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Agent001 submitted on 3/8/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:26:07 PM
22 user comments | Category: Report Cards | Source: | SOURCE: www.consumerreports.org
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FWD Torque Steer. Absolute proof the Devil exists. — Agent001 (View Profile)
FWD Torque Steer. Absolute proof the Devil exists.
— Agent001 (View Profile)
Bad news for GM.— spiceace (View Profile)
Bad news for GM.
— spiceace (View Profile)
Posted on 3/8/2007 12:32:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
big time.— Sauceboy01 (View Profile)
big time.
— Sauceboy01 (View Profile)
Posted on 3/8/2007 12:49:15 PM | | Votes: 1
not really, GM had a few cars on there, but they were old models. The new Soloris did well, as did the Corvette.and they are getting rid of the ion and uplander — indifferent (View Profile)
not really, GM had a few cars on there, but they were old models. The new Soloris did well, as did the Corvette.and they are getting rid of the ion and uplander
— indifferent (View Profile)
Posted on 3/8/2007 2:18:30 PM | | Votes: 0
This is why Consumer Reports can not be taken seriously anymore. How is the Lexus Sc430, Pontiac Solstice, Mazda Miata " SPORTY "? that kills me. The Lexus is anything but Sporty. Same thing with the Miata or the Solstice. lol— BMW4me4ever (View Profile)
This is why Consumer Reports can not be taken seriously anymore. How is the Lexus Sc430, Pontiac Solstice, Mazda Miata " SPORTY "? that kills me. The Lexus is anything but Sporty. Same thing with the Miata or the Solstice. lol
— BMW4me4ever (View Profile)
Posted on 3/8/2007 12:40:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6
Why are you getting hung up on the SC430 being considered a "Sport Coupe" when the issue at hand is what customers' cars are most satisfying?— Will_ (View Profile)
Why are you getting hung up on the SC430 being considered a "Sport Coupe" when the issue at hand is what customers' cars are most satisfying?
— Will_ (View Profile)
Posted on 3/8/2007 12:46:31 PM | | Votes: 3
The MX-5 and Solstice (especially the Mazda) are basically the only pure sports cars you can get for under $40,000 right now.BMW4me4ever, I'd take that back.I seriously doubt that you're able to drive if you don't know anything about the MX-5 Miata.— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)
The MX-5 and Solstice (especially the Mazda) are basically the only pure sports cars you can get for under $40,000 right now.BMW4me4ever, I'd take that back.I seriously doubt that you're able to drive if you don't know anything about the MX-5 Miata.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)
Posted on 3/10/2007 10:35:39 AM | | Votes: 1
Both JD Power and CR start to lose me when they start reporting a car’s "emotional impact" on their buyer. Is it any surprise that the "Sporty," "Upscale" or "Luxury" category is missing entirely from "least satisfying?" Or that there is only one satisfying minivan while there are 4 which are not? Men, especially, who buy mini-vans don’t typically have a burning desire for them, they buy them out of necessity. Trading in a sport coupe for a mini-van is rarely, if ever, satisfying. It’s mostly humiliating and necessary; but that says very little about the vehicle’s ability to suit its purpose. Meanwhile, indulgence explains nearly every "Most Satisfying" entry. — webguy (View Profile)
Both JD Power and CR start to lose me when they start reporting a car’s "emotional impact" on their buyer. Is it any surprise that the "Sporty," "Upscale" or "Luxury" category is missing entirely from "least satisfying?" Or that there is only one satisfying minivan while there are 4 which are not? Men, especially, who buy mini-vans don’t typically have a burning desire for them, they buy them out of necessity. Trading in a sport coupe for a mini-van is rarely, if ever, satisfying. It’s mostly humiliating and necessary; but that says very little about the vehicle’s ability to suit its purpose. Meanwhile, indulgence explains nearly every "Most Satisfying" entry.
— webguy (View Profile)
Posted on 3/8/2007 1:29:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
You know, as much as I loved my Intrigue I will never buy a GM car again. I've had two different GM cars and both of them had so many little oddball quirks (most electrical) that it just drove me crazy.— jeffy210 (View Profile)
You know, as much as I loved my Intrigue I will never buy a GM car again. I've had two different GM cars and both of them had so many little oddball quirks (most electrical) that it just drove me crazy.
— jeffy210 (View Profile)
Posted on 3/8/2007 1:38:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
This is retarded. There isn't a single kia or izuzu on the least satisfying list, or a single MERCEDES period. If you take a survey like this, you have to weight it right. Out of 100 people, how many are actually going to own certain cars. This kinda crap from them just kills me. CR makes me growl under my breath.— komododave (View Profile)
This is retarded. There isn't a single kia or izuzu on the least satisfying list, or a single MERCEDES period. If you take a survey like this, you have to weight it right. Out of 100 people, how many are actually going to own certain cars. This kinda crap from them just kills me. CR makes me growl under my breath.
— komododave (View Profile)
Posted on 3/8/2007 2:23:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
The minute BMW and Audi starts topping CR and JDP lists, attitudes will change around here. But that wont be happening anytime soon, so nothing to worry about...— Will_ (View Profile)
The minute BMW and Audi starts topping CR and JDP lists, attitudes will change around here. But that wont be happening anytime soon, so nothing to worry about...
Posted on 3/8/2007 2:52:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
And they won't because they dont focus on reliability and whatnot. its all about technology and performance...And that there is nothing wrong with that, but that will never make it mainstream.— courtstone (View Profile)
And they won't because they dont focus on reliability and whatnot. its all about technology and performance...And that there is nothing wrong with that, but that will never make it mainstream.
— courtstone (View Profile)
Posted on 3/8/2007 3:33:03 PM | | Votes: 4
I see the Dodge Charger (V8) is on there for satisfaction and yesterday I saw 2 brand new black and white Irvine Police Department squad cars.They were awesome lookin'.— EL34 (View Profile)
I see the Dodge Charger (V8) is on there for satisfaction and yesterday I saw 2 brand new black and white Irvine Police Department squad cars.They were awesome lookin'.
— EL34 (View Profile)
Posted on 3/8/2007 3:16:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
Almost all the cars in the least satisfying category are american. LOL. I'd never buy american.— BMW_DRVR (View Profile)
Almost all the cars in the least satisfying category are american. LOL. I'd never buy american.
— BMW_DRVR (View Profile)
Posted on 3/8/2007 4:47:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Same here, never buy American except maybe the new 2008 or 2009 CTS. Car I would like to buy Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Lambo Gallardo, Ferrari 619 Scaglietti, Lexus LS600 hl, Lexus GS-F, BMW M6, Lexus IS-F, Audi RS4, and the Bentley Continental GT.— Lexus (View Profile)
Same here, never buy American except maybe the new 2008 or 2009 CTS. Car I would like to buy Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Lambo Gallardo, Ferrari 619 Scaglietti, Lexus LS600 hl, Lexus GS-F, BMW M6, Lexus IS-F, Audi RS4, and the Bentley Continental GT.
— Lexus (View Profile)
Posted on 3/8/2007 6:06:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
GS-F? Is that coming out?What engine would it have? It wouldn't make sense for it to have the IS-F's engine- only 400hp, when the GS460 will already have 380. Lexus doesn't have very big engines, as far as I know. They'd need to develop a new one for the GS-F.— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)
GS-F? Is that coming out?What engine would it have? It wouldn't make sense for it to have the IS-F's engine- only 400hp, when the GS460 will already have 380. Lexus doesn't have very big engines, as far as I know. They'd need to develop a new one for the GS-F.
Posted on 3/10/2007 10:37:42 AM | | Votes: 0
Did anyone mention yet? Seems the lower the volume, the higher the loyalty.Personally for me, I'd buy a CrownVic/GrandMarquis again. Always a soft spot for solid, bigass American sedans (Marauder would be wicked).— huu76 (View Profile)
Did anyone mention yet? Seems the lower the volume, the higher the loyalty.Personally for me, I'd buy a CrownVic/GrandMarquis again. Always a soft spot for solid, bigass American sedans (Marauder would be wicked).
— huu76 (View Profile)
Posted on 3/8/2007 11:06:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
What??? No BMW???Whatever happened to the "driving experience". Y'know..the type of satisfaction one just "feels" when driving a BMW?— flozel1 (View Profile)
What??? No BMW???Whatever happened to the "driving experience". Y'know..the type of satisfaction one just "feels" when driving a BMW?
— flozel1 (View Profile)
Posted on 3/8/2007 11:55:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
WOW another report from CR. I trust it so much I could throw up. I wish CR would just go away. — SteveL (View Profile)
WOW another report from CR. I trust it so much I could throw up. I wish CR would just go away.
— SteveL (View Profile)
Posted on 3/9/2007 12:56:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
I wouldn't buy another Acura.Their cars are just BORING.— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)
I wouldn't buy another Acura.Their cars are just BORING.
Posted on 3/10/2007 10:38:32 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
Unlike Honda, I might add. I love Honda and would buy one in a second.— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)
Unlike Honda, I might add. I love Honda and would buy one in a second.
Posted on 3/10/2007 10:38:57 AM | | Votes: 0
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