Five popular cars to avoid
08-09-12, 09:04 AM
#16
Lexus Fanatic
Its hilarious to see the Civic on here and it sells so well though it now has record incentives. So many of us called it from the start how bad this new gen was and the opposition is eating crow 
Not going to defend the Prius C, its clearly made to be the best MPG hybrid and sacrificed in other areas.
08-09-12, 10:11 PM
#22
Lexus Test Driver
This is one of the worst articles I've read in years. CR is way out of line and off their rocker. The Civic is a downgrade from the LAST MODEL, not a downgrade from many of it's peers! That does not make it a bad car at all! Everyone keeps confusing that issue and it's due to erroneous statements like that from CR. The Civic still tests well and gets better grades compared to a long list of competitors. Really pisses me off when a twist of words gets taken way too far. CR needs to apologize to the public and Honda for the misinformation.
Similar problem with the Pruis C being on this list. It tests out well and gets incredible mileage compared to most cars in it's class, yet it's constantly being compared to the regular Prius instead of other peers. That is an unfair comparison all other cars are not subjected to. Really unprofessional reporting here.
Similar problem with the Pruis C being on this list. It tests out well and gets incredible mileage compared to most cars in it's class, yet it's constantly being compared to the regular Prius instead of other peers. That is an unfair comparison all other cars are not subjected to. Really unprofessional reporting here.
08-10-12, 05:14 AM
#23
Lexus Champion
Yep the Priuschat guys love the C!
Last edited by DaveGS4; 08-10-12 at 10:34 AM.
08-10-12, 08:45 AM
#24
Lexus Fanatic
This is one of the worst articles I've read in years. CR is way out of line and off their rocker. The Civic is a downgrade from the LAST MODEL, not a downgrade from many of it's peers! That does not make it a bad car at all! Everyone keeps confusing that issue and it's due to erroneous statements like that from CR. The Civic still tests well and gets better grades compared to a long list of competitors. Really pisses me off when a twist of words gets taken way too far. CR needs to apologize to the public and Honda for the misinformation.
08-10-12, 09:25 AM
#25
Lexus Champion
This is one of the worst articles I've read in years. CR is way out of line and off their rocker. The Civic is a downgrade from the LAST MODEL, not a downgrade from many of it's peers! That does not make it a bad car at all! Everyone keeps confusing that issue and it's due to erroneous statements like that from CR. The Civic still tests well and gets better grades compared to a long list of competitors. Really pisses me off when a twist of words gets taken way too far. CR needs to apologize to the public and Honda for the misinformation.
Similar problem with the Pruis C being on this list. It tests out well and gets incredible mileage compared to most cars in it's class, yet it's constantly being compared to the regular Prius instead of other peers. That is an unfair comparison all other cars are not subjected to. Really unprofessional reporting here.
Similar problem with the Pruis C being on this list. It tests out well and gets incredible mileage compared to most cars in it's class, yet it's constantly being compared to the regular Prius instead of other peers. That is an unfair comparison all other cars are not subjected to. Really unprofessional reporting here.
Honda Civic
For years, the Civic has been an iconic small car. But Honda took too many shortcuts in its latest redesign. The Civic is still one of the more reliable and fuel-efficient cars in its class. But the current model suffers from a choppy ride, noisy cabin, vague steering, and mediocre interior quality. The Subaru Impreza, Hyundai Elantra, and Mazda3 are better small cars with similar or better fuel economy.
08-10-12, 10:47 AM
#26
Forum Administrator
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Guys I've pulled out some inappropriate comments and disputes carried across from other threads. Keep this on topics of the article and the vehicles please.
08-10-12, 11:13 AM
#27
I remember when CR last wrote about an XJ6, this was in 93 or so and they suggested that a Lexus ES had a bit more interior and trunk space plus being FWD would be a more practical choice.
Yeah. OK guys.
But the thing is, CR is really aimed at Mr and Mrs John Q Public, you know, the average everyday individual who wants transportation, and for them an Altima or a Prius or a Camry or something like that fits the bill.
Personally I'd rather get kicked in the teeth than drive a Prius.
08-10-12, 01:38 PM
#29
Lexus Test Driver
Here are the comments from CR. I didn't see anything worthy of an apology - Unless I'm missing something.
Honda Civic
For years, the Civic has been an iconic small car. But Honda took too many shortcuts in its latest redesign. The Civic is still one of the more reliable and fuel-efficient cars in its class. But the current model suffers from a choppy ride, noisy cabin, vague steering, and mediocre interior quality. The Subaru Impreza, Hyundai Elantra, and Mazda3 are better small cars with similar or better fuel economy.
Honda Civic
For years, the Civic has been an iconic small car. But Honda took too many shortcuts in its latest redesign. The Civic is still one of the more reliable and fuel-efficient cars in its class. But the current model suffers from a choppy ride, noisy cabin, vague steering, and mediocre interior quality. The Subaru Impreza, Hyundai Elantra, and Mazda3 are better small cars with similar or better fuel economy.
