 Posted: Thu, Aug 7 2008, 10:08 am EDT Post subject: J.D. Power: 20 most dependable cars |
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| J.D. Power: Most dependable cars for '05 models
Automakers have made progress on dependability, according to the research group, but there's still room for improvement. http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/autos/0808/gallery.jd_power_dependability/index.html The list: Sub-Compact Car Highest ranked: Hyundai Accent Runners-up: Scion xA, Chevrolet Aveo Compact Car Highest ranked: Toyota Prius Runners-up: Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Corolla Compact Sporty Car Highest ranked: Mazda Miata Runners-up: Toyota Celica, Subaru Outback Sport Midsize Sporty Car Highest ranked: Chevrolet Monte Carlo Runners-up: Toyota Camry Solara Coupe/Convertible, Mitsubishi Eclipse Midsize Car Highest ranked: Buick Century Runners-up: Mercury Sable, Toyota Camry Sedan Large Car Highest ranked: Ford Crown Victoria Runners-up: Mercury Grand Marquis, Buick Park Avenue Compact Premium Sporty Car Highest ranked: Honda S2000 Runners-up: BMW Z4, Porsche Boxster (tie) Entry Premium Vehicle Highest ranked: Lexus IS 300/IS 300 SportCross Runners-up: BMW 3 Series, BMW X3 Midsize Premium Car Highest ranked: Lexus ES 330 Runners-up: Lexus GS 300/GS 430, Acura RL Large Premium Car Highest ranked: Lexus LS 430 Runners-up: Lincoln Town Car, Cadillac DeVille Premium Sporty Car Highest ranked: Lexus SC 430 Runners-up: Ford Thunderbird, Porsche 911 Compact MAV Highest ranked: Honda Element, Toyota RAV4 (tie) Runner-up: Honda CR-V Midsize MAV Highest ranked: Toyota Highlander Runners-up: Buick Rainier, Mercury Mountaineer Large MAV Highest ranked: Toyota Sequoia Runners-up: Chevrolet Suburban, Ford Excursion Large Pickup Highest ranked: Toyota Tundra Runners-up: Ford F-150 LD, Dodge Ram Pickup LD Midsize Pickup Highest ranked: Ford Ranger Runners-up: Toyota Tacoma, Dodge Dakota Van Highest ranked: Mercury Monterey Runners-up: Ford E-Series, GMC Savana Midsize Premium MAV Highest ranked: Lexus GX 470 Runners-up: Lexus RX 330, Volvo XC70 Large Premium MAV Highest ranked: Lexus LX 470 Runners-up: Cadillac Escalade EXT, Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV |
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