Hi-
My wife is refusing to drive a 1997 Volvo 960, which my Dad bought off lease with 30K or so on it- and he and I have pushed it to 192K, but I can't really blame her. The car hates her. I had two light bulbs burn out today at different times on the same three bulb fixture. It was down from August the October with a succession of issues that flowed from each other - but what can I say? (To the wife, who doesn't care about anything except the power seat doesn't move smoothly.)
It hurts- the car is basically running better than it has since I got it, with the repairs.
Let me add- A&P mechanic, other car is 2001 Ford Excursion, 7.3 diesel; with a '67 Mustang in work.
So today, I was leafing through the Consumer Reports Used car guide and the the G8 showed up with the highest owner satisfaction for a 10 year old big Sedan. Rear wheel drive. Is a base model the car to get for local family stuff? There's an add for one up in Connecticut about $7K.
Not needed for work, we both commute into New York.
David