BMW, Yugo, Fiat, Honda, Bentley?

If you are a college student then you likely don't care if your car lasts much longer than your degree. In fact, if you bought the Yugo in the photo above, then you'd be happy if it    got you through school regardless of its current state. What is important is: will the car   last while I am in college? I can offer suggestions based on years of repair work.

Not Always True but Likely Generalizations

• American cars are much cheaper to buy but much more expensive to own.
  
• Japanese Imports break less
• Japanese brands are the most reliable in this order:
      1. Toyota   2. Honda   3. Nissan  4. Mazda  5. Mitsubishi
• It is not a good idea to try to own a used luxury car such a BMW or Mercedes.
• Used Honda parts are usually cheap and the labor time is less that most
  other care makes.

My Cars, My Advice

I have owned 13 different used cars and worked on numerous others. I have rebuilt engines, replaced transmissions, done body work, and all sorts of general mechanic
jobs. I know how parts feel and a have a pretty good sense of quality. Feel free to provide feedback.

This is a list of the cars that I have owed:

1988 Buick Skyhawk (my first beloved)	1991  Honda Accord	19xx  Ford Escort	1978 245-DL Volvo
19xx Dodge Colt	1995   BMW 318ti	1993  Ford  F-150	2002  Honda Odyssey
1999  Toyota Camry	1983  Toyota Pickup	1998   Toyota Sienna	1991 Honda Civic