Name a car you like but just can't love

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by NoOne

That.

The GT500 is never anywhere near as fast as Ford claims or the HP says it is.

Its a 12 second smoke machine.

Originally Posted by The_Dude

Still, 652 HP and a 6-speed transmission. What's not to like?

10.5 at 133 mph, what are the numbers from Ford??

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[MidLifeinMI]

Originally Posted by LATB

My 3 year old F250 has been flawless. 100% stock and I’ve only done oil changes.
Oh…I had to replace the windshield wiper blades last week.

I think I've replaced the wiper blades twice. Still on original tires & brakes (even after towing a 7K lb RV for 3 years), but finally had to replace the OE battery last fall. Stupid POS truck.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by MidLifeinMI

I think I've replaced the wiper blades twice. Still on original tires & brakes (even after towing a 7K lb RV for 3 years), but finally had to replace the OE battery last fall. Stupid POS truck.

I’m still on factory tires with near 60K miles.
Considering replacing the batteries (there are two) just from experience the Florida heat seems to cook batteries.

[Taurus]

Originally Posted by The_Dude

Still, 652 HP and a 6-speed transmission. What's not to like?

It's fast, no doubt about it. A little squirrely but that's probably more due to my driving skills than the car. It just wasn't as enjoyable as I thought it would be.

By comparison, I drove a 2023 Challenger Hellcat Redeye wide body that was just an all out beast, just don't turn. The thing is a blast to drive and feels more stable, probably due to it's higher weight and wider stance. I even like the interior more. I wouldn't want to daily drive either one but I would rather drive the Challenger given the choice.

[MidLifeinMI]

Originally Posted by LATB

I’m still on factory tires with near 60K miles.
Considering replacing the batteries (there are two) just from experience the Florida heat seems to cook batteries.

My factory tires have over 65K miles on them. Still plenty of tread, but with over 7 years on them, they're about to age out (no cracks visible yet). If I was still towing the camper, I'd think about replacing them with LT tires, but with the trailer gone I'll probably stick with the OEM PC-rated Wranglers. They've been good to me, so no incentive to change.

[The_Dude]

Originally Posted by LATB

I’m still on factory tires with near 60K miles.
Considering replacing the batteries (there are two) just from experience the Florida heat seems to cook batteries.

A Toyota would have been worn out 5 times by now.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by LATB

You change wiper blades twice a year? Damn.

The factory wiper blades were fine until the sun finally deteriorated one and it was time to replace them.

My daily driver and truck that sits outside, yes. My garage queens that rarely see rain: once/ year. All the glass on my classics is original.

[Bill]

Originally Posted by LATB

I’m still on factory tires with near 60K miles.
Considering replacing the batteries (there are two) just from experience the Florida heat seems to cook batteries.

Somewhere out there, Rotor cracks a smile and knows he's made a difference. Of course, to really win his approval, I think you have to demonstrate irrational hatred of Canadians, so there's that.

[NoOne]

Originally Posted by The_Dude

Still, 652 HP and a 6-speed transmission. What's not to like?

Being last with a car with 652hp and a 6 speed transmission.

Tire are going 200mph, car going 70.

[NoOne]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

10.5 at 133 mph, what are the numbers from Ford??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YSQf7DVIYs

Power is not the issue, do that on the street without drag radials.

All those high horsepower cars are terrible on the street but the GT500 seems to be the worse.

I think the convertibles of most Mustangs were great looking but their prices have really been driven up, I'd rather buy a used last model Corvette for cheaper.

I'd rather have a C7 vert over a C8.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by Red Baron

My Daily Driver...

So you don't need windshield wipers.

[GTOguy]

Originally Posted by LATB

I’m still on factory tires with near 60K miles.
Considering replacing the batteries (there are two) just from experience the Florida heat seems to cook batteries.

Not really. Cold is harder on them. Batteries are just shitty quality these days, like most other things.

[jw38]

Originally Posted by MidLifeinMI

My 7-1/2 year old flawless F150 would like a word with you...

The thread title says "car". If I needed a truck, it would be a Ram. I've owned 3 of them and never had a problem with any of them.

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

I will disagree, as my ownership of these has been fun.
I never wanted my cars to stay unmodded, so I put up with the headaches of taking them to 1,000+ HP.

For every Big Three that someone labels junk, I can find dozens of euro cars out of warranties that have endless repair bills.
I am sure I am a little biased, but I believe there are no performance cars without headaches, so I stick with the headaches I am familiar with.

I owned a Cadillac CTS and it was the worst pile of shit that I've ever owned. My wife and I now have 2 BMWs and a Mercedes. Not a single issue with any of them. This is what I drive for fun:

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by jw38

The thread title says "car". If I needed a truck, it would be a Ram. I've owned 3 of them and never had a problem with any of them.



I owned a Cadillac CTS and it was the worst pile of shit that I've ever owned. My wife and I now have 2 BMWs and a Mercedes. Not a single issue with any of them. This is what I drive for fun:

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Nice ride, all the GTs are nice, just not for me.

Also, in 34 years wife has owned the following, I think all got her 100+K miles, one repair total for about $600.

Explorer
3 Expeditions
Enclave
Fusion
CT5

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

My daily driver and truck that sits outside, yes. My garage queens that rarely see rain: once/ year. All the glass on my classics is original.

Damn. There’s people who don’t change their oil that often.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by LATB

Damn. There’s people who don’t change their oil that often.

Mobil one every 5k or annually, whatever is sooner.

[GTOguy]

Originally Posted by Red Baron

My Daily Driver...

I saw this car in person at the 1968 Oakland Roadster show. I also had the model kit, which I built. This was one year after the Royal Guardsman had their hit with Snoopy and the Red Baron. (1967) Which was the same year Bonnie and Clyde came out (the movie) and, IIRC, the same year (1968) The Yellow Submarine movie came out, which I saw in SF at a theater.

The Sizzlin' Sixties. Hell Yes.

[MidLifeinMI]

Originally Posted by jw38

The thread title says "car". If I needed a truck, it would be a Ram. I've owned 3 of them and never had a problem with any of them.

At first I thought "nitpicky", but you make a valid distinction. About the only thing the Detroit 3 has done consistently well is their trucks. They've built a few cars/SUVs that have been pretty reliable, but not as consistently as most Asian builders. As to your experiences with BMW & M-B, I'd say you've been pretty fortunate - initial quality is typically way up there, but long-term reliability is sketchy.

[GTOguy]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

Mobil one every 5k or annually, whatever is sooner.

I go by mileage only. Sometimes in some of my cars, it's 4 or 5 years. Time doesn't hurt oil. Contamination from cold start ups to impress friends does. Drive your car every time you start it, and oil will last it's full mileage rating.

People who dump fresh oil after a year who only drove 800 mor 1500 miles are throwing money away for a false sense of do-goodery.

[GTOguy]

Originally Posted by Red Baron

Do you use Mobil One in the '61, and if you do is it full synthetic, non, or blend?

Rotella diesel spec. I use it in the GTO's and the '83 Hi Lux as well. Have for the past 23 years.

Run full synthetic in the '05 Tundra. It's a 'modern' vehicle with modern internals.