Consumer Reports 11 worst cars of 2008

[Sylvestre]

major jeep bias

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/trends/consumer-reports-11-worst-cars-of-2008/#more-4976

[RTShadow]

I'm a little confused as to why they would have both the Nitro and it's Jeep sister vehicle on the list, that's rather stupid. Might as well have both the Grand Marquis and it's sister Ford vehicle on the same list too, that's about how much sense that makes. Not saying they are great vehicles or anything, even Chrysler Co has come out on record basically apologizing for both of them.

I am wondering if there are just too many Jeeps right now, in all honesty, do we need so many different small jeeps? I figure they need 3 basic models and that's probably enough, with some different variations of those three models, like the SRT Cherokee.

[Liberator13]

"Toyota Yaris - Who the hell buys one of those for for its acceleration and steering feedback? It’s not a sports car for God’s sack. No one cares about it’s performance potential."

From the comments section. He's right. I hate the Yaris, it's ugly as sin, but he is right.

[clutch-monkey]

nah, the yaris really is shit though, worst steering ever - the suzuki swift and mazda 2 shit all over it.

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I'm surprised the Tata Nano isn't up there.

[clutch-monkey]

how is that a bad car?

[Papero]

I drove a Yaris, I found it's handling to be...zippy. And it was fast enough for what it is.

I suppose that's because I'm used to driving a Jimmy.

[ahaga]

I never agree with Consumer Reports...their standards don't match mine, or most car enthusiasts.

CR seems to think the most important aspects of cars are:
Reliability
Comfort
Nice interior
Noise levels
Fuel efficiency

I couldn't care less about 4 out of 5 of those.

[Iaretehpwn]

I never agree with Consumer Reports...their standards don't match mine, or most car enthusiasts.

CR seems to think the most important aspects of cars are:
Reliability
Comfort
Nice interior
Noise levels
Fuel efficiency

I couldn't care less about 4 out of 5 of those.

I agree. I want handling, brakes, reliability, and fucking speed (includes acceleration).

[RangerDanger]

That list seems like it was made in 5 minutes.

[sheepsoup]

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
The Wrangler Unlimited was characterised by its poor ride and handling as well as its subpar fuel-economy, fit and finish.

What is this? I don't even like Jeeps (you guys know my taste), but it might just as well read:

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
The Wrangler Unlimited was characterised by its tendencies to resemble a Jeep product in every way.

You can't fault a vehicle for being true to its own nature. Terrible report.:motz_6:

[Beldar]

What is this? I don't even like Jeeps (you guys know my taste), but it might just as well read:

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
The Wrangler Unlimited was characterised by its tendencies to resemble a Jeep product in every way.

You can't fault a vehicle for being true to its own nature. Terrible report.:motz_6:

Right. Who buys a keep for handling? And ride quality, its supposed to go offroad; I mean they were originated for the military back in WW2 etc. I can see it, a soccer mom with 3 kids "My Jeep Wrangler is just the worst thing ive ever bought."

[RTShadow]

Agreed. I don't like Humvees, but I've never heard the phrase "I'm interested in better gas mileage, I'm headed to the Hummer dealer"