Most reliable cars

[Gotham]

Hi guys,

I have been doing some research on the reliability of cars so I thought if we could list the cars that we think are or have proven that they are reliable.

I think we can focus on cars that are +3 years old across the range i.e. small - SUV. This could help someone out there. Your opinion on any of the cars listed by any member is welcome:

Okay here goes (will leave some for you)

BMW e46
Honda Accord
Jetta 5
Toyota Avensis

 

[Maverick Jester]

Hmmm, I think that neither of those would be on a most reliable list... but I could be wrong

Would more likely go with the Honda Jazz.

 

[louisek]

This has been the subject of extensive research in the UK, Germany and the US. Generally, Japanese cars rate at the top, Mazda having had first place for more than 10 years. BMW and Ford rated quite highly, in the top 10.

At the bottom were Range Rover and certain East European makes, followed by Renault

 

[kripstoe]

This has been the subject of extensive research in the UK, Germany and the US. Generally, Japanese cars rate at the top, Mazda having had first place for more than 10 years. BMW and Ford rated quite highly, in the top 10.

At the bottom were Range Rover and certain East European makes, followed by Renault

Warranty Direct did the most recent research. They didn't give any details on the findings, so I'll be sceptical until I see a breakdown of warranty claims.

 

[Ry4n]

I would have to say...

Nissan champ
Golf MK1
Toyota Corolla

 

[Chevron]

I would have to say...

Nissan champ
Golf MK1
Toyota Corolla

We're talking most reliable, not least reliable

 

[wikk3d88]

We're talking most reliable, not least reliable

VW Golfs have 'known issues'


Toyota Corolla 130 and 160.

 

[Ry4n]

You see golf 1's that are ancient all over SA and they're very easy to re-sell how is that the least reliable - please explain?

 

[Chevron]

You see golf 1's that are ancient all over SA and they're very easy to re-sell how is that the least reliable - please explain?

Coz I see them on the side of the road all the time.

 

[Hamster]

I never see any of the Korean makes in any of the reliability lists etc. They can't be that bad if they are wiling to give out 5 year warranties, can they?

 

[spiderz]

At the bottom were Range Rover and certain East European makes, followed by Renault

Last good Ranger Rover was the P38 (pre 2002). The new Range Rover they just released is amazing! (2012/2013)

 

[SaiyanZ]

I never see any of the Korean makes in any of the reliability lists etc. They can't be that bad if they are wiling to give out 5 year warranties, can they?

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/497910-Land-Rover-Reliability-Top-10

A thread from two days ago. Honda is number one, followed by Toyota.

 

[Hamster]

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/497910-Land-Rover-Reliability-Top-10

A thread from two days ago. Honda is number one, followed by Toyota.

Not sure if you are agreeing or implying Honda is Korean. Either way, I don't see Hyundai or Kia on that list.

 

[RaptorSA]

You see golf 1's that are ancient all over SA and they're very easy to re-sell how is that the least reliable - please explain?

They're not reliable at all. They're just cheap to fix.