Who makes the best cars/trucks?
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Originally posted by LexAristo
I'm considering the 2005 ford mustang.
That car is really sweet!
I'm considering the 2005 ford mustang.
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I'm gonna have to go with GM. First off, our 1995 454 Suburban is still chugging along after 160K miles and all the major repairs (tranny, rear end) were anticipatory so no major problems, and that thing is a beast in towing. I hate Fords but the new F-150 is a good truck and will do well. However, I would take a 3500 or 2500 Chev way before and F-250 or F-350. In regards to cars, its Cadillac vs. Lincoln pretty much. Caddy EASY. Honestly, no comparison there. CTS-V and new STS are very cool. Chrysler really has no foothold anywhere and it is mainly the Viper image which keeps that brand alive. Viper SRT-10 leads to SRT-4 and SRT-10 Ram. Trickle down effect, because in cars, Mopar is basically worthless except for maybe the new 300C.
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Originally posted by SharpLS-96
Ford without a doubt.
Ford without a doubt.
Now GM and Chrysler have their problems, but nothing like Ford. Ford's on life support and it shows.
My pick is GM, they seem to be actually trying to improve and have a lot of cool global companies they can get things from.
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The last time we bought an American car was 1992. A brand new Buick Park Avenue which was a waste of metal. In the 80s we had various Fords and Chevys. Owning an American car is a nightmare. Do any of you recall the Ford Pinto?? That thing would blow up if you hit it from the back. Recently I have heard that American cars are more reliable but I really dont know. Aside from the Viper the only American car Id want is a CTS-V (with the corvette engine). Now we are really into German cars. Ooooo I forgot... GM makes the Hummer.. thats a car I would want. But an H1 not an H2. Personally I think the H2 is hideous. Am I the only one that thinks this?
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Originally posted by Overclocker
Check this out, Ford dismissed call to fix latch. And I see this stuff all the time from them!
Now GM and Chrysler have their problems, but nothing like Ford. Ford's on life support and it shows.
My pick is GM, they seem to be actually trying to improve and have a lot of cool global companies they can get things from.
Check this out, Ford dismissed call to fix latch. And I see this stuff all the time from them!
Now GM and Chrysler have their problems, but nothing like Ford. Ford's on life support and it shows.
My pick is GM, they seem to be actually trying to improve and have a lot of cool global companies they can get things from.
I'm not just venting here, folks....I had a acquaintance killed in a Pontiac Aztek ( what a way to die) when it rolled and he flew out through an open driver's window....and 3500 lbs. of an UGLY vehicle came down right on top of him. Why was he thrown out ?....simple. He was not belted in.
We all complain that vehicles are too expensive. Why just add to their cost by forcing expensive and unnecessary recalls? If it is REALLY necessary, fine (and the early Pintos were a good example of one that was really necessary) but I can't see forcing auto companies to spend needless monety trying to correct what drivers and passengers themselves should be doing.
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Hmmm well me personally I don't want anything flying open on my cars regardless, Hood, trunk, doors, freaken gas doorI don't want flying open. I pay for cars to operate and function not break and malfunction.
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Hmmm well me personally I don't want anything flying open on my cars regardless, Hood, trunk, doors, freaken gas doorI don't want flying open. I pay for cars to operate and function not break and malfunction.
Hmmm well me personally I don't want anything flying open on my cars regardless, Hood, trunk, doors, freaken gas doorI don't want flying open. I pay for cars to operate and function not break and malfunction.
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I do understand that their will be recalls on some autos most aren't really big deals to me i.e faulty assesories lights/ switches/ rattles etc. I mean if I was any more critical I surely wouldn't be considering an Audi. My issue is with major safety items and major engine/drivetrain parts . Doors flying open is just outright ludicrous. I saw a move on DVD what was it ehhh "Fighting Temptations" where Cuba is riding along with his cuzin and his door keeps flying open oh my how hilarious I would never...
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Well, I agree...if Ford makes flimsy latches, let's get them fixed, but make sure we have a real pattern here....not just a couple of owners who just didn't close and lock them securely. I personally have been more impressed with Ford's door and window hardware then I have been with GM's and Mopar's.
Where Ford really makes junk is in the automatic transmission shifters....there have been problems for years with the levers not fulling engaging PARK or slipping into REVERSE with the engine running.
There have been several recalls for this and still there are problems.
Where Ford really makes junk is in the automatic transmission shifters....there have been problems for years with the levers not fulling engaging PARK or slipping into REVERSE with the engine running.
There have been several recalls for this and still there are problems.
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