Comment on The American E.V. Has Been Crushed. Will It Take the U.S. Auto Industry With It?
pnwpixel@programming.dev 1 week ago
I fucking hope so. I’ve been driving since the mid 90s and every time I’ve owned an American car, it’s been a shitshow. I’ve owned cars built in the 80s (Dodge, Chevy), 90s (Pontiac), 2000s (Chevy again), and the 2010s (Ford, Chrysler).
Each car has a number of similar issues: cheap parts, convoluted electrical/computer issues, leaks, lacklustre safety ratings, uninspired interiors, and blind spots for days.
I only buy used that are 10-20 years old, fix them up and keep them on the road for life. VW and Subaru are my go-to at this point.
reallykindasorta@slrpnk.net 1 week ago
My family’s car was a new chevy and was terrible. A/C broke within 4 years (unrepairable due to bad design) and constant mechanical issues. Also you had to remove the wiper fluid box to access the battery!!
My first car was a used chevy and was also terrible. Engine failed.
My second car was/is a used toyota and I’ve been driving it for 12 of its 18 years on the road with only one major repair. I expect it to die soon but am quite happy with its longevity and reliability.