2015 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.5L V6, 7-speed shiftable CVT, AWD


2015 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.5L V6, 7-speed shiftable CVT, AWD
2014 smart fortwo electric drive passion 2dr Hatch
74-horsepower Electric, 1-speed automatic, RWD
No problems so far. MPG estimates on paper are pessimistic. It gets better mileage than predicted. |
Recent impact with a deer fared much better than expected. Parts are not expensive, but not very durable in an accident. Shop reported that it was less than a third of what it would be on a normal car. |
2014 BMW i3 Base 4dr Hatch
168-horsepower Electric + Gas, 1-speed automatic, RWD
2006 Lexus RX 400h 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid, CVT, AWD
1996 Lexus LX
Older car, limited site features available.
Extremely reliable, Lexus equivalent of a Toyota Landcruiser. Straight line 4.2 liter 6 cylinder. 220k, only routine maintenance items: tail-light assembly, oxygen sensor, catalytic converter. Averages 12-17 mpg with rack and offroad tires. 10 mpg if towing. max towing seems to be about 8,000 lbs. |
At about 198k, had to replace the oxygen sensors and the catalytic converter. At about 214k, a brake caliper froze and was replaced. 7/2/16: No major problems at 223,000 miles. Slight tap in one of the cylinders at high RPMs. Exhaust frame holder (rubber) is wearing out and rattles occasionally. Window regulators in front windows a little slow. Slight oil leak on engine block. Doesn't affect oil usage. Pull trailor and tractor regularly. |