CHEVY VS. FORD THE SAGA CONTINUES

jimberg · 05-08-2001, 11:18 AM

We all know that Fords are of higher quality and can make more power with just a few modifications. Let's move on.

This whole discussion makes me think of the head-to-head tests that they sometimes do on Car and Driver TV like the Chevy trucks vs. the Ford trucks.

It's great to have something that is powerful out of the box, but it's also great to know that your investment isn't going to be a squeeky rust bucket in 6 years. Unless you're obsessive about taking care of your car, that's what you'll have with a Chevy. Fords last despite the abuse they take.

A friend of mine owns a 1986 Pace Car convertible Corvette with only 36k miles on it. It's always been garaged and maintained. The interior is falling apart and it has a major battery drain somewhere. It's fun to drive, but I don't think I would own one unless I got a really good deal.

Unfortunately Chrysler stuff fits a similar category. The styling on some of their cars is really sharp, but since the interior and metal they use on the cars is of a low quality, they aren't worth buying. Ford uses the highest quality parts of any other, non-European manufacturer.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

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05-08-2001, 11:18 AM	#14
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	We all know that Fords are of higher quality and can make more power with just a few modifications. Let's move on. This whole discussion makes me think of the head-to-head tests that they sometimes do on Car and Driver TV like the Chevy trucks vs. the Ford trucks. It's great to have something that is powerful out of the box, but it's also great to know that your investment isn't going to be a squeeky rust bucket in 6 years. Unless you're obsessive about taking care of your car, that's what you'll have with a Chevy. Fords last despite the abuse they take. A friend of mine owns a 1986 Pace Car convertible Corvette with only 36k miles on it. It's always been garaged and maintained. The interior is falling apart and it has a major battery drain somewhere. It's fun to drive, but I don't think I would own one unless I got a really good deal. Unfortunately Chrysler stuff fits a similar category. The styling on some of their cars is really sharp, but since the interior and metal they use on the cars is of a low quality, they aren't worth buying. Ford uses the highest quality parts of any other, non-European manufacturer. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible