Hi, Guest
08-20-2007, 04:00 AM
This is obviously fantastic news for Ford ... but to put things into perspective it won't really mean much if the vehicles don't maintain this level of quality over the typical ownership period ... don't forget - this study is for initial quality only - basically the first 3 months.
Where Toyota has earned its reputation is over the long haul - a quality design and a quality build that results in fewer TGWs over a long period and the consequent increased resale value.
I'm not saying this isn't a great start for Ford - it is ... but the domestics still have a way to go before they can earn the kind of reputation Toyota's earned over the past 15-20 years.
Go Ford.
Where Toyota has earned its reputation is over the long haul - a quality design and a quality build that results in fewer TGWs over a long period and the consequent increased resale value.
I'm not saying this isn't a great start for Ford - it is ... but the domestics still have a way to go before they can earn the kind of reputation Toyota's earned over the past 15-20 years.
Go Ford.
Frost__2001,Aug 19 2007, 12:51 PM Wrote:It's no suprise as Ford's Mercury and Lincoln brands have been gaing ground on Toyota, and Honda for the last 3 years, same with GM with Buick, Caddilac, & Saturn.
but reality is with all the studies to prove that a Domestic brand is better in quality is nothing with people still thinking negitively about all domestic brands as crappy & unreliable.
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