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Originally Posted by lionheart
No, we have 4 bloody cars. I did try to sell one of the Jags on E-bay but the highest bidder wanted to buy it for about 25% of the money that I've put into it. I'd rather let it sit there and rot
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You can count my old 1991 Ford Escort as one of those still on the road. Never had a speck of trouble with it and gave it to my daughter with 56,000 miles on it and she drove it until 92,000 and then sold it to someone (illegal immigrant) in her neighbor and yes, it is still running.
Next to the Fords I love the Hyundai. Bought a brand new Elantra in 2001 and upgraded to the 2005 Sonata last year. Same daughter bought (not given) the Elantra from me and both cars are a dream to drive. The Sonata is roomy, well appointed, great handling, good mileage, and dependable all for under $20,000. Hubby is buying a 2007 Elantra this spring.
Next to the Fords I love the Hyundai. Bought a brand new Elantra in 2001 and upgraded to the 2005 Sonata last year. Same daughter bought (not given) the Elantra from me and both cars are a dream to drive. The Sonata is roomy, well appointed, great handling, good mileage, and dependable all for under $20,000. Hubby is buying a 2007 Elantra this spring.
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Hahahahaha.... I hope it's true for you but in general Fords are unreliable. How many Fords do you see on the roads that are more than eight years old?
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Originally Posted by NC Penguin
Hahahahaha.... I hope it's true for you but in general Fords are unreliable. How many Fords do you see on the roads that are more than eight years old?
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Originally Posted by NC Penguin
Hahahahaha.... I hope it's true for you but in general Fords are unreliable. How many Fords do you see on the roads that are more than eight years old?
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So I take it then you just drive round in your company car what with free petrol 'Sorry dont use yank words'
and just dust down the Jags.
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That's what I like to hear,someone with sympathy and understanding that it was a good buy for his money and he got a good deal.I think it is maybe jealousy that they didnt get a bargain !!
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Ford = Found On Road Dead
Fiat = Fix It Again Tony
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Well that means I have 7 seven years with it so... I will be very happy with that!!! I aim to put 150k which should not be a problem by my research.
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When I first came here I asked Hub's can we have a Cadillac, No he said our sort dont do Cadillacs ![EEK!](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/eek.gif)
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That's what I like to hear,someone with sympathy and understanding that it was a good buy for his money and he got a good deal.I think it is maybe jealousy that they didnt get a bargain !!
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You can count my old 1991 Ford Escort as one of those still on the road. Never had a speck of trouble with it and gave it to my daughter with 56,000 miles on it and she drove it until 92,000 and then sold it to someone (illegal immigrant) in her neighbor and yes, it is still running.
Next to the Fords I love the Hyundai. Bought a brand new Elantra in 2001 and upgraded to the 2005 Sonata last year. Same daughter bought (not given) the Elantra from me and both cars are a dream to drive. The Sonata is roomy, well appointed, great handling, good mileage, and dependable all for under $20,000. Hubby is buying a 2007 Elantra this spring.
Next to the Fords I love the Hyundai. Bought a brand new Elantra in 2001 and upgraded to the 2005 Sonata last year. Same daughter bought (not given) the Elantra from me and both cars are a dream to drive. The Sonata is roomy, well appointed, great handling, good mileage, and dependable all for under $20,000. Hubby is buying a 2007 Elantra this spring.
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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
I always buy Fords...never had any problems. I prefer to support the US or UK economies rather than Germany or Japan whenever possible. I've successfully persuaded my husband to buy a Ford this time rather than his usual Nazi mobile. ![Big Grin](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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I've got a 5 year old Ford Focus ZX3 and love it. Never had any problems with it. It's cheap to service, and runs like a dream.
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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
I've successfully persuaded my husband to buy a Ford this time rather than his usual Nazi mobile.
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