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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
Just wanted to point out that import vs. domestic is simply only in name. IE: Honda Civics are made in Alliston Ontario as are plenty of other "imports". Generally however, resale value is typically a little higher with lower depreciation for "imports" down the line. But it's true that every manufacturer has problems. It really comes down to specific models and years if you want to maximize your reliability.
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That's a good point, most "imports" will be manufactured in USA, Canada or Mexico anyway.
I'll note that even between different model and years, while some may be more reliable on the whole, you can still get stuck with a lemon. It's all luck. The only way you can really feel safe is with a warrenty, but the extended warrenties are overpriced IMO, but that's a different can of worms all together.
As for the depreciation, yes thats good for the seller, but as a buyer, I'd be more likely to steer clear of "imports" for that same reason, they cost more for a (roughly) equivalent vehicle.