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Cars that refuse to die

GasBuddy Blog -- Kiplingers recently produced a feature identifying 10 notable vehicles, based on their criteria for durability and endurance, called "10 cars that refuse to die."

In the adjacent photo you'll see one that could arguably be at the top of the list but I'm sure you all have your favorites.

Here's what Kiplinger's selected in no particular order:

The Geo Prizm (1989-2002): Simply put, they said the Prizm was a Toyota Corolla with a different name plate. Remember those? They were built in California in a GM-Toyota joint venture that let Toyota get around restrictions on Japanese imports, and let GM learn about Toyota's enviable manufacturing techniques.

Subaru Wagons (1990-present): The standard all...

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Submitted Apr 14, 2012 By: PD

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