Hello My name is Robert and I am a big fan of scotty and new your opinion on buying new car
I currently own a Honda civic from 2005 and car has well over 300k miles. The car is given me problems now especially after the snow storm.
I am planning to buy these cars which are good for daily driving and can last me for 15 to 20 years without any major problems
1 Ford mustang gt premium or Mach 1
2 dodge srt v8
3 civic type r
4 nissan 370z sports
5 toyota supra
I am trying to buy new type r but they are over priced or have miles on them. I wanna keep the car for long period of time that can take me to work and other stuff
I don't do drag but do drive on highway due to work
My budget is 40k max 50k
The reason why I have ford on number 1. I am getting new ford for gt manual for $50000 tax and everything included while type r with that price has either 10k or 40k miles
The best place where I can find type r is carvana but they are overpriced and I don't trust online shopping
Can u recommend which one should I buy ?
Also I drive around 8000 to 10000 miles a years but due to covid it been around 5000 to 6000
1 Ford mustang gt premium or Mach 1
2 dodge srt v8
3 civic type r
4 nissan 370z sports
5 toyota supra
Of all those, only the Civic Type R MIGHT have a chance to last as long as you want. Forget about the rest, especially anything from the Big Three (Ford, FCA, GM). The Toyota Supra is really a BMW.
Keep in mind something a wise mechanic once told me: Price, performance, reliability. Pick any 2 of the 3, but you can’t have all 3. That’s especially true if you drive the performance car hard (to take advantage of, well, it’s performance). Also, parts and service may be more costly on a performance machine.
If we take your worst-case annual mileage or 10,000 miles and how long you want it to last (20 years) that’s about 200,000 miles ADDED to whatever mileage the vehicle has initially. Yeah, of those choices, your best bet is the Type R.
Keep in mind the Type R is a stiff ride - will your body thank you after 200,000 miles?
Have you also looked at a Lexus RC350 with the naturally aspirated V6? That should get you over 200,000 miles.
So first of all in the video which I will link below Scotty is actually reviewing a new Honda Civic and talks about Honda having fixed the oil dilution problem with their turbo engines. If you want manual go with the Civic Si (both of the 2022 trims are vtec) or if you want the Civic type r and can wait there is a new model coming in 2022 so you could buy one brand new. Otherwise go for some Toyota or Honda sedan or if you like suv and they will be reliable daily drivers. If you want the Ford or Dodge then as @itwt lease one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN1ILMpzsk0
Do u know what problems do mustang v8 engine faces ?
Also, the transmissions auto or manual are terrible...... I used to like the Mustang but since 2017, not even a thought to ever get one again.
What Causes Mustang GT Manual Transmission Problems? (dmarkperformance.com)
2019 Ford Mustang Owners Have Issues With The 10-Speed Automatic (fordauthority.com)
I don't do drag but do drive on highway due to work
Why are you looking at sports cars, when what should suffice may be a Camry/Accord?
Sorry my previous account got deleted I forgot password made new one
I also looked into camry trd but I saw recalls on electrical problems and battery draining problem so I am hanging back.
Right now I am 25 and single and I don't have a big family that is why I am choosing mustang but when I start family I can always borrow my dad's 4runner it's he doesn't drive much
Did you try the forgot password option?
Go for a long test drive of the Accord 2.0T & see if it fits your intended use.
I will give honda accord 2.0 T a shot
But ik u guys are busy what are your thoughts on buying mustang gt or Mach 1 as daily driver
I will religious take care if it and will do oil changes in time and planning to keep it for 15 to 20 years
You won’t know the long term reliability of any of the brand new vehicles. If you’re set on the new Mustang, you may be better off leasing it.
I was thinking about leasing it.
Do u know what problems do mustang v8 engine faces ?
A quick forum search should reveal a few threads on the topic.
Plus what @itwt mentioned, if you like Civic, a Civic si model can be a good option for you.
Si have 1.5T engine which are famous for oil dillusion. Plus I talk to the dealer he was selling new si for $30000 and it's not even vtec its more like regular civic with turbo ....so I am avoiding it
Any other options ?
Miata with manual transmission.
I don’t know that any of the models you list will go as long as your current Civic without major problems. But whatever you get, learn to do your own work and service the heck out of it (good quality oil every 3-5000 miles, etc). Use good gas. Drive it like you want it to last. And cross your fingers.
The Type R and probably the Nissan could last that long.
The Type R tires last about 10K miles and are not cheap. I would be worried about bending those 20" rims if you drive on crappy winter roads. Other that that and that hideous giant wing, its awesome
The 370 is a bit long in the tooth, and has a lot of road noise. The engine is bulletproof. The Manual transmissions can have a clutch/slave cylinder problem, it can be resolved but the pre-emptive fix is a bit expensive
All of the cars besides Civic Type R won't last very long. If you can't afford the Civic Type R, you can get the Civic Si with a manual or the Civic Hatchback Sport with a manual.
