As U.S. and Canadian automakers and dealers face bankruptcy and Toyota battles unprecedented quality-control problems, Lemon-Aid guides steer the confused and anxious buyer through the economic meltdown unlike any other car-and-truck books on the market. Phil Edmonston, Canada's automotive qDr. Philq for more than 40 years, pulls no punches. In this all-new guide he says: Chrysler's days are numbered with the dubious help of Fiat. Electric cars and ethanol power are PR gimmicks. Diesel and natural gas are the future. Be wary of qzombieq vehicles: Jaguar, Land Rover, Saab, and Volvo. Mercedes-Benz -- rich cars, poor quality. There's only one Saturn you should buy. Toyota -- enough apologies: qwhen you mess up, 'fess up.q(108 hp); Transmissions: 5-speed man. ... Depreciation is so rapid that a 2007 base model that sold for $13, 000 is now worth only $5, 500. ... Best alternatives: Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, and Nissan Versa. ... ownEr-rEPortEd ProBLEMs: Engine and transmission malfunctions; early failures of the fuel system, suspension, anbsp;...
Title | : | Lemon-Aid New Cars and Trucks 2011 |
Author | : | Phil Edmonston |
Publisher | : | Dundurn - 2010-11-11 |
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