American cars, no way. I have had so many and they just keep letting me down. Any Japanese ones that you suggest. What about Kia, Hyundai? I know honda and Toyota is awesome, what do you say??
2006-06-10 14:18:15 · 14 answers · asked by noms 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
stick with Honda or Toyota. You can drive them into the ground with little maintenance. They also hold their value better than the others you mentioned.
2006-06-10 14:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by beach bound blondie 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, I dont know what you had that was American that broke down...but my Fathers 97 GMC Safari just turned 200K and still runs perfect...4 repairs since new. My 98 Ford Escort Wagon has 134,000 on it. Still runs great! averages 34-36mpg and has had 3 repairs since new. Oxygen Sensor, Radiator and Alternator. Total repair cost since new under $350.00. To be fair though...an Oxygen Sensor is a wear item. I am not sure how much more reliable you want! The last Ford Van I had...we sold it at 310,000 miles still running strong. My Sister drove a Pontiac 6000 LE up to 240,000 miles and only bought another car because she was tired of it. Honda and Toyota build reliable cars. This is true. However, they are about as exciting as a refrigerator. BORING!!! Talk to mechanics...When they DO break...they usually cost 2-3 times the cost of the comparable repair on an American car. If you want an inexpensive reliable used car, get a Ford. They last just as long as anything on the road, but dont suffer from the interior quality problems GM had back in the 90s.
If you insist on buying Asian cars, check out a Subaru. Subaru builds Great cars and SUVs. All of them are All Wheel Drive as well! The Forester is 'Car and Drivers' best small SUV for 3 years running!
2006-06-10 21:37:27 · answer #2 · answered by FreedomLover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1996 Honda Civic. Don't buy Hyundai, especially older ones. Kia? My goodness no.
2006-06-10 21:22:20 · answer #3 · answered by spudric13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 1991 Honda Accord for sale with 193k on it. Runs great, averaging about 28mpg in the city. Paint is fading badly on the hood and roof, but other than that it is in pretty good shape. Automatic, power windows/door locks, cold A/C, etc.
2006-06-10 23:25:20 · answer #4 · answered by mike b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toyotas last a really long time. Take care of the body and the motor will last a lifetime.
2006-06-10 21:22:36 · answer #5 · answered by num1accent01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stick with honda and toyota....nice, reliable cars!
Stay AWAY from kia and hyundai and pontiac, they are bad and will break down on you quick.
2006-06-10 21:28:51 · answer #6 · answered by Amy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've owned 2 Toyota's. They were GREAT cars
2006-06-10 21:20:51 · answer #7 · answered by beachlivin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had an 80 something toyota that we could fill up once and run over 300 mi to the tank.....very excellent (brand?)
2006-06-10 21:22:39 · answer #8 · answered by flowerchildofthecorn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from Kia, Hyundai. These cars are way too cheaply made....
2006-06-10 21:36:21 · answer #9 · answered by nh3gashauler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the opinion of most of the people I know:
Toyota Corolla, Camry
2006-06-10 21:23:06 · answer #10 · answered by Aelita 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋