Date: Thu, 06 Dec 2001 00:07:22 GMT From: Just Bob <uctraingnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: Was 1996 A Bad Year For Saabs?
On Wed, 05 Dec 2001 23:31:47 GMT, "Mack Worrell" <cro_delete_wellmnopsamatlantic.net> wrote: > >But on the other hand, CRs reliability data is based on questionnaires sent >out to subscribers, thus an objective assessment. Where else can one get >such objective information on the reliability of cars that are a few or more >years old? I have a few problems with their methods. First, statistically speaking, they are totally invalid. Mailing surveys to subscribers and collecting the returns provides interesting data but nothing that has any statistical significance. Second, they don't give you access to the raw data and their categories are very wide. Read a little bit about what's in their brakes, electrical, engine or other categories. Engine problems could be anything from very minor issues to major problems. You can't tell, because they don't provide any backup detail. So, take it all with a grain of salt. Bob
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