Thursday, December 4, 2008

Forbes 2008 Best and Worst performing cars

Based on predicted reliability, recalls and rate of depreciation: (source: Forbes)

(not in particular order)

Best:
. Acura TSX
. Honda Civic
. Honda CRV
. Honda Accord
. Scion xD
. Toyota Camry Hybrid
. Toyota Rav-4
. Toyota Prius
. Toyota Yaris
. Lexus IS 250

Worst:
. GMC Acadia
. Hyundai Vera Cruz
. Saturn Vue
. Jeep Liberty
. Ford Explorer
. Hyundai Santa Fe
. Nissan Xterra
. Jeep Grand Cherokee
. Chrysler Sebring
. Dodge Avenger


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from Consumer report:

Best
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Toyota Prius
Lexus LS
Toyota Highlander
Lexus IS
Toyota RAV4 (4-cyl.)
Honda Civic
Honda Accord (4-cyl.)
Toyota Corolla
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Honda CR-V

Worst
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Buick Terraza
Chevrolet Uplander
Saturn Relay
Land Rover Discovery & LR3
Volkswagen Touareg
Pontiac Aztek
Nissan Armada (4WD)
Chevrolet S-10 (4WD)
GMC S-15 (4WD)
Chevrolet Blazer
Volkswagen Cabrio
Buick Rendezvous (AWD)

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