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What car would you buy if it wasn't a death sentence on your wallet for reliability?

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Rotaryfan@reddit

RX-8. Incredible chassis. Well balanced, rigid, perfect for going sideways. But the Renesis is such a dud motor compared to the older 13B that it makes me only want to buy an RX-8 if I immediately plan to motor swap it. Which isn't a cheap endeavor.
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unodayatatime_@reddit

Hear me out, 2006-2014 mx5. Reliable 2.0 motor with a shortened and lighter version of the same chassis
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Jimothius@reddit

Hear me out, 2.5 EcoTec swapped NC 😈
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unodayatatime_@reddit

I wanted to when I had my Miata but Cali won’t have it šŸ˜ž
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ForeskinForeman@reddit

A Subaru. So I can repeatedly destroy engines and transmissions simply to prove a point that after 30 years they still can’t figure out how to make them both reliable, and a sports car. I hate Subarus.
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Erikson7LayerSalad@reddit

┐⁠(⁠ ⁠∵⁠ ⁠)ā ā”Œ I put 187k on my 2011 Forrester before having any major repairs. Twas my first and so far only Subaru. Sold it at 211k miles, still running. Maybe I got lucky?
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Potatoes-and-Turtles@reddit

Really? Been through many Subarus in my group of friends. Outback, Forester, nothing wrong with em. My girlfriend has a 15 year old outback with like 160k on the odo never in the shop aside from maintenance. This isn’t uncommon either. Wonder if it’s just the BRZ or WRX that you’re referring to.
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TheDuke13@reddit

I don’t get the hate. My 2015 XV Crosstrek has been the best car I’ve owned. Transmission slipping slightly but it doesn’t even feel like it has 120k miles on it besides that.
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maeshughes32@reddit

Brz is reliable too just as long as you dont turbo it. I have 120k on mine so far. Tracked it last year and it didnt burn a drop of oil. Definitely couldn't say that about my Honda before it.
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RabidLizard@reddit

judging by the sports car comment I'd guess that they were talking about the wrx
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Zerba@reddit

I know they're not known to be reliable, but damnit do I still want an older blue WRX with the big stupid wing. I just love them.
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RabidLizard@reddit

honestly i would kill for a blobeye wrx wagon that hasn't been beat to hell
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whoooootfcares@reddit

That's a unicorn.
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RabidLizard@reddit

i know 😭 a man can dream though
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TheDuke13@reddit

I have 120k on my 2015 XV Crosstrek. Transmission might be slipping but I’ve never had an issue besides that.
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SpecialistTime9034@reddit

2017 Outback with 105k miles and a CVT transmission… no issues
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Slow_Description_773@reddit

Currently driving a brand new one and seriously hating it after just one year. Subaru fanboys are some twisted fuckers, mechanics included.
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nothas@reddit

had my impreza for 6 years, put 80k miles on it, had no issues. guess i just got lucky?
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SUCK_MY_DICTIONARY@reddit

9 year old Outback w/ 130k miles. Only had to replace a wheel bearing bc of an accident.
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perforateline_@reddit

I’m over here with an Ascent with almost 115k and not one issue so far. I do keep up with all basic maintenance. After posting this, I’ll probably end up with a blown transmission the next time I turn the car on. My luck.
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yes_ipsa_loquitur@reddit

My 2013 Outback has 105k miles and no signs of slowing downs, despite being dinged to shit. Guzzles oil but no major repairs yet, fingers crossed.
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balboaporkter@reddit

I'm worried about oil guzzling. I read good things about Lucas oil additive and Valvoline restore and protect.
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superbikelifer@reddit

Use restore and protect it's not too new to use high detergent oils. Amsoil signature series is also very good
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DIRTYDOGG-1@reddit

I got an old Chevy Silverado with about 190K miles and it leaks like an old Harley. It will, take about a quart of oil every 2 weeks.....i just did an oil change and put Lucas in it ....so far so good . The only thing is that since i put in the Lucas, it pops up a check engine code (turns on and then turns off) that says my O2 sensor needs to be replaced.
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comedian42@reddit

Have you considered a piston soak? That's some pretty intense oil consumption.
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DIRTYDOGG-1@reddit

I need to replace the gaskets . ...probably like all of them. I got some UV fluid that I am gonna drop in the oil and and get a blacklight....to see where it is leaking from the most and start from there .
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Malakai0013@reddit

Its a GM, its gonna eat oil. If it were a Ford, it'd leave it on the road, and a Dodge it would eat the transmission and then leave *that* on the road.
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comedian42@reddit

Is there any reason not to use Restore and Protect on a newer car? I have to believe that if it can remove buildup it should be fairly effective at preventing it as well?
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balboaporkter@reddit

Good point. It's not that much expensive, either. The only problem is that I couldn't find the 0W-16 rated one on Amazon.
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Affectionate-Bowl761@reddit

My 2011 has 180k and drives like it has 50k.
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augustwestgdtfb@reddit

had a 2012 - 6 years 80k miles no issues sold it years ago
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Miata_in_TruckLand@reddit

They fixed the transmission issues after the 2019 model year (I had one) I ended up putting the third CVT in it at 107k miles šŸ˜µā€šŸ’«
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nothas@reddit

i didnt even keep with any maintenance. my impreza was 100% a beater by the time i was done
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Tactical_Epunk@reddit

I've had an STi for 10 years and I'm on my third motor....
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TouristPopular8307@reddit

Sorry to hear that my friend but some STIs are with you for life 🤣
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twokietookie@reddit

I met a guy who within 20 seconds of knowing him made a joke about his ex wife, compared it to not being as bad as herpes on his member, because thats for life. I chuckled. He responded "why are you laughing, it is for life."
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TouristPopular8307@reddit

šŸ˜‚
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Danomit3@reddit

Instead of a cat distribution center it's a subaru disgused as a cat.
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Tactical_Epunk@reddit

This one for sure is.
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Guntshunter@reddit

2010 xt forester with built motor. It’s on its 3 block lol it’s a sickness. 240000kms on the chassis too so that’s also rooted. The e85 is nice at the moment being the cheapest thing at the pump.
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Tactical_Epunk@reddit

I have a similar issue.
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Familiar-Seat-1690@reddit

Just 3? Better then average lol.
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Tactical_Epunk@reddit

You see i haven't driven it in 4 years so I'm behind.
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Familiar-Seat-1690@reddit

Lol. I can’t talk I had a Dodge Neon.
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western_alt@reddit

What did you start at? This means nothing
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nothas@reddit

had 5k miles on it when i bought it, sold it with 85k miles on it. this was a 2018 impreza with the upper trim, that had been a loaner car at a dealership prior to me buying it.
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Potato-Pope@reddit

If its the impreza no turbo its generally much more reliable. Boost ruins these engines
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Ok-Pack-5474@reddit

Most likley, drive style also plays into that, if your dailying it like a grandma it’s more than likely gonna last, they are still pretty bad in general, but if you are beating on it, it’ll definitely break.
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Slow_Description_773@reddit

You have to drive it like a grandma because these things are slow in first place.
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nothas@reddit

i mean, it was an impreza, not sure i couldve driven it hard if i tried :P but yes it was pretty much just a commuter what id try to have fun in once in a while after a big snow fall
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MosesCoulee@reddit

10 for me. But I’ve got an old one.
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OregonGrown34@reddit

No luck needed. I've taken 4 Subarus past that point with no issues.
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Colonel460@reddit

( Harry Callahan voice ) So you got to ask yourself do I feel lucky ? WELL DO YA PUNK !
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nothas@reddit

well, i bought it for 21k almost new, then sold it for 11k 6 years later, so yes i did get lucky :D
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Colonel460@reddit

Dirty Harry approved
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TheLastGenXer@reddit

thats why I buy Callahan auto-parts
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whoooootfcares@reddit

Impreza, Outback, Forrester, and Crosstrek all have good and bad years with a lot of good ones. BRZ and WRX have more bad than good, in my opinion. However I think a lot of that is down to the average buyer and their tendencies to perform scheduled maintenance and make repairs in a thorough and timely manner. People who take good care of cars simply have less problems. A lot of the people who have problems with their cars don't maintain them well and defer minor repairs until they become major, and then blame the car.
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Benny303@reddit

Nah you didn't get lucky it's just confirmation bias. People who's things work as they should don't talk about it. Subaru beat Toyota last year for most reliable manufacturer and came in second the previous 4 or so years. They used to be unreliable pieces of garbage but have since turned that around.
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trevordbs@reddit

You didn’t drive it like a jackass…
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itzjung@reddit

I had a buddy that said they same thing following week he had a transmission issue. Knock on wood.
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nothas@reddit

i sold it a year ago, so no knocking needed haha. bought it for 21k with 5k miles on it, sold it for 11k with 80k miles on it, 6 years later.
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Malakai0013@reddit

What's wrong with it? If it was new, it had a warranty.
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Slow_Description_773@reddit

Shit electronics, rattling noises, you name it.
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Malakai0013@reddit

Most people dont have those problems. And im not sure which electronics you're talking about. What'd they say when you brought it in for warranty work?
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Slow_Description_773@reddit

They plugged a pc in, scanned whatever that was, and simply said that everything was perfect.
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Realistic_City3581@reddit

My old forester with 240k miles, wrx with 120k and legacy with 150k would like a word.
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ThirdSunRising@reddit

Yeah I ended up with an Impreza. Not a fan. It handled well enough after I added an STI rear sway bar. But the CVT drove like ass, it responded slowly and only returned 28mpg. Never broke on me but what a disappointing driving experience
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BruceBaller@reddit

I’m not sure what you were expecting driving a CVT
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poutine-eh@reddit

to be fair a snowmobile is a CVT and they are reliable
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Wolf_Ape@reddit

Well it’s decent for scooter designs, okay for the more sedate bulky quads, and SxS models that are basically just oversized quads, but all those cvt’s share a very important distinction from the automotive designs. They are all serviceable, tunable, and can be modified or replaced easily, and for reasonable prices. Those vehicles also don’t push 200+ hp through them while driving on well maintained surfaces with sticky tires. Except for the occasional overpriced SxS with a ridiculous sound system ā€œcruising the stripā€ for some reason. Cvts are unavoidably limited to ~200whp on high traction vehicles, by the physical strength/durability of currently available materials.
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poutine-eh@reddit

so why does Nissan get a bad reputation?? They make good cars and they get singled out for cvt. Pretty sure the Ford 500 with a cvt was much more unreliable. have not seen a 500 in 20 years
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Raivnholm@reddit

Define "good". Nissan does make some interesting cars for sure, but they've never been known for their reliability.
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poutine-eh@reddit

frontier, G35, 37 . Maxima,??? you’d rather a Mazda?
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GlitteringPen3949@reddit

My Miata is 30 years old runs like a Swiss watch
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poutine-eh@reddit

Not saying that mazda makes a bad car and 30 years ago they were outstanding ,I was commenting on how Mazda 3s seemed to rust prematurely. All japanese cars are good cars and a brand shouldn’t be judged by one model that had issues.
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GlitteringPen3949@reddit

I’m in Florida so no salt on the roads. My 20 year old Toyota had not a spot of rust on it when lost it last year when it got totaled. You don’t see rust buckets down here much anymore. So I can’t comment on that issue for any brand.
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poutine-eh@reddit

you must get a little ā€œpatinaā€ from the salt air??? Do Hondas have issues with the clear coat there too??
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GlitteringPen3949@reddit

Only if you live within a block of the beach.
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poutine-eh@reddit

water based clear coat. Chemicals are good!!!šŸ‘
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Wolf_Ape@reddit

Because they were overly ambitious about pushing the limits of what’s possible in a cvt without rapid wear and inconsistent service life. They actually invested more than share into the r&d, and published thorough test results estimating 200hp was maximum realistic expectation for a cvt with our currently available materials… and then they mass produced 250-320hp models equipped with cvt’s. I guess the assumed consumers would carefully evaluate boring, hard to find research studies, and accept responsibility for overtaxing their transmissions? Meanwhile Subaru has received decent reviews by limiting the majority of their cvts to <170hp motor pairings, and even the small percentage of performance trims in the 200-220ish hp range only achieve that power level at the top of the rpm range, and the vehicle programming doesn’t make it easy for a driver to spend much time in that range no matter how determined they are to grenade their transmission. It’s still not going to provide the wide variety of reliable used vehicles for 2nd and 3rd owners, and certainly won’t lead to a vintage Subaru enthusiast scene like their older models did.
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poutine-eh@reddit

and ?? what happened to the ford 500 and why is a nissan less reliable than the subaru
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Wolf_Ape@reddit

I explained one aspect of the Nissan vs Subaru. I don’t even remember the ford 500, but it was at today’s realistic power limit for cvt’s with 203hp… on a cvt designed 30yrs ago.
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noladutch@reddit

Well to be fair a snowmobile has next to no hours put on it in its lifetime compared to a car. The surface and the slipping helps a sled cvt last. It is nothing like pushing on ground with tires. Comparing a seasonal form of transportation that might see 2000 hours in its entire life to a car is silly. A normal commute and driving is well north of 700 hours per year or more than a third of that sleds life.
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athensslim@reddit

They sucked to drive back before they had CVTs too. When I was younger, my mother bought a new Impreza with a five speed. We all hated that car. She usually drove her cars into the ground, that one was gone in three years. Never had any trouble with it (except for the clearcoat turning hazy) but it was miserable to drive.
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FarArea1814@reddit

I had a 7 year old forester with 110k miles, just rebuilt the entire engine, and 3 months later it just starts knocking and sends a rod through the engine before I could even pull over
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MissedTheApex212@reddit

I’ve owned like 30+ cars. I’ve driven almost every type of car extensively. The only car I bought and sold within 3 months was a WRX. Horrible pos
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fishlipz69@reddit

Damn, yall must just have those American Subaru's, My jdm subaru has 250 thousand kilometres on it. I don't get it. I boost all the time, no legit mechanical issues yet .
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Slow_Description_773@reddit

Japan made aswell, same crap.
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PassPuzzled@reddit

I bought an 06 Forester and even doing all the work myself it's a bitch. I'd probably have double into it then what I bought it for if I had to have a shop do it
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Maximum_Dweeb4473@reddit

Maybe you’re a lesbian šŸ¤”
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ElkoGroeschl@reddit

I have a forester with 130k and no real issues worth crying about. It’s been a solid vehicle for 10 years
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Bulky-Plate-4288@reddit

Not to mention on a track oil starvation problem, loses all credibility at that point imo.
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OrganizationNo42069@reddit

How do you have any upvotes? I said I hated my Subarus once and will never buy another one and got told I was an idiot and downvoted lol.
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ScaryfatkidGT@reddit

What do you have and why do you hate it?
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Ascetic57@reddit

In 1988 I purchased an 83 GL wagon to get me through the last three years of college in New England. Though underpowered, that thing proved to be the most indestructible vehicle. No snowstorm ever stopped it, tackled dirt roads in the boondocks then right back onto the pavement for tens of thousands of miles. It’s on the fly 4WD never failed to get me out of a jam. Rust took her from me in the end. My family has had several Outbacks and Foresters since, and they’ve all proven to be just as reliable and durable.
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kacivic@reddit

I have a 17 outback 2.5 we've had since new (170k on it now) and there are tons of little things I hate, but I do all my own mechanical work and it's been the easiest car I've owned to work on (cv axle replacement, for example), and no major issues so far beyond a new windshield and battery approximately every 2 years since new
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CompasslessPigeon@reddit

Had mine for 8 months and I'm getting rid of it, obviously, for a loss. Its an awful car. I loved my early 2000s subie. Ive never gotten rid of a car in less than 5 years
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Bianchibike@reddit

Mee too.........hate my car
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freetotebag@reddit

I’ve never owned one, why is the new one bad? The CVT?
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Slow_Description_773@reddit

CVT so far so good, but after only 33k kms driven gently it has developed a clunky sound from breaking pads when hitting road cracks . Pretty unacceptable for a new car.
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thesockmonkey86@reddit

Yup that’s me
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AdagioTasty1200@reddit

Had an 06 Legacy I bought with 11000 miles and traded it in with 107,000 miles when I bought my Accord. It was a great car and I had zero issues with it
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DEMONSEASONTHROWAWAY@reddit

Sooo I guess an STI is out of the question?
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SeymourKnickers@reddit

I drove the unicorn Subaru for 14 years with not a single penny spent on anything but standard maintenance. The unicorn Subaru is a 2010 to 2014 Outback with the flat six and the 5-speed automatic transmission. As close to bulletproof as Subaru ever got and never will be again. Mine was a 2011 model and selling it was the dumbest thing I've ever done.
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Affectionate-Bowl761@reddit

My Outback has 180k on it. Most reliable vehicle I have ever owned.
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MalkinPi@reddit

I have two Subarus. One with over 175k (Outback) and another closer to 100k (Forrester). Both have been maintained and have had ZERO problems. Will definitely buy another when the time comes.
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MalkinPi@reddit

P.S. To answer the original post any new full sized truck. They all have some kind of problem/defect to contend with.
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Broad-Cranberry-9050@reddit

My GF drives one, somehow has managed to keep it alive but she does a shit job of taking it to maintenance. Mostly does it when something breaks. I try to help out iwth any quick YT guides and first time i did it it was just a bunch of videos of things that break in subarus and people being like "oh yeah that's normal, here's my trick to fix it". Her window just never seems to go down. gets stuck half the time. Ive reset that thing so many times and it just goes back to not working.
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NeverEnoughSunlight@reddit

They're fun in the corners, though.
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burndata@reddit

We've had two Subarus with over 150k on them and they were some of the most reliable cars we've ever owned. I don't think we ever had a major repair on either of them. Just kept up the maintenance schedule and drove them. My sister in law is still driving one of them with over 200k on it.
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Whitrzac@reddit

They became famous for being one of the first to have a 200k mile car in the 90s, and somehow havent improved since then. Theyre not terrible, just inline with everyone else that makes a 150k car now.
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FederalExpressMan@reddit

It’s because it’s more or less the same engine design since the 90s
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bomber991@reddit

But they’re horizontally opposed to everyone that makes 200k+ cars.
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MaleficentExtent1777@reddit

🤣🤣🤣 šŸ„‡
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Benny303@reddit

They beat Toyota last year for most reliable manufacturer and came in second like the previous 4 years. They have completely turned their reliability around.
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travielane42069@reddit

Not sure where that info comes from though. Toyota has been building shit cars after the pandemic, and Subaru has always made shit cars. Source- I'm a mechanic, and nearly all of the "reliable" cars are now shit. Even Honda is guilty of it and their newer turbo engines are turds. Also just to throw Toyota some more shade, they've built really reliable cars in the past, but they built them out of the worst materials possible so working on one with ANY age or rust will make you hate your life
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bus_buddies@reddit

Yeah I'm a bit shocked by these comments. Then again my subie is only 2 years old and is the best car I've owned yet.
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Blkbyrd@reddit

We had a 2005 Outback that was the bane of my existence. I hate that damn car to this day. Developed a coolant leak that I spent hours and hours trying to fix/find. Head gaskets, thermostat replacement, leak down checks, on and on. Never went away and even the damn Subaru mechanic couldn’t find it. Then it developed an emission issue and I decided I was done with it. Thankfully I live in Colorado where people will pay out the nose for Subarus. Sold it for like $5K after telling the guy that it had a coolant leak that nobody could find, and it struggled with emissions. He didn’t care at all and walked out smiling like he had just robbed me. That car can f’ing rot in hell.
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IndustryHistorical18@reddit

I love subarus but the manual ones, I cant stand the cvt.
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thintoast@reddit

I’m a dad and don’t give two shits about quick acceleration. The CVT in my 2015 cross track is still going strong after 155k miles. Just had the valve body replaced, but other than A/C and burning oil, that’s about it for major repairs. And it still burns oil.
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IndustryHistorical18@reddit

Ii had an legacy that I loved but I brought my 21 wrx and its been amazing for the past 4 1/2 years. Im keeping it till the frame rust outs
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MagnumPeanut@reddit

I really want to buy a wrx sti or a brz (wrx being more practical) but I'm terrified of the unreliability. Just gunna keep driving my civic till death.
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Square-Formal1312@reddit

My 02 wrx with original drivetrain laughs at you
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rez_at_dorsia@reddit

I’m assuming you’re a WRX person but I’ve had several of their smaller SUVs with few issues
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Dbugz32@reddit

Never had an issue with my 6mt Crosstrek. 90k miles and it’s only needed the usual maintenance. Thing is the slowest thing I’ve ever driven, but it gets from point a to b just fine. That said I’m hesitant to pick up an old wrx wagon just based on lottery of if the cars were abused or just accepting that they’re going to all need preventative maintenance at the higher mileage.
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CosmonautOnFire@reddit

My last Impreza had over 400k miles. Original engine and trans. I've owned 6 of them, all different models. Dislike the cars all you want, but if you maintain them, they run.
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arbakken@reddit

My 03 Forester with 150k miles was burning a quart of oil every 300 miles. My 00 focus burned no oil at 280k...
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kurtbrussel24@reddit

Dammit I wanted this answer. Yes they are kinda not reliable after a certain amount of miles. And any hardxore subie fan will tell you different... lol
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_f00lish_@reddit

Idk man the new WRXs are pretty nice and so far quite reliable too.
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Civil_Ride9221@reddit

Mine consumes a quart of oil every 1500 miles, but it’s so fucking fun I don’t care
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_f00lish_@reddit

That's not helping my case 😭 But FWFW, mine doesn't consume anything even with 6k intervals. I know turbo boxers like to burn oil, but with that much consumption I'd probably look into it lol
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Agent_Orangina_@reddit

Agreed. Subarus are pretty terrible. The older models were better but I feel like the downfall began in the late 2000’s.
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Civil_Ride9221@reddit

In danger of sounding like a Subaru fanboy(I am), but they ranked 1 in consumer reliability last year. BRZ and WRX are what gives Subaru the unreliable rep
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Agent_Orangina_@reddit

It’s fine, love your car. I can just tell you my experience having been a Subaru owner 17 years, a Subaru tech, and also ran one of the largest Subaru clubs in North America. They are not great and poorly engineered with parts much cheaper quality than they once were.
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AIGenerated99@reddit

All of them or specific models?
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Bubbly-Pirate-3311@reddit

Like how the fuck do you make a 2.5L non turbo or turbo engine with between 140 and 200nsome horsepower unreliable? I love the way Subarus look and sound but my god.Ā 
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KoburaCape@reddit

Am a Subaru expert yes
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Local_Whereas7211@reddit

My score: 2 Subarus = 2 blown head gaskets + 1 failed CVT Decided to give Subaru another chance and bought a new Forester Wilderness (my 3rd). Couldnt stand it and sold it after about 6 months.
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ze11ez@reddit

The new ones are ass. Forester, outback = assbackester
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dirigo1820@reddit

3 Subarus = 2 blow head gaskets. The third one the dealer had replaced the head before I bought it.
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ForeskinForeman@reddit

Fool me once, shame on….shame on you…..fool me once can’t fool me again. -George Dubbya
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Beneficial_Leg4691@reddit

My wife has a 2019 outback Mom has an 2014 outbackĀ  Mother in law has an old legacy with 250k 2013 outback with 200k and a 2025 forester. Their leather is trash, power windows break often, they all have bad road noise. Otherwise they are cars for librarians. I am huge guy and just dont fit. Not a bad car but nothing magical
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ganjaferret420@reddit

Been there currently rebuilding it šŸ˜…
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ReaperTheMadder@reddit

Umm ackshwally all the TV commercials say they're the most reliable car brand
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Top-Environment-2916@reddit

They are "reliable" in the sense that generally the NA models make it to 100k without massive issues and then everything falls apart. So they get good reliability scores when new. Pretty much every Subaru ever has a massive failure point around 100k. Headgasket then cam shaft seals then CVT detonation.
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on-oath-never-again@reddit

Ha, I bought a 2009 Forester with 125k miles on it for 5k. Ended up spending 13k total on it before selling it, and didn’t even get to drive it 5k miles. Will never trust a Subaru again, unless I sell it before 50k.
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KAIMI01@reddit

I bought 2010 back in 2012 with about 20k miles on it. It was already falling apart and it was such poor build quality I got rid of it after about 3 weeks. Took a $5k loss on it. Absolutely hated it
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Educational_Bench290@reddit

I have to say that no other brand divides so powerfully between love and hate. I've known folks who would have nothing else, and others who would have anything but. It's weird. (I'm a Nissan Frontier guy, so no horse in the race)
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Designed_0@reddit

If you keep it stock you wont have any issues, if you slap on a turbo/supercharger without doing forged internals its obviously going to go boom
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julianna884@reddit

I love Subarus but it pisses me off that to get any reliability you have to baby the hell out of it. Especially the older ones
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ForeskinForeman@reddit

To make a Subaru reliable you have to not drive it.
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JolyonWagg99@reddit

Hmm, I drove my last one for 13 years without major issues. Different for everyone I guess.
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JungleCakes@reddit

I really like all the Audis I’ve been in
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Middle-Reputation628@reddit

Audis are reliable. I drove one for 6.5 years. Not one issue. Except for coolant hose that needed to be changed at 80k miles. Other than that, it was a dream to drive. I got rid of it because I wanted a bigger suv. Otherwise, I’d still be driving it. It was a Q5, btw.
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JungleCakes@reddit

Now I’m sad I didn’t choose the Audi and now drive a hybrid ford fusion
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Middle-Reputation628@reddit

Hey, don’t be sad! I am sure your wallet thanks you - especially with today’s gas prices 😁
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leDanielx2@reddit

2008 M5, V10. FantasĆ­c car, prone to catastrophic issues
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ABear_VA@reddit

I leased one brand new. Still probably the best BMW I’ve ever had. Would 100% get another if they made them new. Definitely wouldn’t want one without a warranty though. šŸ˜…
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leDanielx2@reddit

I envy you for being in the right timeline to get one brand new
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IAmTheBoiledFrog@reddit

I have a 2007 M6 convertible 6MT. I feel that and add e92 M3 to the pot.
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PiffWiffler@reddit (OP)

I'm in love with (the thought of) the E93. Convertible when it's nice out, coupe when it isn't. Not only does it eat rod bearings, but I've seen many horror stories of just how much a hard top convertible is to fix if something goes wrong...
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IAmTheBoiledFrog@reddit

Test the oil for metal prior to purchase. If none then just save up $2500 for the rod bearings and do them.
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BeDangled@reddit

It depends. How do you pronounce *coupe*? 1-syllable or 2-?
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leDanielx2@reddit

I also heard the smg trans is problematic
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The_Real_NaCl@reddit

The E9x generation used a DCT, not the SMG automated manual like the E46.
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golden11lead@reddit

Just bought one. Maintenance isnt terrible, once you do the big two, the car is extremely reliable.
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leDanielx2@reddit

Damn so you really decided to buy the best m3 and m5. How many miles ?
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lectures@reddit

Literally ANY M5. E28, E34, E39 are all amazing cars I'd love to daily drive but omfg every M5 engine ever has been scary.
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rocklobstr0@reddit

Second this
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nottatroll@reddit

Mmmmm rod bearings.
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TheReaperSovereign@reddit

Wait, rod bearings aren't a normal maintenance item?
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Usual-Juggernaut7292@reddit

You guys still have rod bearings???
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SnooRecipes781@reddit

Wait, wait, I found them, aaaaaand they’re gone.
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SpinkickFolly@reddit

2008 135i for me. Seriously considered getting one till the not if, when the engine will nuke itself.
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SkylineFTW97@reddit

A friend of mine's dad has an E60 with the SMG. It's been sitting waiting for the VANOS service.
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AFinanacialAdvisor@reddit

I've had one for 7 years. If you do the preventative stuff and fluid changes every 5k miles or so, they are actually extremely reliable considering what an amazing machine it is. Parts and maintenance are expensive though. It's not my daily but it's one of the most reliable cars I've owned. a snapped shock left me stranded once but other than that it's been pretty good.
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archiveofhim@reddit

i’m glad it only took me on comment of scrolling because this is exactly what i thought.
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leDanielx2@reddit

I scrolled to see if anyone else had the right answer
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totaltimeontask@reddit

Dream car but I’ll never own one, both for price and maintenance.
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E70_X5M@reddit

A VW Phaeton, BMW E60 M5 and a V12 Mercedes.
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cynicWsnowballs8551@reddit

CTS-V Coupe
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brabson1@reddit

Fisker karma
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cynicWsnowballs8551@reddit

This is actually a great answer because they can be had for cheap with all the electrical llissies
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IntroductionFar4238@reddit

Range rover, or lr discovery.
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DiscreteEngineer@reddit

JAGUAR F TYPE PLEASEEEEEEEE
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sosawof@reddit

Jaguar F-Type
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Common-Confusion4064@reddit

jeep wrangler
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gothamguy212@reddit

a GMC Yukon XL. Ā  they are so big and comfy and have real knobs and dials. Ā  sadly they also have real problems with transmissions
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CA2BC@reddit

Audi e tron gt
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jbcatl@reddit

Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid Wagon, 2026 RS 6 Avant or Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. I like wagons and if these aren't a death sentence on my wallet it means I have the money to buy anything I want (I don't).
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BayshoreBandit@reddit

I would stop saying no the next time my wife says how beautiful Range Rovers are.
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noodlearmdiscgolfer@reddit

67 fully restored VW camper bus.
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pannelltx@reddit

Maserati
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9BALL22@reddit

A 20 year old Bently or Aston Martin. I can afford to BUY one, but I can't afford to OWN one.
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SnooEpiphanies5809@reddit

As someone who owns a 15 year old Aston Martin, as long as you have a good independent mechanic and cross reference some part numbers. It’s not nearly as bad as you’d think.
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stupiduselesstwat@reddit

I own a 20 year old Bentley. Guess what? It’s in the garage, NOT running because I can’t find the parts I need to fix it and if I’m able to, it will cost me a bloody fortune. I inherited the paperweight, I didn’t buy it.
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Similar_Ad_9834@reddit

There is a Bentleys anonymous group you should look into. There are many like you that share your plight.
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stupiduselesstwat@reddit

I did not know a group like that existed. Thanks! :-)
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TheWhogg@reddit

What parts? Most of them hem are generic VW part numbers. At best, Audi for a small fraction of the cost. Generally just pretend that your Bentley is an Audi A8 and your RR Ghost is a BMW 760Li and you can’t go far wrong. Parts will be cheap and plentiful.
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stupiduselesstwat@reddit

Mine is a Bentley Arnage with a Bentley-built engine soooooo, yeah. No fun.
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gNat_66@reddit

I've seen 20 year old Bentlys come up for and have thought about buying one but I don't think I could afford to keep gas in it let alone keep it running.
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Jimmy_Tightlips@reddit

The V8 Vantage isn't too bad; they're fairly simple cars and actually quite reliable.
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SweatyEar2921@reddit

Audi A5.
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ScientistLanky464@reddit

E60 M5
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BoshansStudios@reddit

Pretty much anything with a V6 at the very least and brand new.
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Impressive-Match-713@reddit

1970 LT 1 corvette
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lmw100@reddit

BMW X5 M50i
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bkeeney17@reddit

Fantom Rolls Royce. Ferrari F40.
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Final-Unit8862@reddit

An old LandRover Safari.
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Ok-Exchange1841@reddit

1958 corvette convertible, but has to be manual
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Donkey_DNA@reddit

Giulia
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SlipperyBones1@reddit

Ferrari FF. I could buy a used one, but saw the maintenance records and cost on one once and that immediately turned me off of any car of that level
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xxBrun0xx@reddit

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. One of the least reliable cars ever built, but so damn cool.
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semi-anon-in-Oly@reddit

There are so many great/cool cars that are maintenance nightmares. It’d be hard to choose just one, I’d want a Land Rover discovery, Ferrari, Austin Martin, Mercedes or Bentley…
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drugsrbadmmmkay@reddit

SL55
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Landshark319@reddit

Land Rover
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schaden81@reddit

Aston Martin. I don't even care which one. Vantage, DB9,12, whatever.. Lol
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Lonely-Army-3343@reddit

Porsche 911 GT3RS...
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PepRR1@reddit

I think the Range Rover Evoque has got to be one of the best looking vehicles out there. Priced pretty decently in the used market as well. Don’t think they get too much praise for being reliable lol. The new Tundras fall into the same category for me. Would love to get rid of my 3/4 ton GM and into a Tundra, the Hollywood sliding rear window is one of the best features in them. Wouldn’t touch them because of the potential engine failures
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Ok-External3478@reddit

Ferrari F355 spider
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r00tb33r666@reddit

S5 with the 4.2
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McJackCars@reddit

Land Rover discovery series II. Just love how they look with a rack and very light mods.
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forwheels@reddit

Citroen SM. Don't ask why I hope you understand
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AdrianFKR@reddit

F355
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Hot-Service-568@reddit

Bently gt ss BMW Don’t care about effect on my wallet cause only moment is the present but id prolly never buy one anyhow but fuck are they cool.
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thefinalmasquerade9@reddit

Maserati Quattroporte! Second gen though refined with more reliable transmission still has expensive maintenance given the Ferrari engine and luxury car maintenance cost.
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irish3212@reddit

S600 Pullman. Or a house :)
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AUGA3@reddit

Bentley Arnage
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DesertTrailsFox@reddit

Just a Hilux.
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Chavizzo@reddit

2002 NSX Type R
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kwakenomics@reddit

Probably a Porsche Panamera turbo
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Nairbfs79@reddit

A used AMG Mercedes Benz. Always wanted to experience the legendary smoothness of a v12.
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BlipTheGlorp@reddit

Land Rover Defender Octa
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Significant_Phase467@reddit

Car? Never really thought of it. Don't need something crazy like a Lambo. Tesla Roadster would be sick. Anything super sporty really. But I travel a lot for work, so I mean....I would get one of those buses that bands use for touring and just live in that damn thing for life, work, travel etc...but it'd be a top of the line one. Just needs internet! StarLink! Oh yeah. Life would be incredible.
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iamfredgarvin@reddit

Last year my wife's 2015 Forester needed new control arms at 56K miles. Since I had worked as a Lexus associate for 30 years I found that unacceptable. I had driven Lexus since I started working with them and never had issues. The control arms on Lexus would last about 150k (from my memories). One time the drivers seat on my 2008 GS350 started groaning when adjusting and I had the seat track replaced under warranty It didn't fail, it just made noise.. Besides that nothing. Not even a check engine light. I was provided a new car every year and only drove about 20K annually, Before the Forester we had been leasing other Lexus models for my wife and we never had any issues on those vehicles either. I Between the both of us we have had about 30 Lexus over the years. I was a Finance guy and would offer extended warranties. I wish I had a nickel (maybe a quarter these days) for every time I heard a prior owner decline coverage as their old one never had any issues. Even thought they cost more upfront, if you kept the car a long time and factored in repair costs and resale value Lexus would pencil out to be a better cost per mile investment than other brands. Just ask other Lexus owners. That being said I'm gonna be leasing for the rest of my life just to keep up on new tech with minimal maintenance.
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mrcrude@reddit

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio or Range Rover Sport SVR, off the top of my head.
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Rational1x@reddit

Jaguar XKE
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TrennyTwin@reddit

V10 M6
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Informal-Advice@reddit

Maserati Granturismo
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Brilliant-Onion2129@reddit

Why do people keep asking this same question? Buy what you can afford and dream about what you want! Not what I want!
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PiffWiffler@reddit (OP)

*oldmanyellsatcloud.gif*
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troxies@reddit

a hyundai elantra hybrid or a suv hybrid from toyota
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RookWV@reddit

Ford GT350R
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Majestic_Operator@reddit

Yes, I would love to have one of these. That flat plane crank Voodoo V8 is a marvel of engineering.
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RunsWithPremise@reddit

For a "marvel of engineering," the voodoo has a reputation for breaking crankshafts. If you like flat plane crank domestic V8's, the LT6 in the Z06 is the answer. Most powerful production NA V8 in the world.
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AdInternational6902@reddit

Yeah but it doesn't sound good like the 5.2 voodoo does
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RunsWithPremise@reddit

Matter of opinion there, I'd say
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AdInternational6902@reddit

Probably, but i cant think to many people would think the vette sounds better than a voodoo
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GangGreenGhost@reddit

When it runs
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TheBrownSlaya@reddit

Fuck man seems like such an amazing car The 5.0s are reliable, right?
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RookWV@reddit

The coyotes are pretty great but just not a voodoo. It's a shame in a way.
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Max_AC_@reddit

I want a GT350... but also don't want an engine that vibrates itself to death.
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RookWV@reddit

Or starves itself of oil Or overheats every fluid
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ckosacranoid@reddit

Had 4 subbys..... 2 95 legacy wagons with 5 speed. Bought at 210,000....sold two years later at 242,000 with many not engine or trans issues. 02 outback wagon with 189,000 and sold 4 years later 8000 miles short of 300,000 miles. Lots of small issues that was not worth fixing. 07 impressive wagon with stick. 149,000 and sold at 175,000. Freind did timing belt...fucked up and locked motor up...was not doing a motor swap.
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surfteach1@reddit

1974 Vega GT. Just because. (Was my first drivable car too)
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Complex210@reddit

E39 M5
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NeelSahay0@reddit

These are extremely expensive to run but they are proven to go absolutely forever when maintained.
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Super_Description863@reddit

Ownership costs is actually fairly reasonable for the age and what it is.
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dawgfanjeff@reddit

My e39 msport was awesome. I think the e39 was the best car ever made.
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AFinanacialAdvisor@reddit

I have to agree although I have the V10 now. The E39 was basically the perfect car but that V10 sound....
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C402Pilot@reddit

I've owned three, including my current one for 12 years. Can confirm it is expensive AF to maintain
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TurkishSwag@reddit

What’s so expensive on them? Drivetrain is solid, besides that I would mostly expect typical old car things. My E46 M3 was pretty dead reliable for 30k miles while I owned it, definitely had to spend less on maintenance than a lot of commuter cars.
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RemoteVersion838@reddit

They are expensive if you don't do the work yourself. They also depreciated so fast that people who couldn't afford to maintain them, bought them, ran them into the ground and sold them on. Its a German luxury sports car, so the the only way is to pay premium up front to get one that has be well maintained. It will pay off in the long run. The same logic applies to any car that is a quarter century old.
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C402Pilot@reddit

Pretty much all quality parts for them are becoming more expensive, and even a lot of the trusted German parts brands are starting to outsource things to China and quality has dropped leading to the need for more frequent replacement. There are several items on these that wear out the fast even with good parts, namely the front suspension thrust arm bushings, front window regulators, and the thermostat (never seen one last more than 2 years). At the age they are at you will need to be thinking about very expensive preventative maintenance like replacing the timing chains guides (which some OE parts are NLA) and VANOS rebuilds along with resealing everything on the engine. There are a fair number of small hoses under the intake plenum that can cost over $80/each. Suspension components are expensive and most E39s are to the age that they will need complete rebuilds including subframe bushings. It's not hard to work on but it does take a lot of time. If you can't do all that sort of stuff yourself it will get really expensive really quickly. But I will keep this car as long as parts exist. IMO it's probably the best sedan ever made.
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TurkishSwag@reddit

Ahh makes a lot of sense. I got my E55 after my M3 and I’m having the same issues. Reputable brands like Lemforder are coming out with crap quality parts now and I feel like a fool for paying all that money for sub-par suspension components. Not much else is available unless you go OEM, which if available at all, is often stupid expensive. But I feel the same way about my car, I’d like to keep it forever and I have it at the top of my list of best sedans of all time right alongside the E39 M5. Funny enough, I almost got an M5 instead of my M3 back in the day but I had never owned a coupe and thought it would be a cool change. Little did I know that the M5 would absolutely skyrocket in price shortly after.
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xanman222@reddit

What would you average for yearly expenses? 5k, 10k?
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C402Pilot@reddit

I would budget for $5k/ear minimum. I've probably averaged closer to $4k/year with my current one but I do all my own maintenance and it's been shocking reliable. Very few things have "broken" over the 12 years I've had it, only wear items(seals, hoses, bushings, suspension, etc).
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DepressedPancake4728@reddit

my buddy's brother owns one of those, simply amazing car
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UngroundedAppliance@reddit

Boosted RX7
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smedina7789@reddit

Any Mercedes from the early/mid 2000’s with the BiTurbo V12 (M275). The cost of fuel….eventual repairs would be back breaking. The sound and power they make is unlike anything though. Even the starter sounds like a mini turbine spooling up as it tries to turn the beast over.
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youhavemyattenti0n@reddit

Range Rover HSE
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DPJazzy91@reddit

Rivian R1T with maxed out specs.
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Love2FlyBalloons@reddit

A reliable brand like Toyota and older so I have no subscriptions and less electronics
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squirrel8296@reddit

Land Rover Defender or older Discovery (Series I or II).
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Affectionate-Bowl761@reddit

2006 MB CL500.
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spekledcow@reddit

A jeep Wrangler or gladiator. I love them but they're just SOOOOOO trash
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TallDad79@reddit

V10 M5
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Igtim3less@reddit

FD RX-7.
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chance19851@reddit

Had to scroll down a bit looking for this! šŸ”»šŸ”ŗbrap brap
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lisnter@reddit

Yeah. It took longer than I expected to find this comment. I had one under warranty and loved it. Would buy again but I’m not prepared for the inevitable problems.
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AshyLarryyyy@reddit

Yes, give me the floating Dorito please
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thefavoredsole@reddit

Yezzir. Id try to keep it as stock and mint as possible
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BrashBastard@reddit

Alpha Romeo 4C
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Duuuuude84@reddit

Probably a used Maserati. Any of them, really. They're beautiful cars, great performance, luxury appointments, and they lose resale value quickly so they're pretty cheap used. But the cost quickly skyrockets for maintenance and reliability. So if reliability and cost to maintain wasn't an issue, I would get a used Maserati. Of course, if reliability and maintenance costs were less of an issue, the resale value would increase exponentially accordingly.
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HempIsPrettyKewl@reddit

Maserati MC20
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eeldude_88@reddit

ur Audi quattro
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DreadpirateBG@reddit

Frankly I just bought it. 2021 MachE 4X premium. Most car I have ever owned been wonderful so far. No gas stations to visit etc etc. if I had the money I would have bought a newer one.
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johnb300m@reddit

Volvo XC90 PHEV.
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Antraxx310@reddit

V10 m5
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lectures@reddit

Any BMW M5.
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PsychologicalDog3140@reddit

Emira. Quadrafolgio. 2013-2016 911. All within my budget to buy, but I know the maintenance and repairs would be murder, quickly exceeding the cost of the cars.
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LegitimateBike1@reddit

Alpina B7, goodness gracious are those cars good looking. Always wanted one.
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Serious-Singer-1377@reddit

Toyota
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Big-University1012@reddit

Mercedes S- Class
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Omnivirus@reddit

A V10 M5.
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acEightyThrees@reddit

Bentley Flying Spur with the W12 engine.
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Terry7200@reddit

Keep
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Asking4Afren@reddit

Alfa Romeo for sure
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TeamSpatzi@reddit

Ferrari 355F1. Utterly foolish... but perhaps some day. I've always loved that car.
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puppiesareSUPERCUTE@reddit

Jaguar F-type.
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Shpooplecrumbo@reddit

Probably an N54 powered BMW. Used to have one but you have to fix something almost on a monthly basis once they’re above 110,000 miles. Fast cars though when you tune them.
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BoujieBarbz@reddit

I’ve hear controversial things about the BMW i8 and Porsche Taycan but I still really want to buy either one of them as my next car 😭
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raiderash@reddit

BMW M5 Comp
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Zonernovi@reddit

Any Lamborghini
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R2-Scotia@reddit

I bought a C5 Audi allroad knowing it would be trouble
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Cigarette_N_Bandaids@reddit

Such great cars when everything is working. 2.7t or 4.2?
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R2-Scotia@reddit

2.7T
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djsnoopmike@reddit

An Rx8 Oh how fun it would be
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Infamous_Tough_7320@reddit

RX8s are fantastic but surely people would only buy them as a cheap alternative to the RX7. I’d just have one of those instead
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OkDesk7930@reddit

Put 90k on a 2011 rx8 was my most reliable car I ever owned. Plugs coils and wires and that’s all I ever did besides ring its neck daily
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unodayatatime_@reddit

The nc generation of Miata uses a shortened and lighter version of the same chassis architecture with a reliable 2L engine. It was the best car I’ve ever owned
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kingofthekraut@reddit

Would be amazing while it was running!
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PetriDishCocktail@reddit

Alfa Romeo 4C
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Infamous_Tough_7320@reddit

Fuck a 4c. Give me an 8c. Same car with a better engine. Much heavier unfortunately but I can get over that for the V8
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Zonernovi@reddit

Only after you trigger le heat shield the transmission tunnel
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ashburn991@reddit

While maintenance isn’t cheap, I feel like the perception among owners on the forum is that they’re relatively robust. There are plenty of examples with high 5 figure miles.
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vicelordjohn@reddit

Are these bad? I always thought they were simple machines but admittedly don't know what I'm talking about.
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BigDpapi@reddit

You can see my comment above, I loved mine. It was wonderful during my time with it.
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GangGreenGhost@reddit

A friend of mine had one and sold it for an Aston Martin if that tells you anything
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BigDpapi@reddit

I bought mine with 18k miles, drove it to 30k in less than a year. Drives, daily duty, track days. No problems. But I also did all of the major maintenance items as soon as I bought it. All in all the car was rock solid, surprisingly!
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kingofthekraut@reddit

I was going to say ANY Alfa. Beautiful cars. Horrendous reliability.Ā 
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Blueeitt@reddit

Probably any year SL65 AMG or a Maserati GranTurismo
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CallLivesMatter@reddit

Maserati GranTurismo is the most correct answer here. It is the automotive equivalent of you watching the video of a hot chic getting arrested for setting a trash can on fire and hurling it at a playground full of kids muttering to yourself ā€˜I can fix her’.
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Gahreesen@reddit

Maserati yes, the GranTurismo no. The GT is hand built, with a robust motor, and strong gearbox (non f1). I get that standard repairs cost more, but overall a very reliable car for what it is.
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sardineween@reddit

The GT and 5th gen quattroporte (with the ZF 6) are absolutely hidden gems. If we let people continue to believe they’re unreliable, they will stay cheap
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inaccurateTempedesc@reddit

I know someone who sold his 135i for a GranTurismo and ended up saving money on maintenance/repairs
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TurkishSwag@reddit

I’m pretty sure those V12s are moderately reliable for their class. That doesn’t change the fact that basic maintenance is very expensive though. One of the biggest issues is the coil packs are one per bank, so one bad coil means you’re buying 6, and it’s not cheap.
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Blueeitt@reddit

They same the same thing about Bugatti's and their W16 but we all know how expensive that preventative and on-time maintenance is ;)
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NHDraven@reddit

These are perfect examples of this question. I had a buddy with a SL65 AMG. He said it was a rocket ship 100% of the time he owned it: 25% on the road, and 75% of his bank account ever time he repaired it.
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Substantial-Ad-8575@reddit

Dang, my dad has had good luck with his SL65. Owned 6 between 2004-2018. Keeps them for 2-3 years, trades in/cash for next one. Always got maintenance at dealership. Hardly any downtime. Remember he did put 20k miles in 2 years on his 2011 model. But definitely traded in 2014.
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NHDraven@reddit

Yeah, in warranty doesn't count imo.
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Shamelesspromote@reddit

Yep bring on that beautiful sounding Maserati GranTurismo. They sound absolutely amazing and look great too. The AMG is still really nice too but it won't break the bank like a Maserati would
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RemoteVersion838@reddit

close: [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBcFoVFuPCfiXEpfbG8S3bXFO9C\_veA8n&si=LGd4x\_fyzWumeHMJ](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBcFoVFuPCfiXEpfbG8S3bXFO9C_veA8n&si=LGd4x_fyzWumeHMJ) [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBcFoVFuPCfjuRSRK6Ypm8biNiZes5kHD&si=3b\_P-YK0anqX2cb5](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBcFoVFuPCfjuRSRK6Ypm8biNiZes5kHD&si=3b_P-YK0anqX2cb5)
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NeverEnoughSunlight@reddit

Audi S4.
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fuego0scuro@reddit

Jeep Grand Cherokee. It's cool but would never buy it!!!
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bwarrior@reddit

I bought a new 2017 and traded it in for a new 2020. Zero issues on either. Only standard maintenance. Knock on wood!
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Raptorchris1@reddit

3 years isn't long enough to say a vehicle is reliable. That's actually the problem. Most people lease new vehicles for 3 years, so manufacturers focus on those 1st 3 years. That's when stuff starts really having issues, especially after the warranty runs out. There are a lot of vehicles I would lease new, then give back after 3 years. There are few vehicles 5 years old, 60k+ miles that I would buy used!
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bwarrior@reddit

The 2020 was purchased in fall of 2019, which is about 6.5 years ago. Granted, it only has 60k miles. So we’ll see how it holds up over the next few years!
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shucktown@reddit

I think this take is wrong.
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dawgfanjeff@reddit

Drove one for a week as a rental. Comfortable, Tech and power were ok, but the headliner had come loose and rattled. Drove us insane.
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Mainedog70@reddit

Something in the Jaguar line.
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Zonernovi@reddit

XJ12
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R_Shackleford@reddit

2013 XKR is my daily, its my second one. Not had a problem out of either more than normal maintenance.
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B5_S4@reddit

Jump on the train, I got an F-Type to replace my miata, they're much more reliable than people think, but the reputation makes them cheap. As a disclaimer though, I'm also in the process of hunting down a Range Rover to keep the jag company in the garage. So we may have different views on acceptable reliability metrics.
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flushbunking@reddit

Yea, I forgot, an XJR please
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OkBag3711@reddit

Read through most comments. Looks like just about every car made the list.
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CapMountain4225@reddit

Honestly, I’d go for a BMW M5 amazing to drive, just scary once the repair bills start showing up.šŸ˜‚
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fletchlivz@reddit

Land Rover Discovery series II. I just loved being in that car. Unfortunately I was rarely in it because it was always broken.
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sumguyontheinternet1@reddit

Modern ā€œJeepā€ products.
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bushinkaishodan@reddit

I’d get another Lotus Europa Twin Cam
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Banananamann99@reddit

Any Mercedes or BMW. The Audis a want are mostly reliable
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RC_ADDICT_5B@reddit

Dodge Challenger with a 6.2 V8.
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Schmurtzy@reddit

Aston Martin Lagonda.
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f700es@reddit

2016 Aston Martin Vanquish for me. I can't afford it but that's what I'd get.
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V4_Sleeper@reddit

I've heard they're pretty reliable
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f700es@reddit

Parts are still expensive
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Slappathebassmon@reddit

2007 Aston Martin DBS for me.
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R_Shackleford@reddit

I own a 2009, its actually been very affordable to own. Most parts cross to Ford or Volvo, its been exceptionally cheap to own.
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Slappathebassmon@reddit

I keep hearing that! And due to depreciation, they're quite reasonably priced as well. Imo, it's the best looking car ever. Of all time. Definitely my dream car.
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R_Shackleford@reddit

And you can get them with a manual 6-speed. I got one and its worth about as much now as what I paid before the pandemic, maybe a little more. I think the depreciation curve has bottomed out.
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Affectionate-Act6127@reddit

Lotus Espirit Either car being a fitting choice for the bumper sticker ā€œThe finest quality British parts, have fallen off this vehicleā€
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f700es@reddit

Choice!
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baabaabaabeast@reddit

You win!
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Dotmpegmolzon@reddit

Now that's style
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Nemesis_Destiny@reddit

A CL600. I really want a V12, and these cars are often a fantastic "bargain" except that maintenance and repairs (often the same thing with German cars IME) will destroy the wallet.
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Annual-Duty-6468@reddit

Jaguar XE Project 8
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zespak@reddit

So you'd buy one if you knew it was going to be reliable?
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Annual-Duty-6468@reddit

For sure. They had a quirky suspension issue, each electronic damper was 2k. And a rear main oil leak, that you had to remove the engine for. And omg. The brakes
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zespak@reddit

Oh, for me the 200k price tag would still be a show stopper.
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Annual-Duty-6468@reddit

There have been several that have sold at auction under 100k. Plus since they were all left hand drive and sold in the US market, you can import from anywhere in the world.
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col_buendia@reddit

Forget this thing exists! God I'd love one
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Status_Iron_3706@reddit

GTI or last beetle turbo
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BlumpkinIceCream@reddit

Touareg V10 TDI
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juanlo012@reddit

V10 M5. Sounds like heaven, bankrupts like hell. Worth it in a perfect world though.
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Wrong-Experience2973@reddit

R34 skyline gtr. They are maintenance hogs. Or… Evo 9. Also a maintenance hog
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bottomfeeder3@reddit

Any vehicle built in Japan. Got my wife a Mazda cx5 a few years ago and it’s been great so far. Made in Japan.
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Independent-Crown@reddit

For reliability & economical comfortable daily- Altis / Camry Hybrid With money not an object šŸ˜… For fun- Ferrari California Mercedes GLS63 (Top of the lines with all the packages of course)
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gt500rr@reddit

MG Metro 6R4 or a Citroen BX4TC. Group B rally cars were really something special.
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seattle747@reddit

I still wouldn’t bother. For me, it’s not all about the money; it’s also the hassle factor. Dealing with the largely avoidable disruption to my daily life is a dealbreaker.
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augustwestgdtfb@reddit

Audi most likely always like the look just not the repair expense will stick with the Lexus instead
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GODAMA@reddit

E type jag, maybe a vanquish, old Rolls Royce/ Bentley.
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Individual_Step2242@reddit

VW Sportwagen. I had a 2018 manual 4Motion. Great car to drive. The practicality of an SUV but drove like a sports sedan. Unfortunately it was an unreliable POS. Got rid of it at 130k km and 7 years after I dropped $5400 on a major repair for something that should never fail: the drivetrain flex coupling that did a lot of collateral damage when it failed. And it wasn’t the first major issue. Turbo, cracked oil pan, lots of rust and a bunch of minor stuff. Now I drive a 2024 RAV4. Nowhere near as fun but I need the space to carry awkward things regularly. And so far it’s reliable, time will tell.
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Raptorchris1@reddit

Jeep Wrangler. I love driving around with the top and doors off. But unfortunately, they've pretty much always been crap, and have gotten way worse in the past 5 years or so. Total garbage!
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Retn4@reddit

2nd gen or 3rd gen RX7
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Repulsive-Way272@reddit

Mazda RX8. I want one really bad even though I am on the edge of poverty
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capital_bj@reddit

Toyota, looking to get my get a used four runner after pouring money into f series pickups for the past 35 years. I have had a few good ones but my diesel was the last straw and I have leased for the first time because I need a reliable truck for work. Leased my kid a hornet, stranded him four times and had the motor lock up at 12,000 miles šŸ˜† See a ton of Yotas on FB mplace with 200-300k. I don't think many domestics make it that long on the original engine and transmission
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Ok_Accident3380@reddit

My Toyota Corollas generally last as close to forever as a car can —-250k+ miles. I never buy anything else.
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OnionTaster@reddit

F150
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GlitteringPen3949@reddit

67’ mk1 Jag E Type beautiful car (If you believe Enzo Ferrari) but rust and British quality being what they are I’d rather push a bolder up an fine ramp.
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jemappellelara@reddit

A4
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echo-tango86@reddit

Audi RS6 with the V10
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thepuncroc@reddit

LS swapped jag xkr...
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creepydudeLTM@reddit

VW Phaeton W12 or V10tdi I dont think i have to explain
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kubrador@reddit

a rolls royce so at least i'd have a nice place to sit while waiting for roadside assistance
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Andre20021982@reddit

Alfa Romeo 75
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PhysicsDude55@reddit

V12 Jaguar You can find them used for ridiculously low prices
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charles_47@reddit

Range Rover. Beautiful inside and out, luxurious, capable… out of warranty repairs would absolutely ruin me Modern Volvo, specially XC90 and V90. Similar to above Maserati. The forgotten Italian sports car. Ferrari derived engines, Italian leather interiors, beautiful, sound fantastic… good luck if you ever need to buy any parts Alfa Romeo. Actually not that unreasonable, they are a lot better recently than people give them credit for. Dealer and service network doesn’t exist where I live. Closest one is a full day drive from where I am.
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jhumph88@reddit

My friend recently bought a new to him 2018 Range Rover Supercharged. It is absolutely a pleasure to drive, comfortable. Just gorgeous. Three days after he bought it, it overheated, resulting in an $8000 repair bill. Now it has a suspension fault (but hopefully that’s as simple as a bad sensor). For what it’s worth, I’ve had 5 Land Rovers and they’ve been pretty good to me!
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LeonFrisk@reddit

I’ve had two RR’s and currently own a Defender 110. Absolutely love them! I still miss my old 2008 RRS SC. I’ll have a 2007-2009 supercharged again someday. They’re surprisingly reliable in that vintage and fantastic to drive.
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jhumph88@reddit

I have a 2016 LR4, which has been fairly reliable but has needed a few expensive repairs. I currently have a 110 V8, I love every second of driving it and zero issues
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gunsdrugsreddit@reddit

My first thought was a V70R, but the XC90 (especially a V8) might actually be worse on the wallet.
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charles_47@reddit

First gen XC90 with the Yamaha tuned V8? I wouldn’t think twice if I was in the market and found a good clean example. I was referring to newer Volvos with 4 cylinder drivetrains
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gunsdrugsreddit@reddit

Oh, I think the engine itself is solid and would love to have one to swap into something more nimble, but doing anything to it would bleed a fellow dry. Those engine bays are cramped even with the T5 and T6, the V8s look not unlike a 300zx from a ā€œlabor under the hoodā€ perspective. Also I’m just bitter because my V70XC recently shit the bed.
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FinalHippo5838@reddit

Lancia Stratos or Integrale
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SYNSTR6@reddit

Ramge Rover Velar
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Wigs123455@reddit

S65 amg coupe
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Particular_North5172@reddit

Maybe a Giulia Quadrifoglio. Used market is decently attainable and seems to be a very fun daily, but too worried that maintenance would bankrupt my wallet
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worktop1@reddit

Range Rover for sure
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Roozbeh_m@reddit

M4 CS Convertible 2020
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Prestigious-Buy-7869@reddit

GMC Sierra , I absolutely love the body styles of the 2025 + … but mechanically they are shit , along with Dodge Rams which I would also buy if it didn’t affect my wallet .
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CaptainJackass123@reddit

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo with a gated 6 speed manual & a modernized interior.
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Yeolla@reddit

Defender 110
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subwoofah@reddit

A porsche 924, oh wait, i bought one already. Fuck, im broke now.
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PoniesPlayingPoker@reddit

Literally anything European
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sukimidiki@reddit

An Xpeng X9?
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ponyexpress68@reddit

1965 Jaguar XKE convertible, yellow with a black interior. My father owned one. It was beautiful, but if the humidity changed the car wouldn’t start. A Weber carb conversion helped but the car was unreliable as hell. Even as a kid I thought it was the most beautiful car ever made. Enzo Ferrari agreed with my statement as well.
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Surfer-24@reddit

VW Passat W8 wagon with a manual
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VerrueckterAmi@reddit

I asked Owen a death sentence to my wallet for reliability-ā€˜89 Vanagon Wolfsburg. šŸ˜‚ Kidding. It’s never let me down, just needs constant love. I’d get a Citroen DS if they weren’t such a nightmare to repair and maintain with hydraulic everything.
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naterpotater246@reddit

Probably a hundai veloster. I've always wanted one, but hyundai is just so unreliable.
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North_Exam_8808@reddit

Dad bought the original 4995.00 Hyundai in 87 it got a bit shaky at 187k. Guess the timing chain was supposed to be serviced at some point. My buddies and I used it for a rally car around the farm for a bit. Oil changes and brakes all he did. Bought several more of their cars over the years. Nary a problem. Though stepmom crashed one before reaching his general 200k average. He did tell me once. Talked to the service advisor. He told my dad that they buy it and then we never see them again til they have a problem. 50k on the motor and never had an oil change. Now, they reappear wanting warranty work. I’d say his last on was a2011. Solid product for sure. But, he’s dead and maybe the brand has died too
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Past-Judgment-9700@reddit

Get the N, they’re pretty cheap now and known to be reliable. Much better than the previous gen, plus way more performance.
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naterpotater246@reddit

Sure, but I've been wanting a hatchback. I'm most definitely gonna go for a mazda3. I've been trying to get away from a monthly car payment, so I'm trying to get something dirt cheap.
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kevinalexpham@reddit

The Veloster N is a hatchback, could find used ones around $19k.
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naterpotater246@reddit

I assumed Elantra N. Anyway, I'm cheaper than that, lmao. I'm trying to find a marketplace shitbox for like $8k or less.
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The_Real_NaCl@reddit

The Turbo models in the first generation are decently reliable. They don’t have the Theta II engine, and the 1.6 can be fairly potent for that platform with some mods thrown at it.
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DingleberryJones94@reddit

Not the early ones though, especially 2013s. Hyundai just slapped a turbo on their N/A engine without reinforcement and it did not go well.
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CameronsTheName@reddit

It's a shame because the older G4 motors from the mid 90's were amazing. Adequate power with a 140hp 2 litre, however very reliable. Good little motor for a Coupe / Tiburon and other economy cars of the time. The later Gamma and Theta engines were terrible, massive oil burners and often resulted in catastrophic engine failure, which would economically write the car off because a brand new motor + labour is worth more than the car is and you'd be stupid to put a second hand one in. I test drove a whole heap of Veloster's when they first came out. The manual and DCT were pretty fun with the turbo motor. I'm glad I didn't commit to one.
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RabidBlackSquirrel@reddit

I bought a MY 2013 non turbo DCT Veloster new for ~$18k in 2012 with the 10 year warranty. Drove it until late 2021, had 75k miles on it but no issues at all, just normal maintenance. On a whim, plugged into Carvana and they offered me $13.5k for it, even with a dent in the door. I took that so fast. It was a fun car, slow as hell without the turbo but got insane MPGs, and still pretty tossable. But I always lived in fear with all the stories of motors and transmissions catastrophically failing, figured I should get out while the insane covid used car money was still flowing. Bought a 1991 Mercedes 300TE 4matic wagon after that, my endgame car.
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CameronsTheName@reddit

Old Mercedes is where it's at. My great uncle has a yellow w123. It would have whatever the cheapest engine and trim was available in Australia. So a 2.3 probably. Considering the old girl is still on the road today as a daily driver says something about old car dependability, outside of regular expected maintenance it's only ever needed a fuel tank and fuel pump due to some rust. Unfortunately that car didn't get passed along to me, but his brother has been enjoying it for the last 10 years or so.
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SirWatson344@reddit

The oil burning was the main reason why I got rid of my 2016 Veloster (non-turbo) at just 84,000 miles. I got it when it had 50,000 miles, did oil changes every 3,000 miles, and it began burning oil at around 70,000 miles and got worse and worse, and right before I got rid of it, the oil began having glitter in it.
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_Mezuka_@reddit

Got the 2nd gen turbo, its such a good daily and handles really well. No major issues so far, just small gripes (rn my sunglass holder randomly opens)
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FontainePark@reddit

Did you go for manual or the dry dual clutch?
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_Mezuka_@reddit

I wanted to get manual, but My sis was between vehicles at the time so I opted for the Dual clutch. Its been solid so far just took some getting used to
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VeeDubBug@reddit

I wanted one to have as a companion vehicle for my Jurassic Park Jeep for the chuckle. Call it the Velosteraptor.
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vicelordjohn@reddit

I saw a red one once with the license plate VLOBSTR.
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FontainePark@reddit

I'm having an overwhelming urge to get a blue Veloster and get a license plate that says [BWV 565](https://youtu.be/aZN3enKtnZ8?si=IRg-u6Z1VS8A9IGs)
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chinmakes5@reddit

Hyundais are interesting. They have had catastrophic problems with motors. I owned two. Both needed new motors, but were done under warranty. Other than that 140k miles and 112k miles and incredibly reliable. I honestly don't know what to think.
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ChuckoRuckus@reddit

It’s a shame too. I’m a V8 Chevy guy, but I liked the look of it. Unfortunate it has all the issues it does
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TorkSpex@reddit

2020 Veloster N manual made it 6 years and 108k miles of beating it every single day. Replaced normal things... 6 sets of tires, 5 sets of spark plugs (it was tuned), hpfp (known to fail and generally can't handle a tune), rotors and pads 4x up front, 2x on the rear. It was a fantastic car. One of my favorites of all time. On the Elantra N now. Fingers crossed it treats me the same.
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fromkentucky@reddit

I have one now. It’s a 2012 with 78K, got it last year with 60K on it. It ran rough when I got it, but a new fuel pump and ignition coils completely fixed it. Runs like a champ now. I’m nervous about it breaking but it’s honestly been great. Biggest gripe is the heavy 18 inch wheels with 40-series tires getting eaten by potholes. It’s really fun to drive though.
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New_Education7082@reddit

i mean this used to be true but i have had a kia rio for 10 years and it has been a champ
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JNR481@reddit

Shelby GT350. Cool sounding, very fun but when it goes it goes.
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Jonny-Raze@reddit

This
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lv2253@reddit

Audi, instead I chose a Volvo which is life in prison.
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J-Rag-@reddit

V10 RS6 or W12 VW Phaeton
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firemanjr1@reddit

Mclaren 600 lt
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Ragnar-Wave9002@reddit

You get what you pay for. Want reliability? Pay more.Ā  If all you want is reliability buy brand-new and the base modelĀ  Any more questions?Ā 
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DooDueDew@reddit

An old 110 defender.. they are either rust buckets or broken and in need of fixing. Or both. Usually both.
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InfiniteBoops@reddit

RS6 Avant. I’ve got kids and dogs lol
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Legal-Machine-8676@reddit

GMC Sierras.
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NegroNaughtSlayer@reddit

F250 super Baja
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chameltoeaus@reddit

A Maserati.
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TheMotizzle@reddit

Ferrari F355
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Janieray2@reddit

Mini Cooper.
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Kevrooom@reddit

I'd be fixing up my FC rx7 in a heartbeat right now
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Maximum_Dweeb4473@reddit

My wallet’s fine, the death sentence would be my patience running out if my car spends more time at the dealer than in my garage. Range Rover.
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RobsHereAgain@reddit

BMW 5Series. I love those cars especially the early 00’s. However the electronics seem to go to shite right around 100k miles
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Stealth100@reddit

Maserati Granturismo
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TheBoss7728@reddit

Old Mercedes
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Think_Sundae@reddit

Smart car
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V4_Sleeper@reddit

maserati granturismo with the ma v8 e6x m5
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cch7c@reddit

V12 Vantage
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Rant_Durden@reddit

996 911. There are some nice ones in my price range, but bore scoring, ISB etc. $30k plus to rebuild an engine in a $40k car would make me an unhappy enthusiast.
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Safe-Recording3504@reddit

Range Rover
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Available-Gas8740@reddit

1957 Austin Healy, 53 Morgan or streaker. 69 stingray convertible or 75 vw bus
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cousinron69@reddit

B5S4 definitely
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uselessmansg@reddit

All Japanese car except Nissan.šŸ˜†
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landob@reddit

PT Cruiser. I always liked how they looked. I would get it black, with chrome wheels and limo tint. Figure out how to swap in a Hemi engine.
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mcbba@reddit

I hate the way the looked. And drove. And looked. Ew.Ā  But… if you put a hemi in one, that’ll be my favorite car.Ā 
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ja_todaro@reddit

Ferrari F355
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Glamourpuss_15@reddit

I’m super-lame. I want a restored VW microbus. I have for ages. The new EV ones are okay, but the older ones have a special place in my heart.
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GrandDiscipline4167@reddit

BMW 340i
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drail18@reddit

Bmw m5 E60, Maserati gran tourismo, MB E500.
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Successful-Chef-747@reddit

A Range Rover/Land Rover, but a classic.
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Longjumping_Bowler18@reddit

6.2 from GM is trash
View on Reddit #81536625

prettybeach2019@reddit

V12 XJS
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TheCarcissist@reddit

Range Rover.... they really are stunning and capable.
View on Reddit #81536108

thisismycoolname1@reddit

V10 M5
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Karakoram83@reddit

V8 Audi RS5.
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Potential-Fennel5968@reddit

Audi
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G35aiyan@reddit

1999 3000GT VR-4
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SurlyJohn009@reddit

Any Porsche. My wife loves the Maccan and I've always wanted a 911. We compared a Panamera with the Acura TLX we eventually bought, but reliability ratings stops any Porsche purchases for us.
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CanadianTrump420Swag@reddit

You made a wise choice. I know Acuras dont have the Porsche badge, which adds 50+ aura points, but pull the badges off, and the Acura is just as nice (and 3x as reliable).
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SurlyJohn009@reddit

Someone down voted me, nice. Yeah, the TLX A-spec AWD is a great car. It goes to the shop when I decide, not every few months. Porsche parts pricing just shocks my wallet, so I will never own one.
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Golfntukee@reddit

The 911 is actually the most reliable Porsche that they make
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SurlyJohn009@reddit

That is one big reason why I always wanted one. My cousin has an old school 1983 911 in all black. Amazing car. But the Macan / Cayanne is more the model my wife wants, and that is a hard SUV to buy and care for.
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The_Real_NaCl@reddit

Porsche has been consistently one of the most reliable German brands, and brands in general. Anything that does end up going wrong, Porsche is usually very good and quick to fix things.
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One_Balance_5645@reddit

You're missing out. Porsches are pretty reliable and easy to work on. I've had many that I've put obscene amounts of miles on. The macan shouldn't be considered when the cayenne exists, either. Fantastic vehicles. Also, 911's are well regarded as one of the most reliable sports cars ever.
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grumpyolddude@reddit

I see 15k Maccans for sale all the time with a 100k miles and some years on them and I’m tempted to pick one up except for the realization that there is probably a good reason they are selling for only $15k.
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jebidiaGA@reddit

A tesla. Reliable and a bonus is how much cheaper they are to run and maintain
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BigDpapi@reddit

I just bought a 2012 MP4-12C. So I guess we will see!
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Marc30599@reddit

E60 M5 V10
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tacoxlvii@reddit

Ram. Stellantis, please sell it to another company that can build it reliably.
View on Reddit #81534322

operasaab@reddit

The way I covet an SL65 or an S63
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Bryanmsi89@reddit

Land Rover. Love the look, love the capability. The reliability though…
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Middle-Reputation628@reddit

You could also be one of those lucky ones who have ā€œ100k miles and not one issue so far!ā€ I think it all depends on luck! You either have it, or you don’t. But in all seriousness, I hear you!
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PyroFreak22@reddit

Mazda rx8. Those wankel engines sound beautiful and love to rev high at the drop of a hat in a way a traditional combustion engine cannot compete with. They are a ton of fun to drive and pretty quick. I learned how to drive stick on one. It's what I consider my realistic/attainable dream car once I'm not living paycheck to paycheck. I can't afford to drop money on a blown engine unexpectedly.
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recoil_operated@reddit

Giulia QV
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ConstructionOk6516@reddit

Ferrari F355
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royhurford@reddit

2nd Generation Rang Rover
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EtherealErmine@reddit

VA WRX STI. I love them, I dont love their predisposition to blowing head gaskets.
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recoil_operated@reddit

The EJ257 is more notorious for fragging ringlands than blowing head gaskets.
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TN_REDDIT@reddit

ive always thought that Mercedes Benz cars were luxury cars.
View on Reddit #81533650

Late-Alarm9194@reddit

Ferrari 355
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GlobeTrekker4@reddit

Land Rover LR4 (also called the discovery 4 in some places). I loved mine so damn much but it was costing $7k a year on average to keep up with. I have had many other luxury vehicles but none of them cost anywhere near as much or had continual issues like my Land Rover. If I was wealthier I’d consider it worth it. Having a Land Rover is much like owning a horse: Expensive and time consuming… but totally worth it if you have the means and can afford to light money on fire.
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Middle-Reputation628@reddit

I love the comparison of basically owning a horse - super on point. I just got my first oil change on the new defender that cost 400 bucks plus tax. Another dealership a few miles away quoted me 600 bucks. I don’t even want to imagine what the maintenance will cost.
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vsxx@reddit

An LFA
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Conscious_Evening216@reddit

Audi r8
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unit1_nz@reddit

That would be a Land Rover Defender
View on Reddit #81500506

Middle-Reputation628@reddit

Ha! I obsessed over it for 2 years and finally told myself enough was enough… and purchased a new 2026 exactly on my birthday as a gift to myself. My husband, knowing all about the risks of owning one was very against it, but ultimately, I made the decision to go for it. I’d like to think that I m going to be one of those lucky defender owners with 100k miles and no issues. One can hope!
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TransformNRollD20@reddit

A BMW.
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leifnoto@reddit

RS6
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PollutionOld9327@reddit

Range Rover Sport ... But, as is well known, you never want to own a Land Rover / Range Rover product that's out of the warranty period, and even then, you need to have a second car as a backup, since the Rover will be spending considerable time in the Service Dept.
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MIaBlakk@reddit

G-Wagon or a Bentley Bentayga
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ottrocity@reddit

V8 Vantage with the manual
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randombrowser1@reddit

I have a very boring 2013 first Cmax hybrid. 178k miles. Nothing but oil changes, air filter replacement, tires. A few light bulbs. 12v battery replaced a few times. $15 plastic radiator plug cracked, cost me a tow, was most expensive so far. Due for transmission fluid change. Still runs great, 38 mpg combined City/ highway driving.
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kungfu01@reddit

E92 bmw m3 no question
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The-Admins-Are-Pedos@reddit

I just bought an M35A2 for shits and giggles I didn't realize you weren't supposed to sentence your wallet and reliability to deathĀ 
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BigJon_78@reddit

Raptor
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Jdp1901@reddit

I’d jump on a bmw TTV8, but i dont have the maintenance money.
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Altruistic-Muffin888@reddit

Bentley Continental GT
View on Reddit #81531969

BoticOnReddit@reddit

B6 Audi S4
View on Reddit #81531964

Jealous-Hedgehog-734@reddit

Bentley Continental
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disaar@reddit

Id love and h1 humbee, dreamt of one since I was a kid. Can’t afford it at 40 still and they seem to be total pieces of crap
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WorriedAgency1085@reddit

Ariel Atom
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Far-Arugula973@reddit

Ferrari F355
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koolerb@reddit

Jeep Wrangler, it’s hard not to want a Jeep but man they are crap. That Stellantis 3.6 is a crime.
View on Reddit #81530921

tardiswho@reddit

I just want a 996 cab black on black
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MrDTB1970@reddit

The 2015 BMW 740i with 100,000 miles that my buddy wants to sell me for in the four digit range. So generous, but man that thing is a time bomb.
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swan797@reddit

Range rovers seem fucking cool
View on Reddit #81530719

givemesendies@reddit

Volvo V70R
View on Reddit #81530391

momoneymocats1@reddit

X5 m60i
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Temporary-Chest-3111@reddit

Do I have to use my own money to buy the car and pay for the repairs, just that parts and labor costs are nonconsequential? A 2005 Porsche Boxster S. I’d keep that thing running forever.
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Bohottie@reddit

E46 M3
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CarsandTunes@reddit

I'm not sure if the m is that much different, but I had a regular e46, and it was super simple to work on, and pretty cheap too.
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htraenolleh666@reddit

Same. Best car I ever owned. That inline 6 was incredible
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Bohottie@reddit

The M3s from that era have quite a few major failure points that make a purchase a very questionable decision if they haven’t been addressed.
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Khramtic@reddit

not the case with the m3 in my experience
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Napkin_Stealer@reddit

Midnight Purple 1996 Nissan 300zx convertible. 5 speed cloth interior.
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scottwax@reddit

AMG E63 wagon
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EvictionSpecialist@reddit

911 T
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thesockmonkey86@reddit

An Audi or really any VAG or Euro product
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KennyKettermen@reddit

Inject an S4 B5 Avant into my fuckin veins
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FLOHTX@reddit

Mine is just a side car but its fun and was just $15K. I have a Frontier for a daily.
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Renaissance-man-7979@reddit

Not so bad once you have 3 different lengths of every size Torx and triple square bit. I now assume in advance that things will be 11mm hex instead of 10 or 12. Whatever tool doesn't come in the kit is the one you need.
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Roasted_Goldfish@reddit

GT350, that 5.2 voodoo is a work of art but damn am I not willing to gamble with a super expensive engine that is prone to grenading itself
View on Reddit #81528754

savcloud@reddit

The C6 Audi RS6 wagon. V10. Doing ANYTHING requires an engine drop but I still want it.
View on Reddit #81528557

Past-Judgment-9700@reddit

Focus RS. Or a C43 estate.
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The_Real_NaCl@reddit

The RS’s are perfectly fine once the head gasket issue is fixed. The 2.3 is a solid engine. Just got put together with the wrong Mustang gasket on the early production cars.
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Mickey-the-Luxray@reddit

Citroen SM. Cause it's fucking gorgeous
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Imaginary_Ad_6352@reddit

I test drove a Ferrari 328 GTS once. I would love to have one.
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Accurate-Repeat5879@reddit

Ferrari 355 convertible with saddle interior and gated 6 speed. sheer beauty.Ā  i love my nissan gtr. but that 355 is sexy
View on Reddit #81528279

orgasm-donor@reddit

M5
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ScaryfatkidGT@reddit

Maserati, TVR, Alfa Romeos, Dodge Hornet GT Track pack and mod it, and do it up retro like an old AMC Hornet… Old Internationals like a Fleetstar, Loadstar and Scout… Audi V10’s… Aston Martin DBS
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The_Real_NaCl@reddit

Any vehicle with a Rotary engine. I feel the RX-8 is such an under-appreciated and unloved car purely due to the engine. If they weren’t so finicky and required such intensive care, I’d love to own one.
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danmingothemandingo@reddit

Another tvr šŸ˜‚
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No_Vacation369@reddit

1995 or 96 corvettes
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Hermannmitu@reddit

The most cute cooper s I could find
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Cliqey@reddit

Join us.
View on Reddit #81526933

bgamer1026@reddit

Jaguar F Type or Mercedes E/S Class
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TheEstablishment7@reddit

Realistically, an Alfa Romeo Giulia for daily.
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Techmej@reddit

A new one
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Fight_those_bastards@reddit

2020+ BMW G30 M550i. Twin turbo V8, 500+ HP, all wheel drive, absolutely amazing car. Except that the N63, even the updated ones, have a bit of a reputation for being failure prone, and also the evap core *will* fail, and that’s a $5-7k repair. If I can find a CPO with a warranty, maybe. Otherwise, *hell* no.
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JTAllen357@reddit

5th Gen Toyota 4Runner
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Intelligent-Ask-9579@reddit

Maybach 57/62
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Nodnardsemaj@reddit

Just about any m edition bmw
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BoredBSEE@reddit

Ioniq 5. I absolutely love love love this car. But the odds are 1 in 10 that the ICCU will die on you. And the repair stories are \*nightmares\*. Some people waiting months to get a fix, no loaner car, and dealerships that do not care. If Hyundai would get their shit together and FIX the thing? I'd buy one tomorrow. But the 26 models are still crapping out. It's a shame. It's a lovely car otherwise. But no way no how am I buying one until they address this. It's a charging unit, guys! I KNOW YOU CAN MAKE A GOOD ONE. So do it.
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figsslave@reddit

A Porsche
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that1senpai2@reddit

Mitsubishi 3000gt VR4. Thing was loaded with every bit of tech you can think of, but the mofos decided air actuated electronics was the way to go lol
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zevtech@reddit

McLaren 720s
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PoopScootnBoogey@reddit

A LandRover. I fucking loved my Discovery II but that god damn thing would go through head gaskets like it was no one’s business.
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93-in-a-55@reddit

DeTomaso Pantera
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LuciusFormadeus@reddit

RX-7.
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Dependent_part_7006@reddit

5 gear manual swapped 01’F450 7.3 V8 Powerstroke ex Fire ambulance,don’t ask why
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ShopUCW@reddit

Audi S6 Avant. ā¤ļø
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Restless_Cloud@reddit

The Dodge Avenger is such an awesome looking car but it's a shame it's one of the most unreliable ones here in the EU at least Also Mazda RX8 but I love thst car so much thst I will probably put aside my concerns about it and buy one one day either way
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jimb21@reddit

Since literally every us car maker is going to a turbo charged 4 cylinder i have no idea, but would advise anything made outside the country minus Hyundai
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Rennsport7@reddit

Jag F Type R
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MedicalRhubarb7@reddit

BMW 850CSi
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Normal_District6887@reddit

I would get a Stelvio Quadrafoglio.
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chaotic-_-thoughtful@reddit

1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon.
View on Reddit #81522956

LieLevel7361@reddit

V12 Phaton
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EverlastingBastard@reddit

E60 M5
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KAIMI01@reddit

An old Land Rover discovery
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Life-Kaleidoscope248@reddit

EasilyĀ 
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Erudicial_Extreme@reddit

I'll give you a hint - BRAP BRAPĀ BRAP BRAPĀ BRAP BRAPĀ BRAP BRAPĀ BRAP BRAPĀ BRAP BRAPĀ 
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Reverend_Bull@reddit

Ford Ranger EV from the 90s
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run_uz@reddit

1st gen E55, Volvo V70r or 850r.
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DoodlePete@reddit

My last forester I drove 225,000 miles and had 18 years. Loved that car. Replaced with a 2025 Hybrid Forester. I am loving it too. You take care of a Subaru and it will take care of you.
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XVUltima@reddit

A Nissan Juke. Its pretty much exactly what I need as far as the body goes, but that CVT man...why did they do that?
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kilertree@reddit

They also came with a manual. You would have to learn how to drive that
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XVUltima@reddit

They didn't pair the AWD with manual, unfortunately.
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kilertree@reddit

Oh.Ā 
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RwdMaster@reddit

Audi Q7 V12 TDI (turbodiesel) I’m a sucker for high torque
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sharpshooter999@reddit

If money wasn't an issue, I'd get my wife a Jeep, probably a wrangler. She's always wanted one as she has always been the hiking/camping/explorer type. My argument is always that it'd be a horrible daily driver to work for her (an hour each way) but in reality I've heard enough horror stories from neighbors (as a farmer, that's the enitre county) about Jeep issues that I myself have no desire to ever buy one
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No-Resolution-7890@reddit

Aston Martin V12 Vantage
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Zealousideal-Log-238@reddit

Alfa Romeo Giulia every time. These are some of the most elegant cars built in the last 15 years, super comfortable, very sporty and fun to drive but they’re also VERY demanding in maintenance.
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Monst3r_Live@reddit

v8 m3
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CatApprehensive1446@reddit

Maserati
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No-Understanding-912@reddit

One that I can afford to buy: '90s bmw 850i One that I can't afford to get in the first place: Lamborghini Miura
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Desperate-Till-9228@reddit

Any old Lancia or Alfa Romeo.
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kingofthekraut@reddit

The Lancia Stratos is my dream car. Beautiful to look at, would be so much fun to drive. One of only three cars I can think of that are actively trying to kill the driver. The other two being a 1st Gen Dodge Viper and the ā€œwidowmakerā€ Porsche 911 šŸ˜†
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ResilientRN@reddit

Lotus Elise
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zespak@reddit

Must be a GranTurismo. Stunning looking machines with a heavenly sound. Will absolutely bankrupt me.
View on Reddit #81519187

Imaginary-Library882@reddit

1988 M5 or 1993 Ur S4
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Channel_Huge@reddit

Range Rover
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oreography@reddit

The Renault Sport Twingo V12
View on Reddit #81518826

Crisis-Huskies-fan@reddit

Something Italian.
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TSLAog@reddit

Lucid Air GT / Sapphire
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A159746X@reddit

L322 Range Rover.
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skullfrucker@reddit

BMW X5 or BMW M5, I have the money but not the tolerance for paying ridiculous maintenance fees just to keep it running. I love driving so I would easily go over whatever mileage limit they have on their warranty. f I were to lease under warranty no problem but to buy no way.
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Colonel460@reddit

Imagine having a Hemi ā€˜Cuda ( not Barracuda ) convertible , 426 Hemi , 4 speed , all matching s# and not feeling like you can thrash it to 10/10ths because when you throw a rod you’ve destroyed something that can be replaced.
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pm-me-racecars@reddit

Probably a Model T. I'm not exactly a smart man.
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crazy-when-sober@reddit

2 door jeep wrangler. I have always loved them. But now they are outrageously procedures and completely unreliable
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Wild_Rhubarb9612@reddit

Any newer Ferrari, but when ceramic brakes are $30,000 and tires are $10,000 ea and only make it one track day it becomes a big nope. So I bought a used Jaguar XKR 2007 and I can get parts and work on it cheap. And it is beautiful.
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doc_55lk@reddit

An early 00s Mercedes SL
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swamplandgoddess@reddit

X6
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Colonel460@reddit

My wallet could handle it but why be bothered ? I’ve heard that there is only one man in American that really is the best working on the 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible ( I think it was very similar thru 1965) to make the top work perfect. To have a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible & a 1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible would satisfy the itch . I can afford it but I can’t justify it . Plus likely I like the idea of having more than the reality of keeping it spotless
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CloudsTasteGeometric@reddit

Modern? Mercedes AMG GT Coupe. Powerful, fun, oozes class and intrigue. Do not trust it as far as I can throw it reliability wise - it being a modern Mercedes, after all. Classic? Saab 900 Turbo. Maybe 15 years ago one of these would’ve been feasible to daily, but now parts and maintenance must be a nightmare - even if they aren’t particularly unreliable for what they are.
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kilertree@reddit

RX7 FD. Even doing a LS or k swap the right way is going to be expensive.Ā 
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Jubsz91@reddit

FD RX-7
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blackheartghost426@reddit

Either the grand Cherokee with the electric hybrid or rav4
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jf7333@reddit

Dodge Challenger Demon 😈
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huntingboi89@reddit

I would rebuy my E65 Alpina B7. Sold it for $9000 because I realized I just didn’t have the means to work on it myself or pay someone else to work on it when it inevitably would need service.
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Icy-Cardiologist-958@reddit

1983 Civic.
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Thisisnotgoodforyou@reddit

Maserati Quattroporte. Alfa Romeo 166. Ferrari 355. Mazda RX7.
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SafetyGuy1963@reddit

GNX
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RedHotFuzz@reddit

BMW. Love the way they drive but the upkeep would wipe me out.
View on Reddit #81516834

DepressedPancake4728@reddit

any performance german saloon from the 2000s
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rubey419@reddit

Ferrari California or FF
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Huh-what-2025@reddit

BMW. they drive so nice but those repair bills which seem to be unavoidable are soul sucking
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Far_Negotiation8009@reddit

McLaren 750S
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NotA-Spy@reddit

An old MoPar.
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jaciviridae@reddit

Something old as fuck, probably a 280Z
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chunkymonkey197@reddit

Bugatti.
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PeorgieT75@reddit

A GTI
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Majestic_Operator@reddit

Dark Horse SC
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Effyew4t5@reddit

Maserati
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DelayedPot@reddit

If you get the right Maserati model, you can see all the pretty lights come up on your dash all at once. All within 1 year of driving it off the lot. Also, maintenance is freaky expensive?? My old neighbor got one to celebrate his retirement and told me came back one day with a $4000 maintenance bill. This was like 2018 lmao
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FlyingJess@reddit

What is nice with your choice is that there's no Maserati that can pretend to be reliable or not a wallet death-trap. I'd choose a 3200gt to kill my wallet, or maybe a biturbo 224.
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Wonderful-Victory947@reddit

I have zero interest in any new car. I would like to have a fully restored Jeep J10 with a fuel injected 401, modern air conditioning, and an overdrive transmission.
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No_Tower_7026@reddit

Alfa GhuliaJulia Quadrapheliac sedan in gray with telephone dial RAMZ…
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quantumRichie@reddit

70s f150
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Cheepshooter@reddit

Ferrari 308 GTS. It's so beautiful, but so impractical.
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lumpiawrappers@reddit

Would love me a 3000GT or a DSM Eclipse / Talon
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SuckFalt@reddit

Gimme one of those wedge-shaped DSMs in GSX form.
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0peRightBehindYa@reddit

AMG E-Class.
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FANTOMphoenix@reddit

1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
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Ill_Star4444@reddit

E92 m3
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Many-Pomegranate-33@reddit

U mean what unreliable car would I buy if money/time to fix it or reliability became a non issue? Probably a brand new Chevy truck. But thats both money/reliability. 6.2 w 10spd is an expensive repair trap. And I love that brand. But truth hurts. The rest is long read or move on if u want. A lot of the newer vehicles have their poison pills. A new chevy truck w a reliable 6.2 no recall on bearings and oil viscosity figured out. Ford overall is transmissions. Mainly all the new 10 speeds and I believe the CDF drum? Chevy 10 spd not great either but ford is company wide. Stellantis/Chrysler...make Evap sys easier to work with. Not as familiar w their newer struggles. Every automaker that runs a turbo, or non with direct injection. Educating customers in sales and service that oil levels and changes are king to keeping your engine healthy. 5k oil changes need regular oil level checks.
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GTRnism_o@reddit

BMW M760Li from 2019-2022. God they drive so nicely but the N74 is so.....wild to put it lightly.
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the-human-wrench@reddit

Any rotary. Older NA ones can be reliable-ish, but I've heard RX-8s are not as reliable and turbo ones are money pits. I love them anyway though.
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Jimmy_Tightlips@reddit

C6 RS6
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JojoSaysMeow@reddit

Alfa Guilia. Any sporty Audi. Some loud obnoxious sporty-ish newer (but not newest) Dodge Challenger. Ford Raptor. That's my final answer.
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DJScaryTerry@reddit

3000gt vr4
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PiffWiffler@reddit (OP)

I test drove a Stealth TT and almost bought it about 10 years ago. Glad I didn't, repairs are nutty expensive just in labour alone. They really jammed everything in there under the hood.
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DJScaryTerry@reddit

And the stealth didn't even have most of the cool stuff the 3000gt had, still an absolute headache.
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GIG140@reddit

I’d want a 1986 Jaguar XJS V12. BRG with tan interior 5spd manual.
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TakeAtBedtime@reddit

A Porsche Macan.
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krill482@reddit

M5
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thecanadiandriver101@reddit

v10 M5
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RevolvingRevolv3r@reddit

An RX-8
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VizRomanoffIII@reddit

My biggest car regret story is not spending $30K on a perfectly restored and running Kaiser Darrin, because it is definitely not that price now. The divorce would cost me a lot more than the $130K it goes for now. 😢
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dooperdude69@reddit

2005 Ford GT
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QuickCharisma15@reddit

Lotus Elise.
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Bfife22@reddit

FD RX-7
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Oc34ne@reddit

Maybach or S65 AMG
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jeepsies@reddit

Old S class
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VaguelyInteresting10@reddit

I'd get a Jaaaaaaaag
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Dangerous-Web-1962@reddit

Range Rover Sport SVR
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DefNotOJsimpson@reddit

Turbo stinger or Genesis
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dcamnc4143@reddit

An old VW Corrado
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Tobazz@reddit

WRX sti, just about all of them have reliability issues 😢
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dlok86@reddit

Vauxhall vxr8 Bathurst
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Procruste@reddit

Alpine A110. All day long.
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jeep242@reddit

392 Wrangler
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DonkeyImpossible316@reddit

Range Rover
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Gvelm@reddit

1972 Citroen DS 19 Cabriolet. I've dreamed of owning one of these since I was just a boy. And it would take everything I have to keep it on the road for a few years. Everthing.
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543694976Z@reddit

giulia quadrifoglio.
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NotConnorWrong@reddit

A 6.4 Powerstroke. Big single non variable geometry turbo, garden hose injectors, and a 250hp tune
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Chramir@reddit

I would get the rocker panels fully rebuilt on my shitbox. But I can probably get like 3-4 new shitboxes for the same cost considering how much fucking work that is.
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SCH00NY125@reddit

G wagon
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Timely_Chicken_8789@reddit

C8 Corvette with the flat plane.
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OberonsGhost@reddit

A Genesis.
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ogx2og@reddit

A slightly used (there has to be plenty out there because of the aforementioned reliability issues) Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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ohdeargodwhyme@reddit

Performance Alfa Romeo and/or a Maserati
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Fancy_Chip_5620@reddit

V10 m5
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Automatic-Earth-1278@reddit

V12 XJS
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Famous_Bit_5119@reddit

Land Rover Defender. The 90, two door. I think it's beautiful and I love the size and proportions. Being an Acura owner and having no problems with my 11 year old vehicle , going to a Defender would be an unwise decision.
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mazdaluvah@reddit

Alfa romeo Brera/159 the most beautiful car in the world.
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MVmikehammer@reddit

In my current price range? A 2002 Cadillac Seville STS. It is as reliable as a BMW, it needs an engine overhaul every 100k, it needs the transaxle built to withstand 500hp to handle the factory 300, But I really like the design, the FWD power train and how distinct by that time is was from the Deville. Any Soviet car. Yes they are cheap, Yes, the parts are cheap. Yes, the worst Western car is better than the best Soviet car. But it is weird and retro. And somebody will constantly have to be wrenching on it to keep it on the road.
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_no_usernames_avail@reddit

1999 BMW M3 Although these were far more reliable past 100,000 miles than modern BMWs, the amount of old plastic, worn parts and expensive labor would mean that it spent more time on the lift than on the pavement.
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Due_Government4387@reddit

Anything British
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Significant_Rip300@reddit

Ford Bronco, 4 door, White so that I can say reference the 90s Porche SUV (I don’t know the name) in black.
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CameronsTheName@reddit

I have weird tastes. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportswagon in red or an Audi RS4 B5 Avant in yellow.
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Cjtorino@reddit

A Range Rover. I'm pretty sure it would be financial suicide.
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Ok_Two_2604@reddit

The time and aggregation dealing with it is also an issue, otherwise I’d have a Radical instead of an Atom. I have never seen a Radical make a full session without some sort of issue.
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MattTheMechan1c@reddit

A Range Rover. When they’re working they actually drive really good and have an excellent seating position.
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heisman01@reddit

535D bmw (most issues are due to stupid US consumers)
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Fun-Baby-9509@reddit

Any F1 vehicle. Except Aston Martin's. I don't want nerve damage.
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madness817@reddit

Mazda 3, non turbo models.
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Cragscorner@reddit

Why are you avoiding one of the most reliable cars on the road
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Cragscorner@reddit

A Mazdaspeed 3…. I’m a Mazda junkie but I’m a reporter with a reporter’s salary and I need my daily to start every time. So I rock a 2011 2.5L 6mt Mazda 3 hatch but yearn for the SPEED!
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x_shaolong_x@reddit

A Packard 12 coupe
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usbekchslebxian@reddit

Some old Cadillac boat. Got a 2001 DTS with only 190k on it but I’d like something even older like a drop top coupe deville or some ish
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Less_Improvement8583@reddit

Suburban
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ichiban4713@reddit

The inconvenience is worse than the money.
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Marsupialize@reddit

89 Hilux
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FluidFisherman6843@reddit

Lotus esprit But man timing belts every 24 months
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HighMountain85@reddit

A long wheelbase L405 Range Rover with the Supercharged 5.0L. And I already own one, so I know how bad it is, but it’s an amazing machine when it works.
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Boring_Salary6450@reddit

No mention of a Range Rover!? So they’re undesirable and unreliable!? šŸ˜‚
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mahofersjack@reddit

Any Maserati. No better looking car on the back of a tow truck than a Maserati
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Comfortable-Help9587@reddit

Anything German or Italian
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draconixxxcnc@reddit

mercedes benz
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Fauxjito@reddit

Discovery or full-fat Rangey
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metoo123456@reddit

Would love to get a CJ 7.
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toofarfromjune@reddit

V10 e60 m5/6. Price of entry: yes. Price of upkeep and heartache: 😭
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Warmonger362527339@reddit

BMW 760li
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Moar_Wattz@reddit

Jaaaaaag
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Old-Situation4274@reddit

RX7 hands down
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GR1F3@reddit

Probably a late 90's Rover Defender
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first_person_looter@reddit

My goal is to have an all electric car, but for the fun of this post I'll say the Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR4 spider.
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R2-Scotia@reddit

c 1980 Silver Shadow
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HYPEractive@reddit

Porsche or a bmw m5
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ryudraco@reddit

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
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buttsnuggles@reddit

Basically any and all German cars over 7 years old
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Bigredtruckguy@reddit

BMW E60 M5.
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chebysilberader@reddit

lincoln ls. what a strange little car. love it
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Comfortable-Grand166@reddit

That was my first new car out of college,I loved it but it had endless problems. It would overheated and the dealership could never figure it out.
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CitronTraining2114@reddit

There's an '01 for sale near here for $10K. 40K miles!
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f700es@reddit

My man!
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CarsandTunes@reddit

Ferrari 355
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TheSnowmansIceCastle@reddit

MG TD
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Born4Nothin@reddit

RX8
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porkchop824@reddit

M3 or 911
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NoRecommendation2851@reddit

W211 E63 AMG or R230 SL63 AMG. Or a Porsche
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twelfthfantasy@reddit

1969 Corvette Stingray
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New_Education7082@reddit

s65 coupe
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demdareting@reddit

A brand new version of my 2009 Honda Civic Si Sedan or my old Integra GS-R.
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flushbunking@reddit

Mini Cooper S
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ans6574@reddit

BMW 760li or S65 AMG
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Gonna_do_this_again@reddit

A Jag
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Informal_Ad4399@reddit

Jaguar XJ220. Beautiful car. Fixing anything on it would be crazy expensive, even doing the work myself and all I had to do was buy the parts.
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No-Distribution-4408@reddit

E9X M3 or an FC RX-7
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Active_Elk_4831@reddit

Highest horsepower stickshift Dodge Challenger
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neverdoneneverready@reddit

I just want the quietest car available that's an SUV. I heard that's a Mercedes. Will never happen.
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rc7632@reddit

The original Audi RS6. My dad had one for years and sold it due to not being worth it to repair all the issues
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morelsupporter@reddit

bentley continental gt
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Jamestown123456789@reddit

4.7 Maserati Coupe
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OtterCreek_Andrew@reddit

Maserati MC20 or McLaren 600LT
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KartoffelLoeffel@reddit

Probably an Alfa or a Maserati. I’d be lying if I said they didn’t look good, but good lord the reliability.
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HBSV@reddit

E92 M3 or perhaps E60 M5
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dawgfanjeff@reddit

My old BMW e39 MSport manual. Best car I ever owned, but it was always in the damn shop.
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Soggy_Property3076@reddit

Lotus Esprit V8
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OpinionatedMexican@reddit

L322 LCI Range Rover. Love it so much but i know the consequence...
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Dramatic-Possible-22@reddit

Used bentley
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IOI-65536@reddit

BMW M4 convertible. I would 1000% have gotten a 2016ish instead of my '23 Miata if all repairs were free.
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David_Summerset@reddit

V10 M6....
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Schmurtzy@reddit

You know, now that I think about it I actually went through a semi-serious examination of this question years ago, during a time when you could get a Ferrari 400/412 in decent driver condition for high $20Ks - low $30Ks. I actually started looking. But I quickly determined I couldn't afford to keep one on the road. The care and feeding of an older Ferrari is not for the faint-hearted or light-walleted. Plus, I'm no mechanic but I am a decent D-I-Y wrencher, but there was no joy there either. YouTube isn't exactly full of videos to help a D-I-Yer service a car they built only a few hundred of. Worse, all of the stuff that seemed most likely to require attention required knowledge I couldn't plausibly teach myself.
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holden_hiscox@reddit

An Alfa Guilia Quadrifoglio. Absolute shit reliability and build quality, but damn is it beautiful. I have a feeling it would break my heart and leave me stranded more than once.
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Slow_Description_773@reddit

1992 GMC Typhoon.
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gastrointestinaljoe@reddit

Yeah
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aspire1690@reddit

BMW M6 V10
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RYPO@reddit

my old land rover defender 2 that i gave up on
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maybach320@reddit

Land Rover L322
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nomdeplu71@reddit

W140 600SEL
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Frustrated_Zucchini@reddit

Either a TVR Tuscan V8 from the late 60s, or a Cerbera Speed 12.
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waldcha@reddit

Less an issue of reliability and more just goverment regs but I want a Kie truck and Honda Fit Shuttle.
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