Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars | ||
37 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 35100 miles driven2015 | Lexus RX | [?] | see reported repairs | ||
37 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 35100 miles driven | |||||
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 73200 miles driven2013 | Kia Optima | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 73200 miles driven | |||||
29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 99800 miles driven Redesigned.2010 |
Lexus RX | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 99800 miles driven Redesigned. |
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25 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 112800 miles driven2008 | Lexus RX | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
25 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 112800 miles driven |
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 |
Lexus RX Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Image is that of highest quality standards and history has proven that to be true. see full Lexus RX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
well-known reputation for high quality, comfort and performance see full Lexus RX review |
2004 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The rep is that these cars are well screwed together. This one certainly is see full Lexus RX review |
2004 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Remains one of the best luxury values around with cache. You get a lot when you get an RX, but give up only a little bit of handling and gas mileage. Why would anyone want to buy a highlander instead of this??? see full Lexus RX review |
2002 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Lexus is rated No.1 for quality, fewest defects and highest owner satisfaction every year. I believe they have been voted No.1 for twelve years in a row. see full Lexus RX review |