Toyota Prius Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
made in japan, high quality control see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The past reputation of the Prius as rated by such groups as Consumer Reports and the PriusChat online forum. see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Every Toyota I have owned have been flawless and completely dependable. see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Despite the recent "runaway car" incidents -which everyone should know that they need to put their cars in neutral whether it be a Toyota or a Ford, I think that all the foreign car makers "get" it when it comes to reputation and image. see full Toyota Prius review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Sends a message to automakes that advanced green technology is something people really will pay for, and find attractive in a car. see full Toyota Prius review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Toyota quality see full Toyota Prius review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
High resale / reliabilty see full Toyota Prius review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Once again, toyotas rule the road. The dealership is also very good at helping out with repairs (from past experience, 2001 4Runner). see full Toyota Prius review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Toyota has had a great reputation for reliability. see full Toyota Prius review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The image of the Prius as being enviro-conscious fits in well with my own practices ("going green"). see full Toyota Prius review |
Acura TL Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its a great quality car, from a company that stands behind it. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Acura (or Honda) is an exceedingly reliable make. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Reliability, resale, handling. Good value for your money. The TL is a smart purchase, not a flashy one. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Honda quality and reliablity see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Sporty but not brutal see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
An Acura is considered classy in my social network see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Brother in law recommended car as reliable and he was right see full Acura TL review |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
This car has been about 100% trouble free for me. Aside from one trim problem, fixed under warranty, there have been no issues with this car. see full Acura TL review |
2003 | 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Honda lineage suggests that the car would be reliable and hold value. see full Acura TL review |