Date: Sun, 11 Jul 1999 12:46:21 GMT From: jim96sho <jimbobnopsamon.wave.ca> Subject: Re: Picking your poison
Wright TC wrote: > Hi, > After a lot of years and a lot of different cars, once again I'm in the > market for one. (Plus, I'd like to give my son and daughter a little > car-buying wisdom.) > > Over these many years I have owned the following (not in this order :-), > all with their own special appeal and problems: > '85 Toyota, '62 Chrysler/Simca (French), '78 and '91 Subaru, Pontiac > Bonneville, '57 Chevy, '63 Rambler Classic, '72 Audi 100LS, '60 MGA, '62 > Austin-Healy Sprite, '76 Buick Skylark, '74 Saab, VW bug, '91 Mercury, > '99 Oldsmobile. > > Of course, all have had their strengths and weaknesses. But as I > consider a next car for my son, I got to thinking: > What makes a customer loyal to a particular carmaker? What kind of > "reputation" does each one have? > > Like many here I imagine, I'm pretty independent and practical. I prefer > doing my own routine maintenance. I can do brake work, some diagnostics, > minor-to-moderate engine work, some electrical stuff. I don't do > trannies, though. So.......... > > *** What do you drive, and why? *** > > Smooth-shifting tranny? Power? Handling? Fuel economy? Comfort? Image? > Fun-value? Ease of performing basic maintenance? Resale value? Customer > service? > > I'd appreciate any thoughtful responses. (No need to post to the group > if you don't want to. Private e-mail is fine.) Thanks for your time, and > I am looking forward to your responses. > > Regards, > > David Wright 96 SHO 88 caddy (winter car) 95 Windstar (wifes) 66 t bird Got rid of my 87 Corvette convertible when the kids arrived. I am so glad I had the kids. I love that SHO. Power, Handling, COMFORT, and RELIABILITY.
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