Which Car Should I Buy?

[dballer]

Keep the Jimmy.... I had one with the 4.3 and I drove it until it had 360,000 miles on it then sold it for $1800 more than I paid for it. But if are going to sell it... Volvo is a good car... but replacing the turbo will be expensive if it were to break

 

[HamsterHider]

OK I DO NOT BEAT ON MY CARS, I DO ALL SCHEDULE STUFF, I DRIVE GOOD. I WANT THE CAR THAT WILL LAST AT LEAST 5 YEARS, BE FUN TO DRIVE AND WOMEN WONT LAUGHT AT IT . SO WHICH IS IT EXPERTS?

 

[dballer]

The Jimmy!!!!!!

 

[HamsterHider]

THE JIMMY SUCKS ASS FOR GAS MILAGE, HS 4X4 WHICH I NEVER USE SINCE I MOVED AND IS BUMPY. WHICH OF THE OTHER TWO OR CONVINCE ME REALLY GOOD TO KEEP THE JIMMY.

 

[2Thick]

OK THE 96 ONE IN QUALITY CERTIFIED FROM THE LINCOLN DEALERSHIP SO THAT IS GOOD. SERIOUSLY NOW TWO QUESTIONS

1. WHICH ONE WILL I HAVE LESS MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH?
2. WHICH WILL I GET MO BIATCHES WITH?
3. OK ONE MORE GIVE ME THE PROS AND CONS OF BOTH?

1. The Lincoln will be easier to fix for the average mechanic because it is an American V8. The turbo will confuse most average mechanics.

2. You will get more women with the Lincoln because the styling of the Volvo has always been bland and conservative.

3. Lincoln:

Pros: V8 280hp, sleeker styling, sportier feel (although it will not be remotely close to a sports car), easier to fix and find parts for, and great feel on the highway

Cons: It is American, high gas costs, rear wheel drive and high HP will cause awful traction in rain, and snowy conditions, its American, two-door so higher insurance costs, its American, and it it driven mostly by old people.

Volvo:

Pros: It is Swedish, it has 4 doors and superior safety features (so lower insurance), it has a peppy turbo engine, it has better gas mileage, it has superior highway cruising and nimbleness in the city, is more structurally sound and it will retain its value much longer.

Cons: Bland styling, having to use a certified mechanic to look after the turbo, trying to finds parts and aftermarket accessories.

 

[RADAR]

Heres my 2 cents......take a day and drive them both not just 10 minutes but a good while... you should be able to make up your mine then..remember you're buying for"YOU"!!! RADAR

 

[KINGKONG69]

the volvo is more exotic, and shows class. but you sound like your mind is made up, so go buy the lincoln if thats what you want.

 

[RADAR]

and if you have a friend whos a mechanic take them by to be checked over and get his opinion!!! RADAR

 

[dballer]

the Jimmy will outlast all of them if you take care of it. Trust me on this... and 4X4 hold their valu... ask anyone... this is not bullshit. Keep the Jimmy... or I will have to find you.

 

[HamsterHider]

OK I'M NOW LEANING TOWARDS THE VOLVO, ITS STYLING IS CONSERVATIVE YET CLASSY. I AM ONLY SCARED ABOUT THE TURBO THINGY BREAKING. DO VOLVO DEALERSHIPS HAVE CERTIFIED USED VOLVOS IF SO I WILL GO LOOK THERE TOMMOROW BUT IF I CAN GET THE VOLVO FOR 10,500 THEN IT WILL PROBABLY BE A DEAL. DO YOU THINK 70,000 ON A 1995 IS PRONE TO PROBLEMS SOON. I DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO PUT ANY MONEY INTO IT AFTER I BUY IT.