Ford F-150 Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Surpassed Toyota in quality control see full Ford F-150 review |
2010 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Built Ford Tough, need I say more? I have always driven Fords and I plan to always drive Fords, best car company, period. see full Ford F-150 review |
2010 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Ford did not use any bale out money from the government. They are building cars and trucks that are green. These cars and truck are very reliable. see full Ford F-150 review |
2009 | 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed 248-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Ford is american. they make great trucks and stylish vehicles. They were the first car produced in a factory and the name has stuck ever since see full Ford F-150 review |
2009 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Ford truck reliability history see full Ford F-150 review |
2006 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
I have had several ford trucks in the past. All have been strong trucks. The dealer has always treated me well. see full Ford F-150 review |
2005 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
after 5 years of ownership the image Ford owners painted me shines true. as a work truck none superseedes. see full Ford F-150 review |
2004 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
American company with excellent leadership and NOT government owned see full Ford F-150 review |
2004 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
reliability over years see full Ford F-150 review |
2004 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
ford tough see full Ford F-150 review |
Fiat 500 Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Convertible 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the really sad things about the Fiat 500 is the way FCA is handling the brand here in the US. The Fiat 500 is actually many different cars, some good and some not good at all, but to most American buyers a Fiat 500 is just a Fiat 500. Nobody really knows if you are talking about the 500 hatchback (a true retro economy car), the 500L sedan/wagon (the dual clutch gearbox has not worked any better for Fiat than for Ford in the Focus/Fiestia), the Abarth (a real fun car for drivers only), or the 500X (Built on Jeep running gear With more style than off-road performance). Only the Abarth stands slightly apart since it is devoid of Fiat badges and costs a good deal more than most other "500" models. see full Fiat 500 review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fiat used to have a so-so reputation because their cars rusted. This car has a 'not-rust-through' guarantee for something like ten or twelve years and is totally galvanized metal. It is a very stylish car, too. see full Fiat 500 review |