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I used to love the Mopar cars but the last two I've had (a Durango and a Caravan) (1) developed terminal illness before their time and, (2) the dealership could not be bothered to try and fix them. JD Power, and other services, indicate that this was about the norm.
I'll never buy another.
The last two 'new' vehicles I've bought were a Saturn and a Ford truck. Indestructible. Why GM ditched the Saturn and Pontiac (aimed at young adults) and kept the Buick (aimed at those with months to live) is completely beyond me. Especially since they also kept the Caddy. Such decisions might have something to do with how they got in such dire straits.
My last Dodge -- a 2006 Magnum V6 -- and my current 2010 Challenger V8 rank as two of the most problem-free cars I've ever owned. I guess it's too soon to say anything about the Chally, but in the 4.5 years I had the Magnum the only thing I paid for was two sets of new tires and the scheduled maintenance needed to keep it running in top notch form. It had 170,000 miles when I traded it in, and the head mechanic at the dealership was so impressed at how clean it was he bought it on the spot. Now, whenever I take my car in for oil changes etc, I can see my old ride.
BTW, the WORST car I ever owned was my wife's 1990 Accord. It was in the shop more often than I'd care to count.
Last edited by LA_Geezer; 08/19/2011 4:29 PM.
