p>The magazine also lists specific "trouble spots" over the years by type, such as engine, fuel, electrical, air-conditioning, exhaust, body rust, and so on.
Here, then, with some minor Canadian edits, are CR's Good Bets:
- Acura 3.2 TL, 3.5RL, Integra and Legend.
- BMW 3-series and '95 series.
- Ford Escort.
- Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey, and Prelude.
- Infiniti G20 and I30.
- Lexus ES300, GS300, LS400, and SC400.
- Mazda Miata, Millenia and Protege.
- Mercedes-Benz C-class.
- Nissan Altima, Maxima and Sentra.
- Subaru Forester, Impreza and Legacy.
- Toyota 4Runner, Avalon, Camry, Celica, Corolla, Previa, RAV4, and Sienna.
Here, then, with some minor Canadian edits, is CR's "list of cars to avoid," which goes into more specifics:
- Buick Park Avenue '97 and '98; Riviera '95, '97 and '98; Roadmaster '96; and Skylark '92 and '96.
- Cadillac Catera '97 and '98; DeVille '99; Eldorado '92, '97 and '98.