Used car advice

[cowgirl836]

I think it's probably more of an issue that the poster didn't understand that the "V" depicts the arrangement of the cylinders in the engine - the poster probably thought that's just a designation. The reason why this is my guess is because up until a few years ago, while I knew most traditional 6 and 8-cylinder engines took a "V" shape, it didn't dawn on me that's what the "V" stood for until I had to look up what a W-12 was (Audi A8).

yup, that's exactly it. I see now that the Fusion says I4 and V6. Now I know what the "I" and "V" stand for. So thanks for that education! I'll edit my previous post so it reflects that.

 

[ricochet]

I want to check out cars with a V-4 engine. Can someone tell me what cars have them? I am only interested in a V-4, not an inline 4 or boxer 4.

Saab used them a little in the late 60's/early 70's. Let us know when you find one and buy it because we sense how serious you are to own own. I mean why else would ask about them?

 

[iowa_wildcat]

Cowgirl, thank you for your sense of humor. You now know more about car engines than 2/3s of the men on earth. The used Altima you purchased is one of the best used cars around for the money you were willing to spend. You did good girl.

 

[cloneluke80]

coming out of left field with 2 contenders:

suzuki kizashi
kia optima

japanese and koreans know how to make ****.

 

[cowgirl836]

Cowgirl, thank you for your sense of humor. You now know more about car engines than 2/3s of the men on earth. The used Altima you purchased is one of the best used cars around for the money you were willing to spend. You did good girl.

I'm actually pretty sure several of the car salesmen used the term "V4" as well, so I'm blaming them.

I will say I got much better advice here than the mostly female board I'm also part of. I posted basically the same specs (mid-size sedan along the lines of the Accord, Altima, and Impala for around $13k) and I got suggestions on everything from Lexus, BMW, to a freaking Yaris. So I'm willing to take the ribbing as long as I get advice that is relevant!