Tuesday, January 19, 2021

3 Cars That Will Survive The Switch To SUV's & Trucks

 HONDA CIVIC/ACCORD:

For decades, Americans have bought millions and millions of these, and for good reason. Honda knows how to make a good sedan, and while good sedans come and go, the Civic and Accord have survived 2 depressions, 4 wars, 12 different CEO's, and a near-bankruptcy. The Civic and Accord have won over 40 10Best awards in the last 30 years. If someone asked me what sedan they should buy if they have $25K, These 2 would surely be in the conservation. 



MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS: (PICTURED IN CONVERTIBLE FORM)

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has long been the go-to for those wanting to treat themselves to a classy, luxurious, quick sedan that they can enjoy instead of the Toyota RAV4 they've had to endure for 13 years.
Even at a relatively reasonable (for its class) $50K, it portrays an elegance few Audis and BMWs can rival. In its most desirable form, the convertible, the Merc is surely a looker. Apart from being an attractive car, Motor Trend named it 2020s best car, besting a breath-taking Porsche electric car, a lightning-quick BMW 8-Series, and a surprisingly impressive Nissan. 
This Benz is a very good car in every aspect, and can enjoy a sweet victory over the faltering competition from Bavaria. As they say in Germany: "Auf Nimmerweidrsehen, BMW" or: "Good riddance, BMW"

ALFA ROMEO GIULA:
All three cars listed so far have 4 things in common:
1: They have won Motor Trend's Car Of The Year
2:They have won C&D's 10Best Award
3:They are highly attractive cars. Fact, not fiction.
4: They are made by 70+ year old brands overseas.
The Alfa Romeo Giula is a successful "Hail Mary" by Alfa Romeo, an admittedly dying franchise. The Giula was so well-received, Alfa decided to resurrect its brand, adding 2 SUV's based on the Italian passion and flair of everybody's favorite new sports sedan, the Giula. Unfortunately, their past caught up to them, as Alfa Romeo left a sour taste in Americas mouth in 2005 when their cars started having major reliability issues. Alfa quit the US market, only to come back 12 years later with a more credible product. Thanks to the genius of the Giula engineers, all is forgiven, and Alfa has salvaged it's reputation. 

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