According to a Consumer Reports article from December 2020 on the Best Used Cars and SUVs for Less Than $5,000 (in which reliability is a factor in their choices):

“Now, I can anticipate all the folks in the comments screaming “This kid wants reliable and you recommend a Volkswagen!” That’s why you want to focus on the 2018 and up models as they came with a six-year/72,000-mile warranty.”

Underrated comment. I’m still laughing after reading this.

My last trip to India was in 1996, so I’ve missed out on a lot of the industry developments there. When I was there though, I got to drive around in my cousin’s Maruti 800 a few times on rural roads (which is where I learned stick) - that thing was so underpowered but still a hoot to drive.

The Premier President/Padmini has always been my favorite car on Indian roads... all of my uncles and aunts had at least one in their lifetime. Beautiful, timeless vehicle.

Ford C-Max

I’m guessing the most ginormous difference would be reliability.

My mistake, there was indeed a Ford Topaz. I had no idea.

“In a Ford Topaz.”

This gif needs some “Yakety Sax” to go along with it.

Might be an Elantra, but (good) joke gotten.

Mazda 3.

Or... they’re not boring at all but just wish to spend their money on other things (airline tickets, musical instruments, date nights with the spouse) rather than repairing or replacing their vehicles every few years.

Apologies, I think I did.

Deep breath, friend. I volunteered and voted for her. Just trying to lighten the mood.

That title seems too long.

Nice.

The Amazon always reminds me of the Fiat 1100D (and later Premier Padmini).

But then you’d have to own a Chrysler 200.