What Your Car Says About You

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i have couple rich friends,who buy a brand new MB's every time they release a new model (S classes)-nothing,but the trouble. t
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them rich people, they never learn!
how do they make their money is beyond me:confused: :)
 
nsbio1 (Jun 22, 2013 7:22 pm)
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#473 of 477 Re: considering buying a Mazda 3 [painteddaes] by mazdaboy2
May 23, 2013 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: painteddaes (May 23, 2013 10:12 am)
Remember that it's almost totally the unhappy folks, probably a tiny percentage, that are writing here. If you read only this, you could get a mis-impression. The large majority of buyers that are perfectly satisfied don't come here. For an unbiased opinion, your best bet is consumerreports.org - if you are buying a new car, that is $20 well spent. I am a Mazda-3 fan... I have a 2006 with 96K miles on it, and basically I've done nothing to it beyond oil changes. Fun to drive, great MPG. I haven't driven the new model yet, but it's on my radar as a contender for my next car - I just hope they haven't messed it up.
 
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in 2007 i bought used 2005 E320 for my wife. for about 21K. fairly simple car, i like it. there was some problems here and there,but nothing major. like i said-fixing anything at dealership is out of question. the prices are ridiculous. they would probably charge you 300$-500 or so just to read the code described above. (which really takes 2 min and any decent scanner like this one)-
http://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiSca...8&qid=1374178035&sr=8-1&keywords=odb2+scanner

i bought the warranty too at the time when i bought the car(it was on factory warranty back then)total waste of money imo. cost me $1500 for 4 years and 50k miles. never used it or claimed anything.
imo-if you buy a car -the key is to buy model that was been in production for many years. preferably-last year of production,before new major release(like in E Class with new 350 engine and different body,that come up after W211). everything is fixed,everything is known already. i have couple rich friends,who buy a brand new MB's every time they release a new model (S classes)-nothing,but the trouble. they probably spend more time at the dealerships than on the road.
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Agreed completely! At this point, I think I'll be happy to have a car that I know will start and run every time. I couldn't believe how many times I've been stranded with MB's that had less than 50k on the odometer. Last one for me no question. I do see your point though. I also liked the last E500 (W211) I had before this E550 mess.
 
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nsbio1 (Jun 22, 2013 7:22 pm)
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#473 of 477 Re: considering buying a Mazda 3 [painteddaes] by mazdaboy2
May 23, 2013 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: painteddaes (May 23, 2013 10:12 am)
Remember that it's almost totally the unhappy folks, probably a tiny percentage, that are writing here. If you read only this, you could get a mis-impression. The large majority of buyers that are perfectly satisfied don't come here. For an unbiased opinion, your best bet is consumerreports.org - if you are buying a new car, that is $20 well spent. I am a Mazda-3 fan... I have a 2006 with 96K miles on it, and basically I've done nothing to it beyond oil changes. Fun to drive, great MPG. I haven't driven the new model yet, but it's on my radar as a contender for my next car - I just hope they haven't messed it up.
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What are you hearing about the Mazda 6? I like those.
 
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What about statistical research:

http://www.auto-broker-magic.com/used-car-ratings.html

1. Mazda - 8.04%
2. Honda - 8.90%
3. Toyota - 15.78%
4. Mitsubishi - 17.04%
5. Kia - 17.39%
6. Subaru - 18.46%
7. Nissan - 18.86%
8. Lexus - 20.05%
9. Mini - 21.90%
10. Citroen - 25.98%
11. Daewoo - 26.30%
12. Hyundai - 26.36%
13. Peugeot - 26.59%
14. Ford - 26.76%
15. Suzuki - 27.20%
16. Porsche - 27.48%
17. Fiat - 28.49%
18. BMW - 28.64%
19. Vauxhall - 28.77%
20. Mercedes-Benz - 29.90%
21. Rover - 30.12%
22. Volvo - 31.28%
23. Volkswagen - 31.44%
24. Jaguar - 32.05%
25. Skoda - 32.12%
26. Chrysler - 34.90%
27. Audi - 36.74%
28. Seat - 36.87%
29. Renault - 36.87%
30. Alfa Romeo - 39.13%
31. Saab - 41.59%
32. Land Rover - 44.21%
33. Jeep - 46.36%
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I didn't know this about Mazda. My Son is saving for a car now. I don't want any more maintenance problems than I already have with a Benz, so I'll keep an eye open for a clean used Mazda. Thanks!
Btw, after BMW (Broke My Wallet), the rest of the list, my benz included, is nothing but junk. Makes sense to me to consider a clean used Mazda for him, and a new Subaru or Honda for me.:)
 
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What are you hearing about the Mazda 6? I like those.
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I hear they are pretty reliable. A co-worker of mine drives a 6 and she says she gets no trouble with it. But it's one of the last generation. The newer generation is nice, but I can't give you any info on it though. They are still too new to know anything about.
 
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