re: Audi/Volvo long term dependability vs. Toyota/Nissan

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Toyota for the lower maintenance costs alone.

ETA: I wouldn't put Nissan in the same class as Toyota.

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Yes and no.

The exception being the 3.3l powered Nissan trucks and SUBs.

Qualitywise, at 210k miles, my wife's 4runner is whisper quiet inside. No rattles bumps or anything else. But mechanically it needs front axles and I should replace the lower ball joints at that time as well.

The Nissan, with 50k more miles, is loud as shite inside, but mechanically perfect.

It has definitely been the cheaper vehicle to own.