Anonymous
Post 08/20/2025 13:07     Subject: Does anything last any more?
Anonymous wrote:Everything (car, washer, dryer, refrigerator, home ac...etc) has more technology and more moving parts in them. From design and engineering perspective, that means higher chance of breaking down.


This.
We had a brand new Samsung smart fancy asssss fridge DIE after six months. The worst!
Anonymous
Post 08/09/2025 09:45     Subject: Does anything last any more?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Second owner leaves a lot of unknowns. Better to be the first owner from the get-go.


This. Used cars aren't that discounted any longer, and I'd be so scared to buy a car that is only used 3-4 years or less. I'd be wondering why they are dumping a newer

I bought recently a GMC Acadia that was 17 months old with 7k miles traded back for a Cadillac SUV. Had car fax, had warranty and bought it from Cadillac dealer. I been driving it 11 months and is wonderful. Cadillac is GM so they service car even though GMC as I can use warranty anywhere. Although only got an oil change. It was not an auction car was trade in.

I actually saw it as came in. All dealer did was change oil after trade in. It was mint
Anonymous
Post 08/09/2025 09:39     Subject: Re:Does anything last any more?
Anonymous wrote:My Maytag dryer just died one month shy of the 26th anniversary of its manufacture date. I drove a 2007 Honda Odyssey for 17 years. My parents replaced a 30 year old furnace.

Things are generally made with cheaper parts and planned obsolescence now, but a few things last.



My mom’s house when she passed away in 2003 the original
Washing machine in basement from 1923 still worked. But it was still simple. You filled it hose from sink ran it, then drained water to sink, filled up again to rinse, drained again . Then wringer on double sink to wring out clothes then a clothesline in unfinished basement around furnace to dry clothes. Older things also had less moving parts. Less to break
Anonymous
Post 08/08/2025 20:11     Subject: Does anything last any more?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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.


Just make a hybrid version. Toyota hybrids are rock solid


They make a hybrid, but it’s on top of the same turbo v6.
Anonymous
Post 08/08/2025 18:05     Subject: Does anything last any more?
Anonymous wrote:Second owner leaves a lot of unknowns. Better to be the first owner from the get-go.


This. Used cars aren't that discounted any longer, and I'd be so scared to buy a car that is only used 3-4 years or less. I'd be wondering why they are dumping a newer car.
Anonymous
Post 08/08/2025 17:30     Subject: Does anything last any more?
The only things that last are harvest gold, avocado green and linoleum. And Roman roads. Roman roads last for friggin' ever with no potholes.
Anonymous
Post 08/08/2025 10:50     Subject: Does anything last any more?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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.


Just make a hybrid version. Toyota hybrids are rock solid
Anonymous
Post 08/08/2025 08:15     Subject: Does anything last any more?
I’m on my third Honda Odyssey. Kept the first two 8-10 years each with no major issues. Husband also drove two Hyundais for a long time with no issues and has had his current Acura 5 years without issue.
Anonymous
Post 08/07/2025 21:23     Subject: Does anything last any more?
Anonymous wrote:I have a 2019 Jeep Grad Cherokee with a 5.7 now at 60k miles that’s not had a single issue.

My work truck is a 2022 Ford F150 with multiple recalls and electrical issues.

My anecdotal belief is vehicles built during COVID are trash.


That Jeep is still low mileage and newish. Even Carter Era vehicles could get to 100K miles.
Anonymous
Post 08/07/2025 10:43     Subject: Does anything last any more?
Anonymous wrote:Is this covered under your Kia warranty? Do they give you a loaner while engine is being repaired/replaced?





We have a Kia and have had a ton of problems. There is a known issue with the engine essentially frying out and they will replace it if that happens, but of course we had to pay for several costly repairs up to that point. Never again, Kia.
Anonymous
Post 08/07/2025 09:50     Subject: Does anything last any more?
Is this covered under your Kia warranty? Do they give you a loaner while engine is being repaired/replaced?



Anonymous
Post 08/07/2025 09:49     Subject: Does anything last any more?
Anonymous wrote:So over the digital everything dash!

Yep, we are not supposed to be looking at screens while we drive, yet everything is now on a screen.
Anonymous
Post 08/07/2025 07:47     Subject: Does anything last any more?
I have a 2019 Jeep Grad Cherokee with a 5.7 now at 60k miles that’s not had a single issue.

My work truck is a 2022 Ford F150 with multiple recalls and electrical issues.

My anecdotal belief is vehicles built during COVID are trash.
Anonymous
Post 08/07/2025 07:42     Subject: Does anything last any more?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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.


Both fuel economy and emissions. Plus engines are using thinner oils now to meet these standards which have less room for error when things aren't running optimally. GM for instance had some major issues due to design flaws in some of their larger vehicles and the workaround was to use thicker oil.

It almost doesn't make sense to buy new anymore as modern cars will likely not make it to 100k miles without needing new transmissions or engines.
Anonymous
Post 08/07/2025 04:56     Subject: Does anything last any more?
So over the digital everything dash!