Ten best American Cars
According to Consumer Reports and J.D. Power and Associates, the quality of American vehicles are just as good if not better than the Asian models. An article was written on msnbc.com by Dan Carney. These top American cars were taken by Carney from Consumer Reports readers survey and J.D. Power and Associates Dependability Survey, which looks at problems of vehicles after three years. So, here they are (most are not surprising, but I think a couple of them are.)
In no particular order:
Chevrolet Malibu - won North American Car of the Year and earned Recommended ratings from Consumer Reports. The Malibu “siblings” Saturn Aura and Buick Lacrosse are good as well.
Ford Fusion (surprise for me!) - Recommended rating and ranked high on the Dependability Survey.
Ford F-150 or Chevy Silverado - Recommended rating and both tied for second in the Dependability Survey. F-150 named 2009 North American Truck of the Year.
Cadillac CTS - Recommended rating, Best Overall Safety, and second on the Dependability Survey.
Cadillac DTS or Buick Lucerne - both very similar getting Recommended ratings with Lucerne ranking second and DTS third in the Dependability Survey.
Ford Edge - nice crossover SUV gets Recommended ratings and first place in Initial Quality Survey by J.D. Powers.
Ford Taurus - too new to get recommended or see how it test in dependability, but it is a sharp car that seems to be worth looking at.
Chevrolet Tahoe - Recommended ranking and second place in Dependability.
Ford Expedition - Recommended ranking and third in Dependability.
Ford Mustang - not a big surprise for most. This car has been around for a very long time. It got a Recommended rating and third place in the Dependability Survey.
So, there you have it. If you want to help the economy and possibly get a good deal on a new car, check out these American cars.