2006-11-09 01:59:15 · 12 answers · asked by JOZEF 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
http://www.jdpower.com/global/press-releases/pressrelease.asp?StudyID=1132
http://www.jdpower.com/global/press-releases/pressrelease.asp?StudyID=1160
These two surveys by JD Power and Associates (their Initial Quality Study and Vehicle Dependability Study) show mixed results.
Porsche and Lexus top the IQS, but Hyundai is up there too. Honda and Toyota are top 10. Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and LandRover are all below average. Comparing apples to apples, you'd be better off with a Honda, Toyota or even a Hyundai than with a VW. (But if you can afford the Porsche or Lexus, go for it. Just don't get a BMW, Saab, or HUMMER if you want that "initial quality".)
In the Vehicle Dependability Study, the results shift a bit. Lexus takes the top spot, while Porsche slides to below average. BMW moves up to the top 10. Honda and Toyota stay top 10, while Hyundai goes below average...
To answer your question, it's not so easy as "pay more for quality" (though some would say Honda's ain't cheap). It also depends on who's making the car. Consumer Reports calls the manufacture of the Toyota Matrix "impeccable". I'd take the Matrix over a Golf or Jetta.
2006-11-09 03:40:49 · answer #1 · answered by RolloverResistance 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. There is a reason something is cheap in the first place. It was cheap to make. Which means lower quality. Take A brand new car that only costs $12,000.00 vs. one priced the same but that is 6-8 years old ;in 6-8 years, I guarantee you the cheap car wont even be on the road, wheras the older one very well could still be. You do get what you pay for.
2006-11-11 09:31:58 · answer #2 · answered by EileenNellie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most cases that is true but there are always exceptions due to sales, come-ons, close-outs, etc. If you know your prices and the quality of certain items/brands, then you should be able to get better quality at a lower price.
2006-11-09 10:07:48 · answer #3 · answered by smgray99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you get what u pay for.....but sometimes the higher the price doesnt always mean the best quality. u determine the best quality urself in what u buy. different people see things different with different views. u can buy something cheap and it'll last longer than something pricier.
2006-11-09 10:09:42 · answer #4 · answered by gurltype_r01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really. Honda, Toyota, Nissan are not that much money and the quality is fine in all those models. Domestics offer rebates and incentives but i think the value is in Honda.
2006-11-09 16:17:28 · answer #5 · answered by SKYDOGSLIM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in just about everything in life, you get what you pay for, the nicer and better quality items will cost you
2006-11-09 10:03:00 · answer #6 · answered by scottb03gt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not always - depends on the item & how savvy a shopper you are
2006-11-09 10:29:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it just means more $$ on an interest rate
2006-11-09 13:13:41 · answer #8 · answered by jr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is true in general....however there are many exceptions!
2006-11-09 10:09:39 · answer #9 · answered by peace2all 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have found that in most cases the old saying, "you get what you pay for" is true.
2006-11-09 10:01:06 · answer #10 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋