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Cars & Coffee Killer
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: State of Failure
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Buick, Jaguar more reliable than Lexus
Who da thunk?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090319/ap_on_bi_ge/autos_dependability Quote:
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03-19-2009, 07:42 AM
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"The industry average was 170 problems per 100 vehicles, or somewhat less than two problems per vehicle....
The numerical differences between brands that crowd the top are extremely small. For example, Jaguar and Buick owners reported an average of 122 problems per 100 vehicles, while Lexus owners reported 126 and Toyota 129. At the bottom, Suzuki owners reported an average of 263 problems per 100 vehicles. The most frequently reported problem was wind noise, followed by brake noise, peeling paint, brake vibrations and problems with a vehicle's lights, Oddes said. The problems have been fairly consistent from year to year, he said." These problems are not weighted: a wind noise or a blown motor are both counted as 'one problem'. |
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03-19-2009, 07:58 AM
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Did you get the memo?
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Wichita, KS
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Maybe the XJR was a smart purchase?
 It's impressive that Buick and Jaguar landed at the top, especially considering that their customers would tend to be more particular than someone buying a Kia. I am suprised that they don't weight their problems though, by the current method engine replacement has the same weight as a broken switch.
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03-19-2009, 08:21 AM
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03-19-2009, 11:00 AM
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Too big to fail
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Still wouldn't want one.
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03-19-2009, 01:44 PM
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My favorite car of all time is a Buick.
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