Volvos aren't so great anymore either, 2.4 engine makes oil disappear had one pack it in at 140,000K and the replacement engine uses oil just as bad.Got that right. :nod:
Not Volvo reliability for sure.
Volvos aren't so great anymore either, 2.4 engine makes oil disappear had one pack it in at 140,000K and the replacement engine uses oil just as bad.Got that right. :nod:
Not Volvo reliability for sure.
Things have obviously changed regarding Dodge Ram brakes.100% agree. They are intentionally under engineered by Chrysler.
Several class action lawsuits over the past 2 decades for failing brakes at < 30K km
I was a pain in the ass at Richmond Chrysler in the service Dept. Several other disgruntled customers were chiming in about their shitty brakes. Service rep said it was my driving. I pointed out my Japanese cars had same brakes with > 75K km's.
I couldn't wait to dump that lease back on their lot.
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit...774-dodge-journey-brake-class-action-lawsuit/
My '07 Ram has had the brake done 3 times, and it's at 375,000km. It has the stock exhaust brake which helps a ton, but I also tow a 16' loaded cargo trailer daily and a 27' 5th wheel a few times a year. My next truck will most certainly be another Ram! I hated Dodge trucks until I bought one...Things have obviously changed regarding Dodge Ram brakes.
Bought my Big Horn new in 2013 with the new 8 speed tranny. Just got my first brake job done- at 120,000 kms.
Absolutely fucking unheard of for a light truck!
My experience with various Rams and Fords over the years has been 60-80,000 kms maximum before the pads are gone and the rotors start getting scored.
Driving tendencies can play a big role- I've really slowed down a lot on the roads over the years and put less wear on the brakes. It's made a difference.
My '99 Laramie was the best truck I ever owned. One of the only manual 5-speeds ever made (I'm told).My '07 Ram has had the brake done 3 times, and it's at 375,000km. It has the stock exhaust brake which helps a ton, but I also tow a 16' loaded cargo trailer daily and a 27' 5th wheel a few times a year. My next truck will most certainly be another Ram! I hated Dodge trucks until I bought one...
Yes to this. A Certified Pre-Owned is the way to go. But I caution you that every manufacturer has drastically different standards for what they deem to be a 'certified' pre-owned.Since you decided going to a dealership and doing financing, you should get a certified pre-owned vehicle. This would be cheaper in interest rate and you get longer warranty. Usually, you get 5 or 6 years of factory warranty from the in-service date.
Just had to add: Fucking old rebuilt dodge.I love Ford's acronym.
Found on Road Dead
Fix or Repair Daily
I've been self employed since I was 17 and have never had a problem getting financing.Someone brought up to me that since I'm self-employed financing would be difficult at a dealership... So me thinks paying all in cash for a pre-owned car would be the way to go--??
If you are self employed and report your income, your Tax return & NOA will work just fine for car financing. If you are paying cash, and it's over $10,000, get ready for a LOT of questions as to the source of the cash. FINTRAC sucks for cash transactions.I'll admit I haven't read everything here as the talk of engines and such just doesn't interest me/has eluded me... I've been appreciative of all the feedback that has been relevant, and carry on with your shop-talk.
I just need a good car that will run efficiently and reliably (Toyota/Honda?). I have a great contact for a mechanic in Vancouver who worked on my Toyota and other friend's/family's cars.
Someone brought up to me that since I'm self-employed financing would be difficult at a dealership... So me thinks paying all in cash for a pre-owned car would be the way to go--??
I'm self-employed, and I always pay cash for vehicles. The most recent time was two years ago, when I paid a bit over $10,000. There's never been any issue, and there have never been any inquiries from any authorities....If you are paying cash, and it's over $10,000, get ready for a LOT of questions as to the source of the cash. FINTRAC sucks for cash transactions.
I'm self-employed, and I always pay cash for vehicles. The most recent time was two years ago, when I paid a bit over $10,000. There's never been any issue, and there have never been any inquiries from any authorities.
I'm not that bright but what this has to do with purchasing a car leaves me baffled. Why would you use a notary in that instance?As a British Columbia notary public or British Columbia notary corporation, you must identify individuals and confirm the existence of entities for certain activities and transactions, as listed below. Entities can be corporations, trusts, partnerships, funds, and unincorporated associations or organizations.