1st May 2015, 13:48
If you go to consumeraffairs.com and Consumer Reports, many disagree over quality issues, massive recalls and recent reliability. Lexus isn't immune either. My parents drive to the store, senior center and church in theirs. The only time they have seen 50 mph has been my limited time behind the wheel. 7000 miles a year max. They could drive a lemon and have minimal issues. I still maintain mid 90s and earlier had less mechanical issues.
2nd May 2015, 22:00
Every car has issues. And if you have owned a number of them over 30 years with none... it should be noted in Guinness book of World Records. But I agree there were fewer in the 80s and 90s. For example I had a new hatchback that leaked water like a sieve in the cargo compartment. Not as bad as engine issues, but we were never home free like yourself.
1st May 2015, 13:33
They were better in the '80s and '90s. I've worked on cars then and now. Experience counts.