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Old 03-24-2014, 03:14 PM   #6 (permalink)
mikeyjd
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Matchbox - '93 Ford Festiva L
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Last 3: 70.16 mpg (US)

Salamander - '99 Chrysler Concorde LXI
Team Dodge
90 day: 30.3 mpg (US)

Urquhart - '97 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 V6 3.4L DLX
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90 day: 25.81 mpg (US)

Smudge - '98 Toyota Tacoma
90 day: 40.65 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic View Post
In 1973 I saw Fords sabotaged by assembly line workers one week before a strike. I stayed away from Fords for decades, when I saw a hole drilled into the main oil gallery on a brand new truck, under the torque converter, with a "you found it you $%^&"" written next to the hole. The truck never left the dealership with oil pouring out of the bellhousing. How it ever got out of the factory I can't imagine.

I drive a 2011 Fiesta today, average 45 MPG in a car rated at 38 high way. It was totalled and rebuilt so the title is branded and there is no warranty. I worked on cars for most of my adult life and after 23k miles I think this Fiesta is one of the best cars I have ever owned.

Only the future will tell about long term reliability but right now I am one happy camper, especially significant considering my past experience.

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Mech
I'm leaning toward a Fiesta to replace my wife's Chrysler Concorde.
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