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11-27-2005, 09:02 AM
#11
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The worst cars I have had for fit and finish were GM. Some really nasty looking joints, etc.
Trying to think of which cars go back together the way they came apart and are the same as before and I think Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are all right up there. On the other end, if you want a car where once a panel is off it will never be as tight as new then you are looking at GM again. The "christmass tree" fastener is their fault...
Trying to think of which cars go back together the way they came apart and are the same as before and I think Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are all right up there. On the other end, if you want a car where once a panel is off it will never be as tight as new then you are looking at GM again. The "christmass tree" fastener is their fault...
11-27-2005, 08:41 PM
#14
Originally posted by Eli47:
As far as I'm concerned, they are all "plastic fantastic" .
As far as I'm concerned, they are all "plastic fantastic" .
I agree with dukk... GM vehicles suck for taking apart.. the ones I've owned anyway...
11-27-2005, 10:47 PM
#15
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i hoestly love my cavy . but i do agree the panels i have taken off do not go back on as tight as they were before. im just not sure if i would be willing to pay that 3-4 K price difference between comparable cars from import to domestic adn teh insanly high financing on alot of them compared to domestics. ( cobalt to civic , wave to Yaris )
i think for cars its very much you pay for what you get.
now to answering the question....
i would say on the top of my list is any car manufactured in North America . dont care what brand it is as long as im supporteing peopel in my area
i think for cars its very much you pay for what you get.
now to answering the question....
i would say on the top of my list is any car manufactured in North America . dont care what brand it is as long as im supporteing peopel in my area
11-28-2005, 02:24 AM
#18
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Originally posted by mugen1:
I asked the question because nobody does a study on the build quality and the materials used for the things that you don't see (behind panels).
I asked the question because nobody does a study on the build quality and the materials used for the things that you don't see (behind panels).
[ November 28, 2005, 03:27 AM: Message edited by: Jmac ]
11-28-2005, 06:58 PM
#19
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Originally posted by Dukk:
The worst cars I have had for fit and finish were GM. Some really nasty looking joints, etc.
Trying to think of which cars go back together the way they came apart and are the same as before and I think Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are all right up there. On the other end, if you want a car where once a panel is off it will never be as tight as new then you are looking at GM again. The "christmass tree" fastener is their fault...
The worst cars I have had for fit and finish were GM. Some really nasty looking joints, etc.
Trying to think of which cars go back together the way they came apart and are the same as before and I think Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are all right up there. On the other end, if you want a car where once a panel is off it will never be as tight as new then you are looking at GM again. The "christmass tree" fastener is their fault...
11-29-2005, 09:53 PM
#20
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"How are German built cars? I have never worked on one ever.
Other european cars? "
German cars are well built, you have to be careful when working on them, taking great care in re-assembling everything properly, and avoiding power tools for dash/panel screws.
BMW like Benz use recycled rubber and plastics, the pieces seem to be more fragile than older versions.
Other european cars? "
German cars are well built, you have to be careful when working on them, taking great care in re-assembling everything properly, and avoiding power tools for dash/panel screws.
BMW like Benz use recycled rubber and plastics, the pieces seem to be more fragile than older versions.
