But, personally, i believe American cars (new ones) are the best for the average consumer.
Lets take a look at GM's types if cars.
Trucks (Light Duty LS + 1500): newer models are pretty reliable. (as with any car) you can get a good interior. baseline interior is very durable.
Trucks (Medium Duty 2500+2300 HD and non-HD): Personally, have had NO problems with my 2500HD. The Duramax pulls like a beast, and gets 23 mpg to boot =) '06 interior is okay, but '07 is better than most Japanese cars I've seen.
Trucks (Heavy Duty 4500 Top-Kick and Kodiak): One of the toughest heavy duty truck, very customisable, and comes with Duramax.
SUV (Tahoe, Suburban etc.): New interiors are among the best, with great A/V options, nav, and really comfy seats =)
Mid-size Car: don't ask me, i hate commuter cars.
Sports Car (Corvette): Way cheaper than the comparable German sports car (M line) and gets better gas mileage.
Over the years, I've had my good and bad cars. My 1992 jeep, the only problem is that the cat rattles. My '00 Suburban, only problem was 1 crank sensor fail (new model 8.1 vortec), no other problems so far. '06 Silverado 2500HD, no problems so far. My Toyota Highlander Hybrid, knocks consistently, even when it has been run ONLY on 89 since new. SL 600, battery system failure, roll bar popped up, consistent shock sensor failure, $800 for sparkers, more shock failures, brake system failures, 3 $800 bumpers (crap design). My (GONE!) 740IL, radiator hose came off, when taken in, radiator exploded on mechanics face, shorted window motor (of course when it had to be down), broken diff, replaced radio, 6 engine ECU resets.
In my car experience, the Americans have been the best. Hands down!
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