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Originally Posted by Martian
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. |
JD Power & Associates isn't an independent review firm. It's basically paid for by auto makers (and whoever else) that want an award to show off in their commercials.
Consumer Reports is a better reference point.