My opinion is no thxWhat's everyone's opinion on the new jeep compass? It has a conventional trans I believe and the 2.4 engine which is gdi or turbo. Does have the multi air brick but that's not to crazy scary.
I beat on my 2014 Rogue Sport. Manually up and down shifting and neutral down hills.The only way a Rogue should be on anyone's list is if it can be obtained with a manual transmission (it can't). The risk of having to replace the CVT transmission at low miles makes it a "don't go there". I wouldn't touch one with the proverbial 10' pole.
You could buy a Rogue with the plan to dump it before it fails. But 70k miles and 10 years isn't a long service life.I beat on my 2014 Rogue Sport. Manually up and down shifting and neutral down hills.
I did a fluid change when I saw it was mud on the DS at 20k Ran as new when I traded it at 70K.
If you are retired that's 10+ years of service life. Rogue Sport.
- Honda has released pricing for the new 2023 CR-V, which is available in both hybrid and nonhybrid forms.
- The EX is now the base trim, and it starts at $32,355—a whopping $4310 more than last year's LX.
The new model follows the trend of many other vehicles these days and eliminates the base trim level, meaning the point of entry is far higher than before. The 2023 CR-V EX starts at $32,355, which is $1800 more than last year's EX and a whopping $4310 more than last year's base LX.
Front-wheel drive and a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four are standard, with all-wheel drive a $1500 option. Among nonhybrid models, there's also a $35,005 EX-L trim with a bit more equipment including leather upholstery and a larger touchscreen.
The hybrid lineup starts with the $33,695 CR-V Sport, which introduces a front-wheel-drive hybrid model that wasn't available on the previous-generation CR-V. This means it achieves higher mpg ratings than before, with the EPA combined estimate rising from 38 mpg to 40 mpg. The 2023 CR-V Sport Touring, a fully loaded model with equipment including 19-inch wheels, an upgraded audio system also comes only as a hybrid. It starts at $39,845, or $800 more than last year's hybrid Touring model. The CR-V Sport Touring comes only with all-wheel drive and is rated at 37 mpg combined.
It's all a roll of the dice if you get a keeper or a dud. After owning over 75 cars I have some data points.You could buy a Rogue with the plan to dump it before it fails. But 70k miles and 10 years isn't a long service life.
I don't think anyone should buy something that has an expected short service life with the idea they will be able to dump it before it fails. A retiree in particular might not be in a financial position to replace it, or just needs 2 more years out of it, or who knows what. And then they get the big bill to replace that transmission (typically +/- $5,000 at last count).
Why take the chance when there are better products?
I guess I've been lucky. I've had a number of really good cars, most bought new - '81 Celica, '86 Volvo 740 Turbo, '00 Solara V6, '00 BMW 528i, '07 Honda Accord V6 6MT and so far, a '21 Tesla Model 3 SR+.It's all a roll of the dice if you get a keeper or a dud. After owning over 75 cars I have some data points.
Most have been problematic, unfortunately. I'm looking at 5% keepers 95% throwbacks.
If you have time to play game with Service Dept that could be improved to possibly 25% keepers after sorting.
Biggest issue I had with my Japanese built Nissan was that it chewed up rotors then the exhaust heat shield spot welds would pop and the thing would develop a loud buzz. Nissan Service wouldn't address it under the 3/36 warranty but a local custom muffler shop took care of it for me for 70 bucks.
compass is ok new ones are alot nicer than older... butWhat's everyone's opinion on the new jeep compass? It has a conventional trans I believe and the 2.4 engine which is gdi or turbo. Does have the multi air brick but that's not to crazy scary.
Yeah, my Mom like her 2016 Forester, it still has functional windows she can see out of, an NA engine. CVT seems to be a non-issue in most subaru's now.The best vehicle for her will be the one she feels most comfortable in. Ease of entry, access to controls, visibility, and so on.
That sounds like owner issue 95% bad?It's all a roll of the dice if you get a keeper or a dud. After owning over 75 cars I have some data points.
Most have been problematic, unfortunately. I'm looking at 5% keepers 95% throwbacks.
Yes it was me who didn't bolt the engine to the transmission on my ford F150 4.9.That sounds like owner issue 95% bad?