24 years, I still own it. My 1995 Tacoma has had most of the seals replaced (by me) over the years and a new floor done in stages but it's a solid basic 4wd that meets my needs.
24 years, I still own it. My 1995 Tacoma has had most of the seals replaced (by me) over the years and a new floor done in stages but it's a solid basic 4wd that meets my needs.
Impressive run with your Tacoma, strawboss. I've heard Toyota trucks are among the most reliable.Quote:
Originally Posted by strawboss
<Mark I have been trying to research this, but I feel FIAT is globally a bigger company than Chrysler.
But in N. America their sales struggle (or have left entirely) for a company that makes 1.5 million cars a year.
In 2018 I don't think Jeep/Chrysler made 1.5 million vehicles. Though they still have at least 1 factory in Ontario, so I get they are a big player in the midwest, and Fiat isn't, that is for sure.
Fiat's U.S. vehicle sales have plummeted 66% over the last four years to 15,521 in 2018. Fiat merged with Chrysler/Jeep to have a presence in the U.S. I wouldn't argue about who is bigger. The Fiat/Chrysler/Jeep merger has done very little to improve the image of Chrysler & Jeep products in the U.S.Quote:
Originally Posted by dspace9
American's love for large pickup, & devoted Jeep customers has kept Fiat/Chrysler/Jeep going in the U.S. 536,980 Dodge Ram trucks were purchased in 2018.
Yea Jeeps and Dodge trucks sell well for sure. Fiat is a European thing that has never taken off in America or Canada. You see the odd Fiat 500. For Dodge/Chrysler, I think there are 3 local dealers within 20km's of me. Same with Ford. Small town dealer friendlineess and convenience. As well as built in North America pride and nostalgia going on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
Some families shop at the same car dealer for generations.
I take my Mirage to my local Ford dealer for oil changes, and for $49 way cheaper than anyone, especially Mitsubishi $107.. and with hotel-like service (Ford). They even joked that I have an Evo.
Fiat has 377 U.S. dealerships, which it calls studios. Of those, 281 are tied to Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram showrooms, 90 are paired with Alfa Romeo and six are standalone stores.Quote:
Originally Posted by dspace9
536,980 Dodge Ram vs. 5,370 Fiat 500 sold in 2018.
I had an '82 Toyota 4x4. They were known as the rustiest trucks ever sold in Canada. Too bad, my driveline survived me thrashing it for almost 200k miles.Quote:
Originally Posted by strawboss
I wouldn't be surprised if Dodge sold 2x that many Caravans as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
The US Fiat 500 sales scales down to ~500 sold in Canada. I rarely see Fiats.
Ya, I had one of the "no name" 4x4's too an 86 I think.My brother said I should have kept it for a bush buggy as it was mechanically sound, the body....awful rust. Still see a few up here with flatbeds/stakes on them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wallythacker
I toy with the idea of finding one in a southern state with no rust for a song, bringing it home and rebuilding the entire driveline (if high mileage or just because) and having an almost new 4x4 for perhaps $10k. Then I figure, why a Toyota? Why not find a diesel Land Rover and rebuild it. Sadly, I doubt I'll get either done.Quote:
Originally Posted by strawboss
I had 2x 2014 Mirages that I had for 5 years. I plan on keeping my 2017 until repairs are more than it would cost to replace it. I have a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle I bought 2 years ago. I plan on keeping it forever ☺️ I only drive my bug in the summer, plus splitting up milage will make my Mirage last longer.