

Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars | ||
28 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 61500 miles driven Note low average odometer.2008 |
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28 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 61500 miles driven Note low average odometer. |
smart fortwo Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Not many $22,000 cars get stares from people driving Porsches, Cadillacs, BMWs, Mercedes, and Jaguars, but I've had drivers of all of these stare, wave, and ask me questions about my Smart Fortwo Convertible. see full smart fortwo review |
2009 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
I like the "uniqueness" of the car- the car really has character and personality- definitely not a cookie cutter car- a lot of fresh, new ideas see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
smart is a subsidiary of mercedes. The smarts have been in europe for 10 years and Canada for 4. see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
mercedes see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Mercedes backed, reputation for quality and style see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Built by MB but considered economical and eco friendly see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Well it is tied into Mercedes, although they seem to distance themselves from it. I just wish it had a emblem that said - "smart, a Mercedes company". see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
The smart car is made by Daimler, who makes Mercedes-Benz. Daimler has a very high brand and image reputation and it shows in their smart car division. see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
One word - Mercedes. It is built by Mercedes in partnership with swatch. Millions of these cars are in Europe with over 10 years road experience. see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Mercedes needs no introduction. I trust the brand. see full smart fortwo review |
Chevrolet HHR Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Critics may bash American brains when it comes to engineering, but owners have a different story to tell. I have had my issue with Asian vehicles and had lasting luck with domestics, so I use my own experiences to guide my mechanical judgement. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
100 years of service to the American worker and their families. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Chevrolet is underrated. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Example of GM and Chevrolet making a good product. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Love Chevrolet vehicles. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I have owned 5 Chevrolets, and every one has been very reliable. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
Chevrolet HHR Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Chevy and GM are getting lots of bad press - some deserved, some not. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
GM has had some bad press lately-but quality at GM has improved substantially over the past 5 years or so- and with a 5 year 60,000 power train warranty (I am at 29000 miles), I feel covered. see full Chevrolet HHR review |