Best cars in the world

Bombbastic22

Just wondering what people think are the most reliable mid range cars in the world. I've had a bad run of luck after buying two different Skoda Octavia's. didn't get more than a few weeks of hassle free driving out of them. One was a 06 with only 38,000 miles and the other was a 98 with 89000 miles. Will never buy another one! My last car was a Mitsubishi Colt and at 12 years old - it's still perfect. Said this to mechanic and he said - "you wouldn't get that from a Skoda".

So, would love to hear what people's opinions are. Also, while all these electrical conveniences are great (windows etc) - is everyone plagued with more expense and problems because of them?

Also Aircon - does that make a car more expensive to service?

Want to get a decent reliable car next time!

Mr Benevolent

Lancer. Make sure to get the Evo VII version though.

Toyota corolla, so good it gets two slots.

Owen

You'd probably get a better response in the normal motors forum.

TestTransmission

Bit of a weird list for the "Best cars in the world" don't ya think?

Wossack

'none of the above'

/edit, oh nvm, octavia is there

jaffa20

What a crap list to choose from. I'll walk thanks.

Daegerty

Anything as long as its not an automatic

no1beemerfan

I'd say you meant reliable more so than best car! Can't imagine the aul corollas being the best cars imo!

From personal experience I'd have to say the K11 micra is one of the most reliable cars out there. I've one 11 years and all I've had to do is service it.

I've an original Laguna too for seven years and only for dodgy wiring (corroded) for the TDC sensor its been very reliable.

ShadowHearth

try to find a non scangered civic and it will run milles after your death.

getting a standart normal civic as a quest on its own. i tryed at it and failed.

squod

No Fiats, Alfas or Beemers? SRSLY.

unkel

Best cars? Most on that list are mediocre at best...

Plug

Most reliable? Well the Fiesta is up there along with a few others.
Best ever? Ah sure that'll have to be the M3 csl. *fap fap fap*

Matt Simis

Bombbastic22 wrote: »

Also Aircon - does that make a car more expensive to service?

Yes, you want something with no AC, Sunroof or Radio.

Mr Benevolent

Matt Simis wrote: »

Yes, you want something with no AC, Sunroof or Radio.

OP if you're incredibly worried about expense, buy a moped.

Plug

Confab wrote: »

OP if you're incredibly worried about expense, buy a moped.

Good one!

Voodoomelon

Had to check my watch there, thought we'd gone back to April 1st.

the culture of deference

Thread title should be the best mediocre cars for under 15 grand that you can afford to run

Maruney

Alfa 156 of course.
All the bad experience stories are made up so Alfetta's like me can pick them up for next to nothing...honest.

The 146 & 155 stories were not made up though.

Bombbastic22

jaffa20 wrote: »

What a crap list to choose from. I'll walk thanks.

lol

Bombbastic22

the culture of deference wrote: »

Thread title should be the best mediocre cars for under 15 grand that you can afford to run

lol. Ya, thread title was a bit retarded in hindsight!

Bombbastic22

no1beemerfan wrote: »

I'd say you meant reliable more so than best car! Can't imagine the aul corollas being the best cars imo!

From personal experience I'd have to say the K11 micra is one of the most reliable cars out there. I've one 11 years and all I've had to do is service it.

I've an original Laguna too for seven years and only for dodgy wiring (corroded) for the TDC sensor its been very reliable.

I did, oops. you are right. can't seem to change poll now......hmmmm

alias no.9

I have never owned, nor would I ever consider any of those cars for myself. What an insipid selection. Public transport would become a very attractive alternative.

Bombbastic22

alias no.9 wrote: »

I have never owned, nor would I ever consider any of those cars for myself. What an insipid selection. Public transport would become a very attractive alternative.

Wow, you must drive a Merc or a Bentley or something.

alias no.9

alias no.9 wrote: »

I have never owned, nor would I ever consider any of those cars for myself. What an insipid selection. Public transport would become a very attractive alternative.

Most of them are far from bad cars, what do you drive yourself out of curiousity?

Max Power1

alias no.9 wrote: »

I have never owned, nor would I ever consider any of those cars for myself. What an insipid selection. Public transport would become a very attractive alternative.

Passat/Accord/Octavia?

You'd pick public transport?

What a retarded comment.

spiggotpaddy

My last car was a Mitsubishi Colt and at 12 years old - it's still perfect. Said this to mechanic and he said - "you wouldn't get that from a Skoda".



Want to get a decent reliable car next time![/QUOTE]
does your mechanic live on the moon?
there are loads of 12 year old skodas going strong, look on dungdeal.
my 11 year old octy is still working perfectly, including the toys your mitsi did'nt have,the a/c, c/l, e/w, s/r.
they are all machines, they can all break,
if you look after them..................

vectra

Guess what I voted for

and you only have one guess :pac:

alias no.9

RoverJames wrote: »

Most of them are far from bad cars, what do you drive yourself out of curiousity?

They're all perfectly functional but none stand out as even best in class against their peers and yet appear here on a poll of best car in the world?

I'm driving an E39 5 series these days.

alias no.9

Max Power1 wrote: »

Passat/Accord/Octavia?

You'd pick public transport?

What a retarded comment.

The Accord would be my pick of the bunch and I looked at a few a while back but clean ones are rare. The rest, including the Passat and Octavia, meh.

Max Power1

alias no.9 wrote: »

The Accord would be my pick of the bunch and I looked at a few a while back but clean ones are rare. The rest, including the Passat and Octavia, meh.

Why are you in the motors forum then?

Thats borderline heresy, saying you prefer public transport to the VAG group :P

langdang

Max Power1 wrote: »

Why are you in the motors forum then?

Thats borderline heresy, saying you prefer public transport to the VAG group :P

We're in the motors forum? :-)
Looks like After Hours in here. We're all retarted for even looking at this thread... ;-)

Big Nasty

Ah lads, will yiz give the chap a break - y'all knew what he meant!

If I had to choose from one of them it would probably be the Octavia in fairness.

If I had to!

Mr Benevolent

Accord, no question.

Bombbastic22

squod wrote: »

No Fiats, Alfas or Beemers? SRSLY.

lol

nah, they were just cars I was thinking about.

TheAnswer

Max Power1 wrote: »

Passat/Accord/Octavia?

You'd pick public transport?

What a retarded comment.

The snobs are out in force tonight alright! None of them would qualify as "Best in the world" but if the Octavia was sold worldwide......

Bombbastic22

alias no.9 wrote: »

They're all perfectly functional but none stand out as even best in class against their peers and yet appear here on a poll of best car in the world?

I'm driving an E39 5 series these days.

Wow, you must be a super strong alpha male that impresses, well, everyone.

Extremely intelligent, modest, able to run all day and lift 200kg off the ground, easy. And happy, you must be very happy and fulfilled. A beamer would do that for you. Why would you suffer driving a crappy Honda or a Passat? Might as well stand in the rain and wait for a smelly, rickety bus, that arrives late and gets you there slower than if you actually walked. I see your point, not!!!

You'd have to be a real man to drive a car like that, wouldn't you?

mcwhirter

This thread should be renamed Most boring cars in the world.

Now where's my keys for my Lada Riva!

Bombbastic22

spiggotpaddy wrote: »

My last car was a Mitsubishi Colt and at 12 years old - it's still perfect. Said this to mechanic and he said - "you wouldn't get that from a Skoda".



Want to get a decent reliable car next time!

does your mechanic live on the moon?
there are loads of 12 year old skodas going strong, look on dungdeal.
my 11 year old octy is still working perfectly, including the toys your mitsi did'nt have,the a/c, c/l, e/w, s/r.
they are all machines, they can all break,
if you look after them..................[/QUOTE]

Ah well, perhaps I was just a bit unlucky then! Still though, I am traumatised from my experiences with Skoda!

vectra

mcwhirter wrote: »

This thread should be renamed Most boring cars in the world.

Now where's my keys for my Lada Riva!

Why?

Bombbastic22

Wow, can't believe the views this got. Nearly 800 in a few hours.

Pretty funny one, should maybe be in the comedy section. lol

Lot of witty peeps here! ;-)

Bombbastic22

alias no.9 wrote: »

I have never owned, nor would I ever consider any of those cars for myself. What an insipid selection. Public transport would become a very attractive alternative.

sorry but I still think this "insipid" stuff is hilarious.

Reminds me of a joke that goes: What's the difference between a hedgehog and a BMW? With a hedgehog - the pricks are on the outside. hahaha

Ah sorry lad - but you're being a bit of a snob reallly.

vectra

Bombbastic22 wrote: »

sorry but I still think this "insipid" stuff is hilarious.

Reminds me of a joke that goes: What's the difference between a hedgehog and a BMW? With a hedgehog - the pricks are on the outside. hahaha

Ah sorry lad - but you're being a bit of a snob reallly.

Isnt that joke the difference between an Underpants and a Squad car??

Bombbastic22

vectra wrote: »

Isnt that joke the difference between an Underpants and a Squad car??

eh, it works both ways I guess...........

biko

Wtf, Carina isn't on the list

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi0VPE6PDP8

Bombbastic22

biko wrote: »

Wtf, Carina isn't on the list

hahahaha..........that's a good un. An oversight I assure you!

Absurdum

I voted Almera