[notfarnow]

Big 3 cars are 3-4 yr lease vehicles. I don't think anyone really expects much more than that out of them.

I don't know of anyone (in their right mind) who buys a Ford, Chevy or Chrysler car thinking they can keep it for 10+ yrs as a reliable primary vehicle. On the other hand, people do so with Hondas & Toyotas all the time. Some do with VWs too, but many end up disenchanted.

Trucks are a different story though. I still see people buying Big 3 trucks with the intention of keeping them for ages.