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Is Toyota Still Number One for Quality?
Lexus, Toyota and Honda models dominate the segment rankings. Lexus models lead in four segments: GS
300/GS 430 (midsize premium car), LS 430 (large premium car), SC 430 (premium sporty car) and GX 470
(midsize premium MAV). Four Toyota models also lead in their respective segments: Echo (sub-compact car),
RAV4 (compact MAV), Highlander (midsize MAV) and Tundra (large pickup).
Honda models rank highest in
three segments: Civic (compact car), S2000 (compact premium sporty car) and Odyssey (van). Models by Acura,
Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Mazda, Mercury and GMC each rank highest in one segment.
Toyota and Honda are the best-made cars in the world, in terms of miles driven divided by maintenance & repair cost per mile. However, in my opinion Toyota is slightly better.
No car is any better than the maintenance it has had. If a goofball buys a brand new Toyota and does not follow the oil change schedule, then no matter who owns it next it will never be as good as it could be.
I have a 1997 Camry with 277,000 miles on it. My son has a 1993 Corolla with almost 400,000 miles on it. Both of these cars have had the oil changed right on schedule without fail. Neither has ever had major maintenance problems. I replaced the starting system on the Camry once --- that is the extent of major problems. The Corolla, in almost 400,000 miles, has never had anything more than oil changes, tune ups, and tires, plus once the a/c was repaired. You cannot get this kind of service on your average car.
Oh yeah, in addition to oil changes, we also do something we were showed by a certified Toyota mechanic. On cold mornings we start off right away and don't let the engine idle, but we never let the RPM's go over 2000-2250 until the engine temp gauge begins to flicker a bit. I have been told this greatly increases the life of the engine.
When I say Toyota is #1 for quality, I base this statement on actual experience with their cars.
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