I had the vega gt station wagon at one time. Strange that the only thing that really did not have issues was the engine. Even though they were notorious for engine problems with their cylinder bores. I think this also was about the time they introduced chassis that were not strong enough to even hold alignment. Pathetic example of a product from a well experienced company.

Gm had been in business far too long to release the amount of junk car models they did over the years. The little Chevette such as it was . Was a better car than the vega although that is not saying much.

I really think the big three thought the consuming public would buy anything. Time has proven them wrong in a massive way.

I have also thought for the past few years that the most reliable brands will own the future. When driving behind a new big three car owner I almost feel sorry for them today. For the same money or less they could have gotten far better cars. Most of the big three models seem to sit dead as used cars on the lots now as well. Both hard to sell and little retained value locally.

When I occasionally rent one of them you learn fast that they still have little interest in their customers and repeat business. Word is reciently that many have thinned out their block castings and there are major troubles now with them as well.

As for Mercedes far better overall reliability would be nice. Especially over the long term. It is not pie in the sky because some car companies are and have been doing it for quite awhile.