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Originally Posted by jimdecastro
I didn't read the 4 pages of responses, but here is my two cents (and a comment).
If you have been happy with Honda, why switch from a company that has excelled?
My comment - As I understand, Suburu has 4-wheel drive to handle snow. Not an issue...
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Because the government is mandating major changes some of which are making cars less reliable.
The final reason why new cars aren’t as reliable as old cars that we’ll talk about in this blog post is the fact that car manufacturers are under immense pressure to meet fuel economy standards and emission standards.
New Cars Vs. Old Cars: Why Aren’t They As Reliable? | Shadetree Automotive.
The more complex the vehicle, the greater the odds of very expensive repairs. Some car makers will be better than others in adapting to the new regulations. Best to let others be the guinea pigs.
New cars bought in the last few years have twice as many quality problems as they had in 2010. Some well-known brands are averaging more than five issues per car – and the stats show things will probably get a lot worse before they get better.
New cars are failing at unprecedented rates, and it'''s getting worse