10 Cars to Beat High Gas Prices

[Woochifer]

That is very true. The first thing in interior that seem to go wrong is power window switches. And then that dreaded "Check Your Engine" warning light.

Are you still searching for that elusive car with hand crank windows?

As for long term reliability, trucks seem to fare much better than cars. I drove a Nissan Hardbody truck for 15 years (and a cross country trip to Oregan), beside changing the brakes and clutch, nothing else needed repair.

But, in the meantime you're driving a truck! Sort of like the indestructible and performance-challenged Curtis Mathes TVs of yesteryear, if I was forced to drive a truck, I would be begging for the thing to break down just so I can get some relief!