Cavalier, Cobalt, Cadillac - all the same

I purchased my 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier on June 17 1995 (approx.).  This was the year the Cavailer had a fab new redesign--much like the Cobalt's new lines which are obviously based on the Cavalier.  The only thing different is the look.  The guts of GMs cars are the same.  So, understand when you read this that if you buy  this car you'll be buying the same cheap stuff they have always been known for--be it labled Chevrolet, Buick, GM, GMC, Cadillac, etc.  To date, starting with the most recent problem which occured last night (December 18,2004) here is THE LIST of my fabulous (just kidding) 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier:

1) ABS Light On/ Confirmed with hard braking that ABS is NO LONGER working.  Dec 18 2004

2)Power Steering line busted/ leaking (it's made of rubber versus metal)/ Had to replace fluid to keep from loosing power steering suddenly-bill will be about $200  to reaplace hose. December 04.

3) Heater Core replaced (for the second time)-  November 04.

4) Head Gasket busted/leaking.  Had gasket replaced-bill $1200. 2003. -learned GM had recall for this problem IF car had 100,000 miles or less on it. Just so happened that mine had something like 109,000.  How nice of them to offer correction knowing things would go wrong AFTER 100k.

5) Oil Light permanently on. 2003

6)  Fuel Injector Leak/smelled gas inside of car for the longest time--thought it was just exhaust-- couldn't imagine that engine would actually leak gas-- i'm suprised i didn't blow myself up--cost? don't remember--i'm sure it was at least $100 bucks.  2002.

7)  Air Conditioning stopped working after only two years. Never invested the $1000 approx needed to fix it--thank goodness--i needed that money for all the future repairs!  1997.

This list certainly isn't comprehensive.  Many little things like broken seat trims, windshield wipers stuck in the up postion, premature wearing of break pads, cost of rental cars, etc were left out due to space.   I'm sure GM will delete this entry anyway.  But if you were fortunate enough to read this, please be fortunate enough to put two and two together--it equals 4 and GM and any of their brands equals something you should avoid.  I couldn't understand why people always said buy quality--such as  Honda, Toyota, etc.  I do now.

Note: there really isn't any such thing as buying "foreign" anymore--many of those "foreign" cars are made right here in the United States.  So, don't worry about not being patriotic.  Patoowee on GMs "american revolution" nonsense. That kinda thinking is what got America in trouble in the first place.   Plus, if you're budget conscious and think GM cars are cheaper please read the above list again...  their cars/trucks cost way too much to maintain.  Believe me, you're better off getting a slightly bigger car loan and buying Honda, Toyota, or even those nice Nissan's.  Or, even try Ford or DamlierChrysler.

PS: My other family members have GM cars/trucks as well and those GM cars/trucks have just as many problems--so my experience isn't unique.