Jaguar XF Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Unlike, say, Hyundai, Jaguar isn't new to top-shelf luxury sedans. Founded by Sir William Lyons, they've been building desirable high-end automobiles since before the second world war, and in the quarter-century after the war created some strikingly beautiful, cleverly engineered sports cars and sedans. The "leaper" badge might yet lack a reputation for reliabilty (they've been turning that corner since at least the 1970s), but it doesn't lack for a storied history or the attendant status. Plus not everyone has one. If you want a prestigious yet not hyper-expensive car that many of your friends don't already have, a Jaguar could be the way to go. see full Jaguar XF review |
Jaguar XF Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 207hp 2.7L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It is one class better then BMW, Mercedes or Audi in Germany where I live. see full Jaguar XF review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Luxury image see full Jaguar XF review |
Jaguar XF Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 420hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Jaguar does not have a very positive image. They have been plaqued with problems from day one. Image and reputation incresed when Ford bought. see full Jaguar XF review |
Hyundai Sonata Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Hyundai has made major strides in reputation for reliability, build quality and style in the last few years, especially for the price. For value oriented customers who keep their cars a long time, these are major positive factors. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Hyundai is emerging leader in quality and reliability see full Hyundai Sonata review |
Hyundai Sonata Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Customer Service folks at Hyndai are weasels. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
People seem to be living in the past in regards to this. Hyundai is probably more reliable than the average brand but people who have never owned one only want to remember the days when they were considered a joke. Most problems I have heard of are only minor in nature. The pulling issue is the only legit one I've read about often and they seem to have fixed that. I've had no issues other than a dead battery which is irritating but not really Hyundai's fault. Really impressive considering this was a completely new design in its first model year. Great warranty makes this a non issue in my opinion. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
It does not have the cache of honda or toyota, which will hurt resale. However, at the price paid, and with that warranty, I still like the Sonota. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cheap and low class. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Hyundai has not had a great reputation for high quality cars for most of its history. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2002 | 4dr Sedan 149-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well, it still does not have the class. I do not care that much but you specially feel it when you want to trade it in for something else. see full Hyundai Sonata review |