Buick/Jaguar tops in JD Power and Associates' Study

Wind_mill · 20th March 2009, 14:13

Lexus dethroned by New No 1 in Reliability study!

Lexus dethroned by New No 1 in Reliability study- International Business-News-The Economic Times

Nitin · 20th March 2009, 22:02

Wow! Thats amazing. Its still not a bad thing for Lexus, having taken the top spot in other segments.
How's this going to alter the TATA image worldwide,I'm not sure. If the Nano gets similar recognition, it could turn out to be a big boost for the TATA stable.

amit · 21st March 2009, 23:06

Did anyone notice the cars that give the maximum number of problems after 3 years?

vasudeva · 26th March 2009, 16:32

Here is another perspective on the above study:

Buick Earns Highest Dependability Marks - BusinessWeek

It says that Buick brand has been in the top 10 for the past decade. However, `...Buyer demographics can affect ratings as well. The average age for buyers of Buick and the Mercury Grand Marquis is above 60. And older consumers, history shows, do not grade their cars as tough as younger car owners'.

Nitin · 26th March 2009, 21:37

Thats true.I'm yet to come across a relatively young person driving a Buick. If all,its been a rental car. Buick cars seem to cater to the elderly,in general.

sanjayatarizona · 26th March 2009, 22:24

Buick owners generally are, Closer to the century mark and Drive @ 10 mph. This car ain't gonna breakdown nowhere. I can see where the reliability comes from

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Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Wow! Thats amazing. Its still not a bad thing for Lexus, having taken the top spot in other segments. How's this going to alter the TATA image worldwide,I'm not sure. If the Nano gets similar recognition, it could turn out to be a big boost for the TATA stable.
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amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	Did anyone notice the cars that give the maximum number of problems after 3 years?
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26th March 2009, 16:32	#4
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	Here is another perspective on the above study: Buick Earns Highest Dependability Marks - BusinessWeek It says that Buick brand has been in the top 10 for the past decade. However, `...Buyer demographics can affect ratings as well. The average age for buyers of Buick and the Mercury Grand Marquis is above 60. And older consumers, history shows, do not grade their cars as tough as younger car owners'. Last edited by vasudeva : 26th March 2009 at 16:33.
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26th March 2009, 21:37	#5
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Thats true.I'm yet to come across a relatively young person driving a Buick. If all,its been a rental car. Buick cars seem to cater to the elderly,in general.
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26th March 2009, 22:24	#6
sanjayatarizona BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: "God's own Shaap" Posts: 354 Thanked: 10 Times	Buick owners generally are, Closer to the century mark and Drive @ 10 mph. This car ain't gonna breakdown nowhere. I can see where the reliability comes from
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