Take a look at this dependability list. I like it because the cars have to be three years old. So there has been some time for the honeymoon period to wear off and weaknesses to show up.
There is no reason why any American should believe they have no choices but to buy foreign. The biggest sacrifice you make is buying a car that ranked 2nd or 3rd in the most dependable ratings (beating out BMWs, Mercedes, Hyundai’s, Kias, Honda’s etc.).
Even when an AMERICAN car did not rank 1st, most categories show a US car in runner-up positions. You should take note of the fact that we almost always beat out BMW, Mercedes, and Hyundai’s never show on the list, I don’t recall seeing a Honda on the winning or runner up list either.
If you think you need to buy a Honda or Toyota because they look good then you must buy your clothes at Wal-mart. There is an exciting and sexy US car for every taste and even some that run on the “librarian” side of exciting but still have elegance and grace (the Chevy Impala comes to mind).
Japanese cars are to vehicle styling, what work clothes are to the fashion world. Non-threatening, conservative, but lacking originality.
