Missy
Under $10,000. Volvo is fairly "safe", but Toyota is "reliable". I was thinking about getting a Toyota Avalon. Are these good cars?
Answer
Buick ties with Toyota's luxury Lexus brand in the rankings on our firm's latest Vehicle Dependability Study that evaluates problems experienced by original owners of 3-year-old vehicles (2004 models).. As expected, among non-luxury brands Honda and Toyota receive some of the best scores.Another brand that ranks above industry average is Mercury.
At the model level, the 3-year-old Buick Century and Buick Regal midsize cars rank best in the midsize car segment. In the compact car segment, the most reliable models are the Honda Civic, Toyota Prius and Toyota Corolla. In our 2006 study, the same brand models (2003 model year) are most dependable. Results from the 2005 study, which evaluates owner problems with 2002 models find that the Toyota Avalon is one of the 3 most dependable models in the premium midsize car segment, along with the 2002 Buick Century and Regal. In that year's study, the entry midsize category top performers were the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu, Oldsmobile Alero and Hyundai Sonata.
If you are considering models that are less than $10,000, one of our associates said she purchased an older Honda Accord station wagon for her college-age son. It was about $8,000 and has high mileage but runs perfectly. For more information, photos, articles and quality ratings on new- and used-cars, please visit JDPower.com.
Buick ties with Toyota's luxury Lexus brand in the rankings on our firm's latest Vehicle Dependability Study that evaluates problems experienced by original owners of 3-year-old vehicles (2004 models).. As expected, among non-luxury brands Honda and Toyota receive some of the best scores.Another brand that ranks above industry average is Mercury.
At the model level, the 3-year-old Buick Century and Buick Regal midsize cars rank best in the midsize car segment. In the compact car segment, the most reliable models are the Honda Civic, Toyota Prius and Toyota Corolla. In our 2006 study, the same brand models (2003 model year) are most dependable. Results from the 2005 study, which evaluates owner problems with 2002 models find that the Toyota Avalon is one of the 3 most dependable models in the premium midsize car segment, along with the 2002 Buick Century and Regal. In that year's study, the entry midsize category top performers were the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu, Oldsmobile Alero and Hyundai Sonata.
If you are considering models that are less than $10,000, one of our associates said she purchased an older Honda Accord station wagon for her college-age son. It was about $8,000 and has high mileage but runs perfectly. For more information, photos, articles and quality ratings on new- and used-cars, please visit JDPower.com.
Best Luxury Car Brand?
Air-Jordan
Which is the best in these categories?
1) German Brands - Audi, Mercedes Benz, BMW or Porshe?
2) British Brands - Aston Martin or Jaguar?
3) Ultra-Luxury - Rolls Royce, Bentley or Maybach?
4) Is Lexus any good?
I forgot Cadillac and Infiniti
Answer
Cadillac!
JD Powers rates it in quality just behind Lexus. Business Week rates it #4 behind ALL luxury items ( Cadillac was the only car in top 10!) Based on Customer Service. Cadillac was the first car with electric start, traction control, stability control, anti lock brakes, available air bags (1950s), magnetic ride control (magnetic particle filled shocks), Night vision system, and many, many more firsts (I could go on and on :)).
The SRX Crossover has received SUV of the year award twice from Car & Driver. The Escalade is an American Icon, Cadillac is the US Presidents choice for the presidential limo, Consumer Guide calls the CTS a best buy, The CTS-V whipped everyone's a** on the track (Porsche, Viper, Vettes..) at the SCCA races the first time they ever raced!
All cars in the luxury and ultra luxury class are extremely nice cars. Cadillac is an American Icon, costs less than most of the other cars listed, invented most of the innovative and safety features other manufactures use, less costly to maintain, one of the best warranty's you can get, and are totally in style!
But to answer your other questions;
1. Mercedes Benz
2. Aston Martin
3. Bentley
4. Yes
Cadillac!
JD Powers rates it in quality just behind Lexus. Business Week rates it #4 behind ALL luxury items ( Cadillac was the only car in top 10!) Based on Customer Service. Cadillac was the first car with electric start, traction control, stability control, anti lock brakes, available air bags (1950s), magnetic ride control (magnetic particle filled shocks), Night vision system, and many, many more firsts (I could go on and on :)).
The SRX Crossover has received SUV of the year award twice from Car & Driver. The Escalade is an American Icon, Cadillac is the US Presidents choice for the presidential limo, Consumer Guide calls the CTS a best buy, The CTS-V whipped everyone's a** on the track (Porsche, Viper, Vettes..) at the SCCA races the first time they ever raced!
All cars in the luxury and ultra luxury class are extremely nice cars. Cadillac is an American Icon, costs less than most of the other cars listed, invented most of the innovative and safety features other manufactures use, less costly to maintain, one of the best warranty's you can get, and are totally in style!
But to answer your other questions;
1. Mercedes Benz
2. Aston Martin
3. Bentley
4. Yes
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