Few things are as bad as repeated car repairs

I have older cars. I work on them myself. But I understand.

Same with me and my 89 s-10

I’ve heard that Ford stands for “fix or repair daily.” But I still feel your pain. I’m driving a 2011 Honda Accord and it’s rare not to have some repairs needed even when I’m just there for an oil change or inspection.

I just traded in a 2010 Accord with 260k on it last fall. Only parts changes apart from maintenance were a wheel bearing and a starter.

That's it. Every other part on that engine was original, right down to the alternator, which was charging at 100%(we checked it). No leaks. Might be the best car I ever owned. Just got another Accord.

It's almost like a car tells you when it's done, though.

Yeah, once you start paying 1 or 2 thousand a year in repairs, it's a sign that trade-in time is near.

The sweet spot for you might be a not-very-old used car. We've gotten a two cars that way over the years. One we think was a repo, very well kept; the other might have been a dealer's loaner, 1 year old low mileage.

Also, the rental car companies are essentially in the business of manufacturing used cars. They have many nice sedans with not bad mileage and reasonable prices.

If it's running good, keep it up. My monthly payment is $800. You only had to pay 1k once for it to run good for a while.

I never had a new car in my life. I always build my cars & trucks from others peoples scrap piles.

I have a 2014 Focus ST. 75,000 trouble free miles. The secret is keep it away from the dealer.

there you go...ford...not toyota or honda

I was driving a '90 Ford but got tired of fixing problems and pulled the engine out yesterday. Hopefully next week that engine will be in an 80's model with a one barrel carb instead of fuel injection.. Problem solved.

Japanese cars are the most reliable cars to buy. Whether new or second hand you cant go wrong. European cars are not as reliable and more expensive to repairĺ. Plus they devalue quickly.

Then why are you driving a FORD, as in…

Fix
Or
Repair
Daily 🤣

Just think about how much a new car payment would be and all of a sudden that thousand dollars will look like a bargain.