Consumables -brakes, clutches, etc, are serviced and replaced as needed, but no catastrophic failures. Ya just gotta take care of whatever you have. They are all pretty good nowadays.
Why opinions vary so much. There is a difference between a car that needs service "all the time" when actually just needed replacement wear-out components and stringent manufacturers standards, vs. an always down for electrical gremlins, trans issues, sundry design flaws. Surely are european examples of both. People's perception.
It's crazy how much shear neglect gf's toyota has absorbed. But, have had three european cars that proved bomb proof with regular maintenance. Who knows; i can tell CR which one I'd rather drive in any event.
