Anonymous wrote:Cars are meant to be driven. 40k miles in 6 years isn't much. It likely sat unattended for long periods of time beyond oil changes.

Op you asked a question though that no one is answering. I'd consider A Mazda if I were you.

I will never own another Mazda. Have had two and both have broken in super dangerous situations. Ugh. I had a great Subaru for 10+ years.

Right now I have a Pilot which is sooo boring but now 9 years and 100K miles and it's been super reliable.

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Anonymous wrote:How could it have “died” at 40k miles? Do you just mean it broke down and had to be towed? What is the diagnosis?

Rod knock. It is actually still ok for now but I’m getting rid of it ASAP.

So by “died” you mean “is making a noise because I did not change the oil.”

Price of being captain obvious is making a recommendation for my next car. Go ahead.

Get a Tesla.

But remember you have to charge it.

Is that the only maintenance required? OP is clearly not a fan of regular trips to a mechanic, so it seems as though she'd be better off with a disposable car -- the cheapest thing out there to drive and destroy in a few years.

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Anonymous wrote:How could it have “died” at 40k miles? Do you just mean it broke down and had to be towed? What is the diagnosis?

Rod knock. It is actually still ok for now but I’m getting rid of it ASAP.

So by “died” you mean “is making a noise because I did not change the oil.”

Price of being captain obvious is making a recommendation for my next car. Go ahead.

Get a Tesla.

But remember you have to charge it.

Anonymous wrote:The same thing is going to happen in a new car.

What do you use a car for? Commuting, just grocery shopping, weekend trips?

Daily commute, kid activities, weekend trips, everything. The low miles are due to living within walking distance from a previous job.

The same thing is going to happen in a new car.

What do you use a car for? Commuting, just grocery shopping, weekend trips?

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Anonymous wrote:How could it have “died” at 40k miles? Do you just mean it broke down and had to be towed? What is the diagnosis?

Rod knock. It is actually still ok for now but I’m getting rid of it ASAP.

So by “died” you mean “is making a noise because I did not change the oil.”

Price of being captain obvious is making a recommendation for my next car. Go ahead.

Have your car fixed, there is no reason you’ll do better with a new one.

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Anonymous wrote:How could it have “died” at 40k miles? Do you just mean it broke down and had to be towed? What is the diagnosis?

Rod knock. It is actually still ok for now but I’m getting rid of it ASAP.

So by “died” you mean “is making a noise because I did not change the oil.”

Price of being captain obvious is making a recommendation for my next car. Go ahead.