Subaru below average in 2004 JD Power vehicle dependability:-(

[Rockin Ronnie]

The Ford Focus is THE most recalled car in history. It has been a
huge black eye for the company where "quality is job #1." Well,
that's the marketing pitch they USED to have. I wouldn't have a
problem buying a new focus now though... they have fixed most of the
bugs for these last two years of the current model cycle.

CW

In addition to having a 2005 OBW, I have a 2000 Ford Focus. When I
bought it in October 2003, I did a recall check on it and it had no less
than 6-7 recalls. I have put 20,000 Klms on it since then and other than
two new tires, it has been trouble free.

Ron

 

[Hallraker]

Hi,

How long ago, did you have Ford?
American cars are catching up in quality while Japanese are slipping.
I am thinking about getting a fully loaded Focus ZTW wagon for wife this
fall to replace aging Mitsu, LRV Expo AWD.
Tony

This was a few years back, in the late 90's. If money wasn't so tight, I
might consider a rear-drive Ford... They seem to be able to bolt those
together OK. I still prefer them over the other American offerings, which
is how I ended up with them in the first place.

I remember the Expo. Weird looking car. Always liked it though. Wasn't
there a Dodge/Plymouth twin to that?

-Matt

 

[Florian Feuser /FFF/]

Well at least America is not a land entirely peopled with criminals.

No, only ruled by such!

SCNR

florian

 

[Henry Paul]

Touché!

--
Henry Paul

No, only ruled by such!

SCNR

florian

 

[Rick Courtright]

No, only ruled by such!

Sounds like Saddam's opening statement...

Rick

 

[Henry Paul]

I have to say, I loved seeing the photos of him squirming on the stand.

 

[Philip Procter]

From the explanation I read, the JD Power's rating declined because of
teething problems with "new models". I assume that means the Baja and
the STi.

Any comments from owners of those two?

 

[lee]

From the explanation I read, the JD Power's rating declined because of
teething problems with "new models". I assume that means the Baja and
the STi.

Any comments from owners of those two?

Dunno, but a dealer we visited last week offered to knock 5Gs off a Baja
because we had a pulse <g>