They can say what they like but the Vega was the most perfect imperfect car. Yes it rusted, yes it used oil but they ran for ever. Many in school would buy them as winter beaters and drive them in the winter. -25 below they fire right up and had heat. Most of us worked part time wrenching so used motor oil went in so no cost there. One neighbor had one for several years to store his modified Blazer and he finally sent it to the junk yard. It was sold and went at least two more winters. Few fooled with the Asian cars. They were more expensive to repair. In some cases more complicated and they also rusted out in major ways for a number of years. High school lots here were full of GM cars that while not perfect just kept on running and remained affordable to keep on the road. A bodies, Cruze, Cavalier, Cobalts etc all kept rolling along with the Baretta’s. Same for the S10 and most full size trucks. The W body yet today has not been built for years but are so common on the road again for cheap easy repairs and cost along with the reliable 3800.
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