Forbes suggests Ford is Bestest Ford is Fastest

[Dasfinc]

Got a bit tired of all the GM Swinging, so:

http://www.forbes.com/2011/04/13/mercedes-gm-chrysler-nissan-business-autos-worst-cars.html

Cadillac Escalade (Base Model)
Listed Among: Consumer Reports Worst Value, Consumer Reports Highest Costs of Ownership, Consumer Reports Worst Safety Performance


Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
Listed Among: Consumer Reports Worst Value, Consumer Reports Worst Safety Performance, Consumer Reports Least Reliable


Dodge Nitro SLT
Listed Among: Consumer Reports Worst Value, Consumer Reports Worst Cars, Consumer Reports Least Reliable, Consumer Reports Worst Fuel Economy


Dodge Dakota
Listed Among: Consumer Reports Highest Costs of Ownership, Consumer Reports Least Reliable


Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Listed Among: Consumer Reports Worst Value, Consumer Reports Worst Cars, Consumer Reports Least Reliable


Mercedes-Benz S550
Listed Among: Consumer Reports Worst Value, Consumer Reports Highest Costs of Ownership, Consumer Reports Worst Fuel Economy


Chrysler Town & Country
Listed Among: Consumer Reports Highest Costs of Ownership, Consumer Reports Least Reliable


Chevrolet Colorado
Listed Among: Consumer Reports Worst Safety Performance, Consumer Reports Least Reliable


Chevrolet Aveo/Aveo5
Listed Among: Consumer Reports Worst Cars, Consumer Reports Least Reliable, Consumer Reports Worst Fuel Economy


Jeep Liberty/Jeep Liberty Sport
Listed Among: Consumer Reports Least Reliable, Consumer Reports Worst Fuel Economy


Nissan Titan
Listed Among: Consumer Reports Least Reliable, Consumer Reports Worst Fuel Economy


Smart ForTwo
Listed Among: Consumer Reports Worst Cars, Consumer Reports Least Reliable
Note: This listing includes the Smart Fortwo coupe and the Fortwo Passion coupe, the later being a version of the Fortwo that offers interior upgrades and a sunroof. The drivetrain of each is the same.

But with three exceptions--the Mercedes-Benz S550, Smart Fortwo and Nissan Titan--all of the cars on this year's list of the Worst Cars on the Road are (still) made by domestic companies. That includes the Dodge Dakota, Chevy Tahoe Hybrid and Chrysler Town & Country. The only American car company with zero vehicles on the list? Ford.

We should note that the Mercedes S550 is the only vehicle that qualified for our list because of a high cost of ownership, low fuel efficiency and a low rating for overall value, not because of any problems with reliability, safety or performance, which affected every other vehicle in the top 10.
Doug Betts, Chrysler's senior vice president of quality, says the Consumer Reports tests don't reflect the latest, most up-to-date vehicles the company is currently manufacturing. The cars and trucks Chrysler has coming off the line now are far better than cars made even last year, he said in a statement about the reports.

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[jason05gt]

Wait for it.....Wait for it..........

 

[Bru]

Sweet. More senseless swinging from both sides of s

 

[Mook]

ya, it really is time for me to bring back the ford section.

 

[Euro]

you sure showed them!

 

[Jean Ralphio]

 

[willizm]

 

[Jean Ralphio]

too bad about the S550
absolutely LOVE those cars

 

[jason05gt]

Sweet. More senseless swinging from both sides of s

Come on, it’s nice to see an American company succeeding by building a good product, making good management decisions, and listening to their customers. The other two car companies in Detroit should learn something.

 

[Primalzer]

ya, it really is time for me to bring back the ford section.

We need this section so we Ford people can

all day long

 

[machausta]

You mean those Firebird/Camaro owners don't nutswing?

 

[Bru]

Come on, it’s nice to see an American company succeeding by building a good product, making good management decisions, and listening to their customers. The other two car companies in Detroit should learn something.

I don't disagree with that. Except for My Ford Touch, which is the biggest pile of user interface garbage since the original iDrive. Putting that in the Taurus with old people is a recipe for a law suit.

Would like to see the Ford section brought back too so there's a place for all the circle jerking.

 

[willizm]

Don't lump me in to a stereotype. I speak highly of new ford products.

 

[machausta]

Its just a joke sir. I don't get too serious about Ford vs Chevy

 

[jason05gt]

I don't disagree with that. Except for My Ford Touch, which is the biggest pile of user interface garbage since the original iDrive. Putting that in the Taurus with old people is a recipe for a law suit.

Would like to see the Ford section brought back too so there's a place for all the circle jerking.

I've never played around with MFT. It looks cool on paper, but if you are saying it's as bad as the original iDrive....that's bad!

 

[bikrboy128]

this is needed because there isnt enough ford swinging going on?


.....

 

[AlmightyBirdman]

Das, I'm sorry but GM has a much larger fleet of vehicles and selection compared to Ford. Why don't we compare the number of GM vehicles not on the list to the number of Ford vehicles? Not sticking up for GM, just saying. I could be wrong tho, I really don't pay attention to the number of Ford vehicles on the market now so Ford fans don't attack me right off the bat cause I am admitting now I have no stats to back up what I said...

But honestly after being on this forum for long enough I hate all cars now the same. That's what it has done to me. I honestly can't pick a side anymore cause both sides are so ignorant that they both piss me off to the point of a headache. Here's an idea, they're all (yes, I'm talking GM and Ford) pieces of shit and break down at random times that are unexpected. Who the fuck cares. The way I look at it now, if you're supporting America, then fuck yeah. Let's all just get along.

 

[Turk]

too bad about the S550
absolutely LOVE those cars

It wasn't on the list because it was a bad car, just because it is very expensive to own. Lucky for you, they become quite reasonable in price used.

 

[Jean Ralphio]

It wasn't on the list because it was a bad car, just because it is very expensive to own. Lucky for you, they become quite reasonable in price used.

maybe one day...
from a monetary standpoint, it seems like it would be a terrible decision to buy even a used big-body benz. I would feel like such a 30k-millionaire
For now, ill just continue to live vicariously through my friend and occasionally drive hers (the one we brought to lukes last year)

 

[willizm]

^Just noticed the forever alone guy in your drivers seat. Lol

 

[Bru]

I've never played around with MFT. It looks cool on paper, but if you are saying it's as bad as the original iDrive....that's bad!

It's unfortunate because all the awesome changes they made to the 2013 Taurus are pretty much negated by touch my ford. I've used it in the Edge, Explorer and one of the Lincolns. It's slow, unresponsive, hard to read and use plus there aren't manual controls for things like the heated seats. It's all digital and requires at least two screens to use.

 

[Jean Ralphio]

^Just noticed the forever alone guy in your drivers seat. Lol

subtle

 

[THEHKP7M13]

Wait for it.....Wait for it..........

Sweet. More senseless swinging from both sides of s

LMFAO!!!

 

[THEHKP7M13]

You mean those Firebird/Camaro owners don't nutswing?

OFF TOPIC, but: LOVE YOU!!!!

 

[Yaj Yak]

consumer reports is retarded.