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Martian · 06-25-2009, 07:41 AM

Yeah, the whole American cars = crap is a reactionary thing and completely untrue. I've seen an S-10 run to 700 000 km. I've seen a 1990 Bonneville keep running after two days without any oil in the pan. Not scientific, sure, but still kind of compelling.

Here's a pretty chart, comparing reliability scores from the top nameplates:

Turn out that according to JD Power the Chev is less likely to die on you.

06-25-2009, 07:41 AM	#20 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	Yeah, the whole American cars = crap is a reactionary thing and completely untrue. I've seen an S-10 run to 700 000 km. I've seen a 1990 Bonneville keep running after two days without any oil in the pan. Not scientific, sure, but still kind of compelling. Here's a pretty chart, comparing reliability scores from the top nameplates: Turn out that according to JD Power the Chev is less likely to die on you. __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame