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To: SirRealist who wrote (21)	1/6/2002 11:22:46 AM
From: nolimitz	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132

I have to disagree on the VW dependability. I have been driving a Jetta since `79. Just changed the original alt. still have original brakes and clutch. Only engine work done has been a couple of timing belts as regular maintance. I have to believe I got my $14k out of that car and still drive it every day to work. It's great in the snow and fun to drive in the Mnts. as well. They are pricey however.

To: SirRealist who wrote (21)	1/6/2002 8:01:23 PM
From: Jon Khymn	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132

Wow, going through 15 cars in 30 years ! a Rambler! I've heard a horror story from my dad. He bought used one back in 60s, and pretty much all the parts under the hood fell apart, lol. Had Dodge Dart back in 70s, when rained it leaked. The rain kept dropping on my feet. Had a lots of problem and that was the last Dodge for me. Traded in for Chebby Impala, it was much better compare to Dart. Also had VW rabbit, it was a fun driving car but had fair shares of electrical problems. Tried used Ford wagon and truck. For van, started with Mazda MPV and now Honda Odyssey. Odyssey worth the every penny I paid. Once I got the taste of Japanese car, I never looked back. Trouble free... Some Korean made cars are getting better I hear. I hoped Saturn would catch up with Japanese cars but it seems they won't be able to do it in any near future.