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Vehicles That Disappoint You???
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As his attorney on retainer, I approve on his behalf.
I loved my 09 Explorer and my wife's 08 Sport Trac. Both we V8s. Only issue was broken exhaust manifold bolts on the Sport Trac.
GM should put the new LS based 4.3 in the Colorado.
Every 2010+ Jeep - I don't know if the new models are any better but I can see why they were at the bottom of the vehicle reliability list for so long. My FIL had one and the windows would just randomly fall into the doors. I haven't been in a new Jeep that hasn't had a catastrophic problem from the factory.
New Tahoe Denali and Z71 - Atrocious interior quality, astronomical price, virtually no features. They made the F-150 look like a Bently in comparison.
New Explorer - Ford just mailed it in with the new Explorer.
Lexus RX350 - That thing is flat out unsafe to drive. The foot well wasn't big enough for my size 13's and it torque steered so bad they need to issue a recall. Not to mention the price premium they charge for utter shit interiors.
New Tahoe Denali and Z71 - Atrocious interior quality, astronomical price, virtually no features. They made the F-150 look like a Bently in comparison.
New Explorer - Ford just mailed it in with the new Explorer.
Lexus RX350 - That thing is flat out unsafe to drive. The foot well wasn't big enough for my size 13's and it torque steered so bad they need to issue a recall. Not to mention the price premium they charge for utter shit interiors.
This thread needs some pics.
That car is def a missed opportunity.
All vehicles in the left lane traveling at/below the posted speed limit; disappoint me.
Any 18-wheeler in the left lane at any time; very disappointing.
All vehicles operated by an idiot texting; disappoint me very much.
Oh...I forgot; any Chevy truck that thinks he can out run my little Ecoboost F-150 is disappointed when they try.
Any 18-wheeler in the left lane at any time; very disappointing.
All vehicles operated by an idiot texting; disappoint me very much.
Oh...I forgot; any Chevy truck that thinks he can out run my little Ecoboost F-150 is disappointed when they try.
Wut?
The 2018 Lincoln MKC.
My wife had a 2014 Escape Titanium that we were looking to move out of. It was very nicely equipped (everything but the drivers assistance and towing package) and with 33,000 miles, still felt newish. We took a Premier MKC out for a drive and were both just like eh. Now I know it's the same platform, but I though the refinement would justify the 10k price difference over the Titanium Escape. In the end we wound up leasing a BMW X1 and she loves it.
On a side note that has nothing to do with this topic, the car I hated the most was my 1984 Chevy Cavalier Type 10. Even though it started every time, it was by far the worst pile of shit I have ever owned. The gas pedal that got stuck when you floored it kept it interesting though.
My wife had a 2014 Escape Titanium that we were looking to move out of. It was very nicely equipped (everything but the drivers assistance and towing package) and with 33,000 miles, still felt newish. We took a Premier MKC out for a drive and were both just like eh. Now I know it's the same platform, but I though the refinement would justify the 10k price difference over the Titanium Escape. In the end we wound up leasing a BMW X1 and she loves it.
On a side note that has nothing to do with this topic, the car I hated the most was my 1984 Chevy Cavalier Type 10. Even though it started every time, it was by far the worst pile of shit I have ever owned. The gas pedal that got stuck when you floored it kept it interesting though.
I like seeing the look on guys with Hemi's and tuned diesels face when I blow past them in my 3.5 haha
I had a manual 2wd S-10 Blazer with the 2.8 and an auto 4x4 S-10 Blazer, also with the 2.8.
To this day, I still hate their lack of power. Every vehicle I’ve owned since then has had more power than I could use, and I just realized I haven’t owned anything without forced induction since 2002. Lol
2002 Harley F-150
2005 Harley F-250 Powerstroke
2011 Audi S4
2013 Procharged Boss 302
2018 Audi S6
Fully agree on both except Scion didn't exist in 98
And in reality I can't ever imagine being happy buying a car with the base motor even if it's a decent engine. My 12 year old 4Runner has a V8 and while the V6 that was the base motor in it and was perfectly acceptable for moving the vehicle itself, I couldn't live knowing that I could have had a better, more powerful engine in it.
This is not for everyone though so I understand why the automakers have different engines. The wife has a 16 Accord with the 2.4 I4 and it's plenty for her. I would not be happy knowing a 3.5 V6 with 80 more hp was available.
I have the 4.0 in my mine and since I’ve had it I’ve only had to do the T Stat housing. However the previous owner had to do 3 radiator replacements. Transmission has held up so far. Been a good car to me so far but I’ve heard horror stories from others. Glad you had a good experience! I wish I had the V8. The 4.0 is just underpowered imo.
@SID297
We bought a brand new 2008 2wd TBSS. Absolutely loved it.
The rear end was actually very strong. It was the SF 14 bolt with a 9.5” ring gear. Very stout unit.
The LS2 was strong but held back by the underwhelming 4l60 with terribly slow shifts and a week, aging design.
Interior was pretty nice.
I miss that truck and will probably buy another some day.
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We bought a brand new 2008 2wd TBSS. Absolutely loved it.
The rear end was actually very strong. It was the SF 14 bolt with a 9.5” ring gear. Very stout unit.
The LS2 was strong but held back by the underwhelming 4l60 with terribly slow shifts and a week, aging design.
Interior was pretty nice.
I miss that truck and will probably buy another some day.
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AP1 S2000's *stock suspension* - Mediocre rear grip, never feels settled, always a little squirrely. Sway bars and shocks totally transforms the car into a great handler with no NVH drawbacks. Poorly done, Honda.
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Lexus F performance models EXCEPT for the 2008-2012 IS-F. RC-F, GS-F, and *gasp* the LFA.
The Lexus N/A 5.0L is a little long in the tooth, and needs forced induction to be more relevant in the segments they compete in. The RC and GS are both over 4,000 pounds. Think Challenger and Charger R/T. Fun to drive, but its very obvious how underpowered they are.
Why the LFA? Because they made a top 5 super car and only made 500 units..... A complete waste of a generational design.
IS-F was a bad ass little car. Fairly light, geared correctly. Incredible suspension and a simple but very high quality interior. Essentially a Yamaha V8 and boy did it love revving out! Wasn't an M3 killer, but it was and still is a blast to drive.
The Lexus N/A 5.0L is a little long in the tooth, and needs forced induction to be more relevant in the segments they compete in. The RC and GS are both over 4,000 pounds. Think Challenger and Charger R/T. Fun to drive, but its very obvious how underpowered they are.
Why the LFA? Because they made a top 5 super car and only made 500 units..... A complete waste of a generational design.
IS-F was a bad ass little car. Fairly light, geared correctly. Incredible suspension and a simple but very high quality interior. Essentially a Yamaha V8 and boy did it love revving out! Wasn't an M3 killer, but it was and still is a blast to drive.
5.4 SC Lightning, I was expecting to be wowed but not in the slightest.
14 GT 5.0, same thing as the Lightning. My little supercharged 3V is much more fun to drive.
99 Boxster, little Flat-6. Had no guts whatsoever, handled nicely though.
There’s more but I can’t think of them right now.
Pick your poison.
14 GT 5.0, same thing as the Lightning. My little supercharged 3V is much more fun to drive.
99 Boxster, little Flat-6. Had no guts whatsoever, handled nicely though.
There’s more but I can’t think of them right now.
Pick your poison.
I love my 00 GT and 16 ecoboost PP s550.
But both disappoint. All the mods it takes to build a 4.6 to even match an ls1....
The s550 is fun and love the turbo sound. I feel lost at car shows with a 4 cylinder.
So I'm looking at 2018 GTs and LS1 Trans Ams.
But both disappoint. All the mods it takes to build a 4.6 to even match an ls1....
The s550 is fun and love the turbo sound. I feel lost at car shows with a 4 cylinder.
So I'm looking at 2018 GTs and LS1 Trans Ams.
I rent so many cars that I should start my own review vlog.
Jeep Wranglers. Seriously. I'm amazed at how knuckle draggers pay so much for this underwhelming turd of a vehicle. The owners of these things are the new rice boys.
Toyota anything under a Camry.
GM anything under a Tahoe.
Chrysler everything. Good grief, does this company make anything that isn't a crap bag. I thought the 200 was bad, but after renting a 300S, I realized I was wrong. Severely wrong. 7000 miles and half the crap on this sewer sled didn't work.
Nissan. Yeah, the Maxima was hot shit back in 1994. This isn't 1994 anymore, but apparently Nissan didn't get the memo.
Kia hasn't been too bad.
So far, the only rentals I've liked have been a few Infinitis, a Tahoe, and a Ford Explorer.
Jeep Wranglers. Seriously. I'm amazed at how knuckle draggers pay so much for this underwhelming turd of a vehicle. The owners of these things are the new rice boys.
Toyota anything under a Camry.
GM anything under a Tahoe.
Chrysler everything. Good grief, does this company make anything that isn't a crap bag. I thought the 200 was bad, but after renting a 300S, I realized I was wrong. Severely wrong. 7000 miles and half the crap on this sewer sled didn't work.
Nissan. Yeah, the Maxima was hot shit back in 1994. This isn't 1994 anymore, but apparently Nissan didn't get the memo.
Kia hasn't been too bad.
So far, the only rentals I've liked have been a few Infinitis, a Tahoe, and a Ford Explorer.
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