Consumer Reports: Most reliable cars

jkash · 11-08-2004, 07:14 PM

Of the 32 car models with the highest reliability ratings, 29 were from Japan-based manufacturers. Toyota, with 16, and Honda, with 7, had the most vehicles with top reliability ratings. South Korean automaker Hyundai's Sonata earned a top spot in the ratings this year, a first for that manufacturer.

The Toyota Prius and Honda Civic gas/electric hybrid cars both were both listed among the most reliable vehicles.

Read entire article from CNN/Money by clicking this link.

DaveinOlyWA · 11-08-2004, 10:46 PM

wow!! very eye-opening list. it is pretty much a given that VW has the only vehicles that come close to challenging the Prius in gas mileage besides the honda hybrids.

with this stat, it looks like VW is one heck of a risk. i can believe it because of the experience i'm familiar with in VWs. i have never owned one and the reason why is because of the people ive known who did own one. most have had problems.

**tag** · 11-08-2004, 11:39 PM

Personally I was sort of surprised when I saw that the Saab 9-3 made the "Least Reliable" list. It was the only midsize, moderately priced, car to get a "twin best pick" by the IIHS.

I suppose Saab owners can take some comfort in the fact that they're driving one of the safest vehicles on the road........while they're driving to the shop for repairs.

DaveinOlyWA · 11-09-2004, 12:23 AM

hehehe ok ... i guess that is a plus for the Saab.

im glad to see that the Prius ranked well

and in what is beginning to become painfully predictable, the highest rated american car, the Buick Regal, is being discontinued for the 2005 model year... figures...

Heikki · 11-09-2004, 02:34 AM

Reliability report from Europe:

http://www.topgear.com/content/features/st...survey_2003/01/

swepri · 11-09-2004, 05:55 AM

Well, Saab is owned by GM these days.

/Paj

victor · 11-09-2004, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Reliability report from Europe:

http://www.topgear.com/content/featu...urvey_2003/01/

And a bit more upto date

http://www.topgear.com/content/features/st...survey_2004/01/

Strange the USA has bad results of VW, Merc and co, whilst the German press give them top marks.....

11-08-2004, 07:14 PM	#1
jkash Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 861 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Consumer Reports: Most reliable cars Of the 32 car models with the highest reliability ratings, 29 were from Japan-based manufacturers. Toyota, with 16, and Honda, with 7, had the most vehicles with top reliability ratings. South Korean automaker Hyundai's Sonata earned a top spot in the ratings this year, a first for that manufacturer. The Toyota Prius and Honda Civic gas/electric hybrid cars both were both listed among the most reliable vehicles. Read entire article from CNN/Money by clicking this link.

11-08-2004, 11:39 PM	#3
tag Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,527 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Consumer Reports: Most reliable cars Personally I was sort of surprised when I saw that the Saab 9-3 made the "Least Reliable" list. It was the only midsize, moderately priced, car to get a "twin best pick" by the IIHS. I suppose Saab owners can take some comfort in the fact that they're driving one of the safest vehicles on the road........while they're driving to the shop for repairs.

11-09-2004, 02:34 AM	#5
Heikki Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Finland Posts: 41 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Consumer Reports: Most reliable cars Reliability report from Europe: http://www.topgear.com/content/features/st...survey_2003/01/

11-09-2004, 05:55 AM	#6
swepri Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Motala, Sweden Posts: 71 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Consumer Reports: Most reliable cars Well, Saab is owned by GM these days. /Paj

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DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,378 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts Friends: 10	wow!! very eye-opening list. it is pretty much a given that VW has the only vehicles that come close to challenging the Prius in gas mileage besides the honda hybrids. with this stat, it looks like VW is one heck of a risk. i can believe it because of the experience i'm familiar with in VWs. i have never owned one and the reason why is because of the people ive known who did own one. most have had problems.

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DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,378 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts Friends: 10	hehehe ok ... i guess that is a plus for the Saab. im glad to see that the Prius ranked well and in what is beginning to become painfully predictable, the highest rated american car, the Buick Regal, is being discontinued for the 2005 model year... figures...