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D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:15 am

MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 12:45 am So recently I drove the Fiesta for the second time. The shuddering I said earlier was apparently been doing it since she got it brand new. She's either smooth or feels like it wheelhops (happens more often on stop and go traffic). Other than that, the car drives fine, no alignment issues, tracks straight, CEL is somehow gone for some reason. She's looking to trade in in a year to another small car (which what she's used to), she wants a fiat 500 or a Mini pooper (which would be dope ngl). She's also fun in tight parking garages

F gen Mini, even the 3 cyl, would be

I sort of love the 500 but they're sort of crap cars realistically. I would probably go for a Corolla XSE hatch, Honda Shit, Hyundai Veloster for a small hatchback with less maintenance.

500/MINI are worth it if you're not going for one of the performance variants.

CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 12:48 pm Honestly don't overlook the Mazda CX-3 either. It's really not a SUV

max225 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 12:51 pm

D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:15 am



F gen Mini, even the 3 cyl, would be

I sort of love the 500 but they're sort of crap cars realistically. I would probably go for a Corolla XSE hatch, Honda Shit, Hyundai Veloster for a small hatchback with less maintenance.

500/MINI are worth it if you're not going for one of the performance variants.

3 Cyl mini is still a decent amount of fun. I had a few as a rental... they also ride FAR better than mine. The interior quality in a MINI is worlds better over a Toyota/FCA product. However some of the newer hondas are quite decent.

My main worry would be $2000 maintenance "surprises" since a mini essentially receives BMW parts and costs yet most cross shop them with a yaris as indicated here

D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 1:11 pm

max225 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 12:51 pm
3 Cyl mini is still a decent amount of fun. I had a few as a rental... they also ride FAR better than mine. The interior quality in a MINI is worlds better over a Toyota/FCA product. However some of the newer hondas are quite decent.

My main worry would be $2000 maintenance "surprises" since a mini essentially receives BMW parts and costs yet most cross shop them with a yaris as indicated here

I'd like to try one, haven't seen any MINIs on the 'Emerald Isle' this year. NA R56 is certainly still quite a bit of fun.

I think having a luxury brand in the small car segment is sadly tough in this country. People buying cars in that range likely don't do maintenance too much, which makes the problems you pointed out even worse.

CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 2:52 pm

D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 1:11 pm

I'd like to try one, haven't seen any MINIs on the 'Emerald Isle' this year. NA R56 is certainly still quite a bit of fun.

I think having a luxury brand in the small car segment is sadly tough in this country. People buying cars in that range likely don't do maintenance too much, which makes the problems you pointed out even worse.

I've never seen them and I've been accessing presidents circle and executive isle for 5+ years.

CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 12:48 pm Honestly don't overlook the Mazda CX-3 either. It's really not a SUV

D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:15 am

MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 12:45 am So recently I drove the Fiesta for the second time. The shuddering I said earlier was apparently been doing it since she got it brand new. She's either smooth or feels like it wheelhops (happens more often on stop and go traffic). Other than that, the car drives fine, no alignment issues, tracks straight, CEL is somehow gone for some reason. She's looking to trade in in a year to another small car (which what she's used to), she wants a fiat 500 or a Mini pooper (which would be dope ngl). She's also fun in tight parking garages

F gen Mini, even the 3 cyl, would be

I sort of love the 500 but they're sort of crap cars realistically. I would probably go for a Corolla XSE hatch, Honda Shit, Hyundai Veloster for a small hatchback with less maintenance.

500/MINI are worth it if you're not going for one of the performance variants.

MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:01 pm Update on the fiesta. It turns out to be a more of a shitbox. Her alternator is shot, along with compressor belt, plus ac was not blowing cold. She wants to off this thing. It also overheated in traffic today. The dual clutch for ford aka the one ford lost in law suit, is well, a shitty transmission. She decided to off the car so we're going to appraise it this weekend. We are moving in together and she will be really close to her work and her barre studio, and as you know I give her the passenger princess treatment whenever we go somewhere.

2012 Fiesta, with almost 150k miles, CEL on and off for o2 censor and a bunch of

MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:01 pm Update on the fiesta. It turns out to be a more of a shitbox. Her alternator is shot, along with compressor belt, plus ac was not blowing cold. She wants to off this thing. It also overheated in traffic today. The dual clutch for ford aka the one ford lost in law suit, is well, a shitty transmission. She decided to off the car so we're going to appraise it this weekend. We are moving in together and she will be really close to her work and her barre studio, and as you know I give her the passenger princess treatment whenever we go somewhere.

2012 Fiesta, with almost 150k miles, CEL on and off for o2 censor and a bunch of

coogles wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2023 2:33 pm 2013 Odyssey with 141k.

MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:01 pm Update on the fiesta. It turns out to be a more of a shitbox. Her alternator is shot, along with compressor belt, plus ac was not blowing cold. She wants to off this thing. It also overheated in traffic today. The dual clutch for ford aka the one ford lost in law suit, is well, a shitty transmission. She decided to off the car so we're going to appraise it this weekend. We are moving in together and she will be really close to her work and her barre studio, and as you know I give her the passenger princess treatment whenever we go somewhere.

2012 Fiesta, with almost 150k miles, CEL on and off for o2 censor and a bunch of

Tar wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:29 am My buddy got $700CAD for an 8 yr old Cruze with similar laundry list of issues. That car will go to the dump next

max225 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:05 am

Tar wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:29 am My buddy got $700CAD for an 8 yr old Cruze with similar laundry list of issues. That car will go to the dump next

That seems like a terrible proposition !? Why light money on fire ?

Tar wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:23 am

max225 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:05 am

That seems like a terrible proposition !? Why light money on fire ?

So his had an ongoing cooling issue and after a few overheating instances there loomed the threat of a warped head/cracked block and a guaranteed head gasket replacement onthe horizon... a $3k quote with no guarantee that the car would even run well after the gasket replacement. A used car dealer took it in as a trade for a used Elantra.

The whole thing was based on bad financial conditions that ultimately forced OP's hand. Used $12k car bought with some used car dealership loan, this is how most people live nowadays.

max225 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:33 am

Tar wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:23 am

So his had an ongoing cooling issue and after a few overheating instances there loomed the threat of a warped head/cracked block and a guaranteed head gasket replacement onthe horizon... a $3k quote with no guarantee that the car would even run well after the gasket replacement. A used car dealer took it in as a trade for a used Elantra.

The whole thing was based on bad financial conditions that ultimately forced OP's hand. Used $12k car bought with some used car dealership loan, this is how most people live nowadays.

I mean if he has enough social IQ. He could have enlisted you for some advice on a matter where he is clearly inept. Sucks that he didn’t.

There are many many cars even todays “market” that cost nearly nothing to run in the 4 figure range. And they are certainly not made by Koreans or most domestics

max225 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:33 am

Tar wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:23 am

So his had an ongoing cooling issue and after a few overheating instances there loomed the threat of a warped head/cracked block and a guaranteed head gasket replacement onthe horizon... a $3k quote with no guarantee that the car would even run well after the gasket replacement. A used car dealer took it in as a trade for a used Elantra.

The whole thing was based on bad financial conditions that ultimately forced OP's hand. Used $12k car bought with some used car dealership loan, this is how most people live nowadays.

I mean if he has enough social IQ. He could have enlisted you for some advice on a matter where he is clearly inept. Sucks that he didn’t.

There are many many cars even todays “market” that cost nearly nothing to run in the 4 figure range. And they are certainly not made by Koreans or most domestics

D Griff wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 12:27 pm

max225 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:33 am

I mean if he has enough social IQ. He could have enlisted you for some advice on a matter where he is clearly inept. Sucks that he didn’t.

There are many many cars even todays “market” that cost nearly nothing to run in the 4 figure range. And they are certainly not made by Koreans or most domestics

At first, I thought you meant for the person who bought it, you can’t really go wrong with any car for 700 fake dollars.

max225 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 12:31 pm

D Griff wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 12:27 pm

At first, I thought you meant for the person who bought it, you can’t really go wrong with any car for 700 fake dollars.

I think you really can … especially if and when it leaves you stranded and you’re stuck with repair and tow bills etc … 3 figure vehicles are a losing proposition