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Tue Mar-06-07 11:48 AM
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| 29. What does "Better" mean? |
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For me, better means longer lasting and better gas mileage. And I see major differences.
My '97 Honda is up to 208,000 miles. My girlfriend's 2000 Mercedes SUV is around 236,000. Can the average car go the distance?
For me, that's the question.
The aspect of plastic is key for those who want to be driving a bullet-proof tank. But that's not why I drive a car.
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| -Anyone who believes one car maker is better than another is deluded. |
Tyler Durden |
Mar-06-07 10:49 AM |
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Ok.... |
AllexxisF1 |
Mar-06-07 10:51 AM |
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I assume you're an engineer...and not paying attention. |
Tyler Durden |
Mar-06-07 10:58 AM |
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Welcome to value engineering... |
meldroc |
Mar-06-07 09:54 PM |
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I bet my Mustang outlasts your car. |
Clark2008 |
Mar-06-07 11:07 AM |
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Your Mustang? Please stop, you're making my sides hurt! |
MadHound |
Mar-06-07 11:19 AM |
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Well, yeah. That's totally apples and oranges. |
susanna |
Mar-07-07 12:06 AM |
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well, my 10-year/100K Hyundai warranty has been helpful.... |
flowomo |
Mar-06-07 11:03 AM |
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If there still IS an industry in 10 years. |
Tyler Durden |
Mar-06-07 11:06 AM |
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well, we're 5 years into the warranty, so I don't need all 10 |
flowomo |
Mar-06-07 11:10 AM |
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* |
Blue State Native |
Mar-06-07 11:23 AM |
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I'm with you.. |
all_hail_gwb |
Mar-06-07 11:12 AM |
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yep, our Sonata has been fine (and very affordable) |
flowomo |
Mar-06-07 11:40 AM |
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Should be rather simple to find out. |
Bornaginhooligan |
Mar-06-07 11:05 AM |
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There are different levels of quality control at each mfr. |
Roland99 |
Mar-06-07 11:05 AM |
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That only made it a better INSPECTED product, not a better product. |
Tyler Durden |
Mar-06-07 11:23 AM |
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Which still results in a better product going to the customer if defects are caught before sales. |
Roland99 |
Mar-06-07 11:37 AM |
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Nope. |
Tyler Durden |
Mar-06-07 11:52 AM |
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The only sustainable mode of travel is with those |
NoMoreMyths |
Mar-06-07 11:06 AM |
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i agree with you |
madrchsod |
Mar-06-07 11:12 AM |
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Sorry, don't buy that |
MadHound |
Mar-06-07 11:12 AM |
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Not any more. |
Tyler Durden |
Mar-06-07 11:54 AM |
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"Toyota, Nissan, Honda...they ain't gonna make it either" ... are you serious? |
tandot |
Mar-06-07 11:12 AM |
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My 1997 Saturn SL1 has 150,000 on it and gets 40 MPG, |
Tyler Durden |
Mar-06-07 11:33 AM |
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I owned Chryslers from 1985 - 2003... |
Roland99 |
Mar-06-07 11:40 AM |
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I am sorry that you are so angry. |
tandot |
Mar-06-07 11:49 AM |
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I'm really only angry because I had to lie for so many years... |
Tyler Durden |
Mar-06-07 11:59 AM |
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I don't buy it. |
deadmessengers |
Mar-06-07 11:14 AM |
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On that same token - |
HughBeaumont |
Mar-06-07 11:29 AM |
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And MY experience with "Japanese Quality": |
Tyler Durden |
Mar-06-07 11:41 AM |
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Oh, I had a 91 Mazda 323 - loved that car! |
AZBlue |
Mar-06-07 09:58 PM |
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Cars today are as reliable as ever |
gravity |
Mar-06-07 11:16 AM |
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I'm sure looking at blueprints... |
cynatnite |
Mar-06-07 11:24 AM |
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DaimlerChrysler secret: |
Tyler Durden |
Mar-06-07 11:44 AM |
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The car industry isn't dying. Maybe the American/European one is. |
WinkyDink |
Mar-06-07 11:44 AM |
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Who's buying the cars? |
Tyler Durden |
Mar-06-07 11:46 AM |
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I guess you don't live in LA |
taught_me_patience |
Mar-06-07 12:15 PM |
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Tick, Tick, Tick. Time is running out on that nonsense. |
Tyler Durden |
Mar-06-07 09:33 PM |
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call me delusional, then |
Jacobin |
Mar-06-07 11:44 AM |
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Everyone's anecdotal experience is different. |
Tyler Durden |
Mar-06-07 11:49 AM |
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My anecdote |
Jacobin |
Mar-06-07 01:55 PM |
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You still cite vehicles over 4 years old. |
Tyler Durden |
Mar-06-07 09:34 PM |
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Your last sentence is the kicker, Tyler. |
susanna |
Mar-07-07 12:22 AM |
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What does "Better" mean? |
qwlauren35 |
Mar-06-07 11:48 AM |
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You just named the problem: '97 and 2000. |
Tyler Durden |
Mar-06-07 11:57 AM |
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Only American car I trust is the Cadillac. |
Perragrande |
Mar-06-07 11:57 AM |
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In 1993 it wasn't a terrible car. |
Tyler Durden |
Mar-06-07 12:00 PM |
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In 1993 it wasn't a terrible car. |
Tyler Durden |
Mar-06-07 12:02 PM |
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Yeah, we're not going to have cars any more. The entire world is going to stop buying them. |
Kelly Rupert |
Mar-06-07 12:02 PM |
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Color me deluded then, I like the concept of "lego" cars... |
MazeRat7 |
Mar-06-07 12:05 PM |
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Here is my experiences w/cars |
taught_me_patience |
Mar-06-07 12:28 PM |
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Return your broken carseats to their upright sitting position! |
Forkboy |
Mar-06-07 02:05 PM |
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I'm from Michigan too, and most of my family is employed/drawing pension from the auto industry |
nonconformist |
Mar-06-07 02:08 PM |
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These folks mostly just don't "get" it, do they? |
Tyler Durden |
Mar-06-07 09:36 PM |
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Hi, nonconformist. |
susanna |
Mar-07-07 12:40 AM |
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LMAO... the only "brand loyality" I ever had for cars was |
walldude |
Mar-06-07 09:39 PM |
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All I know is what I experience |
RummyTheDummy |
Mar-07-07 12:01 AM |
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Sorry to say, but as someone born in 1980, I just don't know any better |
LSdemocrat |
Mar-07-07 12:10 AM |
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That's kinda sad in its own weird way. n/t |
susanna |
Mar-07-07 01:25 AM |
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Hey, I will need to buy a car soon |
skipos |
Mar-07-07 12:17 AM |
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It's all relative. Like most things in life. |
sammythecat |
Mar-07-07 12:29 AM |
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"Anyone who believes one car maker is better than another is deluded." |
MilesColtrane |
Mar-07-07 01:58 AM |
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somebody needs a hug! |
NuttyFluffers |
Mar-07-07 03:25 AM |
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Eh, could be worse. Could be the '70s |
GreenZoneLT |
Mar-07-07 03:39 AM |
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TTT n/t |
Blue_Tires |
Mar-07-07 11:20 AM |
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