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List of car dependability
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Posted on February 22, 2017 at 12:06:36 | ||
Lexus tops list, again. |
I've had a Grand Cherokee (V6 petrol) the last 4 years, posted on February 22, 2017 at 14:43:22 | |
Posts: 19654
Location: Sydney Joined: June 26, 2000 |
And yes, it hasn't been perfect, but the driveline and major mechanical components are rock solid. Front shocks upgraded under warranty. Aircon condenser cracked, replaced under warranty. I drove 1,500kms in it last weekend at average 30mpg! The worst are the myriad of shitty plastic mouldings, both inside and out that just need a knock to snap and then fall off. Most expensive repair so far - the tailgate latch - the microswitch in it failed so the alarm kept going off. $500 ................. OTOH my dad is a Toyota Camry nut (he's has three in a row). Zero warranty issues, zero repairs, zero bits falling off. Trying to hide from entropy John K |
I see Subaru just below Chrysler., posted on February 22, 2017 at 16:47:04 | |
I didn't have to subscribe. |
Nor did I -- n/t, posted on February 22, 2017 at 17:02:11 | |
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Location: Upstate NY Joined: April 15, 2004 |
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"Man is the only animal that blushes - or needs to" Mark Twain |
RE: Subaru is the National Car of Asheville, posted on February 23, 2017 at 09:33:15 | |
It would appear that you were fortunate. See link. |
RE: List of car dependability, posted on February 23, 2017 at 10:51:11 | |
I haven't had a car loan payment in ten years. That's "money in the bank". :) |
Yep, posted on February 23, 2017 at 15:50:42 | |
Posts: 19654
Location: Sydney Joined: June 26, 2000 |
Everything comes in some assembly now so you have to buy the $500 assembly instead of the actual broken $20 component. It's gunna hurt when one of the HID lights breaks. Bloody awesome lights, but instead of a $25 bulb, it's going to cost hundreds! I think this is a general trend with all modern cars. Trying to hide from entropy John K |
RE: Yep, posted on February 23, 2017 at 16:33:50 | |
You can thank the environmentalists for that. :) |
No, I think it's a part of the new auto industry business model, posted on February 23, 2017 at 20:01:29 | |
Posts: 19654
Location: Sydney Joined: June 26, 2000 |
1/ Sell the new cars at a very low margin. 2/ Offer extended warranty - because you have to. 3/ Get a big population out there on the road. 4/ Charge $500 for every 10,000km service! 5/ As they get older and need parts, charge $500 for a wing mirror, $400 for a door handle, $1,400 for a steering column, $800 for a blown headlamp ....... It's a long term plan that keeps them making money while we think we're getting a good deal. Trying to hide from entropy John K |
RE: That's a PSA, thanks, posted on February 24, 2017 at 09:07:07 | |
Burnt coolant smell? Look for seepage at the heater core or the hoses that feed it. Just a possibility :-) Cheers, SB |
Hmmm.., posted on February 24, 2017 at 11:25:20 | |
Jaguar, BMW, and Mini are more reliable than Acura? I have to take that one with a grain of salt or two. Move over Enquirer. |