Tell us about the BEST car(s) you have owned

[yakko]

Not a "sexy" choice, but a 1997 Saturn SL. I bought it from a guy in 2002 for $3,500 (I think he had some troubles financially--clean title and all, he was the first owner, but that was far under normal value).

I kept it 13 years, put over 200K on it (it's at 250K now). Only significant repairs were an A/C back in 2006, and a clutch two years ago. Got 33-36 MPG as well.

It has met its demise due to broken rings. Letting it go today.

[vigueur2014]

My favorite truck was my 08 Tundra double cab with the 5.7L, after driving trucks for over a decade, I tried out a new Audi S5 Quattro. It's a lot of fun.....first day I drove it, I got a ticket doing 95, and it seemed like I was driving slow at the time. Really have to make sure I don't go way over the speed limit. I take the car out almost every weekend, to drive a few different canyon roads early in the morning. I wasn't really into cars, but this car is pretty fun to drive.

[itsMeFred]

My best has probably been an '03 Focus.
220,000 miles on it and all we ever did were basics like oil, brakes and tires.


My favorite, though, was a '99 Chevy Tracker. Five speed, that thing was SO much fun!
(Had to trade it off when we got our Powerstroke, though)

[gtt99]

'03 Ford Ranger Edge, 3.0L V6, automatic. The most reliable vehicle I've ever had. 136000 mile and not a single issue, drives like new, EVERYTHING is original besides spark plugs, oil, tires, and wiper blades. It gets only highway miles and occasional bags of mulch from Home Depot.