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On the axis of best=reliable, the most reliable cars are usually second (or greater) year models of new Hondas or Toyotas.

• perl4ever 7y ago
  Well, that's what everybody believes, which is why late model used Hondas and Toyotas are overpriced. Sometimes I've seen them advertised for more than brand-new. In theory, you should be able to save money by buying a car from an unreliable, unloved brand, because by the time it's a few years old, any fundamental design flaws should be well known and you can avoid them. For instance, Ford has a bad reputation because of certain cars that were flawed from the beginning, but that doesn't mean you can't find one that isn't, and it might be half the price. I find Hondas and Toyotas more attractive usually, since I like cars and I don't economize more than I have to. But I know people that have had good luck with domestic brands that have terrible reputations in general. If they sell to rental agencies and taxis, then they can't objectively be that bad as appliances.