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Originally Posted by burn_this_city
I also buy american.. The japanese stuff is so bland, the new civics are just hideous, I saw one of those new accord 2 doors the other day, it was so ugly I couldnt help but laugh.. Toyota hasnt had decent styling in years.. I also tend to agree with a previous poster about their quality issues, they have really taken a nose dive in the last couple of years.. American cars have really improved in the last 5 or so years.. I bought a GMC diesel truck last year to drive between shuswaps and calgary, its amazing. So much power, especially with the chip on, and I still get 21mpg.. The fuel is normally 20 cents cheaper than gas so I save a fair amount compared to a gas truck. Personally I think you get better bang for your buck buying domestic..
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Maybe the japanese stuff is bland but surely you aren't comparing them to American cars right?
It also depends if you like switching cars every few years because there is no contest in terms of resale value.
As for quality issues, I see one american car company in the top 10 and it's 10th. Ouch for Nissan.
Edit:whoops maybe i should find a more recent article then 2005. hehehehe
http://www6.autonet.ca/News/story.cf...07/953108.html
Brand Problems per 100 vehicles
Subaru 8
Honda 9
Acura 10
Toyota 10
Hyundai 11
Infiniti 11
Lexus 11
Audi 12
Mini 13
Ford 15
Pontiac 15
Cadillac 16
Chevrolet 16
Chrysler 16
GMC 16
Jeep 16
Mazda 16
Saab 16
Dodge 17
Mercury 17
Volvo 17
Buick 18
Nissan 19