Cars "We" Love Best

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 3:48 am

Survey reveals cars owners love bestJ.D. Powers survey ranks cars by overall owner satisfaction. Mustang, Corvette, Mini top lists.September 21, 2005: 1:43 PM EDT The Chevrolet Corvette ranked as the top "Premium Sports Car" in the J.D. Power APEAL study. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Kia, sister-brand to Korea-based Hyundai, topped two categories in the latest J.D. Power and Associates APEAL survey. The Honda Ridgeline was the most-liked midsized pickup and the Ford Mustang was the most-liked sporty car in the survey, which asked owners of brand-new cars to rate eight different aspects of their vehicle's appearance, design and performance. The Kia Amanti was the top-ranked "Premium midsize car" in the survey and the Kia Sportage was the top-ranked "Entry SUV." (The discontinued Pontiac Aztek placed third, after the Nissan Xterra, in the "Entry SUV" category.) "As more and more new designs hit the market, manufacturers are finding it increasingly difficult to make their new models stand out," said Chance Parker, executive director of product and research analysis at J.D. Power. "While vehicle styling is still vital in setting a model apart from the pack, consumers are increasingly attracted to vehicles that offer innovative storage options and other features that make the driving experience more comfortable and convenient," he said. J.D. Power's Automotive Performance Execution and Layout study was based on surveys of 115,000 new vehicle owners during the first 90 days of ownership. They were asked about their satisfaction with aspects of their vehicles including the engine and transmission, ride and handling, comfort and convenience and styling. There were many all-new or redesigned models topping various category rankings in the survey, including the Pontiac G6 as top "entry midsize car," the Chevrolet Corvette as top "premium sports car" and the Ford Mustang as top "sporty car." While it scored a top rating in two individual product categories, Kia ranked below average as a brand overall with a score of 845 out of a possible 1,000. The top auto brand overall was Porsche, with a score of 908. Land Rover was second with 906, Lexus third with 905 and Jaguar fourth with 902. General Motors' Hummer and Cadillac divisions were the two highest placing U.S.-based brands with scores of 897 and 896 respectively. The lowest-scoring brand overall was GM's Saturn with a score of 827. Suzuki and Subaru were second and third worst, with scores of 828 and 830 respectively. DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand was fourth worst, with a score of 833. Top vehicles by categoryCompact car: MINI Cooper Entry midsize car: Pontiac G6 Premium midsize car: Kia Amanti Full-size car: Toyota Avalon Entry Luxury car: Lexus IS300/IS300 SportCross/Mercedes-Benz C-class Mid luxury car: Lexus GS300/GS430 (2006) Premium luxury car: Lexus LS430 Sporty car: Ford Mustang Premium sports car: Chevrolet Corvette Midsize pick-up: Honda Ridgeline (2006) Light-duty full-size pick-up: Cadillac Escalade EXT Heavy-duty full-size pick-up: GMC Sierra HD Entry SUV: Kia Sportage Mid-size SUV: Nissan Murano Full-size SUV: Nissan Armada Entry luxury SUV: Lexus RX400h (2006) Premium luxury SUV: Land Rover Range Rover Midsize van: Honda Odyssey Full-size van: Chevrolet Express

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 3:50 am

I was very surprised to see Kia on there twice. I have been on the fence about the Kia Sorento, it's a nice looking SUV but it's a Kia. Maybe they are getting things right.

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 4:06 am

Nice to see the G6 on there too...

abyssvibe · Post by **abyssvibe** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 4:55 am

Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants Â»I was very surprised to see Kia on there twice. I have been on the fence about the Kia Sorento, it's a nice looking SUV but it's a Kia. Maybe they are getting things right.I agree, how did Kia get on the list. Twice at that!! I don't know who they surveyed, but they must have called Kia employees. In the Louisville area earlier this summer Kia was running a promotional, "Buy a new Sedona minivan and get a Optima for free." The joke made by a Kia owner my wife knows was that they had to give you a spare car because the other one would be in the shop so much.

millster · Post by **millster** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 4:59 am

Quote, originally posted by abyssvibe Â»The joke made by a Kia owner my wife knows was that they had to give you a spare car because the other one would be in the shop so much. There used to be a similar joke made about Jaguar.You know, I can't say that I disagree with Kia being on that list. The newer Kia and Hyundai cars aren't so bad. They're just like any other brand. There are good ones and there are bad ones.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 5:02 am

Subaru owners are pissed off about the "3rd worst" label...

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 5:03 am

Quote, originally posted by Mavrik Â»Subaru owners are pissed off about the "3rd worst" label... who cares? screw them! everyone knows, the escalade is a great pickup. id haul wood in it.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 5:13 am

Quote, originally posted by drunkenvibe Â»who cares? screw them! everyone knows, the escalade is a great pickup. id haul wood in it. I think the Rap community was polled for that one...

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 5:14 am

I fell in love with the new Sportage at the auto show this year. Really is a fantastic looking SUV...nice interior as well.I think Hyundai is migrating it's successful endeavors over to the Kia side. And I can definitely relate to the G6 being on there.

VibeosaurusRex · Post by **VibeosaurusRex** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 5:35 am

What ...No GTO.....Mustang Bah Hum Bug

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 12:55 pm

Quote, originally posted by rebbierae Â» J.D. Power's Automotive Performance Execution ...Isn't that the huge Ford SUV ?

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:06 pm

Quote, originally posted by kostby Â»Isn't that the huge Ford SUV ? Yes, that is one of the many! The largest, IIRC, is called the Excrement. I believe the Execution is considered a baby Excrement,

Toolman · Post by **Toolman** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:33 pm

A mustang, Rustang? What good is a sports car that is offered with a v6, if you buy a car like that why would you want less than 300hp? I boght a GTO becouse it was THE BEST choice for a sports car, the same as I bought the vibe for its best GM utility and fuel economy. I would buy them both again even now!

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 9:02 pm

Quote, originally posted by Toolman Â»A mustang, Rustang? What good is a sports car that is offered with a v6, if you buy a car like that why would you want less than 300hp? I boght a GTO becouse it was THE BEST choice for a sports car, the same as I bought the vibe for its best GM utility and fuel economy. I would buy them both again even now!I love how they seemingly made a category just for the Mustang, "Sporty Car" (removed) is that crap??

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