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Easily Chrysler. I think my favorite horror story is that of my dad's Duster. He bought it new. He drove it for a year (just long enough for the warranty to expire) and then the engine literally fell out of the bottom of the car.26 X World Champs said:Please tell us why you choose the carmaker that you chose as the very worst?
My vote is for Chevrolet, they're awful. Chrysler's a close second....
26 X World Champs said:Please tell us why you choose the carmaker that you chose as the very worst?
My vote is for Chevrolet, they're awful. Chrysler's a close second....
Sincerely, with all due respect, you're 100% wrong.Shadowlands said:I never bought a car yet since I am 16 but I do believe Japanese cars like Mitsubishi suck because they loss the value quick, compare to American cars. European cars are really for the old and high class when it comes down to Mercedi, or audi acura etc etc... But a racer like me American muscle.
Consumer Reports rates them the worst. They cab;t even make seat belts that are comfortable. The quality of the materials, the paint, engine et al are truly feeble.Arthur Fonzarelli said:You asked us to say WHY...how about you sharing with us WHY you chose Chevrolet...?
26 X World Champs said:Sincerely, with all due respect, you're 100% wrong.
Japanese cars hold their value MUCH better than American cars, ALWAYS, no exceptions.
BTW - Acura is a Japanese car brand, made by Honda.
Gotta love the American muscle. Chevy SS 454.Shadowlands said:I never bought a car yet since I am 16 but I do believe Japanese cars like Mitsubishi suck because they loss the value quick, compare to American cars. European cars are really for the old and high class when it comes down to Mercedi, or audi acura etc etc... But a racer like me American muscle.
26 X World Champs said:Sincerely, with all due respect, you're 100% wrong.
Japanese cars hold their value MUCH better than American cars, ALWAYS, no exceptions.
BTW - Acura is a Japanese car brand, made by Honda.
Arthur Fonzarelli said:A 1968 Chevy Camaro in mint condition sells for about $10,000. In junk condition it will still sell for about $2500.
A 1968 of any Japanese car is simply scrap.
KansasMeg said:That says nothing about the trends today, as far as reliability, ability to hold value, etc. It just says that, when it comes to classic cars, those who like to rebuild are into Camaros.
Just thought I'd add that I read Lexus (a Toyota company) has the best ratings as far as dependibility.
Now I know you're smarter than this! C'mon Fonz, we're not talking about a collectible car, we're talking about regular cars.Arthur Fonzarelli said:A 1968 Chevy Camaro in mint condition sells for about $10,000. In junk condition it will still sell for about $2500.
A 1968 of any Japanese car is simply scrap.
Arthur Fonzarelli said:A 1968 Chevy Camaro in mint condition sells for about $10,000. In junk condition it will still sell for about $2500.
A 1968 of any Japanese car is simply scrap.
Arthur Fonzarelli said:Trends today? You can't really talk about cars holding their value on such a limited time frame as a couple of years. Try decades. Same could be said for motorcycles. My buddy has a 1949 pan head (Harley). Name a Jap bike that could last that long.
Try to find a Datsun 240Z and see what it'll cost you? But this is not about classics, it's about regular car when you sell them or trade them in.alex said:I do not know if I agree with this. American cars are always the classics that most people want and dream about rebuilding. American cars from the 50's are still in demand. I have never heard of an old Japanese car in demand.
I think you're confused? The Saturn is an American car and the VW is a German car so how come you disagree with that the American car is worse than anything else?alex said:I have so far owned a VW Fox, and now a Saturn SL1. The Fox stayed with me for almost 11 years. The engine was unstoppable and I never had any problems with it. I did have problems with just about everything else on it. Of course, I owned it brand new when I was 19 years old and knew nothing about taking care of cars. That may be why it fell apart. Considering that, it was a very good car.
The Saturn has cost me more money in repairs in the 5 years I have owned it then the Fox did in the same time frame.
26 X World Champs said:Consumer Reports rates them the worst. They cab;t even make seat belts that are comfortable. The quality of the materials, the paint, engine et al are truly feeble.
I do like cars, a lot. I can't afford German cars, but I can afford Japanese cards and for me, for the money, for the quality, for the reliability, for the resale value they're the best.stsburns said:26 X are you a "Car Guy" Like me! We may actually relate at something! I love cars, and get "Car and Driver" every month.
26 X World Champs said:This is not about collectibles, isn't that obvious? This is simple, but let me explain. We are comparing the resale value of regular cars that are sold by their original owner, comparing the % off the regular price between brands, that's it.
American cars suck, let's be honest about this. All you have to do is pick the April issue of Consumer Reports any year in the last 20 and you can compare the cars by brand that CU has "checked" as recommended vs. the cars by brand that are not recommended. It's a slaughter, American cars are like 2003 Detroit Tigers = The Biggest Losers in their league.
I was just stating on what I hear. I wasn't 100% sure on that.26 X World Champs said:Sincerely, with all due respect, you're 100% wrong.
Japanese cars hold their value MUCH better than American cars, ALWAYS, no exceptions.
BTW - Acura is a Japanese car brand, made by Honda.
Burnasty said:I honestly can't see how anyone wouldn't select kia. You get what you pay for when you buy a brand new car for under 10 grand. I have heard that you really use that 10 year warrenty.
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