JD Power's 2009 Initial Quality Study has named a trio of costly vehicles as its most-reliable cars, according to
The New York Times. Those pricey nameplates include Lexus, Porsche and Cadillac. In fact, Lexus got the highest scores across all measurements of the survey.
Are you looking for a cheaper ride that's still dependable? Hyundai and Honda both tied in second place in the study. The former was a onetime laughing stock of the industry and the butt of late-night TV jokes. The latter, meanwhile, has always been one of the "old reliables" in the auto world.
Clark's gone to the same Honda mechanic since 1987. The poor fellow only gets to do maintenance work because the brand is so dependable!
So who is stinking it up in the eyes of JD Power? 12 brands get the lowest score. The lowest of all was a tie between the MINI Cooper and the Landrover. Yet MINIs still sell like nobody's business!
Saab, SmartCar, Jeep, Chrysler, Hummer, Mitsubishi, Dodge, Jaguar, Subaru and Lincoln are the other brands that also got low marks.
Remember, when you get past the new car smell, the most important thing is that a vehicle be reliable and dependable.
