Okay, so last year we had gas at nearly $5.00 a gallon and I drove a Ford Expedition.
So, I go and buy a 2009 Toyota Matrix, which I loved for the first several months. Then the engine starts to knock like crazy after the first oil change, done at dealership.
I take it in when the check engine light goes on, they test it as a cam or timing gear problem but do nothing but reset the computer - no repair.
Then it starts knocking again, I take it in while its knocking and mechanic hears it, they drive it for 5 days and can't get it to reproduce noise and they do nothing but have me come pick it up.
Then I have my foot surgery and on my return to work (on crutches) it starts the knocking and check engine malfunction light comes on.
They say computer says timing gear again. This time they fix by replacing timing gear AND oil consumption valve.
Should I keep this car or will it be a lemon - what with less than 6,000.00 miles on it and engine staring to need such replacements.
Hell, my Ford Expedition at 5 years old and 90,000 miles hasn't needed anything but oil changes, brake and tires replaced.
And they say Toyota are great cars.
I probably should have put on main for more to read, but I will try here for time being.
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