Cars you’ve bought new!

[KCJeep]

Me:
2007 Nissan Altima - traded in
2011 Mazda RX-8 - traded in
2014 Mazda CX-5 - given to wife's daughter, who lost it in a drunk driving accident
2015 Porsche Cayman - still own
2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia - traded in
2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio - still own

Wife:
1993 Subaru Legacy Wagon - traded in
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser - sold private party
2008 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster - traded in
2012 Fiat 500 Sport - traded in
2012 Fiat 500 Abarth - still own

Two Alfas! Love it.

I drive Fords and like them, but I dream of Alfa Romeos.

 

[kkreit01]

'92 Plymouth Sundance Duster
'95 Dodge Dakota Sport RCSB 318
'95 Eagle Talon TSI
'97 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
'97 Ford Explorer Sport
'99 Dodge Stratus
'00 Ford Explorer
'01 Olds Alero
'04 Ford Freestar
'05 Dodge Neon
'07 Mercury Mariner
'07 Ford Fusion
'08 Mercury Mariner
'08 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
'09 Chrysler Aspen
'10 Ford Focus
'10 Lincoln MKZ
'11 Jeep Grand Cherokee
'12 Ram 1500
'13 Chrysler 200
'14 Dodge Durango
'14 Ford Edge
'15 Lincoln MKC
'17 Ford Fusion
'17 Jeep Gran Cherokee
'18 Ram 1500
'21 Ford Edge
'22 Ford Maverick

 

[bubbanik]

96 (I think) Chevy Beretta, 6cyl, POS
97 Nissan XT pickup. Little 4 banger, manual trans (NC hailstorm took it from me)
2000 Ford Focus, 4cyl (first and last Ford)
2003 Dodge Caravan, 6cyl
2006 Chevy Equinox (last Chevy)
2011 Honda CRV, 4cyl, (by far the best car I've ever owned)
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, 6cyl
2018 VW Passat, 2.0T (still driving, been a great car)
2025 Mazda CX-5, 4cyl

 

[cptbarkey]

1996 Chrysler Cirrus
2002 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab
2002 Ram 1500 4.7
2004 Honda Civic (wife)
2006 Ram 1500 4.7
2007 Honda Accord
2007 FJ Cruiser
2008 Honda CRV (with leather)
2008 Kia Sedona
2011 Toyota Sienna LE (with leather)
2012 Subaru Outback
2014 Ram 1500 5.7
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan AVP (parents)

Used ever since. New cars are no longer a value proposition imo.

Totals are in the lower 60 count, with the majority being used/CL/FB flips.

 

[KCJeep]

'92 Plymouth Sundance Duster
'95 Dodge Dakota Sport RCSB 318
'95 Eagle Talon TSI
'97 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
'97 Ford Explorer Sport
'99 Dodge Stratus
'00 Ford Explorer
'01 Olds Alero
'04 Ford Freestar
'05 Dodge Neon
'07 Mercury Mariner
'07 Ford Fusion
'08 Mercury Mariner
'08 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
'09 Chrysler Aspen
'10 Ford Focus
'10 Lincoln MKZ
'11 Jeep Grand Cherokee
'12 Ram 1500
'13 Chrysler 200
'14 Dodge Durango
'14 Ford Edge
'15 Lincoln MKC
'17 Ford Fusion
'17 Jeep Gran Cherokee
'18 Ram 1500
'21 Ford Edge
'22 Ford Maverick

Just wow that’s a LOT!

 

[BretK]

None. I've never had a new car.

 

[Low on oil]

1969 Road Runner -totalled after 2 yrs
1991 Nissan Sentra SER- still have
1996 Jeep cherokee- still have
2021 Mercedes C300 - still have
2024 Ford Bronco OBX -- still have

 

[Low on oil]

Just wow that’s a LOT!

TLTR

 

[Frankrank]

1985 Mazda 626
1987 Buick Grand National
1990 Ford Thunderbird SC
1992 Acura Legend
1995 Acura TL 2.5
1999 Acura TL
2001 Acura MDX
2005 Toyota Sienna
2008 Toyota RAV 4

After the RAV we started buying 2-3 year old cars

 

[demarpaint]

1984, 1985, 1987,1988 Ford E-150 Vans, 2008 Liberty and 2016 JK Rubicon. A lot of used vehicles before and in between. I've been fighting the urge for another new Jeep, I'll wait.

 

[k1xv]

Not many. I started driving in 1964, 60 years ago.

1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT
1983 Mitsubishi Pick Up
1985 AUDI 5000 TURBO
1991 Infiniti Q45
2003 GMC 2500HD
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
2015 Corvette
2022 Corvette

Only the 2022 Corvette is still here

 

[R_W_M]

Only 3 brand new...

'64 Volvo PV-544
'79 Subaru 4wd wagon
'84 Subaru DL (4 dr sedan)

 

[Bear906]

2000 Ford Taurus SE - 3.0 Vulcan V6
2002 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab - 3.0 V6
2011 Chevy Cruze Eco - 6-speed manual trans
2018 Kial Soul+

The Chevy spent about 40 nights at the dealership awaiting replacement parts, including not one but two failed valve covers and a manual transmission failure due to insufficient fluid being installed at the factory. Never again, GM.

 

[bubbanik]

2000 Ford Taurus SE - 3.0 Vulcan V6
2002 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab - 3.0 V6
2011 Chevy Cruze Eco - 6-speed manual trans
2018 Kial Soul+

The Chevy spent about 40 nights at the dealership awaiting replacement parts, including not one but two failed valve covers and a manual transmission failure due to insufficient fluid being installed at the factory. Never again, GM.

I'm with you. Once had a Chevy Equinox that had a constant ABS issue. Repeated trips back for warranty work. Last time I was right at the end of the warranty and I was upset that this was going to end up being something I was going to have to pay for. Was talking to the service guy about my concerns when one of the "managers" walked in. She just rolled her eyes and said "well just trade it in for another one."
I...lost...my...mind!
I was in the military at the time, and unfortunately in uniform. Called my Commander (I was a 1st Sgt at the time so had a direct line) and told him there was a chance he would be bailing me out of jail.
The owner of the dealership happened to be there and apparently heard my very loud voice. Went back to his office where he offered me all sorts of warrantees and had the manager who made that comment apologize to me. Told him all I wanted was my car back and he didn't have to worry about ever seeing me again as I would be getting rid of it and never step foot in a Chevy dealership. And never have. I'm fickle that way. Known to hold a grudge.

 

[Bear906]

I'm with you. Once had a Chevy Equinox that had a constant ABS issue. Repeated trips back for warranty work. Last time I was right at the end of the warranty and I was upset that this was going to end up being something I was going to have to pay for. Was talking to the service guy about my concerns when one of the "managers" walked in. She just rolled her eyes and said "well just trade it in for another one."
I...lost...my...mind!
I was in the military at the time, and unfortunately in uniform. Called my Commander (I was a 1st Sgt at the time so had a direct line) and told him there was a chance he would be bailing me out of jail.
The owner of the dealership happened to be there and apparently heard my very loud voice. Went back to his office where he offered me all sorts of warrantees and had the manager who made that comment apologize to me. Told him all I wanted was my car back and he didn't have to worry about ever seeing me again as I would be getting rid of it and never step foot in a Chevy dealership. And never have. I'm fickle that way. Known to hold a grudge.

I traded in my Chevy two days after the 120,000 mile extended warranty I (wisely) purchased expired.

My dealership experience, at least, was positive. The selling dealer went way above and beyond trying to make things right. They waived most of the warranty deductibles. Even when it had over 100,000 miles, I was still driving brand-new, loaded 4WD Silverados as loaners. Since they also sell Kias, I stuck with them, confident that they'd always do right by me--and they have.

 

[Toy4x4]

Only one new, but 2 1 year olds.

New: 1993 Toyota DLX xcab 4x4 3.0 manual. Drove it 20 years.
1yos: 89 Civic HB Si & 18 Mustang GT

 

[Low on oil]

Do motorcycles count?
1973 Honda 350 - sold to buy the #750
1975 Honda 750 - still have
2004 Harley Superglide - still have, midlife crisis purchase and rememberence to Dad

 

[Low on oil]

1980 Ford Fiesta (Koln)
1982 Ford Escort GT
1988 Ford Ranger XLT
1991 Nissan Sentra SE-R
1993 Nissan Sentra SE-R
2001 Nissan Altima GLE
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4
2014 Scion xB

Someone else mentioned their very bad experience with a '78 Fiesta. Samo-o with my '80 German Ford Fiesta. Imported to US from '78-'80. Bad engine block, bad cylinder boring, blown radiator, etc., etc. All with Ford's generous 1980, 12 mo./12k mile total warranty.

2 SER's, tell me more. I still have my 1991 which I bought new and still have. Probably will cut her loose this year.

 

[Bud]

66 Mustang
67 Sunbeam Alpine
69 Mustang Mach I
69 Beetle
70 Ford Maverick
71 Roadrunner
71 Ford Pinto
72 Corvette
72 Datsun 1200
73 Honda Civic
76 AMC Pacer Wagon
78 Ford Fiesta
79 Mazda GLC
82 Mazda 626
82 Mazda B2200
85 Peugeot 505 STI
92 Toyota Camry
94 Honda Civic
97 Toyota Camry
98 Ford Ranger
2005 Ford F150
2016 Honda Pilot
2023 Subaru Forester

I am sure I missed a couple along the way. I am old and forgetful.

 

[hank2]

2 SER's, tell me more. I still have my 1991 which I bought new and still have. Probably will cut her loose this year.

I lost the '91 in 1993, to my first wife when we separated. Bought the '93 at that time and had it for it for 8 years. Loved the SE-R's and should have kept it longer. Hammer reliability and a blast to drive. As you know. The two that I bought were the only ones that I ever saw on dealer's lots. Every front wheel drive car made should be required to have a viscous coupled limited slip like the SE-R.