JD power ratings released
JD power rankings The latest ratings are out, Porshe is tops again. Lots of moves in the ranking this year, but I'm happy to see Ford is on the rise again, looks like they are making headway on th...
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Nothing to register for, Ron. The link provided by FordLover for the CBS Detroit feature has the imbedded link HERE for the JD Power IQS press release.
My point was, contrary to your statement, "...they all do their surveys and arrive at different results.", they survey and measure completely different aspects of consumer responses, and JD Power and Consumers Union do it with at least a modicum of impartiality. JD's survey data is an "Initial Quality" survey of vehicle problems reported by owners in their first 90 days of ownership. Consumers Union has a broader reporting criteria covering a longer time period.
Many people are so quick to disparage them and the useful research and information they provide, frequently out of blind fealty to their chosen brand. Do I imply they are the ONLY reference source for buying vehicles? Absolutely not, but it's better than relying on Motortrend, Car & Driver, or pickups.com for "objective" data.
And Kelley Blue Book, I don't see where they provide anything beyond advice and alleged "market" values for buying and selling cars.
My point was, contrary to your statement, "...they all do their surveys and arrive at different results.", they survey and measure completely different aspects of consumer responses, and JD Power and Consumers Union do it with at least a modicum of impartiality. JD's survey data is an "Initial Quality" survey of vehicle problems reported by owners in their first 90 days of ownership. Consumers Union has a broader reporting criteria covering a longer time period.
Many people are so quick to disparage them and the useful research and information they provide, frequently out of blind fealty to their chosen brand. Do I imply they are the ONLY reference source for buying vehicles? Absolutely not, but it's better than relying on Motortrend, Car & Driver, or pickups.com for "objective" data.
And Kelley Blue Book, I don't see where they provide anything beyond advice and alleged "market" values for buying and selling cars.
