Reply With QuoteSubaru are not quite in the reliable, appliance niche, more high maintenance enthusiasts' category.
Wizard
I'm in a similar situation and have been looking for a while.Originally Posted by Homestar
Subarus are hit and miss with the head gasket problem. Expensive and a pain to fix.
I've seen quite a few of the older Hyundais with engine problems while you hardly see any Toyotas.
Maybe look for an Avalon, a bit more comfort than the Camry.
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Subaru are not quite in the reliable, appliance niche, more high maintenance enthusiasts' category.
If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
LordRover
SubscriberDunno.. there were "rumours" of hail damaged cars being repaired. Cars that were in the holding yards near the docks here in Melb. Only rumours, though.
JayTee
Nullus Anxietus
Cancer is gender blind.
2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
OKApotamus #74
Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.
LordRover
SubscriberOne out of left field that I have zero experience with would be the Honda Accord Euro.
JayTee
Nullus Anxietus
Cancer is gender blind.
2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
OKApotamus #74
Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.
LordRover
SubscriberHmm. Subaru always seem to do well in those customer satisfaction surveys.
JayTee
Nullus Anxietus
Cancer is gender blind.
2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
OKApotamus #74
Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.
LordRover
SubscriberThere are a couple of the "Camry in a Hugo Boss" models that fit as well, Gav. Perhaps the Lexus tax might be worth paying. Or looking, at least.
JayTee
Nullus Anxietus
Cancer is gender blind.
2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
OKApotamus #74
Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.
YarnMaster
SupporterI'd probably go look at this one. low'ish milage, proper gearbox, cheap enough.... Its not a megane 225 ... but hey, you can't have everything
carsales.com.au
Its not a huge loss if you decide you hate it .... but renaults usually are fantastic (comfy) highway cruisers, so you may struggle to get your wife back into something like a camry after it.
Proper cars--
'92 Range Rover 3.8V8 ... 5spd manual
'85 Series II CX2500 GTi Turbo I :burnrubber:
'63 ID19 x 2 :wheelchair:
'72 DS21 ie 5spd pallas
Modern Junk:
'07 Poogoe 407 HDi 6spd manual :zzz:
'11 Poogoe RCZ HDI 6spd manual
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Yep, the enthusiasts love 'em.
If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
Super Moderator & CA manager
SubscriberI should take one for a drive - it's for my Daughter and while she can drive a manual, based on the driving she does, an Auto would be more suitable - what are the Renault slush boxes like as far as reliability goes - and these vehicles in general - being a Pom, French cars aren't high on my list...I'd probably go look at this one. low'ish milage, proper gearbox, cheap enough.... Its not a megane 225 ... but hey, you can't have everything
carsales.com.au
Its not a huge loss if you decide you hate it .... but renaults usually are fantastic (comfy) highway cruisers, so you may struggle to get your wife back into something like a camry after it.
If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
Super Moderator & CA manager
SubscriberMaybe when she turns 60 in 35 years time...
If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
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