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Chevy says they are the most reliable car brand, Toyota calls bullshit.
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Based off a nationwide survey*
*survey = redneck guy with his Chevy logo hat and heartbeat of America t-shirt from 1990.
*survey = redneck guy with his Chevy logo hat and heartbeat of America t-shirt from 1990.
That's good to see. I just purchased a 2019 Chevy Spark Activ about a month ago and wasn't too concerned over issues since recent models have scored well. Although it's also not really an American car since it's made by the former Daewoo, GM Korea. It replaced a 2014 Scion IQ (which got totaled after a truck slammed into me) that was super-reliable and I never had a single issue with. Hoping this is as good.
The most reliable car I ever had was a Chevy. 1998 model year. I drove it for something like 15 years.
It was a 1998 Chevy Prizm, which was built in the California NUMMI plant and was the result of a collaboration between Toyota and GM so that GM would learn to make cars like Toyota. It took them years to learn the lessons of the NUMMI plant. Like the late 00's, around the time of the crash.
Throwing shade at the car company that taught you everything you know about how to build cars correctly is a dumb idea.
It was a 1998 Chevy Prizm, which was built in the California NUMMI plant and was the result of a collaboration between Toyota and GM so that GM would learn to make cars like Toyota. It took them years to learn the lessons of the NUMMI plant. Like the late 00's, around the time of the crash.
Throwing shade at the car company that taught you everything you know about how to build cars correctly is a dumb idea.
Sure, they'll pull the ads, but they already got the message out there that they wanted to. I think they should be forced to put out another commercial aired during the same time slots saying that they were dishonest about their prior claims, but HAHAHAHAH that would never happen.
I've seen that commercial numerous times, and both me and my wife just started busting out laughing when they mentioned it. Can't stand that douche from those commercials. I have a 2010 Rav4, and I'm convinced that car might outlive me. Only had one major $900 repair in 10 years and over 130,000 miles.
I haven't met anyone with a Chevy (car not truck) that either didn't trade it in within 5 years, or didn't complain about it being a lemon.
I haven't met anyone with a Chevy (car not truck) that either didn't trade it in within 5 years, or didn't complain about it being a lemon.
i wonder why chevy never compares themself to subaru?
oh wait, they are top 5 nearly every year.....thats why
oh wait, they are top 5 nearly every year.....thats why
Honestly I've had pretty good luck with Chevy cars. Though I would still take Toyota over Chevy. I mean my Toyota is now 16 years old and I could easily see it going 10 more years with no probs. the only really major problem it had was cause some one put a shitty aftermarket exhaust on it so that's not really its fault (previous owner, not me). It's a good thing I like it cause I have already had it 10 years and I swear I'm going to get tired of it before it dies (and I'm poor so I won't be able to justify replacing it... I'm just wondering at what point do I start really wanting an excuse for a new car and keep hoping it dies and it just refuses). I've never kept a car this long.
And honestly, on top of that, if the engine does crap out, they're pretty cheap cause Toyota put them in everything (it's a Celica GT which shares its engine with the Matrix, the Corolla, the MR2).
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Amen.
I have an 09 corrolla, 142K miles, I replaced an alternator and water pump myself, I do the oil too, and front brakes once, I have probably spent under $1000 on this car.
It 'chirps' for a while now when cold..not sure if just a noisy belt, or a early bearing issue...but there is no reason the car doesn't hit 200K for less than $2000 in total maintenance.
My wife has a 2004 (FOUR) accord. 200K miles. very little work done on it too. We'll probably get a new car this year, just so we can feel confident on road trips with the kids...I just don't know which of the two to keep, the honda is PRISTINE under the hood and chassis, my corolla has typical surface corrosion, the honda looks new, its amazing)..might keep both and I'll just alternate driving them for a few more years.
(and yes, for anyone wondering, you can raise 2 kids (now 9 and 7) in a corolla and a 2 door accord...a $40K minivan and a matching $35K SUV aren't needed lol, this is how you accumulate 'wealth').
I really don't think FCA cars are as bad as people make them out to be. I worked in the service department at a Dodge Chrysler Jeep dealership for 6 years and they do make some good cars. The problem with them though is they also make bad cars. They're not consistent, and I think the bad stuff outshadows the good. Though the only good stuff they make are trucks and the larger cars, which is all they make now.
That said I still only buy Japanese cars and old Volvo's.
Well, the Prizm was just a corolla.
Yeah, but it's interesting the other car companies are feeling threatened enough to actually bother calling Chevy out on this one (and not even by making their own ads but actually trying to force Chevy to stop).
It's obviously a working ad campaign (as much as people hate it).
The only thing future archeologist will find from our civilization are going to be a whole lot of junk and working Toyotas.
Once Progressive parodied them they should have pulled all of these commercials.
13 years old Mazda 6 here with 227k miles, still kicking
13 years old Mazda 6 here with 227k miles, still kicking
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My 1998 Ford Contour SVT with 220K miles is also fine? Do you think American cars can't make it to 200K+?
I also have a 2006 Dodge Caravan with 200K+
Oh maannn Chevyyy??? That's "lit". That's how we say it these days :)
*real people, we promise*
*real people, we promise*
This got a good laugh outta me!
That blows my mind.
I traded my 2010 Toyota Corolla, which was my first Toyota and very much a great car, in for a 2012 Prius and have been even more pleased. I'm gonna drive this Prius into the ground (looks above at the Prius taxi post) and 100% gonna re-up with another Toyota afterwards.
Had a 1999 Toyota Solara, about 260k miles. Ended up getting rid of it due to the exhaust rusting through at the manifold, but the car ran perfect and would have been happy keeping it if not for exhaust leaking into the interior.
I now have a 2017 Lexus and plan on keeping it 15+ years.
I now have a 2017 Lexus and plan on keeping it 15+ years.
I don't know any friends or family members that have ever owned an American car within the last 20 years that ever made it to 200k. Most barely cracked 170k before having some major breakdown.
I have a 2008 Mazda 3 with about 130k miles. Had 1 clutch replacement, and one big suspension job; around $2,500 combined. Other than that, it has been regular maintenance items like tires, brakes, etc. Probably good for at least another few years. I DID have to replace the headlight assembly, but that was self-inflicted, from hitting a deer.
Next car will most likely be a Camry or Accord. I have toyed with the idea of getting a pickup, but eh...for the amount that I would actually NEED such a car, it's just as easy to rent one from Home Depot for like $30.
As I am 38, that Camry or Accord will likely last me until I retire. I have not had a car payment in 7 years...it's nice to not have that.
Yep! No kids here, but I have a sister, and my parents drove sedans and coupes during our entire childhoods. No station wagons, no minivans, and lo and behold, we're still alive.
Also in MOST cases there is no reason to pay extra for a 4WD vehicle. Here in NJ, there is a fair amount of snow and rain. I have driven 2WD cars for the entirety of my 21 year driving history. Again, still alive, and 0 accidents attributed to that weather. If you're worried about it, get a good set of snow tires and a hydraulic jack, and switch them out when the season comes.
Next car will most likely be a Camry or Accord. I have toyed with the idea of getting a pickup, but eh...for the amount that I would actually NEED such a car, it's just as easy to rent one from Home Depot for like $30.
As I am 38, that Camry or Accord will likely last me until I retire. I have not had a car payment in 7 years...it's nice to not have that.
Yep! No kids here, but I have a sister, and my parents drove sedans and coupes during our entire childhoods. No station wagons, no minivans, and lo and behold, we're still alive.
Also in MOST cases there is no reason to pay extra for a 4WD vehicle. Here in NJ, there is a fair amount of snow and rain. I have driven 2WD cars for the entirety of my 21 year driving history. Again, still alive, and 0 accidents attributed to that weather. If you're worried about it, get a good set of snow tires and a hydraulic jack, and switch them out when the season comes.
Imagine bragging that your car reminds people of cars people actually like.
As someone whose three out of four vehicles have been Chevy, I laughed when I saw that bullshit.
Considering it's mostly BMW parts except for software and suspension I highly doubt it's going to last long
Toyota only lightly touched the car. It's built in Austria. It's also a terrible successor to the MK4, so I hope it doesn't last.
It's not working at all. All it's doing is giving people a reason to talk about how unreliable GM products are. It is doing the opposite of what it intends. This is not a case where any publicity is good publicity.
The one Chevy I had was built like a tank, but I don't assume that's typical for their cars. It was a 91 Lumina, and literally got hit by an EF4 tornado and was fine. Though near the end of my time with it it did need fairly regular maintenance.
PT Cruiser was the worst car I've owned. That thing sucked.
so far my Kia Forte is pretty good. I hope it lasts a while.
PT Cruiser was the worst car I've owned. That thing sucked.
so far my Kia Forte is pretty good. I hope it lasts a while.
I don't give a fuck about any company and their Bull shit lies.
That being said, I absolutely love my 2017 orange chevy sonic hatch back. Also had the 2013 sonic for three years with zero issues.
That being said, I absolutely love my 2017 orange chevy sonic hatch back. Also had the 2013 sonic for three years with zero issues.
Do you have stats on that? Cause i would say the other car companies actually bothering to tell them to stop says they are seeing an effect.