Nissan Z Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Besides the fact that the Z has been around for more than 40 years and has an engine that has won multiple awards it is from Nissan who has long been known for having high quality and a forever life span. see full Nissan Z review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
dependable, reliable see full Nissan Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
The "Z" says it all. see full Nissan Z review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
reliability see full Nissan Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Nissan makes good quality cars. see full Nissan Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
this car has been around for over 35 yrs and i have never heard a bad word or report on it. see full Nissan Z review |
2003 | 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Nissan is known for making great products. see full Nissan Z review |
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 |