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Originally Posted by uncledaddy
Now here is what I am too lazy to research. Is longevity part of the criteria in a JD Study. Or does it mean "Initial Quality" but "Later Junk"?  |
JD Power's Three-Year Vehicle Dependability Study...
Lexus gets the top ranking there, however, they are not without their problems as well:
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpag...51C0A9619C8B63
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Mr. Meckstroth was so impressed with the high marks earned by Lexus in quality studies by J. D. Power & Associates that he replaced a Mercedes-Benz with a new 1999 Lexus RX 300 sport wagon.
In October 2000, at about 42,000 miles, the engine failed because of a sludge problem. The RX 300 was still under warranty, and though Mr. Meckstroth had receipts showing he had made all the oil changes, Lexus refused to cover the $8,000 repair, asserting poor maintenance was to blame.
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In the repair arena, remember that we both saw 100% of the broken vehicles. I spent much more time wrenching in independent shops than in dealers (my total dealer time consists of 90 days in a Chrysler store and 90 days in a Chevy/Hyundai store) so I saw a good cross-section of broken imports and domestics.