I drive a modified 2011 Convertible Mustang as my DD and I love it, so I can highly recommend the 2011-2013 models. Go for a V8 if you can afford it; theyre usually around 24-35k, or a Camaro. You're a young dude, but be careful driving if you're not used to 300-500 hp. Granted your insurance may be high with one of the above, so if that is the case I can also recommend the Honda Accord EXL for reliability, comfort, and options.
I was a huge MB fan, but over the years most German cars have lost their reliability. Stay away from Volvo "money pits," and BMW's are known for electrical problems.
EXCUSE ME SIR My family has had Jeeps for years and love them. My dad's Grand Cherokee showed little to no problems for 12 years of constant commuting and rough use :P But to each their own I guess I'm not gonna start a war. While in most ways I have never had a serious problem with Chrysler, their customer service has little to offer, and their design has gone from "that's a Chrysler for sure" to "Is that a Hyundai or a Honda?" In more recent years.
The Grand Cherokee is the only worthwhile model Jeep makes these days; however, they had a massive recall in the late 90s with their V6 models. Anything that is not a Grand Cherokee like the Liberty is a junk heap, as is the reliability of their faux "off road" small engine city-only models. I don't dislike Jeep, but I have a few friends who own non G.C. models and they have a lot of issues.
I will say the car market has changed dramatically since the 80s and 90s. Most vehicles are reliable to a point provided you keep up with maintenance; however, there are quirks to each brand. Hyundai is a lot more reliable now, but they had a terrible engine design where one of the bearings caused the engine block to malfunction and require a complete replacement.
Cadillac is unreliable.. period, unless you buy Brand New and trade it in within 50k-100k miles. The engines are usually very complex and certainly unique to Cadillac is how they place engine components over other components (requiring an engine drop for simple servicing); plus the whole air equipped suspension that wears out around 60k miles (min $4000 in parts and then add repair costs). Granted Cadillac still is the most comfortable car I've ever driven.
I actually have to disagree with that as well. My Aunt has had a Liberty for a number of years now that was practically brand new when she bought it (only a year old from her boss's wife, and man was it decked out visually), and she has never had any seriously crippling problems with it. She even bought her daughter one of the base model Liberties which has been just as good, except for a lack of remote locks. They take them camping a lot, where part of the trail is littered with large rocks that do require 4-wheel drive unless you know exactly what you're doing, and they've never gotten stuck. The only serious problem they've run into is that the rear of the car is too light which makes braking and handling a bit tricky. But I've drive both of them myself and they are a pretty nice ride. Note that both were bought used, and are within the first two generations of the Liberty series (if that's what you call it). But again, those are all pre-2005. After that they turned the compact Wrangler into a massive Hummer-esque monstrosity, and all of the other ones turned into these stylistic cookie cutters.
Well from my perspective one of my friends owned a fairly new Jeep Liberty and within a year the AC malfunctioned as well various engine component failures.
Another good friend of mine has an older Jeep Liberty and is having a horrific time with the damn thing to the point where he has to buy another vehicle.
By Base model were you referring to the 4 cylinder or the 6 cylinder non-4x4 model?
Price range?
Downpayment?
Financing yes or no?
and finacning yes
Gas mileage a big deal?
Sporty, Luxury, Touring, Comfort, or Eco friendly?
Gas mileage above 18
Muscle/sport/luxury/comfort
I was a huge MB fan, but over the years most German cars have lost their reliability. Stay away from Volvo "money pits," and BMW's are known for electrical problems.
Stay away from Chrysler, Jeep and Cadillac.
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I will say the car market has changed dramatically since the 80s and 90s. Most vehicles are reliable to a point provided you keep up with maintenance; however, there are quirks to each brand. Hyundai is a lot more reliable now, but they had a terrible engine design where one of the bearings caused the engine block to malfunction and require a complete replacement.
Cadillac is unreliable.. period, unless you buy Brand New and trade it in within 50k-100k miles. The engines are usually very complex and certainly unique to Cadillac is how they place engine components over other components (requiring an engine drop for simple servicing); plus the whole air equipped suspension that wears out around 60k miles (min $4000 in parts and then add repair costs). Granted Cadillac still is the most comfortable car I've ever driven.
Another good friend of mine has an older Jeep Liberty and is having a horrific time with the damn thing to the point where he has to buy another vehicle.
By Base model were you referring to the 4 cylinder or the 6 cylinder non-4x4 model?