GM Passes Toyota to Win J.D. Power Quality Survey - Bloomberg

[Bill USA]

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-19/gm-passes-toyota-to-win-j-d-power-quality-survey-for-first-time.html
(all emphases my own)

General Motors Co. (GM) led one of the auto industry’s most closely watched quality measures for the first time since the survey began almost three decades ago, pacing U.S. carmakers producing their best cars in a generation.

All four of GM’s U.S. brands were ranked above average in J.D. Power & Associates’ Initial Quality Study, led by its GMC truck brand, which trailed only Volkswagen AG (VOW)’s Porsche sports-car line. Chevrolet, Detroit-based GM’s biggest-selling brand, ranked fifth in the market, leapfrogging Toyota Motor Corp. (7203)’s namesake brand, which had the seventh-best score.
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Eight General Motors Co. vehicles led their respective segments, including five Chevrolets and one model each from its GMC, Cadillac and Buick brands. Photographer: Matthew Staver/Bloomberg


“If you were to ask me the question, what corporation has the best quality in the entire industry, the answer would be General Motors” for the first time, David Sargent, J.D. Power vice president of global vehicle research, said in a telephone interview. The gap in quality of domestic cars to imports is now “almost immaterial.”

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Eight GM vehicles led their respective segments, including five Chevrolets and one model each from its GMC, Cadillac and Buick brands. Honda Motor Co.’s Honda, Kia Motors Corp. (000270), Mazda Motor Corp. (7261) and Porsche fielded two models that won segment awards.
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... so sorry Sen. Shelby....


GOP to Detroit: Drop Dead - Bloomberg
http://www.businessweek.com/stories/2008-11-14/gop-to-detroit-drop-deadbusinessweek-business-news-stock-market-and-financial-advice

[Auggie]

1. That's good, but the survey covers only the first 90 days of new car ownership

Give me results after 20,000 and 40,000 miles, please

[Bill USA]

2. I agree. But without time travel that's all we've got so far. But I'm 'pulling' for domestic models

[Auggie]

5. The basic design of a vehicle and its components remain pretty much the same over several years,

and many of the same parts are used for several models, so I think it's possible to get some indication of long-term reliability. I'd like to see that. I'm pulling for domestic models too, Bill.

One excellent thing we can all do: befriend a local, independent mechanic, and ask him/her what kind of repairs they see most in any particular car brand.

[OnlinePoker]

3. Based on the amount my wife and I drive, that would take about 7 1/2 years. n/t

[Capt.Rocky300]

4. While not this year's model.......

I have a 2007 GMC Sierra pickup with 40,000 miles. It had a recall to remove the heated windshield wiper system and other than that all I've had to do is oil changes. It still rides and handles great, is quiet and a joy to drive. I traded in a 2009 Toyota last year on a 2012 Buick Enclave. Best car I've ever owned so far with 12,000 miles.

I could hardly wait to get rid of the Toyota at the end of it's 3 year bumper to bumper warranty. I had to replace the radiator due to leaks at 16,000 miles. Then they had to replace the water pump at 19,000. The ride was a bit harsh, the handling imprecise, and worst of all, was so noisy we couldn't hear the radio unless we were on very smooth pavement which is a rarity now days. The Buick is more comfortable, rides and handles better but I did have to give up 2 mpg. It's such a nice care it's worth it to us. And, it also pleases me it was built in Lansing, MI by union workers.