Hey everyone! My name is Joe I'm from NY... Sorry if this thread pops up somewhere else but I started it last night and now it's nowhere to be found
Anyway, heres the story.. I have a 2010 Camaro SS that is fairly intensively modded.. Full suspension and full bolt ons. This is my baby and plan on keeping it for a very long time. I may get a job that's proximity won't allow me to commute via NYC public transportation. So now I am looking at buying a daily driver
My conditions are: nothing German. Not that I don't like German cars, but I am going to purchased used. A daily driven German car out of warranty is just asking for it
Secondly, I HATE compact car proportions (corolla, civic, sentra, etc.) since I am only looking to get a 4cyl car, my options are limited being that I am eliminating that whole segment
So far I have been considering the following:
2005+ Subaru Legacy GT sedan
2004+ Acura TSX
2006-2007 Accord coupe EX-L (4 cyl)
Then the other day the sky popped into my head. I hate the solstice but have always loved this car. Practicality isn't an issue as far as cargo room, etc. I am looking to purchase a DD based on style (the sky blows the others out of the water), gas mileage, and reliability.
Gas mileage- from what I have gathered is that the 2.0t actually gets better mileage than the 2.4 NA? Regardless I think I would stick with the 2.4 base. First, fewer expensive things that can go wrong, and secondly, I would be much less inclined to mod a car with 175hp than one that can achieve 290 with a GM tune.. After all my camaro is my car for fun, this would be a DD. I would love the 2.0t performance, but I'd just rather not tempt myself and risk costlier repairs
So, all that being said... I have not read such great things about these cars in terms of reliability. Granted, some are CS, Edmonds, etc.. But I figured I'd ask real world sky drivers. Please try to eliminate any bias, I need honest opinions.
How is the reliability on these? In your honest opinion could this car serve me well for the purpose I am looking?
Also, so far I have gathered that the differential has issues with a seal, the tops like to rip on early models, and the 2008 brakes have problems. What are any other common or major problems?
Thanks for your help!
Anyway, heres the story.. I have a 2010 Camaro SS that is fairly intensively modded.. Full suspension and full bolt ons. This is my baby and plan on keeping it for a very long time. I may get a job that's proximity won't allow me to commute via NYC public transportation. So now I am looking at buying a daily driver
My conditions are: nothing German. Not that I don't like German cars, but I am going to purchased used. A daily driven German car out of warranty is just asking for it
Secondly, I HATE compact car proportions (corolla, civic, sentra, etc.) since I am only looking to get a 4cyl car, my options are limited being that I am eliminating that whole segment
So far I have been considering the following:
2005+ Subaru Legacy GT sedan
2004+ Acura TSX
2006-2007 Accord coupe EX-L (4 cyl)
Then the other day the sky popped into my head. I hate the solstice but have always loved this car. Practicality isn't an issue as far as cargo room, etc. I am looking to purchase a DD based on style (the sky blows the others out of the water), gas mileage, and reliability.
Gas mileage- from what I have gathered is that the 2.0t actually gets better mileage than the 2.4 NA? Regardless I think I would stick with the 2.4 base. First, fewer expensive things that can go wrong, and secondly, I would be much less inclined to mod a car with 175hp than one that can achieve 290 with a GM tune.. After all my camaro is my car for fun, this would be a DD. I would love the 2.0t performance, but I'd just rather not tempt myself and risk costlier repairs
So, all that being said... I have not read such great things about these cars in terms of reliability. Granted, some are CS, Edmonds, etc.. But I figured I'd ask real world sky drivers. Please try to eliminate any bias, I need honest opinions.
How is the reliability on these? In your honest opinion could this car serve me well for the purpose I am looking?
Also, so far I have gathered that the differential has issues with a seal, the tops like to rip on early models, and the 2008 brakes have problems. What are any other common or major problems?
Thanks for your help!