Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars | ||
42 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 132100 miles driven Refresh of the Five Hundred. Common problem with corrosion on leading edge of the hood. 2008 |
Ford Taurus | [?] | see reported repairs | ||
42 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 132100 miles driven Refresh of the Five Hundred. Common problem with corrosion on leading edge of the hood. |
BMW X5 Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Like BMW approach to service see full BMW X5 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Its a BMW see full BMW X5 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Have always liked BMW from afar, finally able to get one. see full BMW X5 review |
2002 | 4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
BMW is known for good performance and German engineering is known for quality in general. History of good durability. You can still find many 20+ year old cars on the road. see full BMW X5 review |
Ford Taurus Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
They sold a bazillion of these things! Marketing genius, soccer moms, rule! see full Ford Taurus review |
Ford Taurus Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is July 2013 and I bought my car last month. It is the first Ford I have owned since 1982, when I traded in a '69 Galaxy for a '79 Horizon. Wish I still had the Galaxy! I grew up in a Ford family, had my diver's license since 1974 and driven a bunch of different cars but had primarily been a GM for the last 20 years. They're still doing nice stuff and I've driven some of it but this Ford stole my heart and I'm glad to be back in the fold. Both Ford and GM have had their political and social miscues the last few years but I think Ford's product speaks for itself and I'm glad I own one. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
I get it. This is an "old people's car" in the common mindset. see full Ford Taurus review |