Lexus Makes Consumer Reports’ 10 Most Reliable Car List - Twice!
09-07-17, 07:01 AM
#16
Lexus Fanatic
Lexus can't seem to get styling quite right imho, I'll probably be banned for saying this as this is a Lexus forum, but the RX350 is just awful. It was ugly pre '16, then became hideous. Make it even worse but putting more badges on it that amount to not much in performance lol
09-07-17, 07:16 AM
#17
Lexus Fanatic
First of all, it is not even "American" to start with....it is a German-designed, rebadged Opel Cascada. 
Buick even kept the name...all they did, besides re-tune the engine to American emission standards, was swap the Opel badges for Buick Tri-Shelds.....probably one of the least-expensive American-market conversions in history LOL.
Dogs are perhaps the most loyal animals on the planet.....they aren't called Man's Best Friend for nothing. 
First, it is possible to get an unreliable car, even a lemon, from virtually any auto manufacturer, including Toyota and Lexus....althogh Toyota/Lexus generally have a reputation for building reliable vehicles. Second, you are free, of course, to spend your automotive dollars as you like, but, IMO, to make a Never-comment like that, based on a generally outdated image of Buick reliability, is like a clock running backwards.
Buick even kept the name...all they did, besides re-tune the engine to American emission standards, was swap the Opel badges for Buick Tri-Shelds.....probably one of the least-expensive American-market conversions in history LOL.
Looks like my dog when I slick her ears back.
And BTW, I owned a Buick Regal and will never ever, ever own another Buick.
09-07-17, 07:33 AM
#18
Lexus Fanatic
True, but, nonetheless, both brands are now considered above average in reliability, after a rather shady past. You can also say that about Kia...more so than Hyundai.
You are not alone. there are others in this forum who feel the same way. The spindle-grilles are quite controversial, and have made a lot of both friends and enemies.
You are not alone. there are others in this forum who feel the same way. The spindle-grilles are quite controversial, and have made a lot of both friends and enemies.
09-07-17, 07:49 AM
#19
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Link to forbes article this is based on? Can't find it.
09-07-17, 07:51 AM
#20
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#3 says lexus es 350 / 450h ...
09-07-17, 10:05 AM
#21
Lexus Champion
I would have to question that list. Audi Allroad? VW Passat? For the umpteenth time, CR simply does not understand basic concepts of HS statistics. My buddy took a bath on an AWD Sienna, he got rid of it in less than 1 yr. He said there was a grinding sound that the dealer could not identify, after multiple visits to the dealership, and his wife said get rid of it. He thinks he lost like $13k in depreciation in < 1 yr. And the tires were shot at < 25k and of course the dealer blamed the way it was driven lol (reminds me of Honda when people were complaining their rear brakes were being replaced every 20k)
p.s. I'll always remember when CR slammed the most recent GTI, yet every rag praised it. Not too political of an organization now, are they?
p.s. I'll always remember when CR slammed the most recent GTI, yet every rag praised it. Not too political of an organization now, are they?
09-07-17, 11:20 AM
#22
Lexus Fanatic
I remember when it first came out they were the odd duck and were very negative about the then new (2015) GTI. Given a chance to back-peddle, they stood by their negative review. I know my other car was on their most unreliable and avoid lists for 2007, 2008, 2009. then on their recommended list 2010. Same car. They are a really funny outfit...so to put an A4 and Passat on the 10 most reliable is simply a red flag right off the bat....
09-07-17, 11:48 AM
#23
Lexus Champion
I remember when it first came out they were the odd duck and were very negative about the then new (2015) GTI. Given a chance to back-peddle, they stood by their negative review. I know my other car was on their most unreliable and avoid lists for 2007, 2008, 2009. then on their recommended list 2010. Same car. They are a really funny outfit...so to put an A4 and Passat on the 10 most reliable is simply a red flag right off the bat....
09-07-17, 12:10 PM
#24
Lexus Fanatic
Maybe it was a different report that you saw? I was able to look at their ratings beginning with the 2015 model year and nearly all areas they report on were highly rated. The only dip was for reliability which would come from owner reports. I'm not either pro or con CR but looking t their reports they are pretty much pro-GTI.
http://jalopnik.com/consumer-reports...gti-1607720202
09-07-17, 12:38 PM
#25
Lexus Fanatic
As far as styling goes and as it pertains to the list, Audi and Buick imho are good at styling. This doesn't make their cars reliable necessarily. Lexus can't seem to get styling quite right imho, I'll probably be banned for saying this as this is a Lexus forum, but the RX350 is just awful. It was ugly pre '16, then became hideous. Make it even worse but putting more badges on it that amount to not much in performance lol
09-07-17, 12:43 PM
#26
Lexus Fanatic
. Never considered the Mustang.
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