

Audi Q5 Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
quality design and production see full Audi Q5 review |
Audi Q5 Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Just after I put down my money for European delivery and Consumer Reports "worst reliability" came out for the V6. This web site reassured me about the cause of the report, the plastic housing water pump, that no longer comes on the V6. see full Audi Q5 review |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ford Explorers were long a bad brand based on the tire fiasco that was proven, for the most part, was owner created. So have high expectations that it will improve. see full Audi Q5 review |
Ford Focus Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I've always liked Fords better than most other brands, and this was actually the first Ford I've owned. see full Ford Focus review |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
At first, there was nothing desirable about the Focus. I had to search and search for its potential and finally started liking it. Then it broke down... twice. see full Ford Focus review |
2002 | 2dr Hatch 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
young, trendly, cool see full Ford Focus review |
Ford Focus Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Early Focus models has some problems. The Focus seems to be marketed almost exclusily towards the younger crowd. see full Ford Focus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Ford is not exactly thought of as a premium brand. see full Ford Focus review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This is a very good car. However, people look down on Ford. It will take Ford years to regain the image of decent, reliable transport - which is what the Focus excels at. see full Ford Focus review |
2002 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
If you are going to buy a ford sports car why would you buy a focus when you can have a mustang. see full Ford Focus review |