I dunno, I wouldn't cut people off on the freeway in LA...

especially in a subaru

bigjohn

If I was driving a Subaru, I would drive myself off the road. (Note, my dealerships are all domestic, and that was a joke...:))

If I was driving a domestic car, I wouldn't have a chance to drive myself off the road...it would break down first.

(Yes, I own a Subaru, but it's the WRX)

I dunno? I've never thought of you as a domestic.

And yes, my fellow forum members, Craig is.....(shudder).....a CAR SALESMAN! (actually he OWNS car dealerships. He doesn't work himself, he's a gentleman of leisure. )

Jack If there were not laws regarding abusing the elderly, I would have to kick your butt for that one...

My primary company (where I actually DO work...heh heh) is insurance type of extended warranties for cars... We have to provide in each state what the actual breakdowns per first 100,000 miles are in a car, let me know if you want the inside scoop...

Craig, I am absolutely delighted to have your participation here. I've always enjoyed your writing, and respected the process behind it.

Moreover, I'm astounded by the generosity of your offer to help test the Polks. Very gracious.

Are you willing to share your vehicular wisdom with us? This is probably not the right thread for it, but I am always interested in learning, especially from those with insider knowledge. I guess I just desperately want somebody to give me faith enough to buy something besides a Honda or Toyota.

Thanks for being here.

Honda and Toyota build great vehicles, no doubt. GM and Ford are now within 5 % of them for breakdown expense, though they are still about 20% short in the overall "feel" of the cars... It is frustrating as a dealer when we keep telling the factory that if they spent $500 more "up front" they would match the best Japan has to offer, and in the long run they would save money in rebates ... Right now, in the FreeStar van, rebates are running $6000... and I think Explorer has $4000...

Maybe we should open a "car nut" thread somewhere...

And thanks for the warm welcome, it is much appreciated...

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Maybe we should open a "car nut" thread somewhere...

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Anytime you want to open an OT (off topic) thread, just go to the "Questions and Comments" section under the "Main Index." We've got an SUV thread going there right now.

There's also a "neighbors from hell" thread going on in the "Advice from Axiom Owners" section, which probably should be in the "Questions and Comments" section. James R has won that one, HANDS DOWN.

I just posted something about American cars over in the "Qs and Comments" section before I saw this. Oh well.
Just because it says "Made in Japan" on it doesn't mean it ain't gonna break. I know from lots of experience.