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Old 2012-03-01, 06:28 PM   #1
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Default Subaru top auto manufacturer according to Consumer Reports

For the first time ever.

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Ratings aren't available on the CR website, but according to the article, its

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Old 2012-03-02, 11:13 AM   #2
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Haha, I wonder how far down the list MINI is? My guess would be the bottom.

Great news for Subaru, I would agree.
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Haha, I wonder how far down the list MINI is? My guess would be the bottom.

Great news for Subaru, I would agree.

"CR continued to find BMW and Mercedes-Benz controls "frustrating" but lauded their finish. road manners and a climb to "average" in reliability -- while noting that some popular models still are subpar on that fron, including Mercedes' S-Class sedan and GL SUV and BMW's turbocharged Mini Coopers and the 5 Series BMW sedans."
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Yes, I just received my "Your MINI will burst into flames immediately" recall information So it will be going into the dealer for some TLC. I haven't had any issues with mine, but i guess the water pump failures have led to some rather kablamo-style infernos.
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Yes, I just received my "Your MINI will burst into flames immediately" recall information So it will be going into the dealer for some TLC. I haven't had any issues with mine, but i guess the water pump failures have led to some rather kablamo-style infernos.
That's not as bad as my F-250 which is supposed to just burst into flames while sitting parked in the driveway.



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Old 2012-03-03, 02:52 AM   #6
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Out of 100, Subaru got 75, which made it to the top. For the first time, Subaru has earned the top score. On the other hand, Nissan and Toyota had the most models that Consumer Reports recommended buying. I got the report here: Top of Consumer Reports best cars list belongs to Subaru.
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That's not as bad as my F-250 which is supposed to just burst into flames while sitting parked in the driveway.



http://trucks.about.com/od/carsafety/a/ford_cruise.htm
that happend to my dads truck 20 minutes after we got to work and parked it next thing you know people came running up to us letting us know..it was crazy
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