Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 03:02:25 GMT From: "Stephen B." <spamtrashspamnospamzon.net> Subject: Re: Dependable Cars JD Power Survey
"Tex" wrote > "Stephen B." wrote > > "solarsell" wrote > >> dan wrote in message > >> > Lexus #1 for 12th straight year. Saab 2nd from last :( > >> > > >> > See jdpower.com/corporate/news/releases/pdf/2006133.pdf for press > > release. > >> > > >> Pity. The GMization continues in every area including (lack of) > > reliability. > >> From the Consumer Reports survey it would appear the 9-3 is really > > dragging > >> down the score and 9-5 continues to be average and ahead of most of the > >> other euroboxes. > > > > The report is for Model year 2003 when the new 9-3 was launched. The > > reliability should go up for the next few model years as the new model > > problems are worked out. There is a reason that I refuse to buy the first > > models of anything. > > Unfortunately, from what I've seen they haven't done much to improve the > car's reliability/quality. The changes that have been made are new features > such as the addition of the new V6. While this is nice, it does little to > enhance the initial quality and longterm reliability of the car. Unfortunately quality is never as good as I want it to be, but I would be surprised if tweaks have not been applied over the pass three years. Just before I started working at my current company, it launched a new model, and I have already modified two castings that have improved the product considerably. Only one of them would I expect a mechanic to notice unless he is looking for it. Adding a rib, or larger flange can make big differences without being noticed. -- Stephen B. To reply remove the first spam only
