The discussion revolves around identifying car brands that offer the best value for money, focusing on quality, materials used, and consumer perceptions. Participants share personal experiences and opinions on various brands, including Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Mazda, Dacia, and Subaru, while referencing consumer reports and testing methodologies.
Participants express a variety of opinions on which car brands represent the best value for money, with no consensus reached. Disagreements exist regarding the reliability of consumer reports and the characterization of certain brands.
Some participants express uncertainty about the data sources for consumer reports and the implications of subscription requirements for accessing reviews. There are also references to anecdotal experiences that may not reflect broader trends.
Readers interested in car quality, consumer reports, and brand comparisons may find this discussion relevant, particularly those considering purchasing a vehicle or evaluating brand reputations.
This consumer report is made asking only US consumers ?Greg Bernhardt said:
I don't think it's based on consumer reviews but some other data.Grands said:
berkeman said:
My apologies, I didn't realize that Consumer Reports wants you to subscribe in order to read their reviews. I've deprecated my post above.Grands said:
Why? How do you justify or support your opinion? Do you consider maintenance costs and reliability?Grands said:
Grands said:
Consumer Reports performs its own testing.Greg Bernhardt said:
This is purely anecdotal, but I have always had good luck with mazda.Grands said:
Why communist ?Vanadium 50 said:
Yes, Consumer Reports has its own test facility and performs its own testing. Reliability scores, however, are based on surveys sent to readers. The magazine rates car models sold in the US. Personally, I prefer Subarus. But the car I would love to have if I were ever to win the lottery is a late 60's Triumph TR-4A.symbolipoint said:
