Kia Optima Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Kia doesn't have the best reputation, though I get the sense that it's slowly improving. Speaking personally, I would have laughed at the idea of buying/leasing anything from Kia even three years ago. However, in that time, I've had two: a 2011 Kia Sportage EX and, now, a 2013 Kia Optima SX Limited. The mediocre brand image is a unfortunate, because if you slapped another make's emblem on this car, people would probably be absolutely gushing over it. As I said, I don't think their image is improving, though. see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
poor trade in value but intend to keep long time due to great warranty; Kia discounting cars in USA to gain brand penetration; much better priced here than in Europe for the same car. see full Kia Optima review |
Ford Mustang Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Coupe 412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Always been a mustang fan at heart see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
The Mustang name is an icon, not just a name. The history of the vehicle evokes grandeur. see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Over 40 years of continous history much of it record breaking and very colourful. It defined the early pony car and survived fuel crunchs, tightening emission standards and downsizing (mustang II) while its competitors died. see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
durability, reliability, performance see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I find that Ford produces a quality product. I have owned a number of then and found them very reliable see full Ford Mustang review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Ford has been building great Mustangs since 1964 see full Ford Mustang review |
Ford Mustang Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2003 | 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
I see way too many of these things around. Most are the V6 variant which is just sad. I really feel like the wide variety of engines and packages dilutes the Mustang brand too much. I really think it is a poser car. see full Ford Mustang review |