Consumer Reports Best/Worst by brand

grant · 03-01-2013, 06:11 PM

copied this from an online article, doesn't seem to want to maintain the format though:

The list below includes all brands for which Consumer Reports has tested at least three different models recently, thereby excluding Fiat, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Smart.

Best Worst
Acura MDX ILX (2.0L)
Audi A6 3.0 Premium Plus QuattroA5 Premium Plus (2.0T)*
BMW 135i X5 35i Premium
Buick Regal CXL (turbo) Verano Leather (2.4)
Cadillac CTS Premium (3.6) Escalade (base)
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Spark 1LT
Chrysler 300 Limited (V6) 200 Limited (V6)
Dodge Charger SXT Plus (V6) Avenger SXT (4-cyl.)
Ford Fusion SE Hybrid Fiesta SE (sedan)
GMC Acadia SLT2 Yukon Hybrid
Honda Accord EX-L(V6)/LX (4-cyl.) Insight EX
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Accent GLS (sedan)
Infiniti G37 Journey (sedan) QX 56
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (V6) Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
Kia Optima SX (2.0T) Rio EX
Lexus LS 460L GX 460
Lincoln Navigator Ultimate MKS (base, 3.7)
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2 Touring
Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTec ML350
Mini Cooper (base, hatchback) Cooper Clubman
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR Galant ES (4-cyl.)
Nissan 370Z Coupe Touring Versa SV (sedan[/COLOR])
Porsche Boxster 2.7 Cayenne (base V6)
Scion FR-S iQ
Subaru Impreza WRX STi Tribeca Limited
Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE FJ Cruiser
Volkswagen Golf TDI (manual) Beetle 2.5L/Jetta SE (2.5)
Volvo S60 T5 XC90 3.2

Red__Zed · 03-01-2013, 06:24 PM

Link to article for the curious:

Consumer Reports names the best and worst cars by brand

grant · 03-01-2013, 06:27 PM

Thanks Red

dP3NGU1N · 03-01-2013, 06:28 PM

For those who can't understand it I'm guessing for Nissan: Z touring = best and the Versa = worst.

**** my internet at work sucks....

ATLsentra05 · 03-01-2013, 06:31 PM

List seems pretty spot on imo

kenchan · 03-01-2013, 07:24 PM

yah whoever designed that versa sedan needs to be removed from the planet.

TheW3r3W0lf · 03-02-2013, 12:06 AM

Surprised to see the QX56 on there as worst from Infinity. I have rented them for business many times and have really liked the feel and features.

w0rM · 03-02-2013, 12:17 AM

Nice to see the 370z best in something for a change but I still don't put a whole lot of stock in these kinds of articles. Seems more like fluff than a critical and objective rating of models. Next week they'll be telling us how much the Z sucks again.

axmea? · 03-02-2013, 12:18 AM

Luv my G37 and 370Z and can relate to the article's message.

Montez · 03-02-2013, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheW3r3W0lf

Surprised to see the QX56 on there as worst from Infinity. I have rented them for business many times and have really liked the feel and features.

Its just like the Armada which its based on and the Titan, lots of issues. Those and the old Quest where the main culprits at putting Nissans reliability so low in recent years.

Red__Zed · 03-02-2013, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w0rM

Nice to see the 370z best in something for a change but I still don't put a whole lot of stock in these kinds of articles. Seems more like fluff than a critical and objective rating of models. Next week they'll be telling us how much the Z sucks again.

Consumer reports is always suspect.

When you list the STI as the most reliable Subaru, 135i as the most reliable BMW, Evo as the most reliable Mitsubishi...your methodology comes into question.

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-02-2013, 03:41 PM

Positive or negative CR is full o shyt. As far as the 135 though. Reliability has increased a lot with the single twin scroll vs the TT. But to be top reliability??? I'd have to do that research myself.

Read T · 03-02-2013, 04:37 PM

So the sub-entry level inexpensive model is the worst? imagine that. I still like the versa for what it is.

KERMIT · 03-02-2013, 04:49 PM

Everyone loves CR when they say good things and throw a fit when they say bad things.

Human nature is funny.

PapoZalsa · 03-02-2013, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

For those who can't understand it I'm guessing for Nissan: Z touring = best and the Versa = worst.

**** my internet at work sucks....

For the price the Versa is a very good car and excellent MPG! Bought my daughter one and no complains so far.

03-01-2013, 06:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
grant Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 128 Drives: AMG C43 Rep Power: 13	Consumer Reports Best/Worst by brand copied this from an online article, doesn't seem to want to maintain the format though: The list below includes all brands for which Consumer Reports has tested at least three different models recently, thereby excluding Fiat, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Smart. Best Worst Acura MDX ILX (2.0L) Audi A6 3.0 Premium Plus QuattroA5 Premium Plus (2.0T)* BMW 135i X5 35i Premium Buick Regal CXL (turbo) Verano Leather (2.4) Cadillac CTS Premium (3.6) Escalade (base) Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Spark 1LT Chrysler 300 Limited (V6) 200 Limited (V6) Dodge Charger SXT Plus (V6) Avenger SXT (4-cyl.) Ford Fusion SE Hybrid Fiesta SE (sedan) GMC Acadia SLT2 Yukon Hybrid Honda Accord EX-L(V6)/LX (4-cyl.) Insight EX Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Accent GLS (sedan) Infiniti G37 Journey (sedan) QX 56 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (V6) Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Kia Optima SX (2.0T) Rio EX Lexus LS 460L GX 460 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate MKS (base, 3.7) Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2 Touring Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTec ML350 Mini Cooper (base, hatchback) Cooper Clubman Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR Galant ES (4-cyl.) Nissan 370Z Coupe Touring Versa SV (sedan[/COLOR]) Porsche Boxster 2.7 Cayenne (base V6) Scion FR-S iQ Subaru Impreza WRX STi Tribeca Limited Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE FJ Cruiser Volkswagen Golf TDI (manual) Beetle 2.5L/Jetta SE (2.5) Volvo S60 T5 XC90 3.2

03-01-2013, 07:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah whoever designed that versa sedan needs to be removed from the planet. UNKNOWN_370, RonZwanson and CDepp like this.

03-02-2013, 12:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 36	Nice to see the 370z best in something for a change but I still don't put a whole lot of stock in these kinds of articles. Seems more like fluff than a critical and objective rating of models. Next week they'll be telling us how much the Z sucks again. UNKNOWN_370 and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ \| SOLD September 14th, 2013 \| My Build Journal

03-02-2013, 12:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Luv my G37 and 370Z and can relate to the article's message. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

03-02-2013, 04:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	So the sub-entry level inexpensive model is the worst? imagine that. I still like the versa for what it is. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

03-01-2013, 06:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
grant Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 128 Drives: AMG C43 Rep Power: 13	Thanks Red

03-01-2013, 06:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	For those who can't understand it I'm guessing for Nissan: Z touring = best and the Versa = worst. **** my internet at work sucks....

03-01-2013, 06:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
ATLsentra05 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 27 Drives: 05 Nissan Sentra Rep Power: 12	List seems pretty spot on imo

03-02-2013, 12:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
TheW3r3W0lf Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 111 Drives: 2012 Z34 Nismo- SOLD Rep Power: 12	Surprised to see the QX56 on there as worst from Infinity. I have rented them for business many times and have really liked the feel and features.

03-02-2013, 03:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Positive or negative CR is full o shyt. As far as the 135 though. Reliability has increased a lot with the single twin scroll vs the TT. But to be top reliability??? I'd have to do that research myself.

03-02-2013, 04:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
KERMIT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Republic of Wadiya Posts: 301 Drives: Ms. Daisy Rep Power: 13	Everyone loves CR when they say good things and throw a fit when they say bad things. Human nature is funny. __________________ Steering wheel with Z emblem, keyless entry, 3.7L with dual overhead cams, am/fm radio, ABS brakes, windshield, air in tires

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