Topic: Kelley Blue Book Releases 5-Year Cost-To-Own Awards For 2014

[Autos_Editor]

Lexus best amongst luxury brands while Mazda takes home award for volume brands

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[Noto]

hahaha, thanks, Mark, for my afternoon laugh!

SPORTY COMPACT CAR?   

Oh wait, that's a serious 'category?!'  Dude...Too far.

[Fobroader]

hahaha, thanks, Mark, for my afternoon laugh!

SPORTY COMPACT CAR?   

Oh wait, that's a serious 'category?!'  Dude...Too far.

C'mon, that mutant Hyundai hatchback is sporty....in the same way a Ferrari F40 is a great family car.

[Noto]

hahaha, thanks, Mark, for my afternoon laugh!

SPORTY COMPACT CAR?   

Oh wait, that's a serious 'category?!'  Dude...Too far.

C'mon, that mutant Hyundai hatchback is sporty....in the same way a Ferrari F40 is a great family car.

...for sure, but what's its competition in the "sporty compact car" segment?  the WRX?  According to rental agencies, that'd be a 'mid-size'...TIME TO ADD ANOTHER CATEGORY!   

[Solstice2006]

Not surely I really like the paraphrasing that was written.  Why not just copy and past the press release which is more complete and accurate.  Also it includes all the factors that KBB evaluates to select a winner..  I knew some, but would have been nice if that was mentioned in your statement, so I didn't have to look it up... Way to go Mazda...

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/02/05/lexus-mazda-win-kbb-5-year-cost-own-awards/#continued

[sailor723]

Not surely I really like the paraphrasing that was written.  Why not just copy and past the press release which is more complete and accurate.  Also it includes all the factors that KBB evaluates to select a winner..  I knew some, but would have been nice if that was mentioned in your statement, so I didn't have to look it up... Way to go Mazda...

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/02/05/lexus-mazda-win-kbb-5-year-cost-own-awards/#continued

Jeeeze....it wasn't long ago that a bunch of us were whining about too many "cut and paste" stories from PR departments in this forum and why didn't Autos.ca add some editorial content. Give the poor guy a break.

[SKYMTL]

My 2007 Mazda 3 would like a word with KBB about rust....

[Solstice2006]

My 2007 Mazda 3 would like a word with KBB about rust....

That was 7 years ago, get over it...go buy a Lexus

[Fobroader]

hahaha, thanks, Mark, for my afternoon laugh!

SPORTY COMPACT CAR?   

Oh wait, that's a serious 'category?!'  Dude...Too far.

C'mon, that mutant Hyundai hatchback is sporty....in the same way a Ferrari F40 is a great family car.

...for sure, but what's its competition in the "sporty compact car" segment?  the WRX?  According to rental agencies, that'd be a 'mid-size'...TIME TO ADD ANOTHER CATEGORY!   

WRX....FR-S/BRZ....Evo....those are all compact and "sporty"

[SKYMTL]

My 2007 Mazda 3 would like a word with KBB about rust....

That was 7 years ago, get over it...go buy a Lexus

Considering Mazdas from 2003 to 2012 had serious problems with rust, suspension top plates, serpentine belts and rear quarter wiring, there's nothing to point towards better quality in their new models. 

Several reviewers have already complained about rattles on 2014 production press cars and the infotainment system is known for random crashes, reboots, blown fuses and hangs.  Yeah, certainly #1....

[Great_Big_Abyss]

5 years is within the powertrain warranty of most manufacturers.  So, really, most major repairs will not be a huge expense for a car owner at this point.  The only numbers that really factor in are: Purchase price, Resale Price, fuel economy (petrol bill over five years), routine maintenance (frequency and cost).  It really has nothing to do with how reliable the vehicle is within five years.  Unless a poor perception of reliability negatively affects resale values (hello Chrysler vehicles?)

[PJ]

My 2007 Mazda 3 would like a word with KBB about rust....

That was 7 years ago, get over it...go buy a Lexus

Considering Mazdas from 2003 to 2012 had serious problems with rust, suspension top plates, serpentine belts and rear quarter wiring, there's nothing to point towards better quality in their new models. 

Several reviewers have already complained about rattles on 2014 production press cars and the infotainment system is known for random crashes, reboots, blown fuses and hangs.  Yeah, certainly #1....

They are talking about cost to own, not which is the most bulletproof. 

All cars have minor issues. 

[Sir Osis of Liver]

SUBCOMPACT CAR: Chevrolet Spark

COMPACT SUV/CROSSOVER: Jeep Patriot

COMPACT CAR: Toyota Corolla

MID-SIZE SUV/CROSSOVER: Mitsubishi Outlander

SPORTY COMPACT CAR: Hyundai Veloster Turbo

FULL-SIZE SUV/CROSSOVER: Ford Explorer

MID-SIZE CAR: Honda Accord

LUXURY COMPACT SUV/CROSSOVER: Buick Encore

FULL-SIZE CAR: Chevrolet Impala

LUXURY MID-SIZE SUV/CROSSOVER: Lincoln MKX

ENTRY-LEVEL LUXURY CAR: Buick Verano

LUXURY FULL-SIZE SUV/CROSSOVER: Buick Enclave

LUXURY CAR: Audi A5

MID-SIZE PICKUP TRUCK: Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab

HIGH-END LUXURY CAR: Lexus LS

FULL-SIZE PICKUP TRUCK: GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab

SPORTS CAR: Ford Mustang

MINIVAN/VAN: Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger

HIGH-PERFORMANCE CAR: Chevrolet Camaro SS/ZL1

HYBRID SUV/CROSSOVER: Lexus RX

HYBRID/ALTERNATIVE ENERGY CAR: Toyota Prius c

PLUG-IN VEHICLE: Chevrolet Spark EV

Three Buicks! Yay! 

[inco]

SUBCOMPACT CAR: Chevrolet Spark

COMPACT SUV/CROSSOVER: Jeep Patriot

COMPACT CAR: Toyota Corolla

MID-SIZE SUV/CROSSOVER: Mitsubishi Outlander

SPORTY COMPACT CAR: Hyundai Veloster Turbo

FULL-SIZE SUV/CROSSOVER: Ford Explorer

MID-SIZE CAR: Honda Accord

LUXURY COMPACT SUV/CROSSOVER: Buick Encore

FULL-SIZE CAR: Chevrolet Impala

LUXURY MID-SIZE SUV/CROSSOVER: Lincoln MKX

ENTRY-LEVEL LUXURY CAR: Buick Verano

LUXURY FULL-SIZE SUV/CROSSOVER: Buick Enclave

LUXURY CAR: Audi A5

MID-SIZE PICKUP TRUCK: Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab

HIGH-END LUXURY CAR: Lexus LS

FULL-SIZE PICKUP TRUCK: GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab

SPORTS CAR: Ford Mustang
MINIVAN/VAN: Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger

HIGH-PERFORMANCE CAR: Chevrolet Camaro SS/ZL1

HYBRID SUV/CROSSOVER: Lexus RX

HYBRID/ALTERNATIVE ENERGY CAR: Toyota Prius c

PLUG-IN VEHICLE: Chevrolet Spark EV

Three Buicks! Yay! 

Well my old Explorer made it...Careener's Mustang too.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Well my old Explorer made it...Careener's Mustang too.

Waitaminute! No Subarus! What a crap list! 

[Solstice2006]

My 2007 Mazda 3 would like a word with KBB about rust....

That was 7 years ago, get over it...go buy a Lexus

Considering Mazdas from 2003 to 2012 had serious problems with rust, suspension top plates, serpentine belts and rear quarter wiring, there's nothing to point towards better quality in their new models. 

Several reviewers have already complained about rattles on 2014 production press cars and the infotainment system is known for random crashes, reboots, blown fuses and hangs.  Yeah, certainly #1....

How many 2nd gen Mazda3 do you see with rust?  There is no TSB on it like the first generation.  We all know the MPV, Protégé, and first gen Mazda3 had the rust issue.  Not my brothers 8 year old Tribute, or my sisters 2nd generation Mazda3, or my Mazda6 (first gen), nor my Mazda5.  Nothing outside of maintenance on my Mazda6 when I sold it, mind you only 108,000km.  With the Mazda5 at 75k, only the HVAC light kept going out, they fixed that, for free... No rattles, and I beat up the Mazda5! 

[johngenx]

We've never owned anything close to as cheap to own as the Corolla.  Insurance is ridiculously cheap.  Tires are cheap.  Service is cheap.  The fuel bill is low.  Depreciation is low.  When something like brakes do wear out, the parts are cheap.

[Solstice2006]

Not surely I really like the paraphrasing that was written.  Why not just copy and past the press release which is more complete and accurate.  Also it includes all the factors that KBB evaluates to select a winner..  I knew some, but would have been nice if that was mentioned in your statement, so I didn't have to look it up... Way to go Mazda...

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/02/05/lexus-mazda-win-kbb-5-year-cost-own-awards/#continued

Jeeeze....it wasn't long ago that a bunch of us were whining about too many "cut and paste" stories from PR departments in this forum and why didn't Autos.ca add some editorial content. Give the poor guy a break.

I have no problem with them adding to something to the press release, but the entire press release was not there. 

[rrocket]

Three Buicks! Yay! 

Well with so much money on the hood, of course they will be cheaper to own!   

[johngenx]

Hey, some of those Buicks are damned nice vehicles.