Nissan faces possible bankruptcy

Mercedes still cares. . . I think.

Lexus are tanks. There's an old one in NY neighborhood that still looks brand new.

 

My 2005 BMW 330ci still runs great. Needs a paint job though.

 

THAT I would keep. That year is, IMO and others, peak BMW. I love mine, but just too much plastic. Just a year later too.

 

From my experience, Mercedes service reps are great, but salesmen suck. Yep, I wouldn't buy a Mercedes but wife has had several. DIL and her mom drive Lexus SUVs and love em. Different strokes as they say.

 

Toyotas and Hondas. Keep up with the maintenance and they will run forever. Our 2016 CR-V is the third Honda we've had with over 100,000 miles. Just drove it from Phoenix to N. Cal over Thanksgiving, and it still drives like new. Also now have a Camry Hybrid. Great car.

Nissan used to have similar reliability. And decent styling. But they have been slipping over the years.

 

Honda and Subaru are right there with Toyota.

 

Mazda too.

 

We’ve had great luck with Hondas. Over the years have owned an Integra, 2 Legends, a Pilot, 2 Ridgelines, and 2 RDXs. Have never had any problems. I’m on my 18th year in a Ridgeline (got a new one in ‘22) and wife is on her 15th year in an RDX (new on earlier this year).

Also owned a Honda Fury for a few years before giving it to my son. It was an extremely reliable bike, fun to ride (comfortable with bar risers and Mustang seat), but had a little too much plastic. Presently looking for a nice used Africa Twin.

 

Subaru has had too many problems with their boxer engines over the years, not a fan.

 

And …. have always had a good experience with the Acura and Honda dealers we’ve patronized.