Re:Detroit executives are killing off slow-selling cars in f...
by WalterBright on Wednesday January 17, 2018 @06:10PM
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The cars all look the same (like lozenges) these days because of fuel efficiency requirements. The lozenge is the slipperiest.
Re:Detroit executives are killing off slow-selling cars in f...
by AmVess on Wednesday January 17, 2018 @06:16PM
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A Corolla or Civic will generally be more reliable than a Focus, and have greater resale value. Compare a used Focus and Civic in the same model year, condition, mileage, trim level, and price. The Civic sells for $3k more than the Focus.
Re:Detroit executives are killing off slow-selling cars in f...
by technofiend on Wednesday January 17, 2018 @06:58PM
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Exactly: these cars don't sell because they're unreliable; both the Ford Focus and Fiesta are on Consumer Reports worst car list of 2017. Unfortunately there are a few American SUVs on that list as well. So caveat emptor.
It seems like car safety standards, which aren't a bad thing, have just led to an uninspiring and very similar collection of sedans here. Would be refreshing to see a 4-door car that is interesting without being a muscle car or a sports car.