

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. |
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 |
Land Rover Freelander Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 174-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Land Rover is an upscale brand, with more prestige than the competitors in this class. And its English. see full Land Rover Freelander review |
2002 | 4dr SUV 174-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A few friends told me the Land Rover is a good brand. Also all the African tour use Land Rovers. see full Land Rover Freelander review |
Land Rover Freelander Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 150hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Land Rover have really, really lifted their game in the last 5-10 years. See the JD Powers surveys! see full Land Rover Freelander review |
2003 | 4dr SUV 174-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Poor trade in value due to image and poor market. No one wants to buy second-hand LR unless they are LR fanatics.... see full Land Rover Freelander review |