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wcasg
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Posted: 08/01/05
07:21 PM
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I'm looking to buy a new 4-door car.
I've always heard that domestic cars (of course) have cheaper parts than foreign vehicles. I have also heard that foreign cars typically last longer. I have even seen some evidence of this with old Honda Accords and Toyota trucks.
Here's my question: Should I buy a foreign car (say a Toyota Corolla) and not worry about the parts in the future, or buy a domestic car (say a Chevy Cobalt) that might not last as long?
Thanks for any input!
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Posted: 08/02/05
08:38 PM
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Here's my question: Should I buy a foreign car (say a Toyota Corolla) and not worry about the parts in the future, or buy a domestic car (say a Chevy Cobalt) that might not last as long?
rather than looking at the parts costs i would evaluate the warranties of the two cars and make your decision on that aspect - in the case that you buy a new car with a 5 year warranty you wont need to even consider parts costs until 2010 and by that time you might be thinking about a new or different car
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cartoon57
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Posted: 08/07/05
01:55 PM
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![]() frankrizzo wrote: Here's my question: Should I buy a foreign car (say a Toyota Corolla) and not worry about the parts in the future, or buy a domestic car (say a Chevy Cobalt) that might not last as long?
rather than looking at the parts costs i would evaluate the warranties of the two cars and make your decision on that aspect - in the case that you buy a new car with a 5 year warranty you wont need to even consider parts costs until 2010 and by that time you might be thinking about a new or different car
My choice would be the Toyota. They have a great track record and are rated high in Consumer Reports for relaiability.
I have personally owned 3 Nissan cars and 5 Nissan pickups in the last 33 years. They have all been very dependable and rarely require repairs. My every-day knock around car is a Nissan Stanza 1989 with 219,000 miles on it My wife drives a Nissan Maxima with about 65,000 care free miles on it.
I would not ever consider buying anything but a Nissan or a Toyota unless something changes. Even good car companies can come out with a stinker.
This is my opinion.... for what ever it is worth.
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Posted: 03/05/06
01:09 PM
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I know longer see a difference between "import" and "domestics". Today import brands such as Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Nissan each have production facilities in North America. General Motors has improved its focus on quality over the last decade. In fact General Motors was awarded the most efficient plant in North America (this goes hand in hand with quality).
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joela
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Posted: 04/14/06
10:28 AM
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![]() wcasg:
<font size="3">I'm looking to buy a new 4-door car.<br /> <br /> I've always heard that domestic cars (of course) have cheaper parts than foreign vehicles. I have also heard that foreign cars typically last longer. I have even seen some evidence of this with old Honda Accords and Toyota trucks.<br /> <br /> <u><i><b>Here's my question:</b></i></u> Should I buy a foreign car (say a Toyota Corolla) and not worry about the parts in the future, or buy a domestic car (say a Chevy Cobalt) that might not last as long?<br /> <br /> Thanks for any input!</font><br />
I wouldn't so much about who made the car but the car itself. The Pontiac G6 and Buick Lacrosse, both made by GM, got Recommended by Consumer Reports. The new Hyundai Sonata, on the other hand, didn't do so well.
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