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Originally Posted by Regulator75
Domestics have driven me away, I was always Pro GM. Now, I could never go back. Imports rock, European or Japanese.
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That generalization is not quite specific enough. If you are talking reliability, European does not rock at all. Japanese does, if you are talking Toyota or Honda. Subaru/Mazda/Nissan are second tier Japanese manufacturers and Mitsubishi third tier when it comes to reliability.
I think its very true that fit and finish is better on most Japanese and European brands. Its a bit of a misconception that is hanging over from the early 90's though that domestics are below European and Japanese brands for reliablity. For example:
Incase the image doesn't show, it has Pontiac at 245 problems per 100 cars per 3 years, and Nissan at 275, 4th worst.
EDIT: It just so happens my dad's Nissan blew its transmission before it was a year old
The 3.5 V6 is a GREAT engine though, very rock solid. I'd probably go for an Altima SE-R.