Domestic V.S. Import

[AdamK47]

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: AdamK47

Originally posted by: Arkaign
As a daily driver, I'd MUCH rather ride around in a BMW 335i or G35 Coupe than be caught dead in a GTO/Camaro/Stang.

You currently drive a Neon. A NEON!!!

No, the Neon was years ago (thank god)

Currently in a Buick LeSabre, which is nice, but an old man car admittedly. Though it fits the baby seat and gear nicely

Though better, it still defies understanding of the original quote.

 

[Turin39789]

I've found that vehicles I have owned that have radiators have been much less reliable than those without.

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: AdamK47

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: AdamK47

Originally posted by: Arkaign
As a daily driver, I'd MUCH rather ride around in a BMW 335i or G35 Coupe than be caught dead in a GTO/Camaro/Stang.

You currently drive a Neon. A NEON!!!

No, the Neon was years ago (thank god)

Currently in a Buick LeSabre, which is nice, but an old man car admittedly. Though it fits the baby seat and gear nicely

Though better, it still defies understanding of the original quote.

No, just apply desires and economics to the equation. I said honestly that I'd rather ride around in a 335i or G35 than a GTO/Camaro/Stang. I sit in a lot of metroplex traffic, and rarely get the chance to do any kind of speedy driving, so I'd be delirious just with one of those cars, which are quite comfortable and classy.

Of course, reality being what it is, I have a 7 month old son, a new business (1 year old last month), a new apartment, etc, etc, I just don't have a ton of money to throw into a vehicle at this point. So, Buick it is, it's boring but comfortable and safe.

The only 'fun' vehicles I've had were an RX-7, a couple of Preludes, and a couple of motorcycles. The Neon was pure unadulterated hell.

Maybe when I've gotten ahead somewhat financially, and that means putting my family 1st, I'll look back into a nice ride like a 335i. For now, it's just wishful thinking.

And in that wishful thinking, 335i/G35 >>>>>>>> GTO/Camaro/Stang.

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: Arkaign
17/27 is not 'crap' for a large car like the Accord. Have you even ridden in one lately? They're quite roomy inside, with a big trunk. And the 240hp V6 is silky smooth and more than adequate for daily driving. Hell, 10 years ago the Mustang GT had LESS HP, and was 17/26 with the 5spd, while having much less room.

Putting 93 octane in my neon, along with the other changes (aftermarket filters, plugs, wires, synthetic oil), were what got me 36mpg in a car that more normally achieved 29-32mpg.

Well, if I wanted a large car with so-so mileage, I'd get an older Caprice, which will cost a lot less, not be wrong wheel drive, have a proper V8, be bigger, and be more of a sleeper. Probably less to insure, too. Americans build good large cars. Econoboxen are still supremely Japanese though.

 

[1prophet]

For some evidence not being based on personal anecdotes check out the link for the full article on warranty vs. quality.


Auto Warranty vs. Quality:

[Does the total cost of warranty have any correlation to product quality? Based on the worldwide claims rates seen for the top five carmakers and quality data collected in the U.S. by J.D. Power and Associates, one does seem to be related to the other.

Warranty Cost vs. Quality
So let's assume for a moment that all these conditions are true. That would imply that Toyota is paying around $265 per vehicle in warranty claims and Honda is paying out around $330 per automobile. That's considerably less than Ford's $585 or GM's $512, not to mention DaimlerChrysler's $1,370 per vehicle. However, recent quality data suggests this may indeed be the case