OT: Products That Can Off

[8893]

I drove an older Audi once and wouldn't recommend them to anyone. Things may have changed, but back then it was a $400 fix about every month until I sold it. Bought a 2002 Subaru Forester that runs great--has 170K and never had a problem since day one.

I've owned and had good luck with both. Loved the Audi (A6) a lot more than the Subaru, but it was a certified pre-owned that came with a maintenance contract and warranty. Once that was up and I had to pay for the first few service visits I was lucky to find a local mechanic whose wife owned the same car, so he was able to do all the maintenance for less than half of what the dealer charged. Once he stopped being able to work on it I traded it in.

I've owned two Subarus in the past (Outback and Forester) and am now shopping for a used one to be the "spare" car that my daughters will drive (gulp!). Subarus are not as expensive to service as Audis in my experience, but they are still more expensive than American cars and Hondas. I need the AWD though and I don't want an SUV, so I think I am down to a Subaru for them. Hoping to find a manual transmission in good shape, and force them to learn to drive manual. My theory is that it will make them more focused/engaged as drivers and less likely to be distracted, especially by texting.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I've owned and had good luck with both. Loved the Audi (A6) a lot more than the Subaru, but it was a certified pre-owned that came with a maintenance contract and warranty. Once that was up and I had to pay for the first few service visits I was lucky to find a local mechanic whose wife owned the same car, so he was able to do all the maintenance for less than half of what the dealer charged. Once he stopped being able to work on it I traded it in.

I've owned two Subarus in the past (Outback and Forester) and am now shopping for a used one to be the "spare" car that my daughters will drive (gulp!). Subarus are not as expensive to service as Audis in my experience, but they are still more expensive than American cars and Hondas. I need the AWD though and I don't want an SUV, so I think I am down to a Subaru for them. Hoping to find a manual transmission in good shape, and force them to learn to drive manual. My theory is that it will make them more focused/engaged as drivers and less likely to be distracted, especially by texting.

Subaru hit homeruns with each of their redo's for their major vehicles- Outback, Legacy, Impreza and Forrester. All of them sell at a premium and retain their value (mostly due to low turnover because of high customer loyalty).

 

[SixRings]

Never ever buy a Neato house vacuum. They don't work and they do not have any customer service. They do have a hotline but nobody answers it. Same with their website service. None. Nothing. Zip.

 

[Northbound]

I can't believe nobody has said this, but...

LOVE POTIONS.

Come on who doesn't choke down some of the old Horney Goat Weed before a big night?

 

[Dove]

Flimsy fabric koozies.

 

[intlzncster]

If we are talking about actual tangible items,

-That cheap 1 ply Toilet paper you find in like public schools that is so thin it barely exists. Might as well use your hands at that point.

And they rip the living snow out of your sphincter. Multiple pun intended.

 

[August_West]

turkey
Ketchup
"Boneless" wings

 

[8893]

Pearl onions.

 

[August_West]

All vacuum cleaners. There hasn't been a vacuum cleaner from 79 dollars to 799 dollars that my wife can't break in the first month

 

[August_West]

Microsoft edge

 

[August_West]

Samsung Galaxy phones

 

[8893]

All vacuum cleaners. There hasn't been a vacuum cleaner from 79 dollars to 799 dollars that my wife can't break in the first month

Have you tried a Miele? I did a ton of research before deciding on a Miele canister vacuum. That was at least 15-20 years ago and it's still going strong.

 

[August_West]

Have you tried a Miele? I did a ton of research before deciding on a Miele canister vacuum. That was at least 15-20 years ago and it's still going strong.

Let my wife test drive yours for 2 weeks.

 

[8893]

Let my wife test drive yours for 2 weeks.

I imagine that cleaning up the dirt from all the smelly w00kies who must hang at your place is quite the challenge.

 

[CTMike]

Toyo Proxes tires. Never felt more unsafe in a vehicle than with those things on, and the rears wore out in a year of non-aggressive driving. Town Fair Tire can suck it too for being no help in the matter. (I've since researched all tire purchases on tirerack.com to great success)

Jiffy Lube once removed my air filter and neglected to replace it. Debris ended up taking out the mass air flow sensor. Bastards. They ultimately ended up covering the repairs but I've never been back.

I like to think I've gotten a lot smarter about cars since these things happened.

 

[intlzncster]

All vacuum cleaners. There hasn't been a vacuum cleaner from 79 dollars to 799 dollars that my wife can't break in the first month

Take it out of her hands. Get a roomba.

 

[Excalibur]

I drove an older Audi once and wouldn't recommend them to anyone. Things may have changed, but back then it was a $400 fix about every month until I sold it. Bought a 2002 Subaru Forester that runs great--has 170K and never had a problem since day one.

I'm going to vote this one down. My A6 is a phenomenal vehicle in all respects, though I will vouch for the Subaru. Owned three of them and been very happy with each.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I had a 98 forester I thought would last forever until the head gasket went at 160k. Then I read online that most 98-02 have head gasket issues between 155-175k. Good luck to Phil.

 

[Robertelamin]

Pepe's Pizza.

 

[Horatio]

I've said it before . Anyone that lives in the greater new haven area or tri state area that eats pizza from Pizza Hut , Papa Johns , Little Ceasers or Dominos
Should be arrested and fined. Most of our two star pizza spots are significantly better than those places.

 

[zyron]

Pepe's Pizza.

 

[Robertelamin]

Sally's Pizza too.

 

[uconnfan68]

anything with a Blue Devil Logo on it.... ANYTHING

CCSU says why?

 

[intlzncster]

Samsung Galaxy phones

Waaat. S7 is nice.

 

[Scoe]

Peas, Onions and Swiss Cheese