Fiat 500 Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Convertible 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the really sad things about the Fiat 500 is the way FCA is handling the brand here in the US. The Fiat 500 is actually many different cars, some good and some not good at all, but to most American buyers a Fiat 500 is just a Fiat 500. Nobody really knows if you are talking about the 500 hatchback (a true retro economy car), the 500L sedan/wagon (the dual clutch gearbox has not worked any better for Fiat than for Ford in the Focus/Fiestia), the Abarth (a real fun car for drivers only), or the 500X (Built on Jeep running gear With more style than off-road performance). Only the Abarth stands slightly apart since it is devoid of Fiat badges and costs a good deal more than most other "500" models. see full Fiat 500 review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fiat used to have a so-so reputation because their cars rusted. This car has a 'not-rust-through' guarantee for something like ten or twelve years and is totally galvanized metal. It is a very stylish car, too. see full Fiat 500 review |
Honda Accord Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Solid car with great resale value see full Honda Accord review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Speaks for itself.....remains to be seen if it still is. see full Honda Accord review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Hondas are known for reliability and value. They run forever. Those I owned were prime examples of this. see full Honda Accord review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
an apparently well-deserved reputation for reliability, based on personal experience and experience of friends and acquaintances with hondas see full Honda Accord review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Good resale value and good workmanship see full Honda Accord review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Nearly as good as toyota for reliability. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Excellent reputation so far reflected with only one problem which was fixed. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Excellent quality, reliability and resale see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
I feel the marque makes the statement that as an owner you want reliability, performance and quality without having to cash in your 401k. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Very good reputation. Honda known for reliability. see full Honda Accord review |
Honda Accord Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
poor warranty practises see full Honda Accord review |