn’t agree on a price...
Love them, but man... premium fuel in a daily driver seems like such a waste of money. #notacarforum
Now that the big refineries are somehow getting people to pay +$0.20/L for 91, it's painful.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Others like Costco or Cdn Tire sell premium WAY cheaper, it lessens the sting
But then you have to wait in insane lines.... ain’t nobody got time for that.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
We picked up a 08 X3 for my mom for exactly 5k last month.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
So far so good. No work needed...yet.
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Recommended, but not required I don't think anyone driving a 15 year old G35 puts premium in itThis quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Good to know. Any details on it so I can compare @?????This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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I always put premium no matter how old the car is if it requires it.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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If you're referencing the Subaru, the non-turbo ones are super easy to engine swap. I bought a $500 Impreza wagon with a blown engine, and swapped it out in less than 8 hours in my garage, with never having done one before. I think another Beyonder is still driving it a decade later.
Unless you drive 50k km/year, the incremental cost for running premium fuel is negligible. People place way to much importance on that criteria when car shopping.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
08 X3 3.0siThis quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
~185k
Accident in 2010 (Since the vehicle is white, there was no rust/bubbles/peeling and the paint looks/feels original I figured they did a good job)
Has most upgrades (electric drivers/pass seats, heated steering, HID's)
I think the only upgrades missing are backup cam/Navi
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But there's almost no value in that extra few hundred dollars per year when another vehicle can do all the same stuff without that cost.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
@16,000km/year, a person with a 10L/100km vehicle is setting fire to about $320.
I feel many would be better off spending that on lottery tickets, but I'm definitely wrong.