Consumer Reports Most Reliable Cars

peekay331 · 11-10-2006, 12:37 AM

this year's list:
http://money.cnn.com/2006/11/08/auto...able/index.htm

is it just me or does every single model VW produces, made the least reliable list?

Interex · 11-10-2006, 07:15 AM

Yeaaaa buddyyy...

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Pickups
Most reliable (Best score first)
Subaru Baja
Toyota Tundra
Toyota Tacoma
Nissan Frontier (V6)

Least reliable (Worst score first)
Nissan Titan
Ford F-250 (diesel)
Dodge Dakota (4WD)
2006 Cadillac Escalade EXT

Nothing but imports on top...

bradrob82 · 11-10-2006, 07:28 AM

Pickups
Most reliable (Best score first)
Subaru Baja
Toyota Tundra
Toyota Tacoma
Nissan Frontier (V6)

I wouldnt consider the subaru baja a truck.... but its still cool that toyotas are high up on reliable list!!!

fast frank · 11-10-2006, 07:52 AM

The four runner made #2 on the midsize SUV list.

Makes me feel like I chose well.

purity · 11-10-2006, 08:26 AM

no surprise that cadillacs, hummers,and mercedes all suck ass. i think mercedes had the highest count of least reliable vehicles on that list. what an over priced POS.

foofighter · 11-10-2006, 10:19 AM

this merger w/ chrysler was supposed to bring chrysler's quality up not drag MBZ quality down even further than it already is.

drinkintedbr · 11-10-2006, 11:16 AM

i saw a thing on top gear about how benz's quality has gone to shit after 1994 or 95. They said that they realized the problem and were disappointed that they are perceived that way. they were supposed to be moving towards more quality parts and stuff in 2005, so no telling how long it will take for them to fulfill that promise

peekay331 · 11-10-2006, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fast frank

The four runner made #2 on the midsize SUV list.

Makes me feel like I chose well.

we have a tacoma, matrix and prius, and all three made the list. makes me feel like we chose extra well.

TACODOC · 11-10-2006, 12:14 PM

Glad I didnt buy a Titan...

ARB1977 · 11-10-2006, 04:03 PM

A veichal is only reliable if the owner takes care of it.

ShowStop · 11-10-2006, 04:24 PM

My daily driver made the list...

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Only one European car, the Mini Cooper, made the "Most Reliable" list.

jhunter · 11-10-2006, 04:32 PM

They could prove to me that the "baja" would last 1000 years without 1 single repair and I still do not think I would drive it. What an ugly ass thing.

purity · 11-10-2006, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jhunter

They could prove to me that the "baja" would last 1000 years without 1 single repair and I still do not think I would drive it. What an ugly ass thing.

if it scored me unlimited poon i probably would.

Shakerhood · 11-10-2006, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jhunter

They could prove to me that the "baja" would last 1000 years without 1 single repair and I still do not think I would drive it. What an ugly ass thing.

I thought Sube canceled that ugly ass POS!

BeatYota · 11-10-2006, 07:05 PM

POS? the Baja Rules! If you don't think of it as a "Truck". It's probably all the "Truck" 90% of truck owners out there truly need though.

Scoobs friggin' rock. My ex-oldlady had a Legacy Wagon 2.2 AWD that went better in the snow than a lot of real trucks. If you haul a lot of dirty shit around the Baja is perfect, you can keep the stuff outside instead of in the car with you. If they didn't cost so much $ and the 3.0 H-6 was an option I woulda got one. I wanted a little more motor than the 2.5 though for towing. (all I tow is Dirt Bikes, and maybe a tiny boat here and there).

Also wasn't the Last Gen Taco ranked more reliable than the Tundra? Now the Tundra is ranked better than the New Taco? Sounds like the Taco is a step down from the old one.

jhunter · 11-10-2006, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BeatYota

POS? the Baja Rules! If you don't think of it as a "Truck". It's probably all the "Truck" 90% of truck owners out there truly need though.

Scoobs friggin' rock. My ex-oldlady had a Legacy Wagon 2.2 AWD that went better in the snow than a lot of real trucks. If you haul a lot of dirty shit around the Baja is perfect, you can keep the stuff outside instead of in the car with you. If they didn't cost so much $ and the 3.0 H-6 was an option I woulda got one. I wanted a little more motor than the 2.5 though for towing. (all I tow is Dirt Bikes, and maybe a tiny boat here and there).

Also wasn't the Last Gen Taco ranked more reliable than the Tundra? Now the Tundra is ranked better than the New Taco? Sounds like the Taco is a step down from the old one.

It looks like a "new school" el camino. As for the old generation tacomas, I think they have dropped in reliability each time. I have a 99, had an 02, and have a 05. My 99 seems more solid than the other 2. However, not one has had a problem. 99 has 150K, 02 had 125K, and 05 has 2K. They get more comfortable each time, but they just do not seem as solid as the last.

purity · 11-10-2006, 09:50 PM

my 04 feels solid as a tank to me. i have no fears.

GOT COPE? · 11-10-2006, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ARB1977

A veichal is only reliable if the owner takes care of it.

Thats what I was thinking.

bradleyem · 11-10-2006, 10:15 PM

I don't think that I'd consider the Subaru Baja a truck either..more like one of those cute crossovers like the Rav 4. As for reliability, they probably are reliable for carrying potting soil from Lowes to home in. Subaru does make some kick ass cars though. I'd drive a turbo WRX STi any day.

Shakerhood · 11-10-2006, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeatYota

POS? the Baja Rules! If you don't think of it as a "Truck". It's probably all the "Truck" 90% of truck owners out there truly need though.

Scoobs friggin' rock. My ex-oldlady had a Legacy Wagon 2.2 AWD that went better in the snow than a lot of real trucks. If you haul a lot of dirty shit around the Baja is perfect, you can keep the stuff outside instead of in the car with you. If they didn't cost so much $ and the 3.0 H-6 was an option I woulda got one. I wanted a little more motor than the 2.5 though for towing. (all I tow is Dirt Bikes, and maybe a tiny boat here and there).

Also wasn't the Last Gen Taco ranked more reliable than the Tundra? Now the Tundra is ranked better than the New Taco? Sounds like the Taco is a step down from the old one.

Yeah I laughed my ass off when Stacey from "Trucks" took one through a Muddy Field and the Plastic Skid plates tore off the bottom, it was freakin hilarious! I am 99% sure that Sube Canceled that thing from lack of sales.

Supramann93 · 11-11-2006, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeatYota

POS? the Baja Rules! If you don't think of it as a "Truck". It's probably all the "Truck" 90% of truck owners out there truly need though.

Scoobs friggin' rock. My ex-oldlady had a Legacy Wagon 2.2 AWD that went better in the snow than a lot of real trucks. If you haul a lot of dirty shit around the Baja is perfect, you can keep the stuff outside instead of in the car with you. If they didn't cost so much $ and the 3.0 H-6 was an option I woulda got one. I wanted a little more motor than the 2.5 though for towing. (all I tow is Dirt Bikes, and maybe a tiny boat here and there).

Also wasn't the Last Gen Taco ranked more reliable than the Tundra? Now the Tundra is ranked better than the New Taco? Sounds like the Taco is a step down from the old one.

The Baja is one of the ugliest POS around. Talk about identity crisis with NO sltyle or flare. U-G-L-Y + P-O-S= uglypos.

honca2k · 11-11-2006, 01:49 PM

Woot Woot for toyota and lexus.

M.martian · 11-11-2006, 04:15 PM

but I would much rather drive a Baja than a Ridgeline any day. Those things are the biggest abortion on the road today.

As far as consumer reports goes, I don't listen to a damn thing they say. I remember reading how they down graded the 99 Tacoma because it rode like a truck.

ARB1977 · 11-11-2006, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOT COPE?

Thats what I was thinking.

Ive seen pictures of this ladys newer camery that she had for a year and for some reason she only had changed the oil once well on her second oil change she racked up something like 20K. Couldnt figure out what was wrong so she had her brother check it out. He took off the valve cover and it was completely caked with sludge. Lets just say the motor was pretty much toast.

Wolfman · 11-11-2006, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 05TACODOC

Glad I didnt buy a Titan...

I was thinking the same thing what the heck happened between frontier and titan

Shakerhood · 11-11-2006, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhunter

It looks like a "new school" el camino. As for the old generation tacomas, I think they have dropped in reliability each time. I have a 99, had an 02, and have a 05. My 99 seems more solid than the other 2. However, not one has had a problem. 99 has 150K, 02 had 125K, and 05 has 2K. They get more comfortable each time, but they just do not seem as solid as the last.

I think its GMs division of Holden that still makes an El Camino type Car/Truck, its made the right way LS1 V8 and Rear Drive.

Kyota · 11-12-2006, 12:46 AM

Funny thing is a friend of mine works at a Nissan dealer He said Fronteirs are awesome trucks, and their doing pretty good on the reliability side. But the Titans are cool just they have a thousand recalls or somethin.

11-10-2006, 12:37 AM	#1
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11-10-2006, 07:28 AM	#3
bradrob82 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Shanghai, WV Posts: 58	Pickups Most reliable (Best score first) Subaru Baja Toyota Tundra Toyota Tacoma Nissan Frontier (V6) I wouldnt consider the subaru baja a truck.... but its still cool that toyotas are high up on reliable list!!! __________________ Bradley 1998 Tacoma X-Cab V6 5spd 4x4 227k miles, OME 3" coilovers and springs, rear shocks, Daystar Greasable lift shackles, Added too and re-arched rear leaf spring packs. TJM Bumper, Dakota Definity Mud tires, 2008 Toyota Tundra D-cab, 4x4 8k miles Prodigy Brake Controller, Reese Gooseneck Hitch Save a horse...... Ride a farm girl!!!

11-10-2006, 07:52 AM	#4
fast frank Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, Texas(Woodlands) Posts: 2,257	The four runner made #2 on the midsize SUV list. Makes me feel like I chose well. __________________ '05 TRD Sport 4WD, Automatic tranny with tow package. Bone stock, and gonna stay that way. I wheel it the way it is.

11-10-2006, 10:19 AM	#6
foofighter Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: The OC, Socal Posts: 59	this merger w/ chrysler was supposed to bring chrysler's quality up not drag MBZ quality down even further than it already is. __________________ www.vip-culture.com 2006 Tacoma \| Silver Streak Mica \| 4x4 \| TRD Sport

11-10-2006, 04:03 PM	#10
ARB1977 I LIVE FOR THIS Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North Texas Posts: 1,679	A veichal is only reliable if the owner takes care of it. __________________ 2002 TACOMA 3.4L 102K AND COUNTING

11-10-2006, 11:16 AM	#7
drinkintedbr Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mandeville, LA or Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,185	i saw a thing on top gear about how benz's quality has gone to shit after 1994 or 95. They said that they realized the problem and were disappointed that they are perceived that way. they were supposed to be moving towards more quality parts and stuff in 2005, so no telling how long it will take for them to fulfill that promise

11-10-2006, 12:14 PM	#9
TACODOC This Space for Rent Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,215	Glad I didnt buy a Titan...

11-10-2006, 04:32 PM	#12
jhunter Veteran American Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tx Posts: 947	They could prove to me that the "baja" would last 1000 years without 1 single repair and I still do not think I would drive it. What an ugly ass thing.

11-10-2006, 07:05 PM	#15
BeatYota Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: N'awlins LA Posts: 49	POS? the Baja Rules! If you don't think of it as a "Truck". It's probably all the "Truck" 90% of truck owners out there truly need though. Scoobs friggin' rock. My ex-oldlady had a Legacy Wagon 2.2 AWD that went better in the snow than a lot of real trucks. If you haul a lot of dirty shit around the Baja is perfect, you can keep the stuff outside instead of in the car with you. If they didn't cost so much $ and the 3.0 H-6 was an option I woulda got one. I wanted a little more motor than the 2.5 though for towing. (all I tow is Dirt Bikes, and maybe a tiny boat here and there). Also wasn't the Last Gen Taco ranked more reliable than the Tundra? Now the Tundra is ranked better than the New Taco? Sounds like the Taco is a step down from the old one.

11-10-2006, 10:15 PM	#19
bradleyem Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,451	I don't think that I'd consider the Subaru Baja a truck either..more like one of those cute crossovers like the Rav 4. As for reliability, they probably are reliable for carrying potting soil from Lowes to home in. Subaru does make some kick ass cars though. I'd drive a turbo WRX STi any day. __________________ Newest Project: 1990 4x4 Standard Cab Winter beater, wheeler and possible SAS...IF I can save it from the Ohio cancer But, for $500, I'm not complaining

11-11-2006, 01:49 PM	#22
honca2k Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tu Madre, Va Posts: 290	Woot Woot for toyota and lexus. __________________ 1997 Toyota Tacoma Sas soon ---------------------------------- 1985 Toyota turbo diesel " stop being a baby back bitch"

11-11-2006, 04:15 PM	#23
M.martian Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: livermore,ca Posts: 29	but I would much rather drive a Baja than a Ridgeline any day. Those things are the biggest abortion on the road today. As far as consumer reports goes, I don't listen to a damn thing they say. I remember reading how they down graded the 99 Tacoma because it rode like a truck. __________________ mark - rokzuki

11-12-2006, 12:46 AM	#27
Kyota hardcore dude Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 1,039	Funny thing is a friend of mine works at a Nissan dealer He said Fronteirs are awesome trucks, and their doing pretty good on the reliability side. But the Titans are cool just they have a thousand recalls or somethin. __________________ http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o22/tacoma_kyle/ I now need a front drive line for use with manual hubs. ADD hubs are different sorry. If you have one PM me.

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