100$ GUY
05-29-2008, 01:14 PM
"Ford is back, establishing its vehicle quality in the hearts and minds of its customers," said Alexander Edwards, president of Strategic Vision's automotive division.
"Toyota led with its Yaris, 4Runner (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/ViewModelDetail/make=Toyota/model=4Runner) and Sequoia....
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=126549
CheeseHead91182
05-29-2008, 03:26 PM
To get the full picture you need to read this http://www.canadiandriver.com/thenews/2008/05/28/ford-and-toyota-tie-in-total-quality-index-study.htm
specifically this line:
The report asks buyers to rate all aspects of the ownership experience, from buying and owning to performance and driving, and is more than just counting problems. “Innovation and thoughtfulness in functionality and design, keeping in mind how the customers will interact and use the vehicle, is essential,” said Dr. Darrel Edwards, founder and CEO of Strategic Vision.
This is just some BS study to make Ford look good. They say their quality is on par with Toyota. When people think of quality they think of relaiblity not the other crap this survey takes into consideration.
RAV4EVR
05-29-2008, 05:09 PM
LONG TERM RELIABILITY ................ the definition still not clear to many "writers".
PhatRoyale
05-31-2008, 06:49 PM
Damn. I almost read the thread wrong as "Toyota and Ford merge as powerhouse" :lol: