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Offline EV Dan

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ConsumerReports: 2011 Top Picks of the year. Video.
« on: February 28, 2011, 03:26:56 pm »
http://www.youtube.com/user/consumerreports#p/u/6/-kdzv_RAjB8

Well these seem like justified and reasonable choices, unlike some COTYs I've seen lately. I would only question their choice on the family hauler and especially the pickup.
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Re: ConsumerReports: 2011 Top Picks of the year. Video.
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2011, 04:02:09 pm »
Quote from: DanYanoff on February 28, 2011, 03:26:56 pm

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Well these seem like justified and reasonable choices, unlike some COTYs I've seen lately. I would only question their choice on the family hauler and especially the pickup.

Ya...doesn't Hyundai or Toyota make a pick-up?

So how did a 2011 Elantra do well in the surveys when it just came out?  Must be based on the previous version...which is odd given I thought this car was a total re-do...and thus an unknown commodity in the reliability department.
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Re: ConsumerReports: 2011 Top Picks of the year. Video.
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2011, 04:19:17 pm »
I purchased a 2009 Hyundai Elantra brand new. Since then the car has had nothing but problems (starting three days after purchse). Of course my "amazing" Hyundai warrenty covers none of this. Upon independent mechanic review I have found the dealership lied about what repair was needed! When I contacted Hyundai Corp they sent me an insulting stock letter, the jist: "So sad, to bad!" I've put over $3000 into my brand new car since 2009. I'm not sure how or why consumer reports believes in this sub-standard  "product"? Buyer beware here: Hyundai/Kia sounds like a good deal but like most things that sound to good to be true Hyundai is as well!

From my experience I'd never purchase from Hyundai again and I'll be making sure none of my friends and family make the same mistake as me.
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Re: ConsumerReports: 2011 Top Picks of the year. Video.
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2011, 04:32:16 pm »
Wow...this is in three separate threads.

Yes...we must call for photos as evidence, otherwise, this can't be true!
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Re: ConsumerReports: 2011 Top Picks of the year. Video.
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2011, 04:37:35 pm »
I would pick Ridgeline except Honda hasn't put in a telescoping steering wheel.
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Re: ConsumerReports: 2011 Top Picks of the year. Video.
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2011, 04:40:34 pm »
Quote from: TopGun on February 28, 2011, 04:32:16 pm
Wow...this is in three separate threads.

Yes...we must call for photos as evidence, otherwise, this can't be true!

I'm counting six now, lets see if he can reach 10!  :rofl2:

My guess would have been Ford for the pickup. 
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Re: ConsumerReports: 2011 Top Picks of the year. Video.
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2011, 04:46:33 pm »
•Pickup:Chevrolet Avalanche

•Sporty Car: Ford Mustang

•Budget Car: Honda Fit

•Small Car: Hyundai Elantra

•Family Sedan: Nissan Altima

•Small SUV: Toyota RAV4

•Green Car: Toyota Prius

•Family SUV: Kia Sorento

•Family Hauler: Toyota Sienna

•Sports Sedan: Infiniti G37

Nothing all too earth shattering here. They may be getting ahead of themselves with the Elantra. They're predicting that it will be as reliable as the previous model. I guess they haven't learned from the Camry debacle of a few years ago.
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Re: ConsumerReports: 2011 Top Picks of the year. Video.
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2011, 05:27:51 pm »
Quote from: bordercity on February 28, 2011, 04:40:34 pm
Quote from: TopGun on February 28, 2011, 04:32:16 pm
Wow...this is in three separate threads.

Yes...we must call for photos as evidence, otherwise, this can't be true!

I'm counting six now, lets see if he can reach 10!  :rofl2:

My guess would have been Ford for the pickup. 

IMO it needs to be a true pickup to win the category. Anything with a HEMI V8 would be my personal choice here based on my test drives ;)
Sienna has terrible white textured plastic all around. You need to drive in surgical gloves to keep it clean. It is also fairly noisy inside.
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Re: ConsumerReports: 2011 Top Picks of the year. Video.
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2011, 06:20:33 pm »
And the worst picks too:

Best and Worst value in each of eight vehicle segments by Consumer Reports:

    * Best Value Small Car: Honda Fit
    * Worst Value Small Car: Chevrolet Aveo5 1LT
    * Best Value Family Car: Toyota Prius IV
    * Worst Value Family Car: Chevrolet Impala LT (3.5)
    * Best Value Upscale Sedan: Acura TSX (4-cyl.)
    * Worst Value Upscale Sedan: Buick Lucerne (V8)
    * Best Value Luxury Sedan: Hyundai Genesis 4.6
    * Worst Value Luxury Sedan: BMW 750Li
    * Best Value Sporty Car: Mini Cooper (base)
    * Worst Value Sporty Car: Porsche 911 Carrera S
    * Best Value Wagons/Minivans: Mazda5 Grand Touring
    * Worst Value Wagons/Minivans: Kia Sedona EX
    * Best Value Small SUVs: Toyota RAV4 (base, 4-cyl.)
    * Worst Value Small SUVs: Jeep Liberty Sport
    * Best Value Midsized SUVs: Hyundai Santa Fe GLS (4-cyl.)
    * Worst Value Midsized SUVs: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
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Re: ConsumerReports: 2011 Top Picks of the year. Video.
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2011, 06:38:56 pm »
Worst Value Luxury Sedan: BMW 750Li
 Worst Value Sporty Car: Porsche 911 Carrera S


Those two entries made me laugh ...
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Re: ConsumerReports: 2011 Top Picks of the year. Video.
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2011, 07:28:30 pm »
Value is a worth of something compared to its price.
It is funny though when these are compared to some Hyundai and it wins  :rofl2:
Just wait for that Genesis get a 5.0 and be crowned a vehicle of the century  :P
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Re: ConsumerReports: 2011 Top Picks of the year. Video.
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