Comments on: Auto buyers increasingly satisfied with their cars http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:35:55 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Troyota http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-229364 Troyota Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:23:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-229364 Why is it we can't have adult discussions about topics and have some good "verbal jousts" without descending back into SEVENTH GRADE!?! Come on...We can all have our own opinions and use fact and even some opinion on topics. But seriously, do we have to make sophomoric and even baseless comments and jab at each other? That's what liberals do; they make arguments and statements based on emotion and rhetoric instead of on logic and fact. Oops! Did I say that?!? Why is it we can’t have adult discussions about topics and have some good “verbal jousts” without descending back into SEVENTH GRADE!?! Come on…We can all have our own opinions and use fact and even some opinion on topics. But seriously, do we have to make sophomoric and even baseless comments and jab at each other? That’s what liberals do; they make arguments and statements based on emotion and rhetoric instead of on logic and fact. Oops! Did I say that?!?

]]> By: Renton http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-227846 Renton Wed, 16 Aug 2006 14:58:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-227846 ooodaddy- I'm hardly the biggest dip shit here. You for one, outshine me regularly. I am an opinionated asshole no doubt. I certainly do not carry a dying torch for crappy construction. How other than low expectations and blinders could someone buy an American vehicle with their hard earned cash when better product is at the foreign dealership for similar money? When they build a better car I'll be there. ooodaddy, if you drove a nice German of Jap car, you would not be so angry. ooodaddy- I’m hardly the biggest dip **** here. You for one, outshine me regularly. I am an opinionated asshole no doubt. I certainly do not carry a dying torch for crappy construction.

How other than low expectations and blinders could someone buy an American vehicle with their hard earned cash when better product is at the foreign dealership for similar money?

When they build a better car I’ll be there.

ooodaddy, if you drove a nice German of Jap car, you would not be so angry.

]]> By: 1234 http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-227815 1234 Wed, 16 Aug 2006 14:45:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-227815 Could it be that all those "brainless beige" drivers of Toyotas and Hondas sitting in traffic appear worry-free about their autos because their vehicles run perfectly for years with only oil changes and they have more important things to think about? Could it be that all those “brainless beige” drivers of Toyotas and Hondas sitting in traffic appear worry-free about their autos because their vehicles run perfectly for years with only oil changes and they have more important things to think about?

]]> By: ooodaddy http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-227657 ooodaddy Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:44:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-227657 RENTON, You never fail to amaze me you are without a doubt the biggest dip shit that uses this site. Awhile back i suggested you get a neck handle to pull your head out of your ass, advice you should have heeded my friend RENTON,
You never fail to amaze me you are without a doubt the biggest dip **** that uses this site. Awhile back i suggested you get a neck handle to pull your head out of your ass, advice you should have heeded my friend

]]> By: Renton http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-227277 Renton Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:31:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-227277 People who buy American cars have lower expectations than their foreign car driving counterparts. They are easier to please. People who buy American cars have lower expectations than their foreign car driving counterparts.

They are easier to please.

]]> By: NoName http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-226354 NoName Wed, 16 Aug 2006 04:49:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-226354 Could it be that people are getting used to the bad quality? I think it is very possible. Could it be that people are getting used to the bad quality? I think it is very possible.

]]> By: The Stig http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-226318 The Stig Wed, 16 Aug 2006 03:06:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-226318 Remember the "at Ford, quality is job one" slogan? Well, they didn't finish the job, that's all. Remember the “at Ford, quality is job one” slogan? Well, they didn’t finish the job, that’s all.

]]> By: GL http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-226055 GL Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:04:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-226055 The WORST car I ever bought was a Ford mustang GT.. In less than 28,000 miles the CD player quit working the transmission went out and the clutch as well and so did the brakes twice.. it was a serious piece of shit.. and no its NOT how i was driving the car either as i currently have a corvette with 60,000 miles and it still has all its parts and the brakes havent needed to be done either or the clutch... Last place for Ford quality sounds just about right for me from personal expierience. The WORST car I ever bought was a Ford mustang GT.. In less than 28,000 miles the CD player quit working the transmission went out and the clutch as well and so did the brakes twice.. it was a serious piece of ****.. and no its NOT how i was driving the car either as i currently have a corvette with 60,000 miles and it still has all its parts and the brakes havent needed to be done either or the clutch… Last place for Ford quality sounds just about right for me from personal expierience.

]]> By: Wickedated http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-225852 Wickedated Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:57:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-225852 I love all 8 of my Hummers I love all 8 of my Hummers

]]> By: Paul D. http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-225759 Paul D. Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:20:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-225759 BTW, forgot to mention that my TL was traded for my current 330i because I wanted a rear driver, not because I didn't like the car. BTW, forgot to mention that my TL was traded for my current 330i because I wanted a rear driver, not because I didn’t like the car.

]]> By: Paul D. http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-225755 Paul D. Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:18:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-225755 Too bad. My TL was one of the best cars I have ever owned. Not perfect, but very well built, quick and the 6-speed gearbox kicked ass. But the Lincoln LS was also a great car, too bad Ford let it sit so long without updates :( It had SO much potential. But then again, we also got the current DEW98 Mustang out of it so I can't be too disappointed. Too bad. My TL was one of the best cars I have ever owned. Not perfect, but very well built, quick and the 6-speed gearbox kicked ass. But the Lincoln LS was also a great car, too bad Ford let it sit so long without updates :( It had SO much potential. But then again, we also got the current DEW98 Mustang out of it so I can’t be too disappointed.

]]> By: Ed http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-225701 Ed Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:03:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-225701 My own personal experience with a 2001 Lincoln LS (leased new) was so far and above my experience with my 2004 Acura TL that if the survey were based on my experience alone, Honda would rank near the bottom of the list (definitely above Pontiac but well below Lincoln, BMW and yes, even plain old Ford). My own personal experience with a 2001 Lincoln LS (leased new) was so far and above my experience with my 2004 Acura TL that if the survey were based on my experience alone, Honda would rank near the bottom of the list (definitely above Pontiac but well below Lincoln, BMW and yes, even plain old Ford).

]]> By: A non E mussssss http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-225564 A non E mussssss Tue, 15 Aug 2006 21:15:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-225564 I am increasingly satisfied with my TrailBlazer even though I have done 2 sun-gear replacments, a tranny and a rear axle within 50,000 miles. It is still a dream to own and I wouldn't trade it for anything (except maybe a new GMT-900 SUV or Hummer) I am increasingly satisfied with my TrailBlazer even though I have done 2 sun-gear replacments, a tranny and a rear axle within 50,000 miles. It is still a dream to own and I wouldn’t trade it for anything (except maybe a new GMT-900 SUV or Hummer)

]]> By: Pocket Pool http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-225407 Pocket Pool Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:33:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-225407 Satisfactionn is subjective, i.e it cannot be quantified which is why ice dancing and synchronized swimming are not sports. I can be very satisfied with my purchase of a Mercedes-Benz as I have finally realized an ambition, even if it breaks down, whereas I could be dissatisfied with a reliable Caliber (oxymoron i know) because it was all I could afford Satisfactionn is subjective, i.e it cannot be quantified which is why ice dancing and synchronized swimming are not sports. I can be very satisfied with my purchase of a Mercedes-Benz as I have finally realized an ambition, even if it breaks down, whereas I could be dissatisfied with a reliable Caliber (oxymoron i know) because it was all I could afford

]]> By: Arne http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-225385 Arne Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:29:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-225385 Look in the mirror while you are in your car. If you see a guy yelling "I LOVE THIS CAR" all the time, then your initial point is valid. Otherwise, the "brainless" look of those people can also be on your face. Look in the mirror while you are in your car. If you see a guy yelling “I LOVE THIS CAR” all the time, then your initial point is valid. Otherwise, the “brainless” look of those people can also be on your face.

]]> By: Carsfeverguy http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-225220 Carsfeverguy Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:34:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-225220 Arne.. why are you on here? ...if you don't have that bug which makes us all nutcases. Arne.. why are you on here? …if you don’t have that bug which makes us all nutcases.

]]> By: Arne http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-225186 Arne Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:25:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-225186 "Truly enthusiastic thinking if you ask me, and really quite the descriptor we ought to take as an example of how to like our cars." Not everyone can love the same things as you do. So drop that sarcastic tone. "seriously though, go for a drive through a crowded area, and look at them, sitting in that beige box, brainless…" And what are they supposed to do? Keep screaming "YEAH, I LOVE THIS CAR!" while gesturing heavily? Not everyone is such a nutcase. “Truly enthusiastic thinking if you ask me, and really quite the descriptor we ought to take as an example of how to like our cars.”

Not everyone can love the same things as you do. So drop that sarcastic tone.

“seriously though, go for a drive through a crowded area, and look at them, sitting in that beige box, brainless…”

And what are they supposed to do? Keep screaming “YEAH, I LOVE THIS CAR!” while gesturing heavily? Not everyone is such a nutcase.

]]> By: BCM http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-225156 BCM Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:18:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-225156 Ford may be below average, but Lincoln-Mercury was above (83). This survey (which covers many categories of products and services, not just cars) does show a very narrow range between highest and lowest for automobiles, and most products; basically, most buyers of all brands are generally satisfied. To give an idea of scores outside the auto industry: Dell, 77; Apple, 83; Yahoo, 76; Google, 81; Whirlpool, 82; GE, 82. Ford may be below average, but Lincoln-Mercury was above (83).

This survey (which covers many categories of products and services, not just cars) does show a very narrow range between highest and lowest for automobiles, and most products; basically, most buyers of all brands are generally satisfied. To give an idea of scores outside the auto industry: Dell, 77; Apple, 83; Yahoo, 76; Google, 81; Whirlpool, 82; GE, 82.

]]> By: Carsfeverguy http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-225146 Carsfeverguy Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:15:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-225146 umm, thank you for your approval raptor :P seriously though, go for a drive through a crowded area, and look at them, sitting in that beige box, brainless... umm, thank you for your approval raptor :P

seriously though, go for a drive through a crowded area, and look at them, sitting in that beige box, brainless…

]]> By: raptor http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-225137 raptor Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:11:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-225137 yes everyone who buys a toyota(2nd car company in the world in sales) doesnt know what their talking about. Great point carfeverguy yes everyone who buys a toyota(2nd car company in the world in sales) doesnt know what their talking about. Great point carfeverguy

]]> By: Merkin Madness http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-225072 Merkin Madness Tue, 15 Aug 2006 18:46:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-225072 That's the only reason I can explain why DCX is not bottom of the list Carsfeverguy That’s the only reason I can explain why DCX is not bottom of the list Carsfeverguy

]]> By: Carsfeverguy http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-225046 Carsfeverguy Tue, 15 Aug 2006 18:34:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-225046 I always like how toyota tops these things... Maybe.. Just maybe.. the people answering these surveys that have toyotas don't actually know ANYTHING about cars. (or care...) and hence can't mention anything wrong with their cars because they don't know how things are supposed to be. I once talked to a buddy driving a corola. His comments ran along the lines of.. "yeah, my dad changes the oil every once in a while, I don't know how anything works. I just get from place to place." -> Truly enthusiastic thinking if you ask me, and really quite the descriptor we ought to take as an example of how to like our cars. I always like how toyota tops these things… Maybe.. Just maybe.. the people answering these surveys that have toyotas don’t actually know ANYTHING about cars. (or care…) and hence can’t mention anything wrong with their cars because they don’t know how things are supposed to be.

I once talked to a buddy driving a corola. His comments ran along the lines of.. “yeah, my dad changes the oil every once in a while, I don’t know how anything works. I just get from place to place.” -> Truly enthusiastic thinking if you ask me, and really quite the descriptor we ought to take as an example of how to like our cars.

]]> By: Jay http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-224916 Jay Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:53:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-224916 HOLY CRAP! Ford in about the same range as Kia... wow they must be doing bad... :( HOLY CRAP! Ford in about the same range as Kia… wow they must be doing bad… :(

]]> By: Penny Tentiary http://www.leftlanenews.com/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars.html/comment-page-1#comment-224840 Penny Tentiary Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:25:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/auto-buyers-increasingly-satisfied-with-their-cars/#comment-224840 Please, the worst is only 10% below the best, how do you measure satisfaction any way. More bogus lists for people who cannot rationalise a purchase any other way Please, the worst is only 10% below the best, how do you measure satisfaction any way. More bogus lists for people who cannot rationalise a purchase any other way

]]>