J D Power Initial Quality Report
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,914
Likes: 1
J D Power Initial Quality Report
If you like polls, here is a famous one for the auto industry. Industry average is 124, Ford came in at 127- lower is better. Interestingly, Hyundia came in third with a score of 102. Chevrolet came in with a score of 124. What is your take on the numbers?
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/...6-07-iqs_x.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/...6-07-iqs_x.htm
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,832
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Flash
What is your take on the numbers?
Postmaster
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,511
Likes: 0
From: Marion, VA
I think a lot of the initial quality results are due to the delivering dealers. A good pre-delivery prep will find and correct many of the initial problems and the customer is never aware they existed.
Regarding differences between corporate twins such as Chevrolet and GMC, I think the difference is that GMC sells trucks (more to the commercial market) and Chevrolet sells both cars and trucks. Many GMC buyers buy the trucks to work with and to let their employees use and they don't worry about minor little things like car buyers and the casual use truck owner does.
Regarding differences between corporate twins such as Chevrolet and GMC, I think the difference is that GMC sells trucks (more to the commercial market) and Chevrolet sells both cars and trucks. Many GMC buyers buy the trucks to work with and to let their employees use and they don't worry about minor little things like car buyers and the casual use truck owner does.
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,728
Likes: 1
From: Damascus-Boring, Ore
Trending Topics
Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,110
Likes: 0
hyundia??!!! i have owned a many of cars, but the 1996 hyundia lantra i owned was the cheapest put together car of all of them.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,832
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by bf250
hyundia??!!! i have owned a many of cars, but the 1996 hyundia lantra i owned was the cheapest put together car of all of them.
Hyundai has come long way since then.
Postmaster
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,511
Likes: 0
From: Marion, VA
Originally Posted by hawk
heck with that look at the difference between toyota and scion!
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 5,967
Likes: 7
From: Eccles, WV
I used to work in a dealership. The owner of the dealership only had one thing on his mind when the new ones came in. The vehicle always passed through me first. I took it out of the storage lot, cleaned it up, serviced it and then ran the mmmmm out of it for two days. I had a check list. The things I found was repaired in service, then the vehicle was put up for sale. I do say that the dealer prep did stop a lot of complaints and I was a lucky one. My new truck did not get very many miles while I worked there. Also, every three days or so, I had a new car or truck to play with. The girlfriend at the time never knew what I would be driving next. The only thing I hated was model year changeover. Getting 75 vehicles ready in three to four weeks made for a lot of hours, especially when the Police cars came in. I had a blast with them.
