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15 top cars for quality: Something for everyone

Bankrate -- Buying a new car is an exciting experience, but it also can be a bit nerve-racking because you're spending thousands of dollars on an unknown, complicated machine filled with technology. While today's car quality continues to rise, according to J.D. Power and Associates' 2012 U.S. Initial Quality Study, it is still possible to find yourself visiting the dealer for repairs more frequently than you'd like. Here's how to minimize the hassle.

Ask for help with the high-tech gadgetry. The owners interviewed in the J.D. Power 2012 Initial Quality Study increasingly have reported problems with audio, entertainment and navigation systems -- an 8 percent increase from 2011 and up 45 percent since 2006. Other categories have improved by 24 percent on average. This area is the single most common com

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,609 Points:1,608,545 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 5:02:18 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse the meaning of quality has significantly changed over the past 25 years.
Metrolizer Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:2,015 Points:2,206,755 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:31:21 PM Ignore Metrolizer Report Abuse “The 2012 Initial Quality Study identified 15 brands with quality ratings above the industry average, up from 10 brands in 2011.” Is my number sense missing something?
AskMeLater Champion Author Amarillo Posts:1,983 Points:577,050 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2012 12:38:25 AM Ignore AskMeLater Report Abuse Me gusta. Gracias.
unipanini All-Star Author New York Posts:903 Points:264,575 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:30:13 PM Ignore unipanini Report Abuse Looks good to me.
DrLyon Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,645 Points:1,211,005 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:29:58 PM Ignore DrLyon Report Abuse Good to see Ford and GM on the list...
Ken2OD Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:9,062 Points:1,969,990 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:27:27 PM Ignore Ken2OD Report Abuse All of my new cars are generally about 7 or 8 years old. I'm still driving 1997 technology.
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,847 Points:1,612,025 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:25:58 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse “. . . increasingly have reported problems with audio, entertainment and navigation systems . . .” I’m OK with a simple audio system (radio and CD player) but deliver me from entertainment and navigation systems — just more ways to be distracted and get into an accident. There is way too much computerized junk in cars already. I’m surprised Subaru is not on the top-rated list; ours have always been trouble free.
heartbroken2010 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:4,339 Points:896,560 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:23:59 PM Ignore heartbroken2010 Report Abuse good selections here.
Mermaan Champion Author Boston Posts:1,572 Points:421,235 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:17:06 PM Ignore Mermaan Report Abuse Thanks for the article.
CivicMA Champion Author Boston Posts:1,887 Points:533,245 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:16:40 PM Ignore CivicMA Report Abuse It's a good mix of vehicle types.
umitb Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:3,670 Points:842,465 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:16:31 PM Ignore umitb Report Abuse ok
keithyoon1977 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,909 Points:494,740 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:16:24 PM Ignore keithyoon1977 Report Abuse Ok
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:5,609 Points:800,300 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:15:15 PM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse New cars cost more to fix. Unless they build them to run long and last.
DeeMamma88 Veteran Author San Bernardino Posts:352 Points:281,355 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:14:10 PM Ignore DeeMamma88 Report Abuse More "stuff" on the car, more to fix
yakstar Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,415 Points:478,670 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:13:38 PM Ignore yakstar Report Abuse the Ford Mustang rules!
ILANGE9 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,605 Points:1,595,250 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:11:25 PM Ignore ILANGE9 Report Abuse I agree with the Ford Mustang.
investmentdr Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,019 Points:1,453,850 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:08:01 PM Ignore investmentdr Report Abuse nice us variety
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,810 Points:641,075 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 10:33:17 PM Ignore bston Report Abuse Quite a list of vehicles to choose from. High to midrange in cost.
fowlcan Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:2,105 Points:683,090 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 7:21:32 PM Ignore fowlcan Report Abuse Good article!
exyouen Veteran Author Philadelphia Posts:309 Points:400,965 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 5:26:36 PM Ignore exyouen Report Abuse Mr. JD Power works for the other guy
Cashless Champion Author Akron Posts:3,510 Points:733,105 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 5:11:09 PM Ignore Cashless Report Abuse Thanks for the information.
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,939 Points:1,014,670 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 5:00:52 PM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse The sales staff received extensive training? That's a good one.
abk Champion Author Utah Posts:1,795 Points:654,350 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 3:47:32 PM Ignore abk Report Abuse They don't need to take it in for audio help, they need to take it to their kids.
jbrad4 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:801 Points:474,795 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 3:19:52 PM Ignore jbrad4 Report Abuse Looks like quality of cars overall is constantly improving.
PurplepassionNC All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:838 Points:157,310 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 2:59:39 PM Ignore PurplepassionNC Report Abuse List is missing pricing. Cadillac Escalade is my favorite.
Alfied Champion Author Riverside Posts:7,934 Points:1,754,515 Joined:Jun 2001	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 2:45:57 PM Ignore Alfied Report Abuse Take me back to my Model A. Well not quite.
cmmattia Champion Author Long Island Posts:1,970 Points:389,635 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 1:26:49 PM Ignore cmmattia Report Abuse buying a new car takes time and research... dont buy the 1st thing you see... shop around !!!
Digger52 Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,397 Points:846,985 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 12:55:11 PM Ignore Digger52 Report Abuse Interesting...
JCI46009IN Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,129 Points:439,570 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 12:19:01 PM Ignore JCI46009IN Report Abuse KIA, Give me a brake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ss70 Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,645 Points:1,868,150 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:24:11 AM Ignore ss70 Report Abuse quality is perception per the money
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,711 Points:599,390 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 10:34:08 AM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse Interesting list...
bell05 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,250 Points:1,875,635 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 10:32:12 AM Ignore bell05 Report Abuse Doesn't help me where as I am not looking to buy new or otherwise.
Don20 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:9,667 Points:2,618,655 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 10:20:23 AM Ignore Don20 Report Abuse 15 top cars for quality: Something for everyone.. After reliability, mileage, and comfort. Everything else is glitter... Or something that will break down and cause you problems.. [Edited by: Don20 at 7/21/2012 11:22:06 AM EST]
caddilac Champion Author Ontario Posts:16,593 Points:2,138,505 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 10:15:19 AM Ignore caddilac Report Abuse OK
uptherefiners Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,048 Points:1,002,000 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 10:12:52 AM Ignore uptherefiners Report Abuse agreed leraar2 manual is much more fun to drive also
leraar2 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,759 Points:786,705 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 10:05:36 AM Ignore leraar2 Report Abuse a car is not a car unless it has a standard transmission THAT I'M IN CONTROL OF. automatics are for lazy drivers and are always BEHIND THE CURVE.
BuckyTJones Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:4,932 Points:967,950 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 10:04:24 AM Ignore BuckyTJones Report Abuse Very strange, # 8 has a recall for front doors opening unexpectedly. Honda CR-V
KrsnaDragon Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,402 Points:529,575 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 10:03:46 AM Ignore KrsnaDragon Report Abuse Lol, no Daimler products on the list...
ted4636 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,481 Points:1,635,935 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 10:01:15 AM Ignore ted4636 Report Abuse yugo?
OldMoses All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:746 Points:56,025 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 10:00:47 AM Ignore OldMoses Report Abuse The term "Initial quality" is an ad man's scam and J.D. Power has made a fortune with this dishonest little play on words. It began back in 1985 with the introduction of the Ford Taurus. It excludes the two most important aspects of true quality, which are durability and reliability, neither of which can be "initially" judged.
hibsaw Champion Author Mississippi Posts:8,032 Points:1,680,015 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 9:55:15 AM Ignore hibsaw Report Abuse No Hyundai's on the list? You have to be kidding.
KhelbenArunson Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,436 Points:715,940 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 9:54:19 AM Ignore KhelbenArunson Report Abuse ok
zimowski Champion Author San Jose Posts:6,666 Points:1,583,490 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 9:53:26 AM Ignore zimowski Report Abuse Good article for those looking to buy a new car.
gsofrs Champion Author Greensboro Posts:4,148 Points:1,216,565 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 9:53:24 AM Ignore gsofrs Report Abuse Need better quality and 50+ MPG for my next commuter car.
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,279 Points:2,141,975 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 9:52:56 AM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse J. D. Power downgrades Ford vehicles because MyFord Touch is hard to figure out.
fatboy97 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,479 Points:1,706,600 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 9:50:51 AM Ignore fatboy97 Report Abuse 3 Fords... I don't believe this... it must be a paid off list.
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,279 Points:2,141,975 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 9:49:41 AM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. As to Ford SYNC, my Ford dealer has a resident SYNC expert who can explain the hoops you have to go through to use an Apple device with it. First one is it takes a while for the list of tracks to download from the iDevice to the SYNC computer, during that time you can't use the speech commands. Second one is it sometimes does not play music after it is plugged in (it counts down and plays silently), that corrects when you unplug the device, plug the device back in, and re-select USB. Warts and all, it still stands head and shoulders above any other way to play your own music in your ride.
a_lu_vasile Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,254 Points:775,450 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 9:49:09 AM Ignore a_lu_vasile Report Abuse good...
TxMtb Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,535 Points:343,355 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 9:48:53 AM Ignore TxMtb Report Abuse At least there are some American cars on there.
checkitnow Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,031 Points:571,345 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 9:48:40 AM Ignore checkitnow Report Abuse if you count their premium brands its 5 toyotas and 4 nissans with only 1 honda... what has happened to honda?