mugen1

OK, you car audio install gurus........

What car manufacturers do you rate as better in terms of build quality? You guys get to see the guts of all these vehicles. I guess quality of materials used and how the vehicle is put together. Any coke bottles found in the door panels -- stuff like that.

Rate them from best to worst.

Is GM better than Ford; is Toyota better than Honda, etc. Which one is the absolute worst of the bunch? I know a lot of you have brand loyalty, but really, which manufacturer consistently has the best quality?


thanks

[ November 26, 2005, 10:55 AM: Message edited by: mugen1 ]

RedZone

honestly i can just see this being one big flame war. im sur eyou can find stats on the net done by profesionals about cars safty rateings and how long they last.

stuff like this on web boards is way to opinonated and it will just me people saying

FORD - Found on roadside Daily

and so forth

mugen1

I wasn't thinking safety. More of how each manufacturer......... cut corners


yeah, you're probably right.


people love to flame about anything these days.

pinhead

imports
i'd say honda and toyota are tops
domestic ford the chev then dodge
hyundia and kia you get what ya pay for

battyrida

iTrader: (-1)

i would actually take a Hyundai, or Kia over the comparable Domestic counterpart. (Except 1 or 2)

Toyota will soon be the largest car manufacture in the world. And they well deserve it. they build very good vehicles. In both safety and technology.

I have to agree with the post above mine, The Imports will round out the top. Toyota, Honda, Nissan, than have the rest fight it out.

Xiph0id

iTrader: (1)

I vote Toyota best import and Ford best domestic.

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mugen1

In Japan, Toyota is considered among the top, so that makes sense.

People buy cars for all kinds of reasons. Safety, looks, prestige, fuel economy, space, performance, longevity, brand loyalty, etc.

I asked the question because nobody does a study on the build quality and the materials used for the things that you don't see (behind panels).

Safety ratings, yes. Horsepower ratings, yes. How panels are put together and what kinds of materials are used for things such as vapour barriers and stuff like that, no -- only car audio installers, and perhaps mechanics to an extent, would know about that sort of stuff. That's why I asked.

I've only had Hondas and Toyotas and have no idea how Fords and GM's are put together. Domestics look good on the outside and the fit and finish is nice, as well. However, how long that lasts is another question. Is it because all they are concerned about is that it makes it past the warranty period?

Also, most of the Toyotas, Hondas and such are actually made here in North America. I guess that makes calling them imports a bit confusing. Case in point, my Ridgeline. It is designed and built in North America. I've had the thing completely apart and it is all quality. The build is maybe sub par for Honda, but so far, no problems.

Actually, I take that back. The first batch of Ridgelines had leaks from not enough sealant on the windshield or something stupid like that. Not one or two -- more than a few.

Anyway, keep the comments coming. I think it is good information, since you can't find it anywhere else.

[ November 26, 2005, 10:19 PM: Message edited by: mugen1 ]

WD21

Import, Nissan

Domestic, Dodge

zzzzzzz

iTrader: (5)

#1 BMW

pinhead

i would actually take a Hyundai, or Kia over the comparable Domestic counterpart. (Except 1 or 2)

</font>[/QUOTE]you've probably never seen the insides of to many kia's or hyundias have you
as i said you get what you pay for
gm ford and chryslers are easily twice the cars they are