Nissans, if something goes wrong, can be extremely expensive to repair. Any car you buy now will be fine for the next three years or so, but after that, Nissans will suck your pocketbook dry in the upkeep. Of course, if any car is painstakingly maintained, it will run problem-free for a long time, especially recent models.
Hyundais are becoming more reliable cars than they were a couple of years ago. However, most of the cars produced by Hyundai are made using lower-grade materials than most cars on the market from other makers. (i.e. trim, belts, hoses, etc.)
Mitsubishis have also had problems with reliability. However, the one car they've been producing the last 20 years, the Lancer, keeps getting better and more reliable. They corner great, and beat a good deal of much higher-priced cars in road tests. Plus, they look pretty good.
|