Who makes the highest-quality cars?

GTKrockeTT · 06-05-2008, 09:52 AM

Who makes the highest-quality cars? - MSN Money

It ain't Jeep.

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For 2008, Jeep was the worst performer, with 167 problems per 100 vehicles.

1 Bored Clerk · 06-05-2008, 10:53 AM

Jeep really needs to focus on the task at hand here; Quality. How hard is it to make a decent rig? Only been at it for a good chunk of a century!

PIRATE · 06-05-2008, 11:01 AM

From talking to some service guys that have been around the block

Suburu is putting out some really nice quality - Very few repairs

Lead Foot · 06-05-2008, 11:09 AM

you ask me that. I am the kind that is obsessed with cars so i probably would go with toyota because......well...... you ever heard of an FJ?

chango · 06-05-2008, 01:40 PM

I question the validity of any list that ranks mercedes that high

**ballkillerxxx** · 06-05-2008, 02:32 PM

former Chevy man here, no major problems lots of little things though! i bought a toyota based on reputation so we shall see i guess!

**UnionRef** · 06-07-2008, 07:43 AM

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chango previously said:

I question the validity of any list that ranks mercedes that high

Really? Bad luck with a MB? I have a 2005 SLK350 and have never had one single problem with it. Guess I'm just lucky.

Tim

**NBFJCruz** · 06-07-2008, 08:05 AM

I read alot and then I read a little more.... My experience is with Toyota and Honda and I have always been impressed by both. Porsche and MB should be quality since they both cost many times the money Toyota's and Honda's cost. I think if I ventured into the luxury market I would head to Lexus and skip the MB's.....But for now I will continue to move around in the market I know and admire from behind the steering wheel.

Sean K. · 06-07-2008, 09:15 AM

Initial quality is SOOO misleading. What really counts is 10 years down the road for someone like me who keeps the vehicle. I fully realize I'm atypical though....though I wonder with the current economy if the practice of constant trade ins and leases will be a viable alternative in the future.

Toyota used to be that mfg. Now, I'm not so sure. I'm not impressed with my '07 Lexus' quality in the slightest. It's a nice looking car, but a lot of it was poorly engineered compared to my older Toyotas.

IMO, if I were shopping for a small to medium sized car right now for DD/commuting and family duty....the Honda Accord seems to be the best value/quality for the money. The Camry just seems cheap and Chevy Malibu-ish....though it does have a very smooth ride.

2 cents,
Sean

Rump · 06-07-2008, 11:08 AM

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Sean K. previously said:

Initial quality is SOOO misleading. What really counts is 10 years down the road for someone like me who keeps the vehicle. I fully realize I'm atypical though....though I wonder with the current economy if the practice of constant trade ins and leases will be a viable alternative in the future.

Toyota used to be that mfg. Now, I'm not so sure. I'm not impressed with my '07 Lexus' quality in the slightest. It's a nice looking car, but a lot of it was poorly engineered compared to my older Toyotas.

IMO, if I were shopping for a small to medium sized car right now for DD/commuting and family duty....the Honda Accord seems to be the best value/quality for the money. The Camry just seems cheap and Chevy Malibu-ish....though it does have a very smooth ride.

2 cents,
Sean

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that these FJs hold up as well as my 02 Taco did. That truck was hands down the best vehicle I've yet to own. 6 years and 80,000 miles and only upgraded the front rotors and put in a CAI. I bought it brand new in 02 for $18k and sold it for $13k! Had I the foresight to envision a daughter I would have went with the double cab instead of the ext cab. But then I wouldnt be here chatting with all you characters.....so maybe it will work out. All I can say is I'm digging the FJ so far, but it has some BIG shoes to fill!