Buick Ranks Highest In Vehicle Dependability

Mav · 08/10/2007, 08:15 AM

[well, they tied with Lexus anyway.

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I am very excited to report that J.D. Power and Associates announced this morning that Buick is ranked No. 1 in its Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) – tied with Lexus. This is the first time ever that Buick has achieved this ranking, and comes on the heels of another great win for Buick – second place in the Customer Satisfaction Index – thanks to outstanding work by all of you and your teams.

In the VDS, Buick improved eight points from third last year (153 ppH) to first (145 ppH), earning a share of the lead with Lexus, which has owned the top ranking for 12 years. As you know, the VDS evaluates vehicle quality after three years of ownership. Owners rate vehicles based on problems experienced during the previous 12 months. Results are summarized with a problems-per-100-vehicles (pp100) designation. This year’s industry average was 216 ppH.

This is great news and another affirmation that our quality is equal to or better than any other manufacturer. In fact, some in the industry have characterized Buick as the “American Lexus.”

In the first quarter of 2007, we advertised the fact that Buick stands for quality. With, this latest and greatest accolade, the No. 1 ranking continues to solidify all of the elements that make up our Buick Quality Advantage, including better warranty coverage and the suite of services that protect, guide and educate, like OnStar Turn-By-Turn and onboard vehicle diagnostics. ..

JD Power has to approve every communication so at this point there is nothing to link to.

Rob · 08/10/2007, 08:30 AM

I read that somewhere. You must be rife with excitement.

Damian · 08/10/2007, 08:48 AM

Well, sure. We all know our grandparents only put about 16 miles a year on their Buicks. What the hell could go wrong with them in that time? Rot?

Mav · 08/10/2007, 09:01 AM

that perception is changing...

puurty:

Rob · 08/10/2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Damian

Well, sure. We all know our grandparents only put about 16 miles a year on their Buicks. What the hell could go wrong with them in that time? Rot?

I hate driving behind someone in a Buick; they are usually old and handicapped and can't drive worth a damn.

Surf · 08/10/2007, 04:54 PM

I sold one of the most dependable cars, and bought one of the least reliable

Don't miss it a bit

Well, teh powa' I do miss, I admit.

Damian · 08/10/2007, 05:05 PM

I'm sorry, but that interior is fucking ugly. Hey, lets mix three shades of brown together!

Surf · 08/10/2007, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Damian

I'm sorry, but that interior is fucking ugly. Hey, lets mix three shades of brown together!

I've never been a fan of dark brown in car interiors to begin with.

Jabber · 08/11/2007, 09:19 AM

But seriously Mav, how many Buicks were sold last year? 13, 14? It's no wonder they ranked first.

Vicious · 08/11/2007, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Damian

I'm sorry, but that interior is fucking ugly. Hey, lets mix three shades of brown together!

I don't think it looks half bad and it would look great if the wood trim was darker.

NHRATA01 · 08/11/2007, 03:28 PM

The interior on those is comfy, but i do think that would look better if the dark brown treatments were just black.

kabob · 08/11/2007, 07:54 PM

I think y'all missed the point of the article.

JUMA · 08/11/2007, 09:07 PM

Mav · 08/11/2007, 09:23 PM

you just had to bring up the IS300...

kabob · 08/11/2007, 10:49 PM

Where is there mention of an IS300 in that post? Point it out

Sam · 08/12/2007, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mav

that perception is changing...

No, not really, GM whoring out platforms is still a constant; that perception isn't going to change.

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Originally Posted by Edmunds.com

Built on the new GM's Lambda platform, the Enclave shares its underpinnings with GM's other crossover SUVs, the Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia. All feature a 275-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 and six-speed automatic transmission, and cavernous interior space is shared across all three vehicles as well, so what distinguishes them are largely interior amenities and suspension tuning.

What are the Dinosaurs of Detroit thinking? - Opinion - USATODAY.com

And them continuing to produce gas guzzlers isn't going to help all that much either, you know since the Enclaves MPG is 16 in the city and about 19 on the highway.

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Originally Posted by Edmunds.com Enclave Full Review

We managed 16 mpg overall, a combination of driving across the desert at high speed with a full load of luggage, plus crawling through stop-and-go city traffic.

Detroit’s Big 3 Lost Buyers Last Month - New York Times

GM recalls Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia for faulty airbag sensors

Mav · 08/12/2007, 04:34 PM

that recall was in the first month of production and the preventative recall helped stop it in its tracks. Problem solved. move on sammy, you nissan whore.

(just for kicks... Cadillac: Luxury Automobiles: 2007 New Cars, New Trucks and SUVs)

Sam · 08/12/2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mav

that recall was in the first month of production and the preventative recall helped stop it in its tracks. Problem solved. move on sammy, you nissan whore.

I complain about Nissan too, in case you haven't noticed (go run a search and humor me); I just pick you apart because you're delusional when it comes to GM.

Sam · 08/12/2007, 04:43 PM

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08/10/2007, 09:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mav Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Vehicle: '08 G8 GT Posts: 13,418	that perception is changing... puurty: __________________ Never forget.

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Surf is on a fitness kick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SC Vehicle: 02' Land Rover Disco II Posts: 11,280	I sold one of the most dependable cars, and bought one of the least reliable Don't miss it a bit Well, teh powa' I do miss, I admit. __________________ qig: I was worried she'd crack it if it didn't come out on the first try http://www.missouri.edu/~mslgx6/imag...sh_sticker.jpg

08/11/2007, 09:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mav Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Vehicle: '08 G8 GT Posts: 13,418	you just had to bring up the IS300... __________________ Never forget.

08/12/2007, 04:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mav Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Vehicle: '08 G8 GT Posts: 13,418	that recall was in the first month of production and the preventative recall helped stop it in its tracks. Problem solved. move on sammy, you nissan whore. (just for kicks... Cadillac: Luxury Automobiles: 2007 New Cars, New Trucks and SUVs) __________________ Never forget.

08/10/2007, 08:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rob BCS = t3h suck Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St. Louis Vehicle: Explorer Posts: 1,296	I read that somewhere. You must be rife with excitement.

08/10/2007, 08:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
Damian hookers and blow Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: New York-ish. Vehicle: 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 Posts: 7,108	Well, sure. We all know our grandparents only put about 16 miles a year on their Buicks. What the hell could go wrong with them in that time? Rot?

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Damian hookers and blow Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: New York-ish. Vehicle: 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 Posts: 7,108	I'm sorry, but that interior is fucking ugly. Hey, lets mix three shades of brown together!

08/11/2007, 09:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jabber insert funny title Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Vehicle: 2003 Audi A6 2.7t quattro Posts: 4,112	But seriously Mav, how many Buicks were sold last year? 13, 14? It's no wonder they ranked first.

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NHRATA01 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: New York Vehicle: 2001 Trans Am, '03 SLS Posts: 1,811	The interior on those is comfy, but i do think that would look better if the dark brown treatments were just black.

08/11/2007, 07:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
kabob Gen Perf Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Dallas Vehicle: '04 Mazda6 and '02 TT600 Posts: 27,012	I think y'all missed the point of the article.

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08/11/2007, 10:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
kabob Gen Perf Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Dallas Vehicle: '04 Mazda6 and '02 TT600 Posts: 27,012	Where is there mention of an IS300 in that post? Point it out