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Anonymous wrote:You can thank your beloved EPA for engines that dont last. Also the oil should be changed every 5k miles, not 7.5k or 10k.

EPA?? That’s a new one. Why?

To meet fuel standards engines have gotten more and more complex. For example, the previous Toyota Tundra had a relatively simple v8 engine that was bulletproof. Got absolutely horrible gas mileage because it was an old design. The new Tundra has a twin turbo v6; its already had big problems with engine failures and faulty turbos. But it does get better gas mileage.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So tired of the extras, having to pay for them and then repair them. I think I asked them to take something off that doesn't come off.
My solution: I drive only 3000 miles a year. The car should last for 20 years. I made a commute to work non-issue. I also shop less than I used to.

Yep.

I won't ever buy a new car again unless they offer a very basic model without all the computerized and wifi junk at a reasonable price.

It's better to buy older vehicles now and replace the engines.

I wish we could still get cars like this but also without the blinding LED headlights that most new cars have.

That too. LED tail lights are also horrible for many people. Affects their night vision and causes wrecks.

Anonymous wrote:I would also never, ever, buy a Hyundai or a KIA no matter how "popular" they appear. You cannot go wrong with a vanilla Toyota.

I have a 2020 Hyindai that has been maintenance free. My sister has a 15 year old Hyundai Santa Fe that is still going strong with no issues whatsoever.

Our fancy Buick was a disaster. We bought it new and every couple of months somthing major had to be not just fixed but often replaced. Steering, transmission, AC, suspension, etc.

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Anonymous wrote:So tired of the extras, having to pay for them and then repair them. I think I asked them to take something off that doesn't come off.
My solution: I drive only 3000 miles a year. The car should last for 20 years. I made a commute to work non-issue. I also shop less than I used to.

Yep.

I won't ever buy a new car again unless they offer a very basic model without all the computerized and wifi junk at a reasonable price.

It's better to buy older vehicles now and replace the engines.

I wish we could still get cars like this but also without the blinding LED headlights that most new cars have.

I am very happy with the 2021 Lexus LC500, made in Japan, which I purchased brand new in 2021 for my son. He averages about 30K miles per year. No issues whatsoever. Lexus is the best in terms of reliability.

Anonymous wrote:You can thank your beloved EPA for engines that dont last. Also the oil should be changed every 5k miles, not 7.5k or 10k.

EPA?? That’s a new one. Why?

I bought a VW in the 90s, great car but not super reliable. I now have a 2013 VW, I imagine it will easily go another 12 years, it's in great shape. We also have a Honda and a Toyota in the family, also very reliable. I'd avoid BMW and EV, but otherwise cars have come a long way.

You can thank your beloved EPA for engines that dont last. Also the oil should be changed every 5k miles, not 7.5k or 10k.

Anonymous wrote:So tired of the extras, having to pay for them and then repair them. I think I asked them to take something off that doesn't come off.
My solution: I drive only 3000 miles a year. The car should last for 20 years. I made a commute to work non-issue. I also shop less than I used to.

Yep.

I won't ever buy a new car again unless they offer a very basic model without all the computerized and wifi junk at a reasonable price.

It's better to buy older vehicles now and replace the engines.

I would also never, ever, buy a Hyundai or a KIA no matter how "popular" they appear. You cannot go wrong with a vanilla Toyota.

Second owner leaves a lot of unknowns. Better to be the first owner from the get-go.

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Anonymous wrote:Kia???

Yes

This is why I’m surprised people on here are hyped up about the Telluride.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kia???

Yes

I have watched mechanics’ channels on YouTube and have heard this more than once. At least they have a long warranty, I guess.

Anonymous wrote:Kia???

Yes

So tired of the extras, having to pay for them and then repair them. I think I asked them to take something off that doesn't come off.
My solution: I drive only 3000 miles a year. The car should last for 20 years. I made a commute to work non-issue. I also shop less than I used to.