Quote Originally Posted by CAG Lebowski View Post
I drive rental trucks. I have for the last 15-20 years. Not half ass highway driving either. Full on 4X4 on back roads with 150 to 300 gallons of water on them. On guards cut through forest by cats. We drove em like we stole them. All makes and models have their merit and uses. There are no bad companies, but there may be the odd poor design year, or more often singular lemons in ALL companies. I always have to shake my head at the guys that bag on a brand. They make me think of a skinny white kid missing a front tooth, wearing a straw hat and overalls, that has no real understanding of the real world outside of their trailer park. (No offence to anyone if this describes them lol). Lighthearted ribbing, like "the Dolphins suck", is one thing. Not buying a brand because its not 'your' brand is childish and shortsighted. Imo.

The reality is that ALL of these vehicles are designed to have parts that fail eventually. These companies have to. This is how they make their money. Companies that make ANYTHING that lasts will lose money and go out of business. Why would you buy another truck if the first one has never broken down?

I owned a Toyota tercel, amazing little piece of engineering, never seen a car handle blizzards so well. Burned more oil than gas. I owned a used ford ranger. Beat up and took a beating. Sold it when I moved to the city. Owned a Pontiac sunfire, piece of shit, ok in have city but loose on the highway. A 5 ton crane backed over it. Had a 95 volkswagen golf, awesome car, wife drove it with no oil in it all day and it was fine. (Not low oil, none, it all drained out). Recently owned a 95 Nissan maxima, awesome car. Also just sold a 95 honda civic hatchback manual, lots of yum but cold as fuck here. Replaced it last fall with a honda accord coupe. Great car.

wife just bought a dodge ram 1500 and its a great truck. I am currently shopping for a vehicle. No brand loyalty here. I want a good engine, decent design, lots of features, and a fun drive. Looking at a golf gti, civic si, and a handful of crossovers/SUVs to handle the winter here.
I have nothing against other companies bc i have driven everything. . It's jus all fun and games between my friends lol.. but there are some vehicles I will never buy lol