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TOPIC: Missing Gas Tube Anti-evap Flap ?
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Tues, Jun 15 2010 10:02 am
From: "C. E. White"
"Peter Hill" <peter.usenet1@nospam.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:ijbf16pt824phfl0fsu9nk3f4tapl55o38@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:06:52 -0700 (PDT), SentraMench
> <user132384@aol.com> wrote:
>
>> Do Nissan Versa's have the round silver flap in the gas filler
>>tube that springs back up after you pull the gas nozzle out ? I
>>noticed there wasn't one on my 2009 Versa last time I got gas.
>>Thought there used to be one there.
>>
>>Car runs fine, no codes.
>>
>>What would the repair involve? Not removing gas tank, I hope.
>>
>>
>>Thanks
>
> It's not really to stop evaporation, there's a direct connection to
> space between flap and cap though the vent tube anyway. It's to stop
> you sticking a LEADED nozzle in and filling up with LEADED.
You are mostly correct, but the flap is only useful when combined with
the restrictive hole in the filler pipe. There is an insert in the
filler pipe that has a hole that is designed to exclude leaded fuel
nozzles (leaded nozzles ae too big to fit in the hole). The insert is
down in the pipe, leaving clearance for the fuel cap to screw into the
top of the pipe. The flap keeps you from circumventing the restrictive
hole. If you didn't have the flap, you could just hold the large
nozzle in the pipe and let the fuel drain past the restrictive hole in
the the insert.
Ed
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TOPIC: Toyota drags down new-vehicle quality average; Ford leads Detroit 3
gains, J.D. Power says
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== 1 of 6 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 17 2010 12:56 pm
From: "C. E. White"
Toyota drags down new-vehicle quality average; Ford leads Detroit 3 gains,
J.D. Power says
David Phillips
Automotive News -- June 17, 2010 - 12:01 am ET
UPDATED: 6/17/10 2:36 p.m. ET
DETROIT -- Dragged down by Toyota Motor Corp., the quality of new cars and
trucks sold in the United States slipped slightly this year -- the first
time since 2007, according to a study released today.
But Detroit's automakers -- helped by Ford Motor Co. and some of the
smoothest new-model launches ever -- have matched or surpassed Asian and
European rivals in initial vehicle quality for the first time, based on the
closely watched J.D. Power and Associates survey.
For the 2010 model year, General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler
Group averaged 108 problems per 100 vehicles, compared with 109 problems for
every 100 Asian and European vehicles, J.D. Power announced at an Automotive
Press Association luncheon here today.
Models such as the Ford Focus, Ford Fusion, Ram pickup and Buick Enclave
helped drive Detroit's gains for 2010, the market research firm said.
Among segments, J.D. Power said domestic brands lead rivals in cars and
pickups, while foreign brands lead in crossovers, SUVs and vans.
Ford -- with 12 models ranked among the top three in their respective
segments -- was largely responsible for Detroit's showing in the latest
survey. The Ford brand, with less than one problem per new model, jumped
from eighth place in 2009 to fifth this year -- its best showing ever. Ford
is the highest-ranked nonluxury brand in the survey as well.
Overall, GM's initial quality slipped, with all four brands below the
industry average, though the automaker had 10 models ranked in the top three
of their respective segments. Buick, with 114 problems per 100 models, was
the only GM brand to improve in the survey. J.D. Power said GM was hurt by
the launch of several new models such as the Cadillac SRX, Buick LaCrosse,
and Chevrolet Equinox and Camaro.
Chrysler's four brands all improved but still fell below the industry
average, although the new Ram truck brand scored just below the industry
average.
Industry slips
Overall for 2010, new-vehicle quality slipped industrywide to 109 problems
per 100 models from 108 in 2009. The results are based on a J.D. Power
survey of 82,000 new-vehicle buyers after 90 days of ownership.
A big reason for the slight drop in industry quality was Toyota Motor
Corp.'s Toyota brand, which slipped below the industry average for the first
time, to 21st place, with 117 problems reported per 100 models.
The publicity surrounding sudden acceleration in several Toyota models was
top-of-mind for many new owners of the brand's vehicles, J.D. Power said.
"Clearly, Toyota has endured a difficult year," said Dave Sargent, vice
president of global vehicle research at J.D. Power.
Overall, Japanese brands averaged 108 problems per 100 models surveyed, a
tie with U.S. domestic brands. South Korean brands averaged 111 problems and
Europeans 114 problems.
BMW's Mini was the most improved brand, and the Ford Explorer Sport Trac was
the most improved model. Overall, 18 brands improved and 15 brands declined
in the survey.
Detroit showing
For Detroit automakers, the results contrast sharply with a year ago, when
the bankruptcies of GM and Chrysler underscored longtime consumer
perceptions about the quality of domestic brands.
"This year may mark a key turning point for U.S. brands as they continue to
fight the battle against lingering negative perceptions of their quality,"
said Sargent. "Achieving quality comparability is the first half of the
battle. Convincing consumers -- particularly import buyers -- that they have
done this is the second half."
The quality of new or revamped models continued to improve in 2010, led by
product launches from Ford, Honda, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. In the
past, new models, on average, experienced substantially more quality
problems than carryover models.
But in its latest survey, J.D. Power said more than a half of all models
launched during the 2010 model year performed better than their respective
segment averages.
At the same time, the initial quality of carryover and refreshed models fell
in 2010.
At the top
Porsche AG, which launched the four-door Panamera, was the top-ranked brand,
with 83 problems per 100 models surveyed. It was followed by Acura,
Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and Ford. Honda, Hyundai, Lincoln, Infiniti and Volvo
also finished above the industry average.
Last year, Lexus topped the survey with 84 problems per 100 models. Porsche
and Lexus have led the survey for the past six years.
At the bottom of the survey, with 170 problems per 100 models, was Land
Rover. Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Mini, Jaguar and Dodge also placed near the
bottom.
Sargent said the industry has nailed "the oily parts" of the car and truck,
with engine, transmission and chassis problems all but extinct. But new
technologies such as Bluetooth, navigation and cameras continue to stymie
automakers and consumers.
"The industry is still struggling to seamlessly integrate these features in
a way that does not frustrate consumers," Sargent said. "It can be anything
from a voice recognition system that fails to recognize commands or a bad
sensor that monitors tire pressure."
Read more:
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100617/RETAIL/100619882/
== 2 of 6 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 17 2010 1:01 pm
From: "C. E. White"
I've never put a lot of faith in any of these surveys. The JD Powers initial
quality survey is just that - how good a new car is. They are all
good...well almost. It is probably better than the crap Consumer Reports
prints, but only marginally.
The whole range is between about 1 problem per car and less that 2
problems.....I suspect the survey accuracy is probably =/- 1 problem.....
In a year things are likely to be completely different...
BTW, here is the list:
2010 IQS Nameplate Ranking
Problems per 100 vehicles
Porsche 83
Acura 86
Mercedes-Benz 87
Lexus 88
Ford 93
Honda 95
Hyundai 102
Lincoln 106
Infiniti 107
Volvo 109
Industry Average 109
Ram 110
Audi 111
Cadillac 111
Chevrolet 111
Nissan 111
BMW 113
Mercury 113
Buick 114
Mazda 114
Scion 114
Toyota 117
Subaru 121
Chrysler 122
Suzuki 122
GMC 126
Kia 126
Jeep 129
Dodge 130
Jaguar 130
Mini 133
Volkswagen 135
Mitsubishi 146
Land Rover 170
Read more:
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100617/RETAIL/100619882/1424#ixzz0r8stEiCJ
"C. E. White" <cewhite3@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:hvduju$b49$1@news.eternal-september.org...
> Toyota drags down new-vehicle quality average; Ford leads Detroit 3 gains,
> J.D. Power says
> David Phillips
> Automotive News -- June 17, 2010 - 12:01 am ET
> UPDATED: 6/17/10 2:36 p.m. ET
>
> DETROIT -- Dragged down by Toyota Motor Corp., the quality of new cars and
> trucks sold in the United States slipped slightly this year -- the first
> time since 2007, according to a study released today.
>
> But Detroit's automakers -- helped by Ford Motor Co. and some of the
> smoothest new-model launches ever -- have matched or surpassed Asian and
> European rivals in initial vehicle quality for the first time, based on
> the closely watched J.D. Power and Associates survey.
>
> For the 2010 model year, General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler
> Group averaged 108 problems per 100 vehicles, compared with 109 problems
> for every 100 Asian and European vehicles, J.D. Power announced at an
> Automotive Press Association luncheon here today.
>
> Models such as the Ford Focus, Ford Fusion, Ram pickup and Buick Enclave
> helped drive Detroit's gains for 2010, the market research firm said.
>
> Among segments, J.D. Power said domestic brands lead rivals in cars and
> pickups, while foreign brands lead in crossovers, SUVs and vans.
>
> Ford -- with 12 models ranked among the top three in their respective
> segments -- was largely responsible for Detroit's showing in the latest
> survey. The Ford brand, with less than one problem per new model, jumped
> from eighth place in 2009 to fifth this year -- its best showing ever.
> Ford is the highest-ranked nonluxury brand in the survey as well.
>
> Overall, GM's initial quality slipped, with all four brands below the
> industry average, though the automaker had 10 models ranked in the top
> three of their respective segments. Buick, with 114 problems per 100
> models, was the only GM brand to improve in the survey. J.D. Power said GM
> was hurt by the launch of several new models such as the Cadillac SRX,
> Buick LaCrosse, and Chevrolet Equinox and Camaro.
>
> Chrysler's four brands all improved but still fell below the industry
> average, although the new Ram truck brand scored just below the industry
> average.
>
> Industry slips
>
> Overall for 2010, new-vehicle quality slipped industrywide to 109 problems
> per 100 models from 108 in 2009. The results are based on a J.D. Power
> survey of 82,000 new-vehicle buyers after 90 days of ownership.
>
> A big reason for the slight drop in industry quality was Toyota Motor
> Corp.'s Toyota brand, which slipped below the industry average for the
> first time, to 21st place, with 117 problems reported per 100 models.
>
> The publicity surrounding sudden acceleration in several Toyota models was
> top-of-mind for many new owners of the brand's vehicles, J.D. Power said.
>
> "Clearly, Toyota has endured a difficult year," said Dave Sargent, vice
> president of global vehicle research at J.D. Power.
>
> Overall, Japanese brands averaged 108 problems per 100 models surveyed, a
> tie with U.S. domestic brands. South Korean brands averaged 111 problems
> and Europeans 114 problems.
>
> BMW's Mini was the most improved brand, and the Ford Explorer Sport Trac
> was the most improved model. Overall, 18 brands improved and 15 brands
> declined in the survey.
>
> Detroit showing
>
> For Detroit automakers, the results contrast sharply with a year ago, when
> the bankruptcies of GM and Chrysler underscored longtime consumer
> perceptions about the quality of domestic brands.
>
> "This year may mark a key turning point for U.S. brands as they continue
> to fight the battle against lingering negative perceptions of their
> quality," said Sargent. "Achieving quality comparability is the first half
> of the battle. Convincing consumers -- particularly import buyers -- that
> they have done this is the second half."
>
> The quality of new or revamped models continued to improve in 2010, led by
> product launches from Ford, Honda, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. In
> the past, new models, on average, experienced substantially more quality
> problems than carryover models.
>
> But in its latest survey, J.D. Power said more than a half of all models
> launched during the 2010 model year performed better than their respective
> segment averages.
>
> At the same time, the initial quality of carryover and refreshed models
> fell in 2010.
>
> At the top
>
> Porsche AG, which launched the four-door Panamera, was the top-ranked
> brand, with 83 problems per 100 models surveyed. It was followed by Acura,
> Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and Ford. Honda, Hyundai, Lincoln, Infiniti and Volvo
> also finished above the industry average.
>
> Last year, Lexus topped the survey with 84 problems per 100 models.
> Porsche and Lexus have led the survey for the past six years.
>
> At the bottom of the survey, with 170 problems per 100 models, was Land
> Rover. Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Mini, Jaguar and Dodge also placed near the
> bottom.
>
> Sargent said the industry has nailed "the oily parts" of the car and
> truck, with engine, transmission and chassis problems all but extinct. But
> new technologies such as Bluetooth, navigation and cameras continue to
> stymie automakers and consumers.
>
> "The industry is still struggling to seamlessly integrate these features
> in a way that does not frustrate consumers," Sargent said. "It can be
> anything from a voice recognition system that fails to recognize commands
> or a bad sensor that monitors tire pressure."
>
>
> Read more:
> http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100617/RETAIL/100619882/
>
== 3 of 6 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 17 2010 4:01 pm
From: "Mike Hunter"
The problems that may show up early on are the best indicator of overall
build quality, but the fact remains ALL vehicles fall within the 2% failure
range for ALL manufactured products, that is why they all have a warranty,
even Rolls Royce. Differences of 1% are meaningless. EVERY manufacturer
is making great cars today. The only REAL difference among them is style
and price.
My advise, when people ask for my advise because of my experience in
building, selling, and servicing vehicles, is to test drive those three or
more that best suits your needs, then get a total DRIVE HOME PRICE including
selling price, dealer add-ons and financing costs, if you must finance, from
at least TWO dealers of the top two or three models you choose then buy your
vehicle from the dealer nearest you home that gives you the best price and
has the lowest shop rate.
It never made sense to me when I was in retail, why some people are willing
to pay 20% to 30% more for some of our brands because they thought they were
"better." Thinking you will not get one of the 2%, is foolish at best.
The odds are far greater that you will get one of the 98% that are trouble
free.
Personally, I run two cars (trade or sell the one that is two years old) and
get a new vehicle every year. I Email a list of what I want in the
vehicle, to the Group or Fleet Sales Manager(s) at numerous dealerships for
a bid price. Then I visit the dealerships that give me a price, closest to
what I know I should be paying for the car as equipped, and get a total
drive home price if I end up trading my car.
"C. E. White" <cewhite3@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:hvduuc$clc$1@news.eternal-september.org...
> I've never put a lot of faith in any of these surveys. The JD Powers
> initial quality survey is just that - how good a new car is. They are all
> good...well almost. It is probably better than the crap Consumer Reports
> prints, but only marginally.
>
> The whole range is between about 1 problem per car and less that 2
> problems.....I suspect the survey accuracy is probably =/- 1 problem....
>
> In a year things are likely to be completely different...
>
> BTW, here is the list:
>
> 2010 IQS Nameplate Ranking
> Problems per 100 vehicles
> Porsche 83
> Acura 86
> Mercedes-Benz 87
> Lexus 88
> Ford 93
> Honda 95
> Hyundai 102
> Lincoln 106
> Infiniti 107
> Volvo 109
> Industry Average 109
> Ram 110
> Audi 111
> Cadillac 111
> Chevrolet 111
> Nissan 111
> BMW 113
> Mercury 113
> Buick 114
> Mazda 114
> Scion 114
> Toyota 117
> Subaru 121
> Chrysler 122
> Suzuki 122
> GMC 126
> Kia 126
> Jeep 129
> Dodge 130
> Jaguar 130
> Mini 133
> Volkswagen 135
> Mitsubishi 146
> Land Rover 170
>
> Read more:
> http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100617/RETAIL/100619882/1424#ixzz0r8stEiCJ
>
> "C. E. White" <cewhite3@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:hvduju$b49$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>> Toyota drags down new-vehicle quality average; Ford leads Detroit 3
>> gains, J.D. Power says
>> David Phillips
>> Automotive News -- June 17, 2010 - 12:01 am ET
>> UPDATED: 6/17/10 2:36 p.m. ET
>>
>> DETROIT -- Dragged down by Toyota Motor Corp., the quality of new cars
>> and trucks sold in the United States slipped slightly this year -- the
>> first time since 2007, according to a study released today.
>>
>> But Detroit's automakers -- helped by Ford Motor Co. and some of the
>> smoothest new-model launches ever -- have matched or surpassed Asian and
>> European rivals in initial vehicle quality for the first time, based on
>> the closely watched J.D. Power and Associates survey.
>>
>> For the 2010 model year, General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler
>> Group averaged 108 problems per 100 vehicles, compared with 109 problems
>> for every 100 Asian and European vehicles, J.D. Power announced at an
>> Automotive Press Association luncheon here today.
>>
>> Models such as the Ford Focus, Ford Fusion, Ram pickup and Buick Enclave
>> helped drive Detroit's gains for 2010, the market research firm said.
>>
>> Among segments, J.D. Power said domestic brands lead rivals in cars and
>> pickups, while foreign brands lead in crossovers, SUVs and vans.
>>
>> Ford -- with 12 models ranked among the top three in their respective
>> segments -- was largely responsible for Detroit's showing in the latest
>> survey. The Ford brand, with less than one problem per new model, jumped
>> from eighth place in 2009 to fifth this year -- its best showing ever.
>> Ford is the highest-ranked nonluxury brand in the survey as well.
>>
>> Overall, GM's initial quality slipped, with all four brands below the
>> industry average, though the automaker had 10 models ranked in the top
>> three of their respective segments. Buick, with 114 problems per 100
>> models, was the only GM brand to improve in the survey. J.D. Power said
>> GM was hurt by the launch of several new models such as the Cadillac SRX,
>> Buick LaCrosse, and Chevrolet Equinox and Camaro.
>>
>> Chrysler's four brands all improved but still fell below the industry
>> average, although the new Ram truck brand scored just below the industry
>> average.
>>
>> Industry slips
>>
>> Overall for 2010, new-vehicle quality slipped industrywide to 109
>> problems per 100 models from 108 in 2009. The results are based on a J.D
>> Power survey of 82,000 new-vehicle buyers after 90 days of ownership.
>>
>> A big reason for the slight drop in industry quality was Toyota Motor
>> Corp.'s Toyota brand, which slipped below the industry average for the
>> first time, to 21st place, with 117 problems reported per 100 models.
>>
>> The publicity surrounding sudden acceleration in several Toyota models
>> was top-of-mind for many new owners of the brand's vehicles, J.D. Power
>> said.
>>
>> "Clearly, Toyota has endured a difficult year," said Dave Sargent, vice
>> president of global vehicle research at J.D. Power.
>>
>> Overall, Japanese brands averaged 108 problems per 100 models surveyed, a
>> tie with U.S. domestic brands. South Korean brands averaged 111 problems
>> and Europeans 114 problems.
>>
>> BMW's Mini was the most improved brand, and the Ford Explorer Sport Trac
>> was the most improved model. Overall, 18 brands improved and 15 brands
>> declined in the survey.
>>
>> Detroit showing
>>
>> For Detroit automakers, the results contrast sharply with a year ago,
>> when the bankruptcies of GM and Chrysler underscored longtime consumer
>> perceptions about the quality of domestic brands.
>>
>> "This year may mark a key turning point for U.S. brands as they continue
>> to fight the battle against lingering negative perceptions of their
>> quality," said Sargent. "Achieving quality comparability is the first
>> half of the battle. Convincing consumers -- particularly import buyers --
>> that they have done this is the second half."
>>
>> The quality of new or revamped models continued to improve in 2010, led
>> by product launches from Ford, Honda, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.
>> In the past, new models, on average, experienced substantially more
>> quality problems than carryover models.
>>
>> But in its latest survey, J.D. Power said more than a half of all models
>> launched during the 2010 model year performed better than their
>> respective segment averages.
>>
>> At the same time, the initial quality of carryover and refreshed models
>> fell in 2010.
>>
>> At the top
>>
>> Porsche AG, which launched the four-door Panamera, was the top-ranked
>> brand, with 83 problems per 100 models surveyed. It was followed by
>> Acura, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and Ford. Honda, Hyundai, Lincoln, Infiniti
>> and Volvo also finished above the industry average.
>>
>> Last year, Lexus topped the survey with 84 problems per 100 models.
>> Porsche and Lexus have led the survey for the past six years.
>>
>> At the bottom of the survey, with 170 problems per 100 models, was Land
>> Rover. Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Mini, Jaguar and Dodge also placed near
>> the bottom.
>>
>> Sargent said the industry has nailed "the oily parts" of the car and
>> truck, with engine, transmission and chassis problems all but extinct.
>> But new technologies such as Bluetooth, navigation and cameras continue
>> to stymie automakers and consumers.
>>
>> "The industry is still struggling to seamlessly integrate these features
>> in a way that does not frustrate consumers," Sargent said. "It can be
>> anything from a voice recognition system that fails to recognize commands
>> or a bad sensor that monitors tire pressure."
>>
>>
>> Read more:
>> http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100617/RETAIL/100619882/
>>
>
>
== 4 of 6 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 17 2010 4:22 pm
From: dr_jeff
Mike Hunter wrote:
> The problems that may show up early on are the best indicator of overall
> build quality, but the fact remains ALL vehicles fall within the 2% failure
> range for ALL manufactured products,
Bull. Not ALL manufactured products have a "2% failure range." If I am
incorrect, prove it.
If every manufactured product had a 2% failure range, then the space
shuttle would never have gotten off the ground, because it is made from
hundreds of thousands of components. Buildings would be falling down all
the time, because girders would be breaking during construction.
If you were correct, then the average number of defects would be about 2
per 100 cars, not 100 to 200 per 100 cars, as it is.
This has been pointed out to you in the past. And you still don't
understand that 100 problems per 100 vehicles is a not a 2% failure rate.
> that is why they all have a warranty,
> even Rolls Royce. Differences of 1% are meaningless. EVERY manufacturer
> is making great cars today.
Maybe they all make some good cars, but not all cars are great.
> The only REAL difference among them is style
> and price.
Really?
> My advise, when people ask for my advise because of my experience in
> building, selling, and servicing vehicles, is to test drive those three or
> more that best suits your needs, then get a total DRIVE HOME PRICE including
> selling price, dealer add-ons and financing costs, if you must finance, from
> at least TWO dealers of the top two or three models you choose then buy your
> vehicle from the dealer nearest you home that gives you the best price and
> has the lowest shop rate.
>
> It never made sense to me when I was in retail, why some people are willing
> to pay 20% to 30% more for some of our brands because they thought they were
> "better."
Gee buying something better for 20% or 30% more is a good idea, if it is
better. I paid a lot more for my Apples than I would have for HP's or
Dells, but I got better computers. I definitely got a better buy with
more more expensive Apple than had I bought a cheaper HP or Dell.
> Thinking you will not get one of the 2%, is foolish at best.
What 2%? Just about all cars have defects, with defects around 100 per
100 vehicles.
You didn't know what you were talking about before.
And you don't know what you're talking about now.
> The odds are far greater that you will get one of the 98% that are trouble
> free.
Really? Very few cars are totally trouble free. The average number of
defects per car is about one defecte per car (108 defects per 100 cars).
http://businesscenter.jdpower.com/news/pressrelease.aspx?ID=2010099
> Personally, I run two cars (trade or sell the one that is two years old) and
> get a new vehicle every year. I Email a list of what I want in the
> vehicle, to the Group or Fleet Sales Manager(s) at numerous dealerships for
> a bid price. Then I visit the dealerships that give me a price, closest to
> what I know I should be paying for the car as equipped, and get a total
> drive home price if I end up trading my car.
Good for you.
== 5 of 6 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 17 2010 8:11 pm
From: Gordon McGrew
On Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:22:37 -0400, dr_jeff <utz@msu.edu> wrote:
>Mike Hunter wrote:
>> My advise, when people ask for my advise because of my experience in
I hate to be the rammer police but since you made the same mistake
twice in one line... 'Advise' is a verb. 'Advice' is a noun.
>> building, selling, and servicing vehicles, is to test drive those three or
>> more that best suits your needs, then get a total DRIVE HOME PRICE including
>> selling price, dealer add-ons and financing costs, if you must finance, from
>> at least TWO dealers of the top two or three models you choose then buy your
>> vehicle from the dealer nearest you home that gives you the best price and
>> has the lowest shop rate.
>>
>> It never made sense to me when I was in retail, why some people are willing
>> to pay 20% to 30% more for some of our brands because they thought they were
>> "better."
>
>Gee buying something better for 20% or 30% more is a good idea, if it is
>better. I paid a lot more for my Apples than I would have for HP's or
>Dells, but I got better computers. I definitely got a better buy with
>more more expensive Apple than had I bought a cheaper HP or Dell.
Not to mention that Mike is a big fan of trading in cars every couple
years. Depreciation is more important than initial price when you do
that. Of course it is stupid to trade in cars that frequently but if
you are going to do that, you better pick ones with good resale value.
Generally that would be a Honda or Toyota.
== 6 of 6 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 17 2010 11:43 pm
From: "Dave D"
"dr_jeff" <utz@msu.edu> wrote in message
news:pfSdnW3IC5egM4fRnZ2dnUVZ_hmdnZ2d@giganews.com...
> Mike Hunter wrote:
>> The problems that may show up early on are the best indicator of overall
>> build quality, but the fact remains ALL vehicles fall within the 2%
>> failure range for ALL manufactured products,
>
> Bull. Not ALL manufactured products have a "2% failure range." If I am
> incorrect, prove it.
NO! You made the claim - ergo you provide the evidence to support your
rebuttal
>
> If every manufactured product had a 2% failure range, then the space
> shuttle would never have gotten off the ground, because it is made from
> hundreds of thousands of components. Buildings would be falling down all
> the time, because girders would be breaking during construction.
Comparing the space shuttle and buildings to automobiles is apples and
oranges therefore, a worthless comparison.
>
> If you were correct, then the average number of defects would be about 2
> per 100 cars, not 100 to 200 per 100 cars, as it is.
>
> This has been pointed out to you in the past. And you still don't
> understand that 100 problems per 100 vehicles is a not a 2% failure rate.
>
>> that is why they all have a warranty, even Rolls Royce. Differences of
>> 1% are meaningless. EVERY manufacturer is making great cars today.
>
> Maybe they all make some good cars, but not all cars are great.
How very true. Not all cars are even moderately acceptable
>
>> The only REAL difference among them is style and price.
>
> Really?
>
>> My advise, when people ask for my advise because of my experience in
>> building, selling, and servicing vehicles, is to test drive those three
>> or more that best suits your needs, then get a total DRIVE HOME PRICE
>> including selling price, dealer add-ons and financing costs, if you must
>> finance, from at least TWO dealers of the top two or three models you
>> choose then buy your vehicle from the dealer nearest you home that gives
>> you the best price and has the lowest shop rate.
>>
>> It never made sense to me when I was in retail, why some people are
>> willing to pay 20% to 30% more for some of our brands because they
>> thought they were "better."
>
> Gee buying something better for 20% or 30% more is a good idea, if it is
> better. I paid a lot more for my Apples than I would have for HP's or
> Dells, but I got better computers. I definitely got a better buy with more
> more expensive Apple than had I bought a cheaper HP or Dell.
This is an opinion not a proven nor proveable fact.
>
>> Thinking you will not get one of the 2%, is foolish at best.
>
> What 2%? Just about all cars have defects, with defects around 100 per 100
> vehicles.
>
> You didn't know what you were talking about before.
>
> And you don't know what you're talking about now.
And you do?!!!!!!!! Since when? That would be a major change!!!
DaveD
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