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 |
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 |