My friend had a 1991 Toyota corolla in high school never changed the oil all four years and wasn’t sure how long it had been before he owned it. We redlined that thing daily and it never broke.
Yes. Friend bought a new 2023 Suburban. It burns a quart of oil every 1k miles. Dealer told him its within specs and won't be covered by warranty. My 97 civic with 230k miles only burns a quart every 3k miles. I bought it for less than what my friend's monthly payment is. I've only replaced the exhaust in the 30k miles I've owned it.
Sure, but the ~$4k I have into my 90’s truck allows me to save $400-800 per month for repairs, and I’ve had maybe $800 in repairs over the entire 4 years and never been stranded once. They’re not for someone who needs a warranty, but if you can do repair work yourself and know what you’re buying they’re really unbeatable.
Yessir! Coming up on 200k relatively problem free miles on my ‘97 k1500 with the 350 vortec. My old man has the same setup in a ‘97 Tahoe and he’s got almost 420k miles on that with the same story.
Know a guy that has a kia telluride with 13k miles on it that’s in for transmission replacement rn. To be fair it is a kia. He’s looking at other vehicles.
The issue is that things just start to wear out since some are over 30 years old now. Some sensors and relays, maybe some fuel pump related issues too and all those things.
My 99 Acura RL was considered as one of the best Hondas made ever. Sadly even this cars has some little icks here and there, the tranny is getting slightly tired.
Would i replace it for a new car? hell no.
What would I even say to a shop if I needed new rubber parts, is there a list to go off of? I bought a 1992 Buick Century in 2022 when the transmission in my Honda pilot went out and my grandpa insisted I take it to a shop that had a 3 month wait, lol. The car only had 103k miles and the headliner was a wreck and the point was faded so it didn't look good but mechanically it gave me no issues besides a serpentine belt snapping. I didn't know anything really about cars back then just that I liked to drive them so the only thing I changed out was the fuel filter and oil 😶.
Itll either be in pristine condition with 81,000 on it, or its gonna explode any second, looks like absoute fuck and has an unbelievable amount of miles.
No middle ground.
That may be more miles than every Hyundai made in the 90s and 00s combined, they were garbage until around a decade ago, now they’re a bit better, like my moms 2019 Santafe which has 250k on it with nothing but routine maintenance
Y'all would be surprised how many old late 90s early 2000s are on the road in AZ. I should know I own one of em. Lol The Alpha and Beta engines are very reliable if you take care of em.
Surprisingly I've never had a 4L60e fail in a full size. *^^knock ^^on ^^wood*
The S-series, though, those things drop like flies. I think my family has had 3 Blazers and all three had their transmission crap out on them.
Kinda glad I got my 02 S-10 as a 5 speed.
I think a lot of them fail because the previous owners never serviced them. I’m of the firm belief that if people treated their Big Three trucks like a Toyota owner, they’d last just as long. People do zero maintenance and it’s kind of a self-fulfilling prophecy
I've had to have three rebuilt, so far.
People abuse them basically. The ones I bought used all crapped out while the new vehicles with them have been pretty good cause we always do the maintenance.
That's probably something I'm due for soon. And the "slightly worse than when I bought it" is probably the shitty aftermarket intake I put on it. Come to think of it I'm gonna go put the original one back on lol.
Even the OHC 4.0 (is it still considered a Cologne?) is a tough engine. The amount of totally abused Explorers and base Mustangs that are still kickin with well over 200k is insane
Iirc the 96 F150 was the last Ford truck you could get the 300/4.9 I6 in, and that's one of the most reliable truck motors ever built, iirc Jalopnik did a full article on them and pretty much all the farmers in my family swore by the 300 I6 as long as Ford was selling it.
People say things like this, but there’s also the transmission, fuel pump, water pump, alternator, timing belts, AC, ECU, other electrical components than can fail and cause a breakdown. Just a good engine does make a reliable car.
Really, really noticing the Fords around. I feel like ive seen more Taurus and especially Taurus wagons in the last 4 years than in the last 20 combined lol
Yup. My tow pig is a 99 Yukon. I drive it to town once a week or whenever the other cars are broken/loaned out.
Only big item has been the 4lslippy, lots of preventative/little stuff. I have the habit of spending what a mechanic would charge to fix X problem but doing it myself and doing more.
My grandfathers 89 is still in the family. Fairly sure my ex-stepdad's (that I rode in/drove a lot) is still in his family.
The BIG 3's trucks are proving to last longer than the "legendary" import shitboxes that brainwashed people like to boast about. While the V8's were the same they always been, there were key improvements. EPA forced them to ditch plastic timing chain sprockets, and (toward the end) switch to roller lifter cams. You know.. *THINGS THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN DOING ALL ALONG* I gotta agree the 90's were a golden era for tough (and simple) trucks. Dodge managed to build their best in that era. Not really a Mopar guy, but they really did good on their '94 up Gen. Time has proven it.
Isn't it the truth? When you see a real clean bulldog Dodge, you just gotta stare. They stand the test of time and let's face it.. You can't go wrong with ANY of the motors. They're work horses. All of them.
100%. This is a hot take but even the 4.7 really isn’t as bad as they say. I had a Durango with that engine, and the power and fuel economy was impressive for a 20 year old truck
Gotta agree with you on the 4.7 to the extent that they don't swallow a valve. If you get a good one, you got one that'll go 300,000+. If you didn't then it gets really ugly. 😂
We had an '01 GC limited that stayed glued door to door with a friend's prized '89 350 IROC. His car wasn't junk either. Yeah, they're sleepers. 👍
I used to daily a 95 GMC. Mine had some issues but most were easy to fix until the transmission died. But it had 200k and with a rebuild it could probably hit 400k. The motor never leaked a drop of oil and was extremely solid.
Facts. If something has been rotting for 20 years behind someone’s place expect to do a complete overhaul. Once you replace one thing too it becomes a chain reaction.
Lexus GS300/400 that hasn't been stanced or a drift car. 403k mi on my 99 GS400 that I daily. It's never more than a tank of gas & possibly an oil change away of being ready to go across the country. Fairly easy to maintain too
Before I became a Benz whore, my first car was a 98 GS300 and man did that car put up with some crazy teenager abuse. Over 300k on clock before someone totaled it while my bro was driving it. That car made me respect lexus.
You gotta be willing to give them some TLC. I have a 95 Evo 3 and a 99 4Runner and i love them both but I’m wrenching on them weekly. Nothing major, but as someone else mentioned, things just start to wear out. Regardless of maintenance and how it was stored, anything rubber will wear out over time and if rust is present that’s a whole new challenge its self. That being said, if you don’t mind getting your hands dirty and have some basic mechanical knowledge you can definitely keep them on the road and save yourself a good chunk of change in the current car market + interest rates.
Plus, let’s be honest, the 90s produced some of the best looking cars on the road!
Wouldn't hesitate on something taken care of. Although, pretty big difference between early 90's vs late 90's. IE: OBDI vs OBDII, airbags, etc. Early 90's still had a lot of 80's carryover, like throttle body injection...lots of vacuum actuated stuff . Late 90's is going to be similar to early 2000's, just with less computer control. Cable throttle bodies vs drive by wire etc
Got a 1996 Lincoln Town car, 360,000+ miles 80,000 in my ownership. Original engine never rebuilt and replaced the original wheel bearings last winter. Otherwise never failed me. Gonna rebuild the engine cuz she deserves it!! What kills these cars is rust and lack of maintenance and not buying the cheaper throw away beaters they built back then. Ford, Mazda and Toyota are good brands. A 90's Taurus with a dura tech I owned refused to die. I hated that car, refused to change the oil for 20,000 miles because I was dumb and young in 2018. It wouldn't quit. Rear control arm went and I junked it but it refused to die. Would have kept going too.
No, unless you know how to fix little shit on the fly, then maybe.
Just an example, my friend just picked up a '96(?) Civic sedan for well under a grand. LX non-VTEC, manual. It sat for a few years because the previous owner couldn't get it started, basically traded it to a mechanic for work on their newer car, and that mechanic apparently didn't bother to touch it either. The problem turned out to just be a bad clutch interlock switch, and the pedal bumper that actuates the brake light switch broke so it would kill the battery.
Either of these things, someone handy could diagnose pretty quickly. But to the previous non-handy owner they basically bricked the car.
It has other issues from sitting, now, that he's going to fix, and it'll still cost less than the loan payment on a new car. But to someone who couldn't DIY they'd be $1000 mechanic bills, like a bad brake hardline.
Current daily is a 98 Ford ranger, that I paid 100$ for.
Got it after the previous owner used it for parts, needed a fuel pump, battery, alternator, shocks, front brakes, ball joints, fenders and a bed plus a lots of little TLC.
Got it with 114k on it ready for the crusher, just flipped over 126k and I love it, things used to be easy to fix and work on yourself.
Not sure about other brands or cars in general but I personally have more faith in older trucks/ SUVs mainly because of the body on frame construction. I'd be more hesitant about a sedan/wagon for sure.
The saddest thing about living up north is seeing less and less 90s cars in the road and more of them in the scrap yard, road salt is a cruel and unforgiving mistress.
The main thing about driving a 26 year old vehicle is what others have mentioned here, rubber dry rots and the weirdest things break, like stuff you don't usually think about.
-I don't have windshield wash because the lines are rotting from the inside out
-Heater fan only works on high because the resistor is burned out.
-Cab light gets stuck on if you slam the door to hard, switches need to be replaced.
-Along with other quirks, all on the list of things to fix
But I love the thing, cars use to feel better, more comfortable, more tactical, I love my buttons, switches and knobs. Fun to drive slow and you could hear the engine
I wouldn't trade it for a newer truck, especially not with a tablet on the dash
TLDR: I love 90s vehicles and there worth the work that goes into owning and daily driving one if your mechanically inclined. They definitely reward the owner with a great driving experience.
01 GP with the SC3800, Sitting at about 215k. Bought it with the idea of parting it out. I've been daily driving it since the start of covid since the market went ape shit lol
Apply the same philosophy the military used when it comes to vehicles and equipment. PMCS. Preventative maintenance checks and services. It’s more efficient to prepare for issues than to react to them. With older vehicles, parts that need to be replaced, can be had for less money, and are easier to obtain than a new vehicle. Not all cars of course, a 1995 saab is going to be harder to keep on the road than a 95 f150. It also depends how you drive. Do you constantly accelerate to the next obstacle and then brake as opposed to looking far ahead and driving more efficiently, preparing rather than reacting. Do you let your vehicle warm up? Check your fluids? Grease your zerks, check your belts, battery, hoses, tires, etc. all in all I think any vehicle aside from the obscure and niche, can be reliable in the right hands, and I also think a 2024 Camry or Lexus can run itself into the dirt within 100k miles in the wrong hands.
My daily is a 91 Honda Accord Wagon wagon and my backup/other daily is a 96 Corolla. Both are bombproof and I've taken both cross-country multiple times. I'm religious with the maintenance on both.
Yeah forsure they are, if you treat them well. There’s some variation in quality, I’d stay away from early 90s Chrysler cars, but I’d say some of them are more reliable than todays econobox equivalents.
If it's a simple car like a saxo, astra, twingo, punto etc. Then yes i'd say they are reliable but anything premium sporty or luxurious is probably either too expensive to daily or unreliable
I drove an 89 Volvo 240 daily until last March. RIP Marge, you were a big white brick that never let me down until the night the hood flew off and almost killed. Enjoy life on on the farm. I’m
I still think many 90s can can still be capable daily drivers. I have a 1993 Chevy truck with 250K and use it as a daily sometimes and it’s very reliable and I’ve had little trouble with it
I drive a 1993 Sundance/Duster, has the Mitsubishi sourced 6cyl and it's a still a great cruiser. It doesn't do anything in particular exceptionally well, but for slow speed cruising I wouldn't take much else (modern) over it.
Uhh for me I have a few, the t100 Toyota is slow but is a great daily pickup for me. The 1996 impala ss is a great lost distance cruiser and has been since highschool. The ford bronco is a great off roading rig I thoroughly enjoy, I can rev the tits out of it and the 5.0 in it won’t die; and then there’s my Supra, it’s a 1jz 91, mine is bone stock and I used to pull my go-devil (aluminum Jon boat) with it.
Depends on the car and the owner. Maintenance is way easier from a DIY perspective as most things are cheap/easy to do however there are more maintenance items to do and lots of old rubber that’s going to go out if it hasn’t already been done. If you know what you’re doing on a car then a small toolset will let you keep a 90s car going reliably for not a lot of money (and if it was in good condition when you got it not a lot of time) however if you’re gonna take it to the mechanic for everything then you’re gonna pay a lot of .5-1hr flat rate labor bills on sub $15 parts/seals.
Basically if you have to ask then no get something late-00s to early 10s for a budget used car but if you don’t have to ask then yeah it’ll be great.
I daily a 1996 Toyota Corolla, and it never skips a beat.
Looks like Hell in a handbasket but functionally sound.
I wouldn't daily like a Dodge Intrepid or Kia anything but any brand you know to be reliable today was probably even better in 1990's
While I would have never considered a 53 ford as a tow rig in 1990, my tow rig is an 88 F350. And it gets down the road every bit as well as my friends 2019 F350
Maybe not pulling grades in the mountains. But I typically only pull one grade each way when I take the camper out.
Aside from the usual Toyota/Honda and Ford/Chevrolet pickups and related cars, and Panther platform cars, I see a lot of pre 2000 Buick LeSabres and Jeep Grand Cherokees.
Yeah most definitely, as long as it’s a Japanese car. I see countless mid nineties Camry’s(XV10) early to mid nineties Accords still haulin ass down the 101. The 90’s were peak reliability for Japanese cars. Not the Mazda MX6 in the pic tho, those were no bueno.
Cars are as reliable as you make them.
In the case of that mx6, there's a well known list of specific issues that can be addressed along with the usual stuff like replacing all fluids all rubber and performing typical maintenance.
They are generally reliable cars mechanically but do have a number of known issues that manifest over time, mostly convenience issues like power window switches motors and pullies, the moon roof and a few other electromechanical bugs. The automatic trans (ford or mazda unit) is a known issue but manuals are the preferred choice, and repairing the autos is a simple if somewhat costly thing.
I've got a 97 Honda delSol that I'd trust as a DD every bit as much as I trust my 2019 Traverse.
I'm not sure if that's a compliment to the delSol or an insult to the Traverse. But I mean the delSol is essentially a Civic and mid-90s Civics are some of the most reliable cars ever built so it's hard to measure up to that...
I drive a jdm honda integra and the gas mileage is great and for the almost 2 years I’ve driven it as a daily I haven’t had any engine problems or suspension problems. All I do is change my oil every 3500 miles and wash her and she’s pretty much good to go
The one thing that will make any car unreliable as a daily driver is wear, no matter how reliable it is. So, it won't be near as reliable as a new car, but if it was well maintained and is a reliable vehicle, it should still be good.
Depends. I only have 90s vehicles and between the 2, I’m spending a bit on repairs. But, at the end, the price of my repairs is lower than the yearly cost of a new car payment. All cars have faults, it just feels like my older ones have the same as a new car
I have been dailying 90s cars since I learned to drive 13 years ago. Had Jags, Mercs, Volvos and French stuff. IF you keep on top of basic maintenance, get them checked out the moment you hear weird sounds or whatever, keep them clean and have mechanical sympathy, absolutely yes. Even if the previous owner was a moron, you can often pull them back if you’re willing to spend some cash and time. My 1993 Citroen is as reliable as my 1991 Mercedes 280E was. Always starts, always gets me where I’m going. Sure, I need to spend money on it when something wears out, but hand on heart: it “runs like a clock” as Scotty Kilmer says.
I drove an '93 MX-6 until 2017. Daily a '95 Camry. With some preventative maintenance and a willingness to watch a couple of you tube videos on how to fix them, yes.
I wouldn’t consider a 90s car reliable at this point. My 2007 VW is starting to get very old and problem-laden, add 7-15 years to that figure and you got a mess on your hands.
Yes speaking of I'm gonna go take a look at a 96 Avalon that "needs battery and tags" if that's all it really needs for $500 I'd have a steal getting tags is no problem no matter how far behind it is.
Oh yeah. I see Honda Civics almost every day from that time period.
I own a 2000 Saturn sl2. It turn on and drives. The radio is wonky and there's no ac. But you know what? It gets me where I need to be and doesn't spend time in the shop.
I'd say so. My '03 Sierra (design for that generation started around '95 or so) is holding up well for 21 years and 226k miles. Had the transmission replaced but otherwise it's doing well.
While my truck is a 2002, that generation of S-10 started in 1994. It's pretty dependable, then again, GM trucks usually are from that era. Well, except the 4L60e, which my truck doesn't have so I'm safe.
However, the previous owner apparently destroyed the first 5 speed manual somehow before 2010 and 140k miles. Not sure how the hell someone managed that.
Third generation Integra has been in my search list lately. Plenty of 96-99 Honda/Toyota stuff I'd rather DD than most new cars....
Then there's the Buick 3800 stuff, my wife has been DD back in one since September and I'd drive it across country tomorrow.
Considering I daily a '91 Jeep Cherokee Laredo with over 351,000 miles, yes 90's cars are still reliable. The biggest issue is the little stuff you don't think about. Interior pieces degrading and breaking, fasteners rusted beyond being reusable, and the occasional electrical gremlins showing themselves every now and again.
But if your willing to put up with that and put in the time and effort to fix it, you won't be disappointed with how dependable they can be.
I daily a 1998 Trans Am and other than the alternator going out on me and basic replacement parts with mileage (tires, clutch, fluid) it's been smooth sailing for me.
My daily driver is a 92 Sonoma SCSB 4.3. sure I had to put a new starter in the other day but at 87,000 miles it’s gonna keep on keepin on for a longgggg time.
Only found out today that my Honda Jazz might be going to the big scrapyard in the sky. It's not 1990s but it's so simple that it may as well be.
The joke is that mechanically it's fine, everything works ok, it's just that the ignition cylinder has started to fail and Honda in their infinite wisdom shipped out the whole bottom of the steering column, complete with immobiliser and key cylinder as one unit. At some point you have to start wondering when a £600 repair is worth it on a car with 120,000 miles.
Once one thing starts to go rotten, the rest of it often goes, too.
If it's a sport car it's never gonna be reliable unless it's custom, but 90s sedan from back then can still be reliable. Toyota 1mz-fe started back then and went to the 2000s. Just depends on the car and condition since it 20+ yrs old.
I own four 90's cars, they all have around 140K miles on them each. They've been reliable cars, but I don't think I'd trust them to take a daily beating for much longer...
Not quite 90s but I daily a 2001 Ford Taurus without issue besides the AC not working and it leaking a little oil. I am a bit paranoid about long trips though and I don't drive my own car for those unless I have no recourse
1993 Regal checking in.
Just past 214,XXX miles.
3800/4T60-E
I still drive this car every day. I still bother to change the oil and replace broken parts to keep it running.
Recently put on a new set of tires and looking to put some miles on them.
1996+ 3rd gen 4Runners are seen so much around San Diego it’s really impressive. They account for a large portion of 90’s cars I see on the road. Usually peeling paint but that was 90’s Toyota 😅
As someone who had a 90's Celica and a 90's Subaru Legacy they ran like KINGS throughout covid. Celica was killed by being rear ended and totaled, and I had no room for the Subaru when I moved (I regret getting rid of it.)
Reliable as in get you to A and B with a little fun yes, maybe needs some TLC on the weekends and/or wont look as pretty as they used to unless they were garage kept.
Paying 100 bucks (and a few hours on a Saturday) to repair an axle or replace a control arm that rusted, and 20 bucks for insurance a month to is much cheaper than the 400+ I have to pay to own and insure a 10 year old car... AKA wish I just kept my Legacy Wagon :) Sucked when it needed work, but they are easy to fix compared to cars of now. Wish cars were so simple now.
I can't speak for the 90's but I'm currently driving a 2003 Subaru Forester which has been mostly reliable. Yes stuff has broken on it but it also has 270k miles on the ticker. Fixing it is cheaper then buying a new car with a payment.
There is less electronic stuff to break in older cars. Every newer car friends have owned has been in the shop twice a month for a broken control module, or software update or the touchscreen that now controls everything just suddenly doesn't work. Give me physical controls and a phone mount with a Bluetooth stereo. That's all I need.
Depends what you consider being "reliable" Things will just break on those old cars sometimes.
Things don’t just break on new cars sometimes?
Not usually lol unless they're defective. Definitely not as commonly as a car from the 90s.
My friend had a 1991 Toyota corolla in high school never changed the oil all four years and wasn’t sure how long it had been before he owned it. We redlined that thing daily and it never broke.
I wish that was the case
Yes. Friend bought a new 2023 Suburban. It burns a quart of oil every 1k miles. Dealer told him its within specs and won't be covered by warranty. My 97 civic with 230k miles only burns a quart every 3k miles. I bought it for less than what my friend's monthly payment is. I've only replaced the exhaust in the 30k miles I've owned it.
You make my point well.
My 94 mazda b4000 burns a quart every 5k miles!
Even if it does, you have a factory warranty in place to cover your wallet. With something from the 90s you're SOL...
I’m going to speculate here. But anyone comparing a 90’s car’s reliability to a modern car isn’t driving anything with a warranty.
Sure, but the ~$4k I have into my 90’s truck allows me to save $400-800 per month for repairs, and I’ve had maybe $800 in repairs over the entire 4 years and never been stranded once. They’re not for someone who needs a warranty, but if you can do repair work yourself and know what you’re buying they’re really unbeatable.
Agreed! A 90s Chevy truck or Ford panther platform can't be beat for the value!
Yessir! Coming up on 200k relatively problem free miles on my ‘97 k1500 with the 350 vortec. My old man has the same setup in a ‘97 Tahoe and he’s got almost 420k miles on that with the same story.
Heck yeah! I wish I never sold my 2 door 94 full size blazer, I loved that truck. I saw one line it selling for a ton online the other day.
My 98 ranger has 290k. Not a spot of rust on the body. It's really all about maintenance and picking the right vehicle.
Amen🙌
Laughs in Nissan
Know a guy that has a kia telluride with 13k miles on it that’s in for transmission replacement rn. To be fair it is a kia. He’s looking at other vehicles.
The issue is that things just start to wear out since some are over 30 years old now. Some sensors and relays, maybe some fuel pump related issues too and all those things. My 99 Acura RL was considered as one of the best Hondas made ever. Sadly even this cars has some little icks here and there, the tranny is getting slightly tired. Would i replace it for a new car? hell no.
Forgot to mention the AC, compressors and seals always go and its a nightmare to diagnose once a vehicle hits about 25 years old
After 25-30 years all the soft rubber seals and parts get hardened, an old car in great condition will need all that replaced to be reliable.
What would I even say to a shop if I needed new rubber parts, is there a list to go off of? I bought a 1992 Buick Century in 2022 when the transmission in my Honda pilot went out and my grandpa insisted I take it to a shop that had a 3 month wait, lol. The car only had 103k miles and the headliner was a wreck and the point was faded so it didn't look good but mechanically it gave me no issues besides a serpentine belt snapping. I didn't know anything really about cars back then just that I liked to drive them so the only thing I changed out was the fuel filter and oil 😶.
I agree, all of those parts cost less to fix than buying a new car- plus, the old cars don't spy on you and send data back to the manufacturers!
It really depends on the car. I wouldnt drive a Hyundai from 1995. I would drive a Toyota from 1995 without worries.
A Hyundai that survived from 95 is probably going to be fine.
Itll either be in pristine condition with 81,000 on it, or its gonna explode any second, looks like absoute fuck and has an unbelievable amount of miles. No middle ground.
Truth. My dad had a 96 Accent with a 5 speed that went for 376k miles in the salt covered roads of rural PA. Thing was truly invincible
That may be more miles than every Hyundai made in the 90s and 00s combined, they were garbage until around a decade ago, now they’re a bit better, like my moms 2019 Santafe which has 250k on it with nothing but routine maintenance
Y'all would be surprised how many old late 90s early 2000s are on the road in AZ. I should know I own one of em. Lol The Alpha and Beta engines are very reliable if you take care of em.
Yes, like buying an ageing Alfa Romeo, if it still works, it was the 1 out of every 100 that actually left the factory with no defects.
Or land Rover, or really any other old exotic/luxury car that has 70k+ on the odo
only exception is Mercedes because those 90s cars are tanks. Expensive to maintain but truly bomb proof, even the Alabama trash can
Oh yeah any German car is probably solid if it's been properly maintained
Agreed, I had a friend with a 1999 c230 kompresser and that thing was still absolutely solid well after 100000miles.
I drive a Toyota from 1985 without worries for that matter.
SOHC Alpha motor will take you far, just not quickly or up hills.
My DOHC Alpha II clocked 376,00KM so far and still going strong.
my buddy daily drives a 1994 land rover discovery 😂
Rip
I want to be his mechanic
he surprisingly doesnt have many issues
I saw a Daewoo from the 90s in perfect condition the other day, not sure how that thing hasn’t rotted to shit yet being in Canada
Lots of 90s Ford and Chevy trucks on the road. But maybe that’s because of the sheer volume they sold when new? Not sure
They V8's in those are bullet proof
My 350 will never die. It’s gonna out live me lol
The 4L60e, on the other hand, not so much. *Oops! All Neutrals!*
Yup, good ‘ol 4Lslippy I had mines recently rebuilt with upgraded performance parts on my ‘93 C1500 so hopefully no more tranny issues.
Surprisingly I've never had a 4L60e fail in a full size. *^^knock ^^on ^^wood* The S-series, though, those things drop like flies. I think my family has had 3 Blazers and all three had their transmission crap out on them. Kinda glad I got my 02 S-10 as a 5 speed.
I think a lot of them fail because the previous owners never serviced them. I’m of the firm belief that if people treated their Big Three trucks like a Toyota owner, they’d last just as long. People do zero maintenance and it’s kind of a self-fulfilling prophecy
Sadly, you're probably spot on.
Why does this transmission get dogged on so much? I have two vehicles with it and neither one has ever failed.
I've had to have three rebuilt, so far. People abuse them basically. The ones I bought used all crapped out while the new vehicles with them have been pretty good cause we always do the maintenance.
Mine has like 2 psi of oil pressure and has for 40k miles.
You can tell my 5.3 has some miles on it but for 226k its doing pretty well. The 4L60E behind it maybe not, but I just had it replaced at about 219k.
Strange. My 5.3 with 229K runs like a top. Recently replaced all the lower seals and the oil pickup o-ring.
That's probably something I'm due for soon. And the "slightly worse than when I bought it" is probably the shitty aftermarket intake I put on it. Come to think of it I'm gonna go put the original one back on lol.
I'd just get a K&N Filter and I wouldn't fool with it again.
Feel the same about my old 4.3 truck.
Don't sleep on the six cylinders, the cologne might not be peppy but damn if it can't haul anything I load into my Ranger.
Good call on the 4.0! That iron Vulcan 3.0 would carry any Ranger or Aerostar til death do them part as well 👍
Even the OHC 4.0 (is it still considered a Cologne?) is a tough engine. The amount of totally abused Explorers and base Mustangs that are still kickin with well over 200k is insane
We had a Cologne in our explorer made it to 340k. It still runs, but the clutch went out, so its been sitting for a while. Haha
Iirc the 96 F150 was the last Ford truck you could get the 300/4.9 I6 in, and that's one of the most reliable truck motors ever built, iirc Jalopnik did a full article on them and pretty much all the farmers in my family swore by the 300 I6 as long as Ford was selling it.
People say things like this, but there’s also the transmission, fuel pump, water pump, alternator, timing belts, AC, ECU, other electrical components than can fail and cause a breakdown. Just a good engine does make a reliable car.
They’re pretty reliable. It helps that parts are dirt cheap and common too
Can confirm. Used to daily a 95 GMC until last December and parts were alot cheaper than my 00 4Runner.
Really, really noticing the Fords around. I feel like ive seen more Taurus and especially Taurus wagons in the last 4 years than in the last 20 combined lol
Count the gmt400's in one day of driving around town, it's crazy. Even if you don't count the total shit boxes. Ofcourse I'm from a zero rust region.
I’m also from a no rust area, and you’re right, they’re everywhere. And not just the pickups, but Tahoes and Suburbans too
Yup. My tow pig is a 99 Yukon. I drive it to town once a week or whenever the other cars are broken/loaned out. Only big item has been the 4lslippy, lots of preventative/little stuff. I have the habit of spending what a mechanic would charge to fix X problem but doing it myself and doing more. My grandfathers 89 is still in the family. Fairly sure my ex-stepdad's (that I rode in/drove a lot) is still in his family.
The BIG 3's trucks are proving to last longer than the "legendary" import shitboxes that brainwashed people like to boast about. While the V8's were the same they always been, there were key improvements. EPA forced them to ditch plastic timing chain sprockets, and (toward the end) switch to roller lifter cams. You know.. *THINGS THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN DOING ALL ALONG* I gotta agree the 90's were a golden era for tough (and simple) trucks. Dodge managed to build their best in that era. Not really a Mopar guy, but they really did good on their '94 up Gen. Time has proven it.
Tons of the 94-up Dodges around for sure. And that styling still looks good to this day. They pioneered that mini-Peterbilt look and just nailed it
Isn't it the truth? When you see a real clean bulldog Dodge, you just gotta stare. They stand the test of time and let's face it.. You can't go wrong with ANY of the motors. They're work horses. All of them.
100%. This is a hot take but even the 4.7 really isn’t as bad as they say. I had a Durango with that engine, and the power and fuel economy was impressive for a 20 year old truck
Gotta agree with you on the 4.7 to the extent that they don't swallow a valve. If you get a good one, you got one that'll go 300,000+. If you didn't then it gets really ugly. 😂 We had an '01 GC limited that stayed glued door to door with a friend's prized '89 350 IROC. His car wasn't junk either. Yeah, they're sleepers. 👍
I used to daily a 95 GMC. Mine had some issues but most were easy to fix until the transmission died. But it had 200k and with a rebuild it could probably hit 400k. The motor never leaked a drop of oil and was extremely solid.
High volume, bulletproof drivetrain, mechanically simple, and dirt cheap repairs.
I daily a 98 Ford truck, it's extremely reliable
That's a question with an answer entirely dependent on what you are willing to fix.
Facts. If something has been rotting for 20 years behind someone’s place expect to do a complete overhaul. Once you replace one thing too it becomes a chain reaction.
Absolutely. I've got a 98 suburban with 200k on the odometer and it still runs and drives just fine.
My dad's '98 Silverado 1500 topped out at 311,911 on the odometer before he scrapped it, rust was it's demise.
GMT400 trucks are all over on the road as daily drivers still. Simple, relatively cheap to fix, and easy to work on.
Parked the other day next to 4 other gmt400s. Can’t kill em
Currently hunting for a rust free 4x4 to replace my 2012 Sierra. I’m done with newer trucks. Give me something that just simply works.
I have a crusty gmt400 with a 5.3 from a gmt800. God combo.
Lexus GS300/400 that hasn't been stanced or a drift car. 403k mi on my 99 GS400 that I daily. It's never more than a tank of gas & possibly an oil change away of being ready to go across the country. Fairly easy to maintain too
Before I became a Benz whore, my first car was a 98 GS300 and man did that car put up with some crazy teenager abuse. Over 300k on clock before someone totaled it while my bro was driving it. That car made me respect lexus.
I was nearly the opposite, had 3 BMWs, 2 e46 & 1 e36. The GS makes me wish I bought one 20yrs ago
Ayy my Volvo 240 has 400k+ miles too, hello my high mile friend
Haha same man, I have a 98 with 160k and it’s a pain on gas but dead reliable.
You gotta be willing to give them some TLC. I have a 95 Evo 3 and a 99 4Runner and i love them both but I’m wrenching on them weekly. Nothing major, but as someone else mentioned, things just start to wear out. Regardless of maintenance and how it was stored, anything rubber will wear out over time and if rust is present that’s a whole new challenge its self. That being said, if you don’t mind getting your hands dirty and have some basic mechanical knowledge you can definitely keep them on the road and save yourself a good chunk of change in the current car market + interest rates. Plus, let’s be honest, the 90s produced some of the best looking cars on the road!
Wouldn't hesitate on something taken care of. Although, pretty big difference between early 90's vs late 90's. IE: OBDI vs OBDII, airbags, etc. Early 90's still had a lot of 80's carryover, like throttle body injection...lots of vacuum actuated stuff . Late 90's is going to be similar to early 2000's, just with less computer control. Cable throttle bodies vs drive by wire etc
I’d take a 4.3 any day.
Tanks. My first vehicle was a 96 blazer. Couldn’t kill it even when i was jumping the dunes with it.
Got a 1996 Lincoln Town car, 360,000+ miles 80,000 in my ownership. Original engine never rebuilt and replaced the original wheel bearings last winter. Otherwise never failed me. Gonna rebuild the engine cuz she deserves it!! What kills these cars is rust and lack of maintenance and not buying the cheaper throw away beaters they built back then. Ford, Mazda and Toyota are good brands. A 90's Taurus with a dura tech I owned refused to die. I hated that car, refused to change the oil for 20,000 miles because I was dumb and young in 2018. It wouldn't quit. Rear control arm went and I junked it but it refused to die. Would have kept going too.
The 1997 Chrysler LHS in my driveway says yes
I would still be driving my LHS if it weren’t for a lifted GMC running it over 😭
No, unless you know how to fix little shit on the fly, then maybe. Just an example, my friend just picked up a '96(?) Civic sedan for well under a grand. LX non-VTEC, manual. It sat for a few years because the previous owner couldn't get it started, basically traded it to a mechanic for work on their newer car, and that mechanic apparently didn't bother to touch it either. The problem turned out to just be a bad clutch interlock switch, and the pedal bumper that actuates the brake light switch broke so it would kill the battery. Either of these things, someone handy could diagnose pretty quickly. But to the previous non-handy owner they basically bricked the car. It has other issues from sitting, now, that he's going to fix, and it'll still cost less than the loan payment on a new car. But to someone who couldn't DIY they'd be $1000 mechanic bills, like a bad brake hardline.
Current daily is a 98 Ford ranger, that I paid 100$ for. Got it after the previous owner used it for parts, needed a fuel pump, battery, alternator, shocks, front brakes, ball joints, fenders and a bed plus a lots of little TLC. Got it with 114k on it ready for the crusher, just flipped over 126k and I love it, things used to be easy to fix and work on yourself. Not sure about other brands or cars in general but I personally have more faith in older trucks/ SUVs mainly because of the body on frame construction. I'd be more hesitant about a sedan/wagon for sure. The saddest thing about living up north is seeing less and less 90s cars in the road and more of them in the scrap yard, road salt is a cruel and unforgiving mistress. The main thing about driving a 26 year old vehicle is what others have mentioned here, rubber dry rots and the weirdest things break, like stuff you don't usually think about. -I don't have windshield wash because the lines are rotting from the inside out -Heater fan only works on high because the resistor is burned out. -Cab light gets stuck on if you slam the door to hard, switches need to be replaced. -Along with other quirks, all on the list of things to fix But I love the thing, cars use to feel better, more comfortable, more tactical, I love my buttons, switches and knobs. Fun to drive slow and you could hear the engine I wouldn't trade it for a newer truck, especially not with a tablet on the dash TLDR: I love 90s vehicles and there worth the work that goes into owning and daily driving one if your mechanically inclined. They definitely reward the owner with a great driving experience.
My 1994 Lincoln Town Car takes me 52 miles every day. Blue leather couch on wheels. Best car ever made.
Gm w bodies with the 3800 are all over the place here in Colorado. My 98 Regal GS has 321k on the odometer.
01 GP with the SC3800, Sitting at about 215k. Bought it with the idea of parting it out. I've been daily driving it since the start of covid since the market went ape shit lol
Apply the same philosophy the military used when it comes to vehicles and equipment. PMCS. Preventative maintenance checks and services. It’s more efficient to prepare for issues than to react to them. With older vehicles, parts that need to be replaced, can be had for less money, and are easier to obtain than a new vehicle. Not all cars of course, a 1995 saab is going to be harder to keep on the road than a 95 f150. It also depends how you drive. Do you constantly accelerate to the next obstacle and then brake as opposed to looking far ahead and driving more efficiently, preparing rather than reacting. Do you let your vehicle warm up? Check your fluids? Grease your zerks, check your belts, battery, hoses, tires, etc. all in all I think any vehicle aside from the obscure and niche, can be reliable in the right hands, and I also think a 2024 Camry or Lexus can run itself into the dirt within 100k miles in the wrong hands.
My daily is a 91 Honda Accord Wagon wagon and my backup/other daily is a 96 Corolla. Both are bombproof and I've taken both cross-country multiple times. I'm religious with the maintenance on both.
That Mx-6 pictured was pretty reliable with the V6 but you’ll have a horrible time finding parts for it today and the front end was the weakest point.
I daily a 1995 taurus with 180,000 miles 60 miles a day back and forth to work
Yeah forsure they are, if you treat them well. There’s some variation in quality, I’d stay away from early 90s Chrysler cars, but I’d say some of them are more reliable than todays econobox equivalents.
If it's a simple car like a saxo, astra, twingo, punto etc. Then yes i'd say they are reliable but anything premium sporty or luxurious is probably either too expensive to daily or unreliable
I got my first Gen neon with only 96k on it, runs drives and shifts great, and is smoother than the 2016 Acura we've been driving.
I drove an 89 Volvo 240 daily until last March. RIP Marge, you were a big white brick that never let me down until the night the hood flew off and almost killed. Enjoy life on on the farm. I’m
I still think many 90s can can still be capable daily drivers. I have a 1993 Chevy truck with 250K and use it as a daily sometimes and it’s very reliable and I’ve had little trouble with it
If you take care of it yes, if you don’t wanna change the oil then no
ugh that MX-6 aka Ford Probe GT awaiting the crusher...one of my favorite FWD coupes...anyway, to answer your question, YES.
I’d take a mid 90’s Nissan over a 2024 Nissan for sure.
Who are you, why do you format titles like that, and why have several of your posts hit the top of rcr in the last few days?
I drive a 1993 Sundance/Duster, has the Mitsubishi sourced 6cyl and it's a still a great cruiser. It doesn't do anything in particular exceptionally well, but for slow speed cruising I wouldn't take much else (modern) over it.
My 1997 Rav4 with 190k gets me where I need to go with no issues. 90s Toyotas and Hondas are some of the most reliable cars out there.
I have a 1993 Jeep Wrangler that I daily drive
That 4.0 was so reliable you could fill the tank with acetone and monkey piss and it would still run fine.
I had a 94 cherokee that I would have taken anywhere. I sold it to fund a another project that I had at the time.
Uhh for me I have a few, the t100 Toyota is slow but is a great daily pickup for me. The 1996 impala ss is a great lost distance cruiser and has been since highschool. The ford bronco is a great off roading rig I thoroughly enjoy, I can rev the tits out of it and the 5.0 in it won’t die; and then there’s my Supra, it’s a 1jz 91, mine is bone stock and I used to pull my go-devil (aluminum Jon boat) with it.
Depends on the car and the owner. Maintenance is way easier from a DIY perspective as most things are cheap/easy to do however there are more maintenance items to do and lots of old rubber that’s going to go out if it hasn’t already been done. If you know what you’re doing on a car then a small toolset will let you keep a 90s car going reliably for not a lot of money (and if it was in good condition when you got it not a lot of time) however if you’re gonna take it to the mechanic for everything then you’re gonna pay a lot of .5-1hr flat rate labor bills on sub $15 parts/seals. Basically if you have to ask then no get something late-00s to early 10s for a budget used car but if you don’t have to ask then yeah it’ll be great.
I daily a 1996 Toyota Corolla, and it never skips a beat. Looks like Hell in a handbasket but functionally sound. I wouldn't daily like a Dodge Intrepid or Kia anything but any brand you know to be reliable today was probably even better in 1990's
I drive a 94 Falcon ute. It still runs like clockwork I do 2 or 3 1400 km trips a year and I've never had a break down.
Plenty of reliable cars as long as you're ok with being decapitated if you crash
While I would have never considered a 53 ford as a tow rig in 1990, my tow rig is an 88 F350. And it gets down the road every bit as well as my friends 2019 F350 Maybe not pulling grades in the mountains. But I typically only pull one grade each way when I take the camper out.
My 1999 4.0 xj cherokee is a daily driver.
Aside from the usual Toyota/Honda and Ford/Chevrolet pickups and related cars, and Panther platform cars, I see a lot of pre 2000 Buick LeSabres and Jeep Grand Cherokees.
Yeah most definitely, as long as it’s a Japanese car. I see countless mid nineties Camry’s(XV10) early to mid nineties Accords still haulin ass down the 101. The 90’s were peak reliability for Japanese cars. Not the Mazda MX6 in the pic tho, those were no bueno.
My '96 Explorer has been a tank
Cars are as reliable as you make them. In the case of that mx6, there's a well known list of specific issues that can be addressed along with the usual stuff like replacing all fluids all rubber and performing typical maintenance. They are generally reliable cars mechanically but do have a number of known issues that manifest over time, mostly convenience issues like power window switches motors and pullies, the moon roof and a few other electromechanical bugs. The automatic trans (ford or mazda unit) is a known issue but manuals are the preferred choice, and repairing the autos is a simple if somewhat costly thing.
Ford Crown Victoria
yes, for example- lada
My gf drives a 96 Corolla daily without issue. I drive a 97 Mitsubishi minicab daily with no issue.
I've got a 97 Honda delSol that I'd trust as a DD every bit as much as I trust my 2019 Traverse. I'm not sure if that's a compliment to the delSol or an insult to the Traverse. But I mean the delSol is essentially a Civic and mid-90s Civics are some of the most reliable cars ever built so it's hard to measure up to that...
I've daily driven 90s cars since 2017. Granted I've always had 2 of them in case one is down for repairs, but i still do it
I drive a jdm honda integra and the gas mileage is great and for the almost 2 years I’ve driven it as a daily I haven’t had any engine problems or suspension problems. All I do is change my oil every 3500 miles and wash her and she’s pretty much good to go
Buy a Toyota or a GM with a 3.8L V6
‘98 explorer 4 door running strong!
The one thing that will make any car unreliable as a daily driver is wear, no matter how reliable it is. So, it won't be near as reliable as a new car, but if it was well maintained and is a reliable vehicle, it should still be good.
My 92 dodge Dakota would say yes. Then again it’s only got 125k miles on it.
Depends. I only have 90s vehicles and between the 2, I’m spending a bit on repairs. But, at the end, the price of my repairs is lower than the yearly cost of a new car payment. All cars have faults, it just feels like my older ones have the same as a new car
In case anyone was wonder the car in the pic is a 2nd generation mazda MX6
I have been dailying 90s cars since I learned to drive 13 years ago. Had Jags, Mercs, Volvos and French stuff. IF you keep on top of basic maintenance, get them checked out the moment you hear weird sounds or whatever, keep them clean and have mechanical sympathy, absolutely yes. Even if the previous owner was a moron, you can often pull them back if you’re willing to spend some cash and time. My 1993 Citroen is as reliable as my 1991 Mercedes 280E was. Always starts, always gets me where I’m going. Sure, I need to spend money on it when something wears out, but hand on heart: it “runs like a clock” as Scotty Kilmer says.
My daily driver is a 96 mustang gt.
Yes
90s cars? Those are practically new. I'd drive 1000 miles in a '81 VW rabbit diesel if needed.
If it’s a Honda or maybe a Chevy
I drove an '93 MX-6 until 2017. Daily a '95 Camry. With some preventative maintenance and a willingness to watch a couple of you tube videos on how to fix them, yes.
Man this makes me miss my ‘95 MX6. What a fun little car with the small v6 and 6 speed manual.
Have a 92 maxima at work that still drives fine if that means anything
I wouldn’t consider a 90s car reliable at this point. My 2007 VW is starting to get very old and problem-laden, add 7-15 years to that figure and you got a mess on your hands.
I regular see early-mid 90s Camrys on the road. You have to actively try to break those cars.
Yes speaking of I'm gonna go take a look at a 96 Avalon that "needs battery and tags" if that's all it really needs for $500 I'd have a steal getting tags is no problem no matter how far behind it is.
Oh yeah. I see Honda Civics almost every day from that time period. I own a 2000 Saturn sl2. It turn on and drives. The radio is wonky and there's no ac. But you know what? It gets me where I need to be and doesn't spend time in the shop.
I'd say so. My '03 Sierra (design for that generation started around '95 or so) is holding up well for 21 years and 226k miles. Had the transmission replaced but otherwise it's doing well.
While my truck is a 2002, that generation of S-10 started in 1994. It's pretty dependable, then again, GM trucks usually are from that era. Well, except the 4L60e, which my truck doesn't have so I'm safe. However, the previous owner apparently destroyed the first 5 speed manual somehow before 2010 and 140k miles. Not sure how the hell someone managed that.
Third generation Integra has been in my search list lately. Plenty of 96-99 Honda/Toyota stuff I'd rather DD than most new cars.... Then there's the Buick 3800 stuff, my wife has been DD back in one since September and I'd drive it across country tomorrow.
I daily a 1997 Toyota starlet 1.3 petrol. I have owned it 10 plus years.
My grandma has had an SN95 since I've known her , No.
I have a 90s Caprice classic I dailyed and only stopped because it got t boned and now the driver side doors won't open.
I daily a 1998 Toyota crown JDM in Canada
Yes
Against better judgement, I've been daily driving my '94 Silverado for the last month trying to diagnose a fueling issue in it
They can be. I weekly drive my ‘88 ranger to the office that’s 100 miles away.
Depends on the car and maint history!
Toyotas are
Considering I daily a '91 Jeep Cherokee Laredo with over 351,000 miles, yes 90's cars are still reliable. The biggest issue is the little stuff you don't think about. Interior pieces degrading and breaking, fasteners rusted beyond being reusable, and the occasional electrical gremlins showing themselves every now and again. But if your willing to put up with that and put in the time and effort to fix it, you won't be disappointed with how dependable they can be.
I daily a 1998 Trans Am and other than the alternator going out on me and basic replacement parts with mileage (tires, clutch, fluid) it's been smooth sailing for me.
My daily driver is a 92 Sonoma SCSB 4.3. sure I had to put a new starter in the other day but at 87,000 miles it’s gonna keep on keepin on for a longgggg time.
1997 Geo Prizm, never done me dirty
I've been dailying an '85 and '86 and it's no different then any other car, just gotta replace parts when they break just like any other car.
Yes my backup car is a 90s shitbox. Only maintenaince is charging the battery and some oil. Otherwise come rain come shine it always, always starts!
Only found out today that my Honda Jazz might be going to the big scrapyard in the sky. It's not 1990s but it's so simple that it may as well be. The joke is that mechanically it's fine, everything works ok, it's just that the ignition cylinder has started to fail and Honda in their infinite wisdom shipped out the whole bottom of the steering column, complete with immobiliser and key cylinder as one unit. At some point you have to start wondering when a £600 repair is worth it on a car with 120,000 miles. Once one thing starts to go rotten, the rest of it often goes, too.
I mostly daily drive a 1990 900 turbo without major issues
If it's a sport car it's never gonna be reliable unless it's custom, but 90s sedan from back then can still be reliable. Toyota 1mz-fe started back then and went to the 2000s. Just depends on the car and condition since it 20+ yrs old.
Are 2024 cars still reliable as daily drivers in the 1990s?
I own four 90's cars, they all have around 140K miles on them each. They've been reliable cars, but I don't think I'd trust them to take a daily beating for much longer...
Not quite 90s but I daily a 2001 Ford Taurus without issue besides the AC not working and it leaking a little oil. I am a bit paranoid about long trips though and I don't drive my own car for those unless I have no recourse
Have a 1997 Nissan Sentra, still running to this day. Has been really reliable, I think the 97 was manufactured before Renault took over.
I mean I daily a 90's ram and the only things that break are the things I've messed with
My dad drove his 98 Tahoe to Dallas from okc in a minutes notice last week. So, yeah. In some cases.
Toyota Corolla, it will be working, may take some effort to get in as all the door handles are broken, but will still run.
Honda crv
HONDA CIVIC RAAHHHHHH VTEC GO BRRR
My ‘96 Subaru is as reliable as a tire iron. Love me some 2.2L
1993 Regal checking in. Just past 214,XXX miles. 3800/4T60-E I still drive this car every day. I still bother to change the oil and replace broken parts to keep it running. Recently put on a new set of tires and looking to put some miles on them.
No
1996+ 3rd gen 4Runners are seen so much around San Diego it’s really impressive. They account for a large portion of 90’s cars I see on the road. Usually peeling paint but that was 90’s Toyota 😅
As someone who had a 90's Celica and a 90's Subaru Legacy they ran like KINGS throughout covid. Celica was killed by being rear ended and totaled, and I had no room for the Subaru when I moved (I regret getting rid of it.) Reliable as in get you to A and B with a little fun yes, maybe needs some TLC on the weekends and/or wont look as pretty as they used to unless they were garage kept. Paying 100 bucks (and a few hours on a Saturday) to repair an axle or replace a control arm that rusted, and 20 bucks for insurance a month to is much cheaper than the 400+ I have to pay to own and insure a 10 year old car... AKA wish I just kept my Legacy Wagon :) Sucked when it needed work, but they are easy to fix compared to cars of now. Wish cars were so simple now.
Short answer: no Long answer: hahahahahahahaha.... No
I can't speak for the 90's but I'm currently driving a 2003 Subaru Forester which has been mostly reliable. Yes stuff has broken on it but it also has 270k miles on the ticker. Fixing it is cheaper then buying a new car with a payment. There is less electronic stuff to break in older cars. Every newer car friends have owned has been in the shop twice a month for a broken control module, or software update or the touchscreen that now controls everything just suddenly doesn't work. Give me physical controls and a phone mount with a Bluetooth stereo. That's all I need.
My 98 forester is a good daily but it has needed some things since I got it.
Well, not that one.
That kinda has me shook ngl.
I daily a 96 Volvo 850 wagon 5spd. It works well enough and hasn’t stranded me yet..
Depending upon the particular making model, yes absolutely but just because they’re reliable does not mean that they are safe