Lessmore wrote:
Buddy bought a Hyundai Santa Fe, new. He dumped it within 5 years, after the extended warranty expired. Steering problems, transaxle problems, main seal problems, etc...all expensive if no warranty.
But then FCA isn't much better. A family member bought a new Jeep Patriot in 2014. Suspension, leaks, transmission overheating...he couldn't trust it and traded it in on a non FCA in 2017.
Both my family member and friend went Japanese for replacement vehicles after their experience.
Based on their experience I wouldn't buy FCA or Hyundai. I would give GM, Ford, Honda or Nissan a look with the next new vehicle though. But who knows how any new vehicle will pan out. At this point, we buy new, get factory extended warranty, trade in when warranty is just about up...no matter the make. Vehicle repairs are so expensive nowadays.
Yep. And I know a guy that had a 2016 F-150 EcoBoost bought back due to numerous issues. Also, have an uncle with a 2014 Duramax/GMC that has been in the shop a total of 41 days combined with emissions issues, electrical issues, and just going dead for no reason. My point here is they all have a lemon here or there, it's a roll of the dice. Sure, some may have more than others but no one is immune from it.
I personally hope it comes to pass myself. But I'd kill everything except Ram, Jeep, and Minivan manufactured vehicles and let the Kia/Hyundai vehicles take those other spots on the lot. We had a 2011 Kia Sorento that was a fantastic vehicle. I didn't want to get rid of it either. But we got a Tahoe to pull the pontoon boat in 2014 as I was afraid of doing it long with the Sorento. I still miss that little SUV.
