Reliability data is out there and frankly not that hard to find. Obviously this only works if you buy a reliable vehicle, which is why I said as much.

Only if you must have a new/new to you car every couple of years. Otherwise, you can own a car for much longer and with much lower overall cost. That $300-$700/mo payment adds up real quick compared to maintenance and repairs on a reliable vehicle. We’ve saved thousands by buying new or 2-3 years old (depending on the…

that when a car rolls in with an itty bitty weight
And a round thing in your face
You get sprung, want to pull up tough

Hate to be that guy, but that ain’t a 3rd gen.

how about a direct competitor, the Acura TL (04-08)

thought the same thing as i read the disclaimer

Mini Clubman. If you want to get wierd, get the union jack roof like so:

This is the correct falcon to import:

where did you get that?

yes - this is in Raleigh, NC

not a single german make on the list: https://www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/10-best-cars-to-get-to-200000-miles-and-beyond/

Reliability is only one component of the CR test. It also factors subjective things such as “owner satisfaction” and “road performance,” both of which are likely to favor those who spent more on the purchase. Yet the “10 most reliable cars” from the same source lists almost exclusively Lexus and Toyota, only one in 10…

its not just the cost. its the frequency. i have never had a honda/acura/toyota/lexus product (and have owned several) lose things like he is describing above in his post (valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket, etc.) ever... even after traveling well over 100k. yes, this is anecdotal - so is his post. i’m not…

That lead photo is my car - gray 3g tl

+1 for NC bbq from a fellow 919er

You misread my comment or I should been more clear. My point was to the poster EMF15Q who is obviously bitter about the wealth of the individual involved in this tragic loss... simply because someone has means does not mean they should ignore a loss due to negligence

This needs more stars

people are/can be so bitter over money. there is more to life...

I too own a 2005 Acura. I expect to get many more years out of it. Its a TL 6mt, and I love it.

There is cheap, and there is time foolish. I believe this may be the latter. Sometimes a bit more money is well worth the time.