Re: Audi #3 in JD Powers Survey!

["Meron" <phwomp@cosmoslink.net>]

>I was always confused by their methods of obtaining information for 
>their reliability surveys.  I assume they only poll their subscribers 
>because I have never once received anything from them even after 
>having purchased a new car.  JD Powers DID contact me and I let them 
>know the truth: 

Jon,
CR polls their subscribers for the repair information, BTDT, their survey
is EXTREMELY detailed and JD Powers doesn't even come close in data base,
you (and the list) are making a big mistake by continuously bashing CR, all
CR is doing is telling you  information that is out there, they are the
ONLY source without commercial interest......
Nobody is telling you what to buy or what to drive.... but that does not
mean that CR information is wrong. Most people DO NOT buy cars like we
do...... they buy cars for reliable  transportation comfort and low
maintenance costs...... you can not deny that Honda or Toyota have better
records than Audi.......
Use CR as another data available to you, no more, no less, don't bash their
methods or their conclusions, make you own......Putting down other's
(opinions) doesn't necessarily raise your own.....
Avi Meron