Ford F-150 Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Surpassed Toyota in quality control see full Ford F-150 review |
2010 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Built Ford Tough, need I say more? I have always driven Fords and I plan to always drive Fords, best car company, period. see full Ford F-150 review |
2010 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Ford did not use any bale out money from the government. They are building cars and trucks that are green. These cars and truck are very reliable. see full Ford F-150 review |
2009 | 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed 248-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Ford is american. they make great trucks and stylish vehicles. They were the first car produced in a factory and the name has stuck ever since see full Ford F-150 review |
2009 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Ford truck reliability history see full Ford F-150 review |
2006 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
I have had several ford trucks in the past. All have been strong trucks. The dealer has always treated me well. see full Ford F-150 review |
2005 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
after 5 years of ownership the image Ford owners painted me shines true. as a work truck none superseedes. see full Ford F-150 review |
2004 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
American company with excellent leadership and NOT government owned see full Ford F-150 review |
2004 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
reliability over years see full Ford F-150 review |
2004 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
ford tough see full Ford F-150 review |
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 |