J D Power's 2019 dependability study just came out and for eight years in a row Lexus is #1. That is called dominance. Tops why we buy Lexus. Second is the low cost of maintenance. Third is great styling interior and exterior. On our sixth Lexus and have not had one problem with any of them.

https://twocents.lifehacker.com/the-...ver-1781639773

 

This list is not from JD Power. Your link is to data compiled by YourMechanic.com.

 

Yes that the link is for the manufacturers cost of maintenance.

 

Here we go again. What's the expression, smh. Purchased a BMW 335i brand new in Dec. 2006, and I can tell you I've spent < # 30 on maintenance. How massive is "YourMechanic's
database, hopefully at least 30 cars.

 

Did not have to wait long for the first snarky remark. Then just ignore the data. Do you know how many here have posted the cost of maintenance on their or their friend's BMW but yours is different and the data is wrong.

 

Big thing I dont like about these studies is they need to break up the problems into categories. Bluetooth connectivity problems count the same as a cratered transmission when its just "problems per vehicle"

you dodged a bullet, bigtime. 335 when it first came out was horrendously unreliable

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=605631

 

I see you edited and added the picture from J.D. Power now. Start with that next time lol

To the study, good for Lexus

 

Some notes

• Why is there such a big difference between Buick and Cadillac? Is it CUE? Chevy is right there with Buick, but GMC is right there with Cadillac.
• Porsche has consistently been right there with Lexus
• No Genesis yet, but Hyundai and Kia are above average, so likely the same
• Fiats are just plain bad

 

OMG that thread... And here on CL we complain about a lack of sunglasses holders...

 

Porsche was ranked 9th five years ago and Acura was 4th and Honda 6th. I came over from Acura six years ago because of the dependability issues. I could start seeing a downward trend. Something has happened over there.

 

Ok sure, but things have changed. Four years in a row is pretty consistent.

'19 - 2nd
'18 - 2nd
'17 - 2nd
'16 - 2nd
'15 - 6th
'14 - 9th

 

Sample size of 1. Always relevant. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

One theory behind this (though I'm not totally sold on it) is that the average Buick driver is quite conservative, easy on both the gas pedal and brakes, and puts little stress on the vehicle itself. They were also raised, and learned to drive, during a time period when vehicles needed a lot more maintenance, on the average, than they do now...so, that means they are less-likely to neglect or put off important things like oil-changes and vehicle-inspections. Several of today's Buicks, particularly the ones that are Opel-sourced, are also quite-well built, and don't exhibit the former poor GM quality and constant breakdowns.

Cadillac, on the other hand, by becoming more and more sport-oriented, is now appealing to a different type of driver/owner than it did during the DTS/Fleetwood days. Today's younger Cadillac buyers tend to drive a little more aggressively than in the past....more like the former BMW crowd.

 

Lol. Come on man, CL Car Chatters know by now that E92 is your pampered hangar queen. By your own posts, you drive rentals for work and the LS for running around. I doubt that Bimmer has accumalated any serious miles in 12 years. Your using that LS more than the BMW, are you not?

 

Have you had to replace the fuel pump yet? Those were notorious on the last-generation 335.