Consumer Reports announces its 10 Top Picks of the year
2/28/07, 08:04 PM
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Consumer Reports announces its 10 Top Picks of the year
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/28/c...s-of-the-year/
- Fun To Drive: Mazda MX-5 Miata
- Small SUV: Toyota RAV4
- Small Sedan: Honda Civic
- Family Sedan: Honda Accord
- Minivan: Toyota Sienna
- Luxury Sedan: Infiniti M45
- Midsized SUV: Toyota Highlander Hybrid
- Green Car: Toyota Prius
- Upscale sedan: Infiniti G35
- Budget Car: Honda Fit
3/1/07, 03:23 PM
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IMO it's kind of hard to disagree with that list because I can't think of any US manufacturer that currently fields a vehicle within each category and price range that matches these benchmarks without somehow coming up short or costing a bit more. 
Now if looks played a role, the results would be different.
Now if looks played a role, the results would be different.
3/1/07, 04:28 PM
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well they said some nice stuff about the fusion and milan didn't they?
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070228/auto_...&.pf=insurance
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070228/auto_...&.pf=insurance
3/2/07, 03:39 AM
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In a recent issue they put the Fusion on the front cover and rated it above Accord and Camry.
Either they have really short memories, or they are so Asian-biased that they are being caught up in their own lies.
I trust NOTHING this rag says about anything, frankly. If you don't believe me, try a little experiment: Pick some product category you know a GREAT deal about, then go and read their reviews and which specific product they recommend. I did that with D-SLR cameras, about which I know a great deal. The results were a joke.
3/2/07, 10:07 AM
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"Family Sedan: Honda Accord"
In a recent issue they put the Fusion on the front cover and rated it above Accord and Camry.
Either they have really short memories, or they are so Asian-biased that they are being caught up in their own lies.
I trust NOTHING this rag says about anything, frankly. If you don't believe me, try a little experiment: Pick some product category you know a GREAT deal about, then go and read their reviews and which specific product they recommend. I did that with D-SLR cameras, about which I know a great deal. The results were a joke.
In a recent issue they put the Fusion on the front cover and rated it above Accord and Camry.
Either they have really short memories, or they are so Asian-biased that they are being caught up in their own lies.
I trust NOTHING this rag says about anything, frankly. If you don't believe me, try a little experiment: Pick some product category you know a GREAT deal about, then go and read their reviews and which specific product they recommend. I did that with D-SLR cameras, about which I know a great deal. The results were a joke.
3/2/07, 12:01 PM
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Us overweight Americans can not comfortably fit in these vehicles.
Most of them have a waiting list to purchase.
I could not even close the door on the Miata.
The Honda vehicles entry is like sitting on the ground.
The Toyota vehicles lack seriously in the style department.
Only one car is worth a title, the Infiniti G35.
This was my second choice after the Mustang.
My $.02
3/5/07, 09:52 AM
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- Fun To Drive: Mazda MX-5 Miata
- Small SUV: Ford Escape
- Small Sedan: Chevrolet Cobalt
- Family Sedan: Ford Fusion
- Minivan: Toyota Sienna
- Luxury Sedan: Cadillac CTS
- Midsized SUV: Ford Explorer
- Green Car: Toyota Prius
- Upscale sedan: Lincoln MKZ
- Budget Car: Honda Fit
3/5/07, 02:56 PM
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This is my list:
- Fun To Drive: Mazda RX-8
- Small SUV: Toyota RAV4
- Small Sedan: Mazda Mazda3
- Family Sedan: Toyota Camry
- Minivan: Honda Odyssey
- Luxury Sedan: BMW 3-Series
- Midsized SUV: Toyota 4Runner
- Green Car: Toyota Prius
- Upscale sedan: Chrysler 300C
- Budget Car: Honda Fit
3/5/07, 02:57 PM
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"Family Sedan: Honda Accord"
In a recent issue they put the Fusion on the front cover and rated it above Accord and Camry.
Either they have really short memories, or they are so Asian-biased that they are being caught up in their own lies.
I trust NOTHING this rag says about anything, frankly. If you don't believe me, try a little experiment: Pick some product category you know a GREAT deal about, then go and read their reviews and which specific product they recommend. I did that with D-SLR cameras, about which I know a great deal. The results were a joke.
In a recent issue they put the Fusion on the front cover and rated it above Accord and Camry.
Either they have really short memories, or they are so Asian-biased that they are being caught up in their own lies.
I trust NOTHING this rag says about anything, frankly. If you don't believe me, try a little experiment: Pick some product category you know a GREAT deal about, then go and read their reviews and which specific product they recommend. I did that with D-SLR cameras, about which I know a great deal. The results were a joke.
3/6/07, 01:05 AM
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I completely agree with this. I do not find Consumer Reports a useful tool at all. They evaluate cars using an "appliance" sort of mentality. For car people, their evaluations are not worth a single cent. Cars for many people are about their personal statement, someones individual style and taste. Consumer Reports can do nothing more than report on their PERCEIVED findings regarding failures etc. I just generally do not agree with their approach.
The attempts at "style" and "sport" infusion into the design and handling dynamics try to make the owner feel like they are making a personal statement - "I'm really not a boring person!" - by owning a xxxxxx sedan even though most of them will never push the car to the limits or drive in an enthusiastic manner. If it was really about fun or a sporting driving experience, the Camry, Accord, etc. would be fighting for last place.
