Does anything last any more?

[Anonymous]

I am a second owner of a 2020 popular car and we are not even at 70k miles but have had 3 major issues, one of which may require an engine replacement. I am so frustrated. The last new car I bought in 2011 went 100k with zero issues.
Do cars just suck now, like everything else? Washers and dryers used to last decades - in fact we are still using ours that are over 20 years old. And the “high efficiency” LGs and all that last maybe 5 years. Toyotas and Hondas used to also last a very long time, but it seems like even they are not being made as well any more.

I read that my engine issue is due to a fault with engine design possibly related to tightened emission standards, and that this is a known issue with this model. Similar to the auto stop feature, I wonder if there is really any net positive to the environment when some of these features cause parts and cars to have to be replaced more often.

I am considering ditching my 2020 car for something more reliable. Are there any small-medium SUVs being made now that are going to be reliable?

[Anonymous]

Rav4 or CRX? What is your 2020?

[Anonymous]

Very happy with my 2021 CRV, bought in 2023

[Anonymous]

You complain on and on about your vehicle yet don’t mention it. Do you really think you will get outed for mentioning the kind of car you drive? Anyways, Honda always.

[Anonymous]

Everything (car, washer, dryer, refrigerator, home ac...etc) has more technology and more moving parts in them. From design and engineering perspective, that means higher chance of breaking down.

[Anonymous]

What type of car is it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Everything (car, washer, dryer, refrigerator, home ac...etc) has more technology and more moving parts in them. From design and engineering perspective, that means higher chance of breaking down.

This.

The big 3 US auto makers could revitalize the market if they'd offer a bare bones sedan and truck, without all the computer garbage and tech crap, just a solid vehicle with a good engine/drivetrain and basic interior and A/C. and sell them for about $20K maybe 25K for a 4x4 truck new.

[Anonymous]

Kia???

[Anonymous]

My Toyota Corolla is 14 years old and still going strong. I have no plans to get rid of it anytime soon.

[Anonymous]

OP, I'm still using my dryer I bought 20 years ago. I had it repaired once about 10 years ago. It's starting to make a clunky weird noise for the first few seconds when I turn it on, so I fear it might be time to think about replacing it.

[Anonymous]

My Maytag dryer just died one month shy of the 26th anniversary of its manufacture date. I drove a 2007 Honda Odyssey for 17 years. My parents replaced a 30 year old furnace.

Things are generally made with cheaper parts and planned obsolescence now, but a few things last.

[Anonymous]

My 2005 Japanese car has required less expensive maintenance than my 2010 Japanese car, for the same number of miles. It's interesting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 2005 Japanese car has required less expensive maintenance than my 2010 Japanese car, for the same number of miles. It's interesting.

Your 2005 Japanese car was made in Japan but your 2010 Japanese car was probably made in US/mexico/canada.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Everything (car, washer, dryer, refrigerator, home ac...etc) has more technology and more moving parts in them. From design and engineering perspective, that means higher chance of breaking down.

This.

The big 3 US auto makers could revitalize the market if they'd offer a bare bones sedan and truck, without all the computer garbage and tech crap, just a solid vehicle with a good engine/drivetrain and basic interior and A/C. and sell them for about $20K maybe 25K for a 4x4 truck new.

This. Please!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Everything (car, washer, dryer, refrigerator, home ac...etc) has more technology and more moving parts in them. From design and engineering perspective, that means higher chance of breaking down.

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