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| Thread ID: 128355 | 2012-12-14 03:43:00 | Which car to get? Honda or Ford | Jen (38) | PC World Chat |
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| 1318240 | 2012-12-14 05:49:00 | My only experience with a Honda was more than 15 years ago. Can't name the beast, but it had a disgusting lag to the kick-down on the auto trans. When you wanted power (eg overtaking) you'd sink your foot, and nothing would happen. . It's the same with a early 2000 Toyota Camry we hired in 2003 from Hertz. Dad's Camry also from the early 2000s is like that too re: highway overtaking. It gets there eventually. Isn't that torque or something? However I noticed that some of the early-mind 2000s Corollas at Ace rentals in CHCH was more responsive. |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 1318241 | 2012-12-14 06:46:00 | I own a Honda Civic so go for the Honda. Had it for 10 years with no problems. :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 1318242 | 2012-12-14 06:49:00 | Hondas pretty bad for rust and their automatics which they make themselves are ****. They made good bikes but it hasnt carried over into cars. | prefect (6291) | ||
| 1318243 | 2012-12-14 06:56:00 | I'd go Honda myself, the engineering and manufacturing is first class, and unless you really need a hatchback, a conventional car is fine. The relative km readings are irrelevant, the Honda engine will probably outlast your interest in the vehicle. Ford is way better than it used to be, its best time previously was when they rebadged Mazda 121, 323 and 626 models, but even then the Laser equivalent of the 323 was a smoker, yet the Mazda version wasn't. No car is an investment, they are rapidly depreciating assets, but I'd trust Honda more than I'd trust Ford, however personally speaking I prefer Mazda. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 1318244 | 2012-12-14 07:01:00 | My Honda is an automatic with no problems and no rust. Never failed a warrant. Prefect is anti Jap. anyway. :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 1318245 | 2012-12-14 07:12:00 | My Honda is an automatic with no problems and no rust. Never failed a warrant. Prefect is anti Jap. anyway. :) Dont mention the war! |
prefect (6291) | ||
| 1318246 | 2012-12-14 07:18:00 | Dad had a Ford Telstar yeah a long time ago, had from 1995 to about 2006 or 08. We had a Mazda Familia from 1993 to about 2010. The Mazda had some leaks eventually from the rails ... top of the car the water pump eventually had an issue but we sold as is b/c wasn't worth it then. The Ford has a bit more engine issues but it wasn't a engine overhaul per se. Ignition issues and the alternator which we didn't fix, got a Camry, had that for about 4yrs now, no issues other than maintenance. The Ford didn't have issue with leaks thou. The Mazda had the white stuff look on the car top, the top coat of the paint was peeling off. Is that issue with the foot to the floor re: overtaking on highways - is that torque :confused: More powerful JP cars have won't have that issue right? Sorry for stealing the topic ..... |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 1318247 | 2012-12-14 07:21:00 | Both cars should serve you well. The Ford should have better performance and handling, the Honda more reliable and better fuel economy. | tutaenui (1724) | ||
| 1318248 | 2012-12-14 07:39:00 | A slight disadvantage of the Ford is that you have to always carry a change of clothing so you can change your appearance once you are clear of the thing after parking it. An advantage is that nobody would steal it. | R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 1318249 | 2012-12-14 08:03:00 | My last 9 cars have been Hondas and I have never had any problems with any of them. One I sold to a friend at work who drives 104 km a day to work. He has now clocked up 380000km with it and only had a split rad. tophose.Uses no oil. My wife drives our other Honda. "Best car I have ever had" Would definitely have a Honda next. |
gradebdan (2186) | ||
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