Are CR Recommendations Something You Would Hinge Your Automotive Purchase On?

Consumer Reports tested the latest offerings of Detroit automakers, did not like the Dodge Dart, was frustrated by the Cadillac XTS, was underwhelmed by the Lincoln MKS,  and put off by the Chevrolet Spark. CR ended up recommending a Japanese Lexus ES instead.

The Dodge Dart, the first all-new model to emerge from the Fiat-Chrysler alliance, “feels underpowered” with its standard 2.0-liter four, says Consumer Report. The optional 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder did not impress either. The magazine grouches that the engine “is raspy and has drivability issues when mated with the optional dual-clutch automated manual transmission.”



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FromThePassengerSeat - 11/20/2012 9:27:34 PM

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Hell, no. That magazine isn't exactly written for enthusiasts.

Holydude - 11/21/2012 7:12:20 AM

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True, but not everyone is an enthusiast. As such, being an enthusiast's car doesn't equate quality as well.

800over - 11/21/2012 12:38:15 PM

+1 Boost

True.......what percentage of the buying public is? If CR tells the average person that a car has a lot of problems vs another....it may make a decision easier.

mpkest - 11/23/2012 1:18:21 PM

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ABSOLUTELY, YES! CR is one of industry's, publication/group that is totally unbiased, in my (and many others) opinion. They are honest, knowledgable, and can certainly be trusted as one of a small number of great respected go-to resources. You then can make u'r own much-more-educated opinion/choice in the market place.