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The Consumer's Choose- Is This List Bang On Or Out To Lunch?
My eyes almost popped out of my head when I read these choices!!!

YIKES!

People SCARE me!!!!

Vehicles With Highest Average Consumer Rating Honored 

Consumers rate vehicles in eight different categories: performance, comfort, fuel economy, fun to drive, interior design, exterior design, build quality and reliability. All 2008 vehicle models that received the required minimum number of consumer ratings as of April 30, 2008 were eligible.

“These awards are made possible by consumers who submit reviews on new or used vehicles they own,” said Karl Brauer, Editor in Chief of Edmunds.com. “They are the result of real-world driving and ownership impressions”

Among manufacturers, Audi led the pack, winning four awards, while Toyota, Lexus and Chevrolet tied for second place, each winning two awards.

Edmunds.com, announced the winners of the first Consumers’ Top Rated Vehicle Awards.

Edmunds.com Announces Inaugural Consumers’ Top Rated Vehicle Awards for 2008

    The 2008 winners are:

    Convertible Under $35,000 Smart Fortwo
    Convertible Over $35,000 Audi TT
    Coupe Under $25,000 Saturn Astra
    Coupe $25K-$35K Audi TT
    Coupe $35K-$45K Audi A5
    Coupe Over $45,000 Chevrolet Corvette
    Sedan Under $15,000 Scion XD
    Sedan $15K-$25K Hyundai Azera
    Sedan $25K-$35K Toyota Avalon
    Sedan $35K-$45K Audi A6
    Sedan Over $45,000 Lexus GS 460
    Hybrid Mercury Mariner Hybrid
    SUV Under $25,000 Jeep Patriot
    SUV $25K-$35K Buick Enclave
    SUV $35K-$45K Lincoln MKX
    SUV Over $45,000 Lexus LX 570
    Compact Truck Toyota Tacoma
    Large Truck Chevrolet Avalanche
    Minivan/Van Mazda Mazda5
    Wagon Under $35,000 Volkswagen Passat
    Wagon Over $35,000 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
The Consumer's Choose- Is This List Bang On Or Out To Lunch?



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ShredmoShredmo - 5/28/2008 3:41:33 PM
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...and a "high end" Avalon. WTF does that mean?

You are dilusional, man. You are one of the most irritationg posters on this site. Go pick up a Toyota brochure for your automotive news/entertainment.

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bestofallcadbestofallcad - 5/29/2008 2:34:50 PM
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Yea, Lexus tied with Chevy!!! give the Kudos to Chevy since they tied with one of the most over rated cars out there the Lexus, And which one of these cars costs more the Lexus or the Chevy????

So The winner is Chevy.

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ShredmoShredmo - 5/29/2008 5:14:30 PM
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bestofallcad, don't forget the high end Enclave. Someone needs to stick a banana in michaltaylor's tailpipe ;)

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steve27tsteve27t - 5/28/2008 3:35:41 PM
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Not THAT scary !!

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audispyaudispy - 5/28/2008 3:50:36 PM
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Agent001, you seem to hate edmunds, I wonder why that is?

This list is not what I expected. There are some cars there that I did not expect to see even in the top five for their class but then again there are some cars listed that are exactly what I expected. Over all I can't say that I disagree with it.

The list says that it is the "result of real-world driving and ownership impressions” and since I have not owned most of those cars I cannot debate their results. For the cars that I have driven that are on he list they sure do deserve it.

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Agent001Agent001 - 5/28/2008 4:05:22 PMView My AgentSpace
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Companies bought by advertisers bother me...

001


BremboBrembo - 5/28/2008 4:15:13 PM
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Agent001,

Me too. You should not have any ads on your site. That would make yourself more creditable. But then again, you would have no money to run this site.


Agent001Agent001 - 5/28/2008 4:21:54 PMView My AgentSpace
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It's ONE thing to take ads but entirely another when you give positive reviews and passes to cars you've never driven...

Plus I HATE inaccurate consumer info and their TMV pricing is so unrealistic it's a joke.

http://www.autospies.com/news/AUTO-SPIES-EXCLUSIVE-Edmunds-com-True-market-value-What-a-joke-5127/

001


BremboBrembo - 5/28/2008 4:28:22 PM
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That comment must be directed toward edmunds.


BremboBrembo - 5/28/2008 4:31:24 PM
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However, I'm not sure about it completely. When your site is finance by the car companies, you are buying into their. But thats just me....


BremboBrembo - 5/28/2008 4:48:21 PM
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oops..."into their system of thoughts."


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 5/28/2008 4:00:09 PMView My AgentSpace
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What made your "eyes pop out of your head?" The only bad choices on this list are the Patriot, MKX and R-Class.

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ShredmoShredmo - 5/28/2008 4:09:15 PM
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*cough* Smart Fortwo *cough*
You could get many convertibles for under $35,000. Miata, Sky, Wrangler, Mustang, Cooper, G6, Eclipse, Eos, Solara, Sebring, Beetle and more. I would gladly buy any one of the vehicles I mentioned over a Smart Fortwo. Pretty much in that order too.


Agent001Agent001 - 5/28/2008 4:15:08 PMView My AgentSpace
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Large Truck Chevrolet Avalanche
Minivan/Van Mazda Mazda5
Coupe Over $45,000 Chevrolet Corvette
Convertible Under $35,000 Smart Fortwo
Sedan Over $45,000 Lexus GS 460
SUV $35K-$45K Lincoln MKX
SUV Under $25,000 Jeep Patriot
Sedan $15K-$25K Hyundai Azera

My pics would be

Cadillac Escalade
Kia Sedona
BMW M3
Mini Cooper S
Mercedes S65
Infiniti EX35
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Chevrolet Malibu

instead

001


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 5/28/2008 7:07:09 PMView My AgentSpace
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Hm. Interesting choices. I would've picked:

Large Truck Toyota Land Cruiser
Minivan/Van Honda Odyssey
Coupe Over $45,000 Audi R8
Convertible Under $35,000 BMW 128i (not available in poll?)
Sedan Over $45,000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
SUV $35K-$45K Acura MDX
SUV Under $25,000 Jeep Wrangler (fun)
Sedan $15K-$25K Nissan Altima or Chevy Malibu



SpicyMikeySpicyMikey - 5/28/2008 4:04:35 PM
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Another stupid opinion poll out today. Who cares what people think. It's usless information. Just give me data and hard facts. I'll make my own decisions on what's quality and value.

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Agent009Agent009 - 5/28/2008 4:13:37 PMView My AgentSpace
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Many consider these polls as the "Hard Facts"


SpicyMikeySpicyMikey - 5/28/2008 4:20:43 PM
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and of course they'd be wrong. Hard facts are Days In Shop, or HP per Liter, etc.

Opinion polls are important for the manufacturer to consider. But it means nothing to me as a consumer. Unless of course I care what others think, which I don't


bestofallcadbestofallcad - 5/29/2008 2:42:30 PM
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That is true, Just look Consumer Reports is owned by a Japanese company so how crediable is their information??? hmm I wonder what auto makers they lean towards??


answeranswer - 5/28/2008 4:10:03 PMView My AgentSpace
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A pretty logical list when you consider that most people aren't multi-millionaires nor are they concerned with what dudes on an automotive message board think.

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Agent001Agent001 - 5/28/2008 4:58:52 PMView My AgentSpace
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Guess it shows MARKETING, not substance is what still sells...

No one knows that better than IBM and GM

001


SpicyMikeySpicyMikey - 5/28/2008 5:51:50 PM
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I think it's both. Two sides of the same coin. Can't be successful without doing both well. BMW does both well and is on top. That's one of the few entries in that survey that I agree with. However, Honda/Acura (for example) build good quality cars but forget about image most of the time. They're not on the list.


SpicyMikeySpicyMikey - 5/28/2008 5:56:04 PM
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oh man, I got this list mushed up with the other stupid survey from earlier today. BMW isn't even on this list anywhere! That earlier one at least had BMW on top for "initial quality". This list is even more ridiculous. Convertable under $35k Smart ForTwo! WTF?


ChicaneShooterChicaneShooter - 5/29/2008 2:19:22 AM
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i'd vote the smartfortwo as the best TOY car.

for a REAL convertible, there are MANY FAR BETTER choices.




VISOVISO - 5/28/2008 5:09:17 PM
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Companies bought by advertisers bother me...

001


Isn't it "The pot calling the Kettle Black?" Aren't you a BMW PR Mouthpiece?

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0to600to60 - 5/28/2008 6:04:49 PM
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I was considering typing the same exact thing! But left it alone... Thanks!


VISOVISO - 5/28/2008 7:04:56 PM
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Kudos to Audi.

Why does it bother you 001? Because Audi got the Kudos, and righfully so, and your precious bimmer didn't?


StarStar - 5/28/2008 6:40:08 PM
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I agree with 001, the list is a joke.

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VISOVISO - 5/29/2008 5:03:54 PM
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Don't be such bimmer wannabe. This site has enough of them already.


tattedtwicetattedtwice - 5/28/2008 6:53:12 PM
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Take off the avalon, gs, lx, and r "class", and it's just fine.

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david999david999 - 5/28/2008 8:44:57 PM
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LX definitely should be on the list.

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 5/29/2008 4:18:56 PMView My AgentSpace
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Why? Because of its around-view camera or because of its chrome-ringed taillamps? Because of the "beige bling" package that it comes with? Because of its massive, inefficient engine? Because of its soft, slippery seats? Because of its archaic third row that doesn't fold into the floor? Because of its $80,000 pricetag?


auto001auto001 - 5/29/2008 1:59:45 AM
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"result of real-world driving and ownership impressions”

This is a accurate list, ownership satisfaction should be the measuring stick above all other when purchasing a new car, hence no BMWs on this list.

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M35MTM35MT - 5/29/2008 1:40:41 PMView My AgentSpace
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Ah, the opinions of people who actually respond to surveys - awesome!

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