Comments on: Who makes the best cars?

By: Willie

Willie — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:19:26 +0000

We have a 2000 Ford Expedition with over 270,000 miles on it and it still runs strong with no major repairs made to it. On the other hand, we have a 2001 F-150 who’s tranny just went out at about 115,000 miles. I know Japanese cars are reliable, but they are many times overrated.

By: Bob M

Bob M — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:04:54 +0000

I think too many people are brain washed by the media about American cars being second best. I have never owned a foreign car, never intend to. I own three Fords, a 96 Mustang, a 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis and a 04 F-150 XLT 2WD. No problems with any of them, I love them all.

I remember in 1963 or 1964 Ford did an indurance run with one of their cars. It was an outstanding example of reliability. They drove a car for 100,000 miles and an average of 100 miles an hour, pit stopping for just fuel and tires and changing drivers. That’s a test of who’s what.

Say what you will. Ford is my car.

By: nick

nick — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:15:59 +0000

I have a 1982 dodge ram slant six amazing motor/transmission 300,000 miles!! wiring is terable though! *old farm truck* I know don’t see why so many people make a big deal of honda and there ratings I went through terable time with toyotas! had a camry bought it for $5000 115,000 miles it went bad at 130,000 went through a few engines untill finally junked it suspension was tranny went motor went I do drive my cars HARD and use them for everything plus some that they’re made for…. my best friend has taurus all original 278,000 miles runs great! I do have a mazda mx6 runing 20lbs of boost on turbo with 275,000 miles *rebuilding because I run it hard” I do like imports but I think they are highly over rated! Glad to hear luck with other poeple though
PS 200,000 miles on sl2 still ticking!

By: Roland

Roland — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:51:01 +0000

I have a 2002 Toyota 4Runner and it is absolutley awesome. No problems ever. 68K on it and it is just breaking in..imagine that!

By: aj

aj — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:25:15 +0000

Volvo has a car with 2.6 million…

By: bob

bob — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:31:26 +0000

Wow!! That is quite the long lasting car!!

By: fran

fran — Thu, 15 May 2008 03:55:24 +0000

my friend had a 1979 plymouth horizon with a 2.2 liter engine 350,000 mi. no probs

By: Tristan

Tristan — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:19:03 +0000

I have a ‘94 Toyota Tercel that’s still kicking with 175K+ miles on it. Aside from the normal wear and tear, I haven’t had to sink much money into it…which has been a blessing. It’s due for some more maintenance (new belts and and gaskets), but I have to hold out until my finances get more stable.

I am growing tired of the car, though. So if everything works out, I’d like to start car shopping next winter.

By: bob

bob — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:09:16 +0000

@Becky
I am glad to hear that about your mustang – I hope it holds out for you!! My Focus hasn’t been too bad, just minor issues. Other Fords I have had have been another story!!

By: Becky@FamilyandFinances

Becky@FamilyandFinances — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:37:07 +0000

But I love my Ford Mustang! It’s actually given me very few problems, and nothing major.

My husband has a Honda Accord and a lot of things have needed fixing lately. It has over 130,000 miles on it, so maybe it’s just due. The gas tank got a leak in it, though, and that was *really* expensive to fix. I guess Honda gas tanks are really bad to replace b/c of where they’re placed on the car.

Anyway, I guess until the Mustang hits 130,000 (it’s at 85,000 now), I can’t really compare it’s repairs with the Honda’s.

Very interesting article!