My point wasn't to buy foreign... If anything,each auto maker has certain models that perform well!

Fact is, Buick has surpassed Toyota in Quality & Reliability. Now... If Buick surpassed the King of foreign cars, and depending on models, the Pontiac, Saturn,and Chevrolet versions all roll down the SAME assembly line. Do you really think the folks at the plant say, "Whoa, this one is going to be a Buick, we need to make sure it is better than the Pontiac, Saturn& Chevrolet version." Mechanically they are the same! What changes is the trim and GLASS. What makes Buick JUMP OUT from the rest is its Sound Glass that is only available on Buick & Cadillac Brands. It is the illusion, if I cannot hear anything, it must be perfect. The other thing is the mirrors, where the coatings and curvature give SUPER detail, actually making you feel like you can see better.

From selling most of themakes & models of cars produced, I can tell you the things that JUMP OUT to customers. Sportcar customers want to HEAR and FEEL everything, with the most important being that feeling of being sucked back into the seat and tapping the steering wheel and the car responds aggressively and sure footed. But other than that select group, MOST people want QUIET. The less noise they hear, the better. The smoother the ride the better.

I sold Hondas, and I can tell you,NOT all their cars are great, the Accord with the Manual Transmissions seem to outlast the models with automatics, and I believe the same holds true for Nissan, Toyota, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Ford, etc. The problem is, most domestics do not offer a manual transmission option on their bigger cars like the foreign automakers do. Nissan sells their top of the line Maxima with a 6-spd option, and I have seen some of their older models come in for service with 350,000 miles on them. I have seen the same with older Chevrolet trucks with the manual transmission come in with over 300,000+ miles.

The question should be why does a manual transmission make a vehicle last longer?

 

Space, i've known several 18 wheelers to go over 1 million miles without rebuilds... i wouldn't be surprsied to see 2-3 million on one in all honesty without a rebuild. my dad had to rebuild his at 700,000 miles, but taht was only because he put a bad air filter in it and cooked it . Cummins, Cat, and Detroit are the big 3 makers of 18 wheeler engiens (post some crap about them will ya ) and they claim their engines can go 1 million miles between rebuilds. most trucks call for an oil change at only every 25,000 miles (about 5 times year). i've heard rumor cat has a new engine that only calls for an oil change every 100,000 miles while using some kind of synthetic.

 

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[/align]The first thing everybody should do is read the owners manual. As dumb as this sounds there are many people who never crack the owners manual. The owners manual has a scheduled maintenance list. Follow this list; the best way to prevent a major car repair bill is through preventative maintenance. Checking the oil, radiator and brake fluid is an easy way to save a problem before it begins. Many times large repair bills are prevented by these small steps.

[/align]A trip to the mechanic can often make a person’s heart stop. This is especially true if the tow truck drivers uncle owns the shop. Dealing with a shop you are unfamiliar with is a gamble at best. This is why it is always smart to get a reputable mechanic before you are having any trouble. If you are new to the area ask people who have lived in the community for a long time where they have their car work done.

When scouting out a prospective shop look around and ask questions; is their shop clean? Are the mechanics ASE certified? How long have they been in business? Many mechanics, especially in the college area, offer student discounts. Again find out this information before any work is done to your car. Any reputable business should be clean and be able to answer any of the above simple questions. [/align]What saved me the most money on my car repair bills was taking a couple of automotive repair classes at my local community college.

This gave me the confidence to take on some car projects myself. Before the classes all I could do was change my oil. After a couple classes I had the ability to give myold Montea complete tune-up, etc.. Overall I saved myself lots of $'s! While working on your car might not appeal to you, just having a good understanding of how a car runs will pay big dividends in the long run.`amen[/align][/blockquote]

 

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