2003 Saab 9-3. I had it for 12 months (too many). The wipers broke. The window regulators broke. The dashboard would work, sometimes. Engine lights constantly came and went. A headlight bulb burned out, so I went to replace it and the entire wiring harness/socket came apart because the connectors were rusted inside…

Pretty much everything about this car has already been covered. So as I sip my coffee here on the West Coast, I want to know about the pigeons.

A naked ram man, and a serial pooper. In one day!!!

All the minivans. ALL OF THEM.

Harrison Ford's publicists have stated they will issue a statement soon.

My uncle had this car in black with an automatic. Was a blast to drive. The timing belt did go, and the engine seized up, and this is about when I learned how (not) to tow a car through the city behind an F250 with a piece of rope.

I try to do what I can in my driveway, but I totally get why people leave it to the shops, even if the car is out of warranty. If you don't enjoy wrenching, it's a pain in the ass. If you do enjoy wrenching, but you have a family, limited tools/space/time, it's a pain in the ass. When I do pay for maintenance, it's a…

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Why so many hate in here? These are made for families and the children who destroy interiors like rats. This isn't a new Land Rover Defender 110. We're not talking about some iconic automotive design that was botched. It's a Pilot. A nice, reliable family-style SUV. It has never had big off-road pretensions, unless…

Our friends have one and it's pretty sweet for what it does. It's the previous gen though. I have to wonder if the wacky swoops on the side helped it slide. It doesn't look as well-proportioned as the prior model. But if we decide to hit eject on the Pilot and want space, a used one of these will be on my list.

Tavarish the Tinkerer notwithstanding, we spend with our hearts, not our heads. (Although even he isn't void of all emotion when it comes to these matters; otherwise he'd drive a refurbished Cressida instead of an S-Class).

As you said, a used car will always be a better value than a new one, specifically from a cost/depreciation standpoint. But sometimes extenuating circumstances beyond "what will this be worth in 5 years" can make a lease the best option. I have leased and bought. All things being equal I would rather own than lease.…

Yes. This just happened to me. I didn't get the "needs a charge" line but can attest that it's a legit thing to be concerned about. Last year I got a great BMW E46 that is in amazing shape. I love it.

I bought an '03 Arc a few years back. It was used, it had low miles, a clean report and maintenance records, but the reliability ratings were awful, particularly for this model year. Screw it, I thought. If I buy it, it will go forever. It will never break down. Mine will be the story of triumph. I loved the way the…

An older gentleman in my neighborhood has one of these in gorgeous condition and I covet it. He has a very Serious Man look about him. Lawyer? Doctor? Shoes salesman? One day, I will leave a note on the windshield detailing how to contact me when he's ready to part with the car. This note will be typed on bonded…

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Life is risk. That is why this car exists, why it makes no financial sense, and why if I were going to drop $45K on a minivan—which is in and of itself insane—I would buy this instead. Maybe my priorities are a mess. I'm not looking at this thinking about reliability, especially compared with a Sienna or Odyssey.…

friend has ~1987 BMW 535i with 230K on it. drives it three days a week. oil. fluids. tires. smart preventative stuff as needed. that's it. car is solid. i'd buy it from him tomorrow and drive it anywhere.

Speaking of plates I don't think CA is too bad at all. A bit dull maybe. At least it sort of matches most paint schemes. The newest New York, and the Ohio plates, are not so great, the colors are too much. VT is a classic. The worst plates are from Massachusetts. Because Massachusetts. Good news is, we can all can…

"Poppa!? Is that you?"