How reliable has your car been?

[Cognizant]

Saw this on GovTeen and thought it was a cool thread. Some cars are more reliable than others. My mom's camry's been a rockstar, compared to our Old Windstar we used to own which was a pile of shit.
Post your specs and see how you and your car stacks up against other members!

RULES
*Car has to be at least a 2013 model year, or (if for whatever reason it's newer) owned by you/your family for at least 1 year
*MPG can either be calculated manually, looked up on the fueleconomy.gov, or using your car's onboard computer
*Minor changes, such as changes to oil, car fluids (except brake) and tire changes don't count.
*The car posted need's to be something that's regularly driven - I.E. not some exotic car you only take out 2 times in the warmer months :P

Enjoy!

Car (make and model):
Year:
Average MPG:
Miles:
Problems:
Engine:
Any replacements:

[Cognizant]

Here's my mum's car:
Car: Toyota Camry
Year: 2000
Average MPG: Around 20 combined (according to fueleconomy.gov)
Miles: Close to 150k, not sure of the exact number
Problems: Brakes squeak at low speeds (e.g. in a Parking lot) and the vents smell moldy, but neither of them are major.
Engine: 3.0L Toyota MZ v6
Replaced: To my knowledge the only thing replaced were the front brake pads.... don't know if my mom just eats through her brakes but she's had her brakes serviced a few times iirc. Other than that the car runs like a dream. Love the Camry's from this generation.

My personal car:
Car (make and model): Nissan LEAF EV
Year: 2013
Average MPG: 108MPGe, but I can often get around 65 miles of Range (nonstop) before needing to recharge
Miles: Around 15k
Problems: The HVAC system keeps breaking :(
Engine: 85 kilowatt electric motor
Any replacements: We've replaced the AC compressor hoses two times in a span of a year. Thankfully, the cost was covered in the lease but I really hope it doesn't happen again.

[Abyssal Echo]

[QUOTE=The Barista;2834818]Saw this on GovTeen and thought it was a cool thread. Some cars are more reliable than others. My mom's camry's been a rockstar, compared to our Old Windstar we used to own which was a pile of shit.
Post your specs and see how you and your car stacks up against other members!

RULES
*Car has to be at least a 2013 model year, or (if for whatever reason it's newer) owned by you/your family for at least 1 year
*MPG can either be calculated manually, looked up on the fueleconomy.gov, or using your car's onboard computer
*Minor changes, such as changes to oil, car fluids (except brake) and tire changes don't count.
*The car posted need's to be something that's regularly driven - I.E. not some exotic car you only take out 2 times in the warmer months :P

Enjoy!


we don't own a car and the Rules :lol: say nothing about Trucks :D


Year: 94
Make: Dodge
Model: 2500
Average MPG: 21
Miles: 204,000
Problems: had the transmission rebuilt twice
Engine: 5.9 12 valve cummins diesel
Any replacements: radiator, tires and brakes

[unknownuser]

Car: VW New Beetle
Year: 2004
Average MPG: about 20-ish city / 26-ish highway when I calculated it
Miles: about 33,000
Problems: CEL for throttle body ~ either needs to be cleaned or replaced, airbag light because sensor in passenger's seat is bad (but I'm not paying $1000 to replace), will probably have to replace timing belt sometime soon (even though the car has low miles, it is 10 years old...)
Engine: 2.0 L gas
Any replacements: minor things (aftermarket headlights, new front grill, O2 sensors, spark plugs, filters ~ just recently the purge valve, coolant sensor, and temperature sensor).

[PinkFloyd]

Car (make and model): Mazda 3
Year: 2012
Average MPG: 25
Miles: 33,000
Problems: none
Engine: 2.0 liter 4 cylinder
Any replacements: nope

[Apollo.]

Car (make and model): Honda Civic Type R FN2
Year: 2009
Average MPG: 26
Miles:42000
Problems: nothing so far
Engine: 2.0 l petrol K20z
Any replacements. No necessary replacements but I have a few mods

[Stepney]

Car; Ford model A 'Sport Coupe'. (Same as the Ramblin' Wreck).
Year; 1929.
Average MPG; 23.
Mileage..; (Scary high numbers! The odometer has been around 9 times at least, and it goes to 100,000.)
Problems; Nothing too unusual. New clutch in 1946, again in '81.
Engine rebuilt in 1958
Transmission rebuilt last year.
Generator rebuilt two years ago.
New paint; 2011.
Engine; 201 CID (3.3 L) L-head. Bored 0.20 over.
Modifications; Model B ford speedometer form '39 to 61. Had a flathead V-8 from '65 to '87. Now it's all back to stock.

Not bad for a 85 year old car! Daily driven from '31 to 2011 by my great grandmother. it was the only car she ever owned. It only broke down once, in a road race in 1958. That was when it was rebuilt. (She tried to race a '54 BelAire, which was owned by my uncle. The race broke the speedometer, which goes to 80.)
Now I daily drive it!!

[unknownuser]

Car; Ford model A 'Sport Coupe'. (Same as the Ramblin' Wreck).
Year; 1929.
Average MPG; 23.
Mileage..; (Scary high numbers! The odometer has been around 9 times at least, and it goes to 100,000.)
Problems; Nothing too unusual. New clutch in 1946, again in '81.
Engine rebuilt in 1958
Transmission rebuilt last year.
Generator rebuilt two years ago.
New paint; 2011.
Engine; 201 CID (3.3 L) L-head. Bored 0.20 over.
Modifications; Model B ford speedometer form '39 to 61. Had a flathead V-8 from '65 to '87. Now it's all back to stock.

Not bad for a 85 year old car! Daily driven from '31 to 2011 by my great grandmother. it was the only car she ever owned. It only broke down once, in a road race in 1958. That was when it was rebuilt. (She tried to race a '54 BelAire, which was owned by my uncle. The race broke the speedometer, which goes to 80.)
Now I daily drive it!!

Wow! You must post a pic of this car you speak of.

[Stepney]

Sure, just as soon as I figure out how to do so.

[Infidelitas]

I'll post all the cars I have had, plus my Parent's current cars.

My Cars:
Car (make and model): Toyota Camry Conquest
Year: 2001
Average MPG: 7-8 litres per 100
Miles: 201,384 Kilometres
Problems: Needs new stereo. Not a massive issue.
Engine: 2.2 4Cyl with 5-sp manual gearbox
Any replacements: Brake Pads, but that is a consumable item (like oil and tyres), so meh.

Car (make and model): Honda Accord VTi-S
Year: 1994
Average MPG: 7-8 litres per 100
Miles: 236,500 kilometres
Problems: Engine warning light stayed on. This was due to the engine replacement (under warranty), and stayed on for about 18 years with no issue.
Engine: 2.2 4cyl VTEC with 5sp Manual gearbox
Any replacements: Just tyres
This was my favorite of all my cars

Car (make and model): Ford Falcon Wagon
Year: 1996
Average MPG: 14 litres per 100 (so bad on fuel)
Miles: 197,000 kilometres
Problems: Window wouldn't wind down, globe blown behind odometre (only worry was I couldn't see the reading at night)
Engine: 4.0 litre Straight-Six, with 4sp Automatic Gearbox
Any replacements: Driver Seatbelt because it was worn, two full brake replacements in six months.

Car (make and model): Ford Mondeo
Year: 1996
Average MPG: 6 litres per 100
Miles: 215,500km
Problems: Bent valves, brake shudder, blown headgasket, worn out clutch, worn out gearbox, wouldn't idle at all, power steering on its way out.
Engine: 2.0 4cyl
Any replacements: Didn't replace anything because headgasket+valves+clutch+gearbox would have cost $4,000 on an $1800 car

My Parent's current cars:

MUM:
Car (make and model): Mazda CX-5
Year: 2013
Average MPG: 5 litres per 100
Miles: 23,000 kilometres
Problems: Nil
Engine: 2.0 litre 4cyl, 6sp Sports shift automatic
Any replacements: nil

DAD:
Car (make and model): Mazda Bravo B2500 Ute
Year: 2004
Average MPG: Don't know
Miles: 128,000 kilometres
Problems: Not currently
Engine: 2.7l intercooled turbo diesel, with 5sp Manual Gearbox and low range 4wd gearbox
Any replacements: Intercooler, Radiator, Turbo and rear axels (went too fast going down hill with too heavy a load on and lost control and snapped the axel)

[LifeOfLove]

Car (make and model): Audi RS4
Year: 2007
Average MPG: 17
Miles: 85,000
Problems: It's an Audi, always seems to have a problem. Usually nothing major. Worst one was head gaskets like 15,000 miles ago.
Engine: 4.2L V8 with Supercharger conversion
Any replacements: Upgraded brakes, aforementioned supercharger, tires, a wheel or two, headlight lenses, head gaskets, exhaust, multiple engine seals and sensors.

Overall it's been pretty reliable. It's had a few little issues, but any 500hp car is going to have issues.

[Bigdon]

Car (make and model): Chevy Malibu
Year: 2002
Average MPG: 21
Miles: around 120,000
Problems: Check engine light's always on, same with ABS light, vents make a whining noise, drives hotter around town than on highways
Engine: 3.1L V6
Any replacements: coolant tank, front headlight, tires, rear trailing arm, front quarter panel



Car (make and model): Subaru Outback
Year: 1996
Average MPG: 20
Miles: Around 241,000
Problems: Brake lights sometimes work, shifts at high revs, power steering going out, fuel gauge off, burns oil, needs a new timing belt, bad cv joints, and the rear hatch only opens from the inside
Engine: 2.5L 4 cylinder boxer
Any replacements: brakes, alternator, exhaust system

[Professional Russian]

Year: 94
Make: Dodge
Model: 2500
Average MPG: 21
Miles: 204,000
Problems: had the transmission rebuilt twice
Engine: 5.9 12 valve cummins diesel
Any replacements: radiator, tires and brakes

wow you get 21 with that 12 valve? i drive 24 valve for someone and i get 10-15 mpg depending on load size

Year: 2000
Make:Ford
Model: Ranger
Average MPG: probably about 15-16
Miles: 166.000
Problems: Tranny fluid leaks and radiator collant leak
Engine: 4.0
Any replacements: Brakes, rotors, tires, bed, brake lines, probably engine rebuild here soon

Year: 2002
Make: Chevy
Model: Silverado 2500 HD
Average MPG: 8
Miles: 92,000
Problems: gas mileage, and chevys rust too fast
Engine: 8.1
Any replacements: brakes, rotors, brake lines, master cylinder

[Plane And Simple]

Car (make and model): Audi A4 B5
Year: 2001
Average MPG: 45 (5.2l/100km
Miles: 155000 (248000km)
Problems: Dirty caudalimeter at age 2. Replaced once under warranty.
Engine: 1.9liter 116hp (132 real HP) inline 4 TDi
Any replacements: apart from oil, tyres and brake pads/disks, timing belt and other wear parts, nothing else.

[Abyssal Echo]

[QUOTE=Professional Russian;2842259]wow you get 21 with that 12 valve? i drive 24 valve for someone and i get 10-15 mpg depending on load size

yeah it averages 21 mpg. We have a 20 foot car trailer and it gets about 17 - 17.5 depending on the load that's on it which still isn't bad.

[Professional Russian]

[QUOTE=Professional Russian;2842259]wow you get 21 with that 12 valve? i drive 24 valve for someone and i get 10-15 mpg depending on load size

yeah it averages 21 mpg. We have a 20 foot car trailer and it gets about 17 - 17.5 depending on the load that's on it which still isn't bad.

I wonder what the new 6.7s get

[dame]

Car (make and model): Mazda6
Year: 2003
Average MPG: I get ~14mpg city & 22mpg hwy
Miles: 147,000
Problems: my transmission does weird shit lol
Engine: 3.0 V6
Any replacements: transmission mount & wheel bearing last year

[TheAwesomeCoder]

Car (make and model): Smart car
Year: 10 years?
Average MPG: idk what mpg means
Miles: idk
Problems: the engine keeps on rattling or the gearbox/loose bolts
Engine: idk
Any replacements: wheels of course and ... Idk

[CrazyPerson101]

Saw this on GovTeen and thought it was a cool thread. Some cars are more reliable than others. My mom's camry's been a rockstar, compared to our Old Windstar we used to own which was a pile of shit.
Post your specs and see how you and your car stacks up against other members!

RULES
*Car has to be at least a 2013 model year, or (if for whatever reason it's newer) owned by you/your family for at least 1 year
*MPG can either be calculated manually, looked up on the fueleconomy.gov, or using your car's onboard computer
*Minor changes, such as changes to oil, car fluids (except brake) and tire changes don't count.
*The car posted need's to be something that's regularly driven - I.E. not some exotic car you only take out 2 times in the warmer months :P

Enjoy!

Car (make and model): Plymouth Grand Voyager Chrysler SE
Year: 1989
Average MPG: 27 city 32 hwy normally , if my grandpa drives it , 29 city 34-36 hwy
Miles: 237,457
Problems: Wireing harness needs to be replaced badly, rear windshield wash sprayer thing , fuses ( almost all of them are from the factory )
Engine: 3.3L V-6 ( From the late 90s )
Any replacements:The whole undercarriage , the frame ( its been wrecked twice but you can't tell anymore ) The engine , transmission , radiator , fuel filter , spark plugs , and alot more


Its been a good old van. Its parked out behind a shed right now covered in leaves, sap , and other crap , I have the windows covered ( preserving the dash and interior ) It will be up and running again next year cause thats what Im getting ( which Ill gladly take cause I want it :D )

[Cognizant]

My dad's car:

Car (make and model): Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Year: 2006
Average MPG: About 18.0 (onboard computer) depending on who's driving
Miles: hair under 150k
Problems: faulty wiring in the transmission thermostat can cause it to shift/act weird/throw a check engine light
Engine: 6.6 Duramax Diesel with the Allison transmission
Any replacements: none yet

[mrmee]

Car (make and model): Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
Year: 2007
Average MPG: 18-24mpg
Miles: 80,000
Problems: low tire pressure light comes on, no big deal
Engine: 296 v6 small block
Any replacements: normal wear and tear

Car (make and model): Chevy Silverado 1500
Year: 2005
Average MPG: 14-20 mpg
Miles: 200,000
Problems: keeps running through brake lines and pads/spongy brakes
Engine: 350 v8 big block
Any replacements: it's been driven hard, too many to list

Car (make and model): Dodge Ram 1500 heavy duty
Year: 1998
Average MPG: 16-18mpg
Miles: who knows, odometers broken. But it's a lot
Problems: none
Engine: 401 v8 big block
Any replacements: normal wear and tear, plus heavy duty suspension

Car (make and model): (retired) Ford Police Interceptor (police version of a Crown Victoria)
Year: 2003
Average MPG: 24-28 without turbocharger, 8-10 with
Miles: 250,000
Problems: major turbo lag
Engine: 482 v8 big block
Any replacements: police power model

Car (make and model): Ford Crown Victoria LX
Year: 1996
Average MPG: who knows, instrumentation is all busted
Miles: 350,000
Problems: rust on frame, stalls randomly while driving low speeds
Engine: 350 v8 blog block
Any replacements: none

Car (make and model): Chevy Scottsdale diesel
Year: 1984
Average MPG: dunno, both gas gauge an odometers don't work (odometer rolled over after 500,000 miles
Miles: 500,000+ odometer rolled over
Problems: its old and beat up
Engine: 454 v8 big block (gasoline, not diesel)
Any replacements: wear and tear

Car (make and model): Chevy Custom Deluxe
Year: 1977
Average MPG: 14-16mpg
Miles: 86,000
Problems: gas hog
Engine: 350 big block
Any replacements: 20,000 miles on the rebuilt engine, because we wanted to tear it apart not because it broke down, new tranny for same reason, Dixie horns, B10 flowmaster, the list goes on

Car (make and model): Chevy Chevelle SS 454
Year: 1970
Average MPG: pfft, I get gallons to the mile
Miles: frame, who knows, rebuilt engine, like 10,000
Problems: still in finishing touches of restoration
Engine: Ls-6 454 v8 big block cowl inducted
Any replacements: everything but the frame, body and interior with new, factory equipment

Car (make and model): GMC 6500 v6 dump
Year: 1960's
Average MPG: like 2-3
Miles: odometer rolled over at quarter million 3x
Problems: broken fuel line, runs a LOT better on 93 octane
Engine: 6500 v6 (combustion chambers are like coffee cans)
Any replacements: none yet, needs a new fuel line

[lil red express]

Car (make and model): dodge d-150 lil red express
Year:1978
Average MPG:if I had to guess maybe 8-13 or maybe 4-10 it's bad
Miles:unknown
Problems: wrong engine for the truck wrong shade of red and a bent frame but it's not to bad
Engine:318 CID 5.3 liter suppost to have a 5.9
Any replacements:top of engine redid wiring for lights and the interior completely the steering parts breaks normal things but I'm also resorting it so it more like I am replacing every part
It has only let me down once and it was my fault I plugged a vent on the carb and it folded but it's very dependable but it eats gas like no ones businesses

[Dennis98]

My father's car :

Car (make and model): VW Passat CC 2009
Year: 2009
Average MPG: I dont know wtf is MPG
Miles: About 46k
Problems: None
Engine: 2.0L TDI 170ps
Any replacements: Tires

My mom's car
Car (make and model): VW Passat B6 Sedan
Year:2008
Average MPG: IDK
Miles: About 62k
Problems: Navigation doesnt work
Engine: 2.0L TDI 140ps
Any replacements: Tires and Radio

[Cognizant]

OP Bump!

Car (make and model): Toyota Camry LE (Base Model)
Year: 2004
Average MPG: 20-25 depending on how much city/highway driving I do, gotten it as high as 27 before.
Miles: Just under 203,000
Problems: Front headlight out, rear brake light out, sometimes shifts harshly, possible brake cylinder issue
Engine: 2.4L Inline 4 paired to 4 speed automatic transmission
Any replacements: Tires all the way around, brake pad/rotors, transmission fluid, horn, interior dome light, and license plate lights (i've spent about $1200 on maintenance for the car)

Dads Car
Car (make and model): Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Year: 2006
Average MPG: 15-20
Miles: 160,000
Problems: Radio doesn't work properly at times, panel dim switch broken, one of the vents is broken but still blows air, center console storage is broken but still usable
Engine: 6.6L Duramax v8 Turbodiesel
Any replacements: Tires, fuel pump and a fuel line, thermostat

Moms Car
Car (make and model): Toyota Camry LE v6 edition
Year: 2000
Average MPG: 18-22
Miles: Just under 150,000
Problems: Hood doesn't release properly due to a collision my mom was in
Engine: 3.0L V6
Any replacements: Tires, brakes, new front bumper and headlight assembly after getting in an accident

[jay_]

Car (make and model): Acura RDX AWD
Year: 2015
Average MPG: 30 MPG
Miles: 27,173
Problems: 0
Engine: 3.5 V6
Any replacements: Tires

[Cognizant]

Car (make and model): Acura RDX AWD
Year: 2015
Average MPG: 30 MPG
Miles: 27,173
Problems: 0
Engine: 3.5 V6
Any replacements: Tires

You've driven a 2015 Model Year car almost 30,000 miles already? damn :P

[Infidelitas]

Car (make and model): 2008 Ford Falcon G6
Year: 2008
Average MPG: 10.8
Miles: 95951km
Problems: Dirty wheel sensor which throws CEL for DSC/ABS. Will get cleaned when it gets serviced
Engine: 4.0 I6 N/A
Any replacements: Catback Exhaust

[Allain1996]

Car (make and model): Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4
Year: 2001
Average MPG: 14 city, 16 highway
Miles: 99k
Problems: Very few currently, but I've dumped over $5k into it getting it from being two years out of inspection and unroadworthy to being my daily driver.
Engine: 5.4L Triton V8 (one of Ford's worst designed engines in history)
Any replacements: Quite honestly, one of everything. In the history of the truck (under the former owner thankfully) it ate two engines and a transmission, and as stated above, I had to do thousand of dollars of stuff to it myself to make it roadworthy for me again.

[project_icarus]

Car (make and model): Rover P6
Year: 1971
Average MPG: 38~ actual MPG, too; not that American shite
Miles: 1 000 since engine reconditioning
Problems: Bald tyres, won't hold the battery's charge, is old.
Engine: 2L twin carburettor
Any replacements: Radio, about three decades' worth of tyres and batteries, pedal covers and mats, and the engine's been reconditioned if that counts.

[jay_]

You've driven a 2015 Model Year car almost 30,000 miles already? damn :P

School is about 50 miles away + I travel a lot for hockey.

[CosmicNoodle]

I have a bike, but I'm posting anyway because fuck the police.

Bike (make and model): Yamaha YBR Custom
Year: 2009
Average MPG: 90mpg
Miles: 16,000
Problems: None
Engine: A hole 125cc of raw, unrestrained power.
Any replacements: Apart from Tyres, chain, sprockets and oil (Usual stuff for bikes) it's needed nothing.

[Cognizant]

School is about 50 miles away + I travel a lot for hockey.

I drive a lot too. I've already put 11,000 on my car and I've only had it for about 5-6 months.

[Infidelitas]

Car (make and model): 2008 Ford Falcon G6
Year: 2008
Average MPG: 10.8
Miles: 97666km
Problems: Wires to wheel sensor rubbed on wheel, breaking the wire
Engine: 4.0 I6 N/A
Any replacements: Catback Exhaust

[Stronger]

Car (make and model): Ford Escape Limited
Year: 2005
Average MPG: 10.4
Miles: ~114,500
Problems: Low gas mileage, other than that nothing.
Engine: Not sure.
Any replacements: Tire, some stuff underneath.

Car (make and model): Ford Mustang
Year: 2008
Average MPG: Not sure.
Miles: ~162,000
Problems: Undiagnosable issue in the back of the car.
Engine: 4.0, V6, etc.
Any replacements: Transmission

[Plane And Simple]

Car (make and model): Audi A4 B5 1.9TDI 116hp
Year: 2001
Average MPG: 44MPG, 5.2l/100km
Miles: 161500 miles, 260000km
Problems:
Airflow sensor broke back in 2004, was covered under warranty and didn't cost us an euro.
A couple motors from the electric windows went and another one is on it's way, but understandable for what we use them and the age of the car
Slight fuel leak from the fuel filter that left a prominent smell in the interior. Was fixed, broke again, and we just got it re-fixed. Hopefully this is the last time.
The LCD display fades out when it's hot, due to it's age, it isn't a costly fix but you have to undo the whole cluster and that's the expensive bit. Not fixed
Engine: 4 Cylinder, injector-pump, dual overhead cam, 1.9 liter turbo diesel, 116hp engine
Any replacements: the air flow sensor is the only major thing.