Thread: 10 most and least reliable cars survey

Originally Posted by cooper

I agree,i saw an article in the Top Gear magazine a couple of years ago and the Poms voted Subaru as one of the least reliable.Whereas over here they have a reputation for the opposite.

Reliably pinched, I'm three thefts for three Subarus.

Reliably beaten, my L wagon would take frequent mysterious beatings from passing pub patrons, to the extent that one night I found it turned ninety degrees with the back up against my front door. Not the least uncommon to come outside in the morning and find random plastic pieces missing.

Reliable mechanically? Not particularly, but they do always feel like they'll go forever. I find that the moment I lose that trust in a car it's time to sell, and the Subarus are exceptional at maintaining the love.

Originally Posted by Sleepy

You took the word right out of my mouth John.

Also, they appear to only deal with vehicle in their first year or so of life.

I wonder how my 31 year old series 3 would stack up against a similar age Holden, Ford or Toyota? (if you could find one!)

I reckon a holden or ford would be ok, i have a 37 year old f100 and she just goes and goes, a toyota though? I think any that age have rusted back into the ground......

Originally Posted by cooper

Iv'e never seen "adumbrates" used in a sentence,anywhere.

Adumbrates Definition | Definition of Adumbrates at Dictionary.com _ I didn't even know it was a word!

Originally Posted by cooper

To both Grockle and Sleeps,A DUTTON,used for trialling,with fiddle brakes.

Welcome to the Dutton Owners Club

They look . Which one coops? the P1?

Originally Posted by cooper

To both Grockle and Sleeps,A DUTTON,used for trialling,with fiddle brakes.Road legal,wanted one when I was 18,had to make do with an MG Midget.

Coop,what about the Dellow trials car?,a firm of agricultural suppliers bought his rep's a fleet in the early fifties,there tag line was 'look out for the fellow in the Dellow'

Originally Posted by Mudsloth

I reckon a holden or ford would be ok, i have a 37 year old f100 and she just goes and goes, a toyota though? I think any that age have rusted back into the ground......

True, although I had a 1978 Cressida that was a bottler - one of the first rust-proofed Toyota's. Didn't die until about 2000, I passed it on to a mates 18yo son .......crunch......dont you love P platers (Sorry Shonk - sweeping generalisation I am sure!).They are the only common old toyotas left. Even the FJ40's and 55's are all returned to earth or held together with fiberglass or platic panels.

Originally Posted by cooper

That's what I meant,DELLOW,where the hell did Dutton come from I wonder.Apologies to you both

Dellow History



(2 minutes! - They don't call me "Quick Draw McGoogle" for nothing! )

No probs Coop,as for adumbrates I've seen some in Buxton

Originally Posted by cooper

Perhaps you should have removed that "Man Love Is Best" sticker.

Vloody bandals! It used to read, 'Man loves his beast'.