2006 Tacoma V6 4x4 TRD, bought used in 2007. Because I need a truck at times but donât need a full-size pickup. It replaced an â86 Toyota pickup that wasnât quite big enough anymore.
2016 Tesla 3, bought new before there were any used ones. Because we wanted an EV and needed the range the Model 3 offered.
1999 Jeep XJ Cherokee, bought used in 2001. Many mods for 4-wheeling. I canât sell it because then I like the places I can go in it and I can sleep in the back of it.
1968 Volvo 123 GT, bought used in 1972. Because I just like it a lot and started modding it way back then and never wanted to part with it. I was able to hang on to it and so I did. Turbo repowered, etc. A bit of a sleeper. It is the car I had when I met my wife. I still have her too.
1980 John Deere 2140 4x4 tractor, bought used in 1996. Because it has a snowblower plow and is has a turbo diesel that works well at altitude; no electronics, reliable.
1995 Saturn SW2 w/ 5 speed manual bought new and about to hit 80k. Canât afford a new car. Not many manufacturers offer wagons anyway and we donât like crossovers.
Iâm very sorry to be the bearer of bad news but those engines had a design defect that caused the cylinder head to fail and mix engine oil with coolant which could blow the engine.
They had an extended warranty for it but thats long expired, the best things you can do at this point is to not push the engine hard, donât tow anything and avoid using the car in hot weather if you can.
And check the oil very often to make sure it has not turned into a frothy milkshake.
I see only americans here with big engines, cheap gas. I drive 2001 Renault Kangoo worth 1000$, 2 seats, big amount of space back there, where I sleep while camping and on the other days I pack it with stuff if I have to. It only takes 6l of diesel and has 1.9D engine with 65 horsepower
Looking forward to buy a Volkswagen T5 with 2.5l engine this year, because of the same purposes, but now I go bigger and more quiet (my Kangoo is savage, loud as hell inside).
After selling my tricked-out Suzuki Jimny and VW I bought the cheapest SUV there is - a â17 plate Dacia Duster 4x4.
Iâve put a new engine in it, remapped it to 140ish HP (the Americans are laughing now), put a bit larger AT tires, wheel spacers and 2â lift. It is reasonabely good off road (a lot better than most most SUVs we get in Europe), great for snow and compared to Suzuki itâs fast, comfy and not thirsty.
Still planing on getting an old VX Samurai, restoring it and then making a propper off-roader with it.
2011 Subaru Outback - I bought it used the dealer made a mint off me - he drives a Mercedes
It hauls all my gear bikes, kayak, camping, wife.
Installed a hitch for my utility trailer, makes hauling yard goods and furniture easier
I live at the top of steep hill when its snows I donât have any problems.
I did sleep inside onetime at a trail head - but I prefer sleeping outside.
This my second Outback - my first died of a blown head gasket at 164K miles, I am hoping to wring more miles from this one
Yeah, great little cars that go anywhere with good tires. I really enjoyed driving mine off-road. I had to use my winch only a few times, once to get a stuck Patrol out of snow
I actually like the Duster. It feels cheap inside with all the plastic but that has itâs pluses - leather and plastic interior coupled with 3D rubber mats make it so easy to clean.
Purchased it used in 2012 with 205,000km on the odometer and itâs at 277,000km now. I wanted a wagon with AWD and reasonable clearance for rough roads but didnât need something as big as an Outback. I wasnât looking for an XT initially but one I took it for a test drive I didnât want any less power.
Iâm planning to lease a new Outback this year but I havenât driven one yet. I wish the XT was available in Australia, but I probably donât really need the power.
I also had the transmission re-built on the first Outback,
The head gaskets went months after after paying off the transmission rebuild, that car didnât owe me anything.
I donât think I would buy another after this one though. I âm leaning towards the Rav4 or the Venza after this one is done. I drive my cars to very end.
I had a mk3 Variant 2WD diesel once. I took advantage of the ⏠1,750 NL ânational scrap actionâ bonus in 2010 with 526,000km on the clock. At that time I was facing a new camshaft belt, new starter engine, new power steering, total new exhaust, and the 5th waterpump was sure to come any time soon. So why not? Now Iâm enjoying a 2010 VW Polo diesel (also 90 hp) that does app. 65 miles to the gallon.
Fiat Punto. Love me a good hatchback and you donât get much better than a Punto. Nimble, responsive, silent, comfortable, good power-to-fuel ratio, and solid. It so rarely needs maintenance that I say I profited when buying it, compared to any other budget car I can think of.
Although now it is dripping oil after an accidental flight off a speedbump. Ouch. Time for a doctorâs appointment.
2013 Ford F150 4X4 Supercab with the 302 Coyote V8
It only has about 70K on it.
I only drive about 16 miles a day , so the low gas mileage doesnât bother me much .
I have a boat I load in the back and I haul lots of different things.
I have owned four ford trucks over the years and loved them all .
I also have a 1997 Honda Civic as a spare vehicle .
278 K , all original and everything works .