Dodge Caliber Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Appreciate the Dodge reputation for durable trucks. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Chrysler seemed to be ahead of the demand curve and produced a number of innovative vehicles and reliable. The Caliber style appealed to guys because it looks solid, is also fun to drive and gets good fuel mileage. see full Dodge Caliber review |
Dodge Caliber Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
I never look for the image of a company see full Dodge Caliber 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 |