http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19073071/

ford took top spot in 5 of 19 segments in surveys.

toyota captured 4 of 19

proshe leads the pack with 90 problems per 100 vehicles.

 

I'm confused, isn't 90 problems per 100 vehicles bad (almost one problem per new vehicle)? Or am I missing something blatantly obvious? Besides ford getting 5 of 19 categories.

 

Just goes to show you that the percieved superior quality of the Japanese brands is a myth.

 

If you bought a new vehicle and had a problem with the brakes, the transmission, the engine, the windshield leaking and an electrical problem then that would be 5 problems per 1 vehicle. So, if you looked at it that way then it would be 500 problems per 100 vehicles.

Or, if 50 vehicles had no problems and 25 had 3 problems and 25 had 5 problems then it would be 200 problems per 100 vehicles.

Do you understand now?

-Matt

 

Yup, makes sense to me now, just had a little brain fart!

 

No problem. When I first heard about the reports it didn't make sense to me either. Then I started thinking.....

-Matt

 

great now we're all doomed




Jim

 

Must be that Canadian math. Now I'm REALLY confused. JK Matt.


Pete

 

Finally some good news.

 

I think Ford and GM have a long, long way to go to disprove the idea - which is far from a myth. It's been a fact that Japanese cars outlast American cars for quite a few years now.

Initial quality is great - but what about quality at 200k miles? I can buy a new Camry or Accord today and with proper maintenance, I can rest pretty well assured that the car will make it to 200k, 300k, or beyond. I cannot say that about a Ford or GM car. Truck, yes. But car, no.

 

wow ..thats cool. i'm glad we just got the wife a new Lincoln MKZ

 

they talked about expansion and quality has slipped a little, also they were only one spot behind on quality, so it hasnt slipped far.

great for ford though, they need the good press.

 

I have a buddy that is a mechanic at a local Nissan Dealership and he won't touch them with a 10 foot pole. They give him hell because he drives his F150 to work.

 

There only now saying what i've known for years, ford rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Wendell, where have you been? Are you OK? I've missed reading your posts!