Re: Caught in the Crossfire at Capitol Hill
I dare someone to show me statistics for an American car model that has the consistent longevity/reliability that some of the Nissan and Toyota models have.
My wife drives a 1999 Lexus RX300 with over 225K on the odometer. Never a major repair. None of our American vehicles ever came close in longevity or reliability. Despite the same, better than recommended, maintenance.
Listen, I used to be a hard core "American only" vehicle purchaser. I have owned decent Dodge and Chrysler vehicles before. I have owned Fords and GM's. Most went to crap before 100K.
Once you have your American vehicle turn to junk (GM SUV), owe thousands of dollars on it, have faulty dealership repairs and get no backing from the manufacturer, then maybe you'll change your mind. That's what drove us away.