Worst Truck/Car Brand

[Djgb13 2,339]

I decided to delete that post and not give you a hard time; must be the Christmas spirit? Anyway, I deleted it as soon as I hit Post. It only existed for like 5 seconds. How did you quote it?

lol must have opened the thread at the right moment. It's cool man. I'm just happy with this truck. God knows I looked all over before deciding to get this one

[penultimatestraw 473]

Are there any natural alternatives to Paxil and Xanax that work? I do well with half a Xanax, but I'm running out of them (and I'd like to not take them, if possible). I've been taking St. John's wort for a couple months and it may be doing something (nothing major), but I think it's causing me to put on weight. If there is something natural that works, does that mean it's just as bad as a prescription drug, side-effect wise?

 

St Johns Wort is the best known "natural" antidepressant. But there isn't any inherent safety with being a natural (versus artificial or lab-derived) medicine. On the contrary, most herbal remedies aren't extensively tested for safety or efficacy, and purity standards aren't particularly rigorous. It's a bit ridiculous to trust something is safe just because it grows in the wild, especially when you consider the most potent toxins known to man are natural (ricin, botulin toxin, venoms, etc.).

 

Any medication has potential for side effects, and there are naturopathic businesses whose practices who rival oft-demonized "big pharma". For my money, I'd rather use medications which are adequately tested and regulated. But to answer your question, I don't know of any good natural antidepressants, other than lifestyle choices like a healthy diet and regular exercise.

[MTSkiBum 1,620]

At the job yea I don't make much. However I've got other means of income. Which was why I could take a smaller paying job so I didn't have to travel an hour to make decent cash. But I got a good deal on the truck. Fell in love with it when I drove it. Ride is smooth as hell.

That probably cost 10k more than my wife's vehicle and mine together.

[SUXBNME 1,512]

Timely thread. We're looking for a gently used mid-sized SUV to replace my wife's 2001 Suburban (so, a little smaller but still 3 rows). Went and looked at a few, Didn't like the Honda Pilot interior, at least the ones we saw. Liked the Highlander with the Limited or XLE (?) higher packages. GMC Acadia looked worth considering. Acura MDX was nice and, while more expensive, not as much more as I expected. Probably still more than we want to spend.

 

Thoughts or experiences?

 

One that intrigued us that we hadn't planned to look at was a Buick Enclave. Sux or anyone else -- opinions? Nice interior and overall look. They had a 2014 with 29K miles for $28K, loaded. I think we'd be looking at $7-10K more for a comparable Highlander. Wife had last one 15 years (bought it new). I've never really considered a Buick but the dealer sorta positioned it behind Cadillac in the GM luxury hierarchy.

 

TIA$#@!

Without knowing which year, I pulled up a 2014 Enclave for TBS's

 

Number Date ▴ Title 00-06-01-026H 07/12/2016 Intake Manifold Inspection or Replacement After Engine Damage 00-03-10-006M 06/29/2016 Information on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV) 07-00-89-021Q 06/22/2016 Supplemental Information On Trailer Towing and RV Towing 07-03-10-008E 06/22/2016 Slight or Mild Tire Feathering and Recommended Practices 16-NA-101 06/22/2016 Clunk Noise In Rear Suspension In Cold Weather 15-08-44-001H 06/20/2016 ONSTAR - Communication Upgrade (Canada) 10-08-110-001E 06/10/2016 Interior - Information On Proper Use of Floor Mats 09-06-04-026M 05/31/2016 Engine - Identifying Non GM Engine Calibrations (US and Canada) 03-03-10-007J 05/20/2016 Wheels and Tires - Information on Tire/Wheel Characteristics 12-08-132-001D 05/13/2016 Electrical - Accessory Power Outlet and Trailer Lighting 15-08-42-001A 05/08/2016 Lighting - Exterior Lighting Components Tinted or Smoked 02-07-30-029Z 04/27/2016 Vehicle - PQC Assembly Replacement 10-08-46-001C 04/20/2016 Audio - Radio Does Not Mute For OnStar Turn by Turn Directions 15-06-03-001B 04/20/2016 Starting and Charging - Battery Maintenance 03-06-03-004Q 04/18/2016 Starting and Charging - Battery Testing, and Replacement 07-06-01-016C 04/18/2016 Engine - Internal Engine Noise Or Damage After Oil Filter Repl. 16-NA-117 04/12/2016 Drivetrain - Information Regarding Magnetic Drain Plugs 03-07-29-004K 04/07/2016 M/T - Manual Transmission Operating Characteristics 16-NA-109 04/05/2016 Steering - Grease or Sealant Visable on Steering Gear 00-03-10-002J 03/30/2016 Wheels - Chemical Stains On Chromed Aluminum Wheels 15-06-03-002B 03/10/2016 Starting - Original Equipment Battery Part Numbers 08-07-30-026C 03/07/2016 A/T - Slight Movement In Park At Start Up 16-NA-069 03/03/2016 Collision Avoidance - Blind Spot Detection Stops Working 06-00-89-029M 03/02/2016 Interior - Cleaning Of Interior Components 09-00-89-002M 03/02/2016 Vehicle - Properly Maintaining Vehicles In Dealer Inventory 12-03-10-001C 02/23/2016 Tires - Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted 16-NA-055 02/22/2016 Restraints - Information for Components Around The SIR System 16-NA-046 02/17/2016 A/C - Poor Performance, Blows Warm Air 02-08-42-001I 02/12/2016 Body - Damages Not Covered By Warranty Information 04-06-01-029H 02/11/2016 Vehicle - Unscheduled Maintenance Including Flushes/Additives 08-08-44-015F 02/09/2016 Infotainment - Damaged Radios and Instrument Panel Warranty Info 01-08-42-001K 02/08/2016 Lighting - Exterior Lamp Condensation Replacement Guidelines 15804A 02/08/2016 Campaign - Air Bag Lamp ON 02-08-98-002F 02/05/2016 Body - Hem Flange Rust Repair 16-NA-031 02/05/2016 Audio/Instruments - Audio Chime Speakers Inoperative 06-08-50-009I 01/28/2016 Restraints - Concerns About Safety and Seat Alterations 13-02-32-001D 01/19/2016 Steering - Noise or Fluid Leak From Power Steering In Cold Temp 16-NA-011 01/19/2016 Infotainment - System Will Not Return To Media After Call 06-00-89-031D 12/15/2015 Vehicle - Engine and Transmission Identification 15-NA-069 11/30/2015 Vehicle - Reuse of Fasteners and Proper Torque Info 08-08-44-029F 10/29/2015 Instruments Infotainment - Electronics Exchange Info. 01-06-01-011I 10/27/2015 Engine - Engine Oil Consumption 15789 10/26/2015 Recall - Windshield Wiper Motor Failure 15-NA-030 10/14/2015 Electrical - Non GM Approved Battery Chargers and Booster Packs 05-03-07-009H 10/02/2015 Steering/Suspension - Alignment Specifications and Requirements 00-00-89-027I 09/02/2015 Vehicle - Eliminating Unwanted Odors 09-09-40-001C 08/03/2015 Restraints - Seat Belt Latching Issues, Warning Lamp ON 99-01-39-004G 07/23/2015 A/C - Musty Odors at Start Up In Hot/Humid Temps. 01-08-51-003E 07/10/2015 Body/Frame - Application of Anti-Corrosion Materials 05-06-04-022M 07/10/2015 Fuel System - Top Tier Gasoline Information and Suppliers 07-06-04-019E 06/23/2015 Electrical - MIL ON, DTC P2138, Reduced Engine Power 05-06-04-035E 05/27/2015 Fuel System - E85 Fuel Usage Information/Recommendations 10-08-67-001C 05/22/2015 Body/Interior - Headliner/Rear Compartment Wet 15-00-89-004A 05/22/2015 Vehicle - Difference Between Leakage and Seepage 08-08-57-003F 05/14/2015 Body - Water Leaks Onto Floor, Various Electrical Issues 15-00-90-002 04/01/2015 Engine - Spin-On Oil Filter Information/Precautions 13-08-116-001B 03/26/2015 Electrical - Interference Related to Aftermarket ALDL/DLC Device 00-05-22-002O 03/24/2015 Brakes - Disc Brake System Repair/Lathe Calibration Information 12-06-01-003B 03/18/2015 Engine - Oil Leaks From Engine Front Cover 14007B 03/18/2015 Recall - ECM Update for Fuel Gauge Inaccuracy 13-00-89-008A 03/16/2015 Electrical - Wiring Repair Strategy Information 12-06-01-008B 03/09/2015 Vehicle - Engine And Sub Systems Flushing Info. (CANADA) 15-00-90-001 03/06/2015 Engine - Oil Leak Prevention After Oil/Filter Change 14-00-89-004A 03/03/2015 Starting System - Fleet Vehicle Key, Fob and Ring Info. 05-06-04-060A 02/24/2015 Computers/Controls - Multiple Module Shared DTC's 04-06-04-051D 02/20/2015 Fuel System - Maintenance Cleaning of Fuel Injectors 08-03-10-004B 02/11/2015 Wheels/Tires - Accessory Wheels/Tires Mounting and Balancing 05-03-10-020F 02/03/2015 Tires - Nitrogen Usage recommendations 14515B 02/02/2015 Recall - Chassis Electronic Control Module Contamination 10-08-45-001E 01/23/2015 Electrical - Ground Repair Information 03-08-48-006J 12/11/2014 Body - Rear Window Defroster Contact or Tab Repair 10-08-98-002A 11/18/2014 Body/Frame - Drilling High Strength Steel, Collision Repair 99-04-20-002I 11/18/2014 Drivetrain - Information About Driveline Clunk Noise 07-06-04-025K 10/28/2014 Fuel System - Ticking Noise Heard ON Cold Start Up 06-08-43-003E 10/23/2014 Wipers/Washers - Windshield Wiper Cleaning/Maintenance 07-08-49-020I 10/17/2014 Instruments - Odometer Programming Quick Reference Guide 04-06-04-047M 10/06/2014 Fuel System - Information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline NHTSA14V614000 10/01/2014 Recall 14V614000: Chassis Electronic Module Short Circuit 10-08-44-006C 09/19/2014 Navigation Radio - GPS Missing or Inaccurate Information 14187C 09/08/2014 Recall - Front Seat Belt Anchor Defect PIC6024 08/29/2014 OnStar® - Will Not Connect, DTC B2470-04 Set PI1296 08/19/2014 Fuel System - Cold Start Misfire After Engine/Fuel Sys Repair 00-03-10-006K 08/18/2014 Wheels/Tires - Radial Force Variation (RFV) Information PIP5216 08/18/2014 Engine - Replacement Recommendations PI1290 08/07/2014 Mirrors - Inside Mirror Loose/Bracket Fell Off PIT5310 08/07/2014 Memory Systems - Identifying Key Tags for Seat Memory PIC5854C 08/07/2014 Audio System - HD Radio Signal Cuts Out/Skips/Drops PIC5959B 07/31/2014 Audio System - No Audio on Certain XM® Channels PIC4310J 07/30/2014 OnStar® - Unable to Connect or Call Using Hands Free Calling PIC5759A 07/30/2014 Cell Phone - Bluetooth® Pairing Limit and Characteristics PIT4429E 07/30/2014 Body - Power Liftgate Inoperative With Key Off PIT4534E 07/30/2014 Instruments - DIC Buttons are Inoperative 00-06-01-012E 07/25/2014 Engine - Use of Surface Conditioning Disks for Engine Component PIP5163A 07/17/2014 Engine - Alleged Cylinders Out of Round PI1277 07/11/2014 A/C - Tethered Service Valve Cap Requirements (Idaho) 05-03-08-002F 06/26/2014 Suspension - Shock Absorber/Strut Replacement Guidelines PI1266 06/24/2014 Audio System - Radio Reprogramming Using Techline®/SPS PI1269 06/24/2014 Navigation System - Voice Commands Do Not Complete PI0373B 06/18/2014 Body - Power Foldaway Mirror Glass Shakes/Flutters PIT5258A 06/17/2014 Audio Sys. - Radio Loses Power with Samsung® Phone Paired PIC5088E 06/16/2014 Audio System - XM® Band Not Receiving All Channels PIC5588B 06/16/2014 OnStar® - Replacement Module Activation/Programming PI0962C 06/13/2014 Audio System - Various Cell Phone, Audio, Navigation Issues PIP4653E 06/03/2014 A/T Controls - MIL ON/Multiple DTC's Stored in The TCM NHTSA14V266000 05/20/2014 Recall 14V266000: Front Seatbelt Anchor Defect PI1235 05/13/2014 Electrical - Proper Ground Terminal Repair Information 09-03-08-004E 05/02/2014 Suspension - Front End Squawk or Creak Noise PIC5428F 05/01/2014 ABS/TCS - Warning Lamps ON, DTC's Set NHTSA14V223000 04/30/2014 Recall 14V223000: Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Readings PIP4919C 04/25/2014 Fuel System - Black Smoke/Rough Idle on Cold Start Up PIP5191 04/21/2014 Engine - Ticking Noise on Cold Start Up PIC5491F 04/18/2014 OnStar® - System Will Not Power Up 14048A 04/04/2014 Recall - A/T Shift Cable Adjuster Body Fracturing PIP3423K 03/28/2014 Engine - DTC P0016/P0017/P0018/P0019/P0008/P0009 PI1202 03/21/2014 Electrical - Various Instrument/Audio Issues PIC5374C 03/05/2014 OnStar® - Off Route Message During Turn-By-Turn Operation PIT5964 03/05/2014 OnStar® - Canadian Customers Unable to Make Calls in USA PI1074B 03/04/2014 Drivetrain Controls - Service All Wheel Drive Message PIC4801F 03/04/2014 OnStar® - Turn-By-Turn Feature Inoperative PIT5263 03/04/2014 OnStar® - Turn-By-Turn Has Low or No Audio PIC3011H 02/26/2014 OnStar® - Voice Recognition Operation Issues 09-03-10-016B 02/21/2014 Wheels - Preventing Chrome Clad Wheel Damage 12-03-10-002A 02/21/2014 Wheels/Tires - Vibration Felt Between 58-72 MPH PIT4271F 02/21/2014 Restraints - SIR Lamp Flashes/Stays ON During Remote Start NHTSA14V092000 02/21/2014 Recall 14V092000: A/T Shift Cable Adjuster Replacement PIT5246A 02/20/2014 Body - Clunk or Pop Noise from Liftgate at Full Open Position 08-03-10-006E 02/18/2014 Wheels/Tires - Tire Slowly Goes Flat on Aluminum Rim PI0388D 02/18/2014 Restraints - Seat Belt Webbing Latch Plate Twisted PIT4214F 02/12/2014 Body - Power Liftgate Reverses When Closing PIT4649C 02/12/2014 Electrical - No Start/MIL ON/DTC P1682 PIT4712E 02/12/2014 Fuel System - Fuel Gauge Won't Go to Empty/Sloshing Noises PIT4943C 02/12/2014 Emissions - EVAP DTC P0442 Diagnosis PIT5139B 02/12/2014 Suspension - Rear End Sway Diagnostic Information PI0360C 02/07/2014 Keyless Start - Inoperative Using OnStar® Remote Link PIP5180 02/07/2014 Fuel System - Hard Cold Start, Black Exhaust Smoke 07-08-59-007A 02/04/2014 Body - Squeak or Creak Noise When Opening/Closing Doors 99-08-51-007F 01/30/2014 Wheels - Information Regarding Refinishing Aluminum Wheels PIC5953 01/22/2014 Cell Phone - Voice Recognition Issues Involving Emojis/Symbols PIP4924D 01/21/2014 Fuel System - MIL ON, Misfire, Injector DTC's Set PI0281D 01/16/2014 Body - Under Body Corrosion PIP4964C 01/16/2014 Engine Controls - MIL ON, DTC P2097 or P2099 PIP3140F 01/16/2014 Vehicle - Abnormal Noise/Vibration Due to Aftermarket Items PIP4384H 01/16/2014 Engine - Supplemental Timing Information 01-07-30-042H 01/14/2014 A/T - 2-3 or 3-2 Shift Clunk Noise Information PI1040A 01/07/2014 Cell Phone - Poor Microphone Performance 05-00-89-072C 12/04/2013 Fuel System, Engine - Fuel and Oil Additive Information PI0018B 11/08/2013 Body - Front/Rear Side Door Windows Bind/Noisy/Move Slowly 06-08-51-005C 10/30/2013 Body - Hem Flange Sealer for Corrosion Protection 06-08-44-012G 09/24/2013 Navigation System - DVD Navigation Update Program 07-02-32-002N 09/18/2013 Steering - Power Steering Fluid Leaks 10-06-01-003C 09/03/2013 Engine - Oil Filter Application and Installation Precautions 06-06-01-010B 08/19/2013 Exhaust - Close-Coupled Converter and Engine Replacement Info 99-09-40-005G 08/15/2013 Restraints - Seat Belt Extender Availability 10-00-89-010C 07/12/2013 Locks - Key Code Security Rules, Applications (Canada) 13-00-90-001 06/27/2013 Engine - 2014 Model Year Engine Oil Information 05-09-40-002G 06/18/2013 Restraints - Normal Seat Belt Operating Characteristics PI0011C 05/29/2013 Body - Door Latch Diagnostic Procedures 11-00-90-001B 05/21/2013 Engine - dexos 1® and dexos 2® Oil Specs/Information 07-08-47-004E 05/20/2013 Computer/Controls - Body Control Module Damage Prevention 99-08-51-001C 02/25/2013 Body - Paint-less Dent Repair Process

[Djgb13 2,339]

That probably cost 10k more than my wife's vehicle and mine together.

Oh it's a nice truck with low mileage. The limited edition is one of the top of the line. I was blown away by how smooth it rode

[Mookz 1,349]

St Johns Wort is the best known "natural" antidepressant. But there isn't any inherent safety with being a natural (versus artificial or lab-derived) medicine. On the contrary, most herbal remedies aren't extensively tested for safety or efficacy, and purity standards aren't particularly rigorous. It's a bit ridiculous to trust something is safe just because it grows in the wild, especially when you consider the most potent toxins known to man are natural (ricin, botulin toxin, venoms, etc.).

 

Any medication has potential for side effects, and there are naturopathic businesses whose practices who rival oft-demonized "big pharma". For my money, I'd rather use medications which are adequately tested and regulated. But to answer your question, I don't know of any good natural antidepressants, other than lifestyle choices like a healthy diet and regular exercise.

 

Thanks doc.

 

I suppose there are no easy answers when it comes to what brand car/truck to avoid or crippling anxiety and depression.

[Filthy Fernadez 2,696]

Ended up getting a 2015 tundra limited 4x4. Fockin nice truck

Gratz man. You'll never regret buying it. Post a pic of it.

 

Mine

 

<a href="http://imgur.com/h73NWEG"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/h73NWEG.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

[penultimatestraw 473]

Thanks doc.

 

I suppose there are no easy answers when it comes to what brand car/truck to avoid or crippling anxiety and depression.

Avoiding a bad vehicle purchase is one of the key components of happiness though.

[Djgb13 2,339]

 

Gratz man. You'll never regret buying it. Post a pic of it.

 

Mine

 

<a href="http://imgur.com/h73NWEG"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/h73NWEG.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

Here's a quick snap of it. I still need to make some adjustments to it. Level it out, put new tires and rims on it, black it out a little, etc.

 

 

http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u406/djgb1337/Mobile%20Uploads/61B974EF-BD26-41EC-98D2-7F2ADC9BDCCA_zpsrf5y54g9.jpg

[Filthy Fernadez 2,696]

Here's a quick snap of it. I still need to make some adjustments to it. Level it out, put new tires and rims on it, black it out a little, etc.

 

 

http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u406/djgb1337/Mobile%20Uploads/61B974EF-BD26-41EC-98D2-7F2ADC9BDCCA_zpsrf5y54g9.jpg

 

Nice.

 

Get some fender flares and a bed cover for it.

[Djgb13 2,339]

 

Nice.

 

Get some fender flares and a bed cover for it.

It actually came with a trifold bed cover.

[drobeski 3,061]

Get a room tundra twins

[supermike80 1,922]

 

Thanks. Why?

The enclave in my opinion is weirdly cramped. Sit in the passenger seat if you haven't already. No leg room..least not comfy leg room. I'm 6 4 so not NBA sized and I found it very cramped.

[jerryskids 6,825]

The enclave in my opinion is weirdly cramped. Sit in the passenger seat if you haven't already. No leg room..least not comfy leg room. I'm 6 4 so not NBA sized and I found it very cramped.

Thanks for the feedback. I'm 5 11 with shorter legs and longer torso, so leg room is not usually an issue. Headroom can be though. I sat in it briefly and didn't notice any problem with room but I'll pay more attention if we are strongly considering it.

[supermike80 1,922]

I do drive a Ford edge right now and if you like suvs it's a sweet choice.

[jerryskids 6,825]

I do drive a Ford edge right now and if you like suvs it's a sweet choice.

Thanks again. We were surfing on some Explorers today; is the Flex bigger or smaller?

[Gepetto 1,370]

Here are pictures of my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude:

http://www.jeepgarage.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=79033&d=1479934550

http://www.jeepgarage.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=79017&d=1479934550

http://www.jeepgarage.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=79025&d=1479934550

[supermike80 1,922]

Thanks again. We were surfing on some Explorers today; is the Flex bigger or smaller?

Dunno..alls I know is the edge. It's very big inside. Kinda like your mom

[MTSkiBum 1,620]

Thanks again. We were surfing on some Explorers today; is the Flex bigger or smaller?

I went through this a year and a half ago. I wish I would have held out for a four runner or highlander. Yes it is more money up front but they do not have near the maintanence costs of the other suv's. I only drive my wife's mdx when I tow, and it does have plenty of power to tow a 5k trailer no problem.

[jerryskids 6,825]

I went through this a year and a half ago. I wish I would have held out for a four runner or highlander. Yes it is more money up front but they do not have near the maintanence costs of the other suv's. I only drive my wife's mdx when I tow, and it does have plenty of power to tow a 5k trailer no problem.

 

Got an 2017 Explorer Limited yesterday. Did I mention my FIL retired from Ford? Anyway we got the A/Z Price, and with $2K end of year rebates got it loaded for about $40K with no haggling. We looked at used Highlanders but the inventory was slim and we wouldn't have gotten nearly the features in a used Toyota: 110 outlet, parallel and perpendicular parking, front and rear cameras, massaging chairs . I went with the 2.3T Ecoboost; plenty of pep and better gas mileage than the 3.5.

 

At the end of the day it came down to my FIL really liking when he can help with this plan, and if I had said "hey pops, thanks for hooking me up with the Plan, look at my new used Highlander$#@!" I wouldn't have felt right.

[Cloaca du jour 2,150]

What you have to check out are the things you dont normally think of. Rotors in particular, alot of trucks in the dodge family have shiity rotors and brake systems that need constant maintenance.