Depends somewhat on the brand, but for something like Toyota or Honda, it’s because they really are just more reliable and more easily maintained on average. Nissans or Mazdas, not so much (especially Nissan).
Nissan engines seem to be really reliable. The CVT transmission is hot garbage but really, anything with a CVT is. I’d take a Nissan (without CVT) over any GM or Ford 4 banger. (not including the 2.0 turbo and that new truck 4 banger, haven’t seen enough of those to determine if they’re crap or not)
Depends somewhat on the brand, but for something like Toyota or Honda, it’s because they really are just more reliable and more easily maintained on average. Nissans or Mazdas, not so much (especially Nissan).
Nissan engines seem to be really reliable. The CVT transmission is hot garbage but really, anything with a CVT is. I’d take a Nissan (without CVT) over any GM or Ford 4 banger. (not including the 2.0 turbo and that new truck 4 banger, haven’t seen enough of those to determine if they’re crap or not)