Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars | ||
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 73200 miles driven2013 | Kia Optima | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 73200 miles driven | |||||
48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 103500 miles driven Redesigned.2009 |
Toyota Matrix | [?] | see reported repairs | ||
48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 103500 miles driven Redesigned. |
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28 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 145000 miles driven2005 | Toyota Matrix | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
28 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 145000 miles driven | |||||
27 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 174100 miles driven First year.2003 |
Toyota Matrix | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
27 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 174100 miles driven First year. |
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 |
Toyota Matrix Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
toyota has a famous quality reputation. personally, we were disappointed with our first toyota. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
First - irregardless of the negative press our country have been throwing at Toyota, this manufacturer have proven themselves to be #1 in dependability and lowest CPM year after year after year. IMHO the negative is shamefully 100% BS in an effort to swing US buyers away from the so much better and time proven Asian imports. 2) Ease of entry and exit, spacious rear seating, driving fun and the performance is more than adequate, AWD is perfect for our Pacific NW winter driving, hatchback is so convenient for our needs, fold down rear seats another HUGE PLUS!, attractive styling, we're not selling but the resale is and will be excellent. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Toyota known to be one of the best car manufacturer out there. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The movie was very exciting and full of action see full Toyota Matrix review |
2004 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Toyotas are well-known to be reliable and durable. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2003 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Based on the Toyota Corolla, which has a proven track record see full Toyota Matrix review |
Toyota Matrix Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Nothing. see full Toyota Matrix review |