johngdole@m wrote:
> The funny thing is how much clout CR has over car buyers. Don't think
> they recommended the V6 Camry since the new gen in 2007. At least they
> got that one right.
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> On May 24, 11:36 pm, mrdarr...@ wrote:
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>>So what does Consumer Reports say? ;-)
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>>M
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Look at it this way: the automotive 'zines tend to jump on
bandwagons, and support hometown favorites. Remember when every year the
"Car of The Year" would be some American POS like the Volare, X-car,
AMC/Renault Alliance, etc? CR may be too harsh on some really nice cars,
but they are usually really nice cars with high rates of component
failures or significant safety issues. The ones they like may be boring
<coughCamrycough> but they are usually reliable and competent. So you
pick whichever source best matches your own mindset.