are cars more reliable now?
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However, the general consensus seems to be that modern cars don't break down as often as older ones. ... As a result of this improved reliability, people are hanging onto their modern cars longer than before. In 2009, J.D. Power and Associates reported that the average trade-in age of a car in the U.S. is 73 months.
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In fact, J.D. Power's 2016 Vehicle Dependability Study found a 3 percent decline in the reliability of cars and trucks after three years of ownership, with an average 152 problems per 100 vehicles. That represents the second time in the three years that vehicle dependability has dropped.
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Is a used Mazda 3 hatchback reliable? Mazda normally has a good reputation for reliability, but this generation of Mazda 3 isn't doing all that well compared with its rivals, according to the latest What Car? Reliability Survey. In the family car class, it was down in 22nd place out of 31.
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Ultimately, BMW aren't necessarily considered the most reliable car on the market. But they are still loved by many, and their overall score shows that the design, quality, and performance offsets the fact that they aren't the most dependable car on the market.
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Ducati motorcycles prior to around 2005 were substantially less reliable than many other brands. ... But Ducatis are now much more reliable than they have been in the last ~10+ years, in the same way that in general BMW cars are less reliable than Japanese cars but BWM cars are generally reliable cars.
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That said, these cars aren't the most reliable but they're not complete crap, either. Then again, few brand new cars are as unreliable as cars were 20 years ago. Fiats are rated low for reliability, but it's all relative. Someone who bought a 1989 Cavalier in 1991 would love to have what we now call "poor" reliability.
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As a Japanese automaker, Mitsubishi has long been known as one of top manufacturers when it comes to reliability. In fact, the Lancer won most reliable car from 1997 all the way up until 2012. The problem is, modern automobile technology has stifled the reliability of nearly every car on the market.
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If you're asking whether a high mileage BMW can be reliable, the answer is yes. Mileage is one factor to consider, but the much much more important factor is how well maintained the car has been.
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If you look to J. D. Power, BMW is the more reliable brand: It averages about 3.73 out of five for its lineup of cars; Audi is close behind, averaging 3.04 out of five. ... This is because it ranks higher than BMW in more luxury car categories. For example, in the luxury small car segment, the 2018 Audi A5 is ranked #1.
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In conclusion, Alfa Romeo aren't too reliable. Their fast development time could be the reason for this. Many surveys and consumer reports put Alfa Romeo at the bottom end of the scale in terms of reliability, though there are drivers who say that they have had no problems with their model.
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Older model Avalon sedans are reliable too Based on those older model sedans, the reliability continues to be impressive. RepairPal.com cites a four out of five rating in reliability, ranking the Toyota Avalon eighth out of 32 car in the running.
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Consumer Reports released the results of its annual car reliability survey today, and Scion came out as the top brand, with the fewest reported problems. Scion cars proved the most reliable, according to owners contributing their experiences in the latest survey by Consumer Reports used to predict car reliability.
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Modern cars are much safer than the automobiles of yesteryear. They're also more powerful and faster. But cars are still cars. Even the most advanced 21st-century vehicle still has four wheels and a motor.
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And while they are also not the most dependable cars, Subaru is still one of the reliable brands in the market. As with most modern cars, Subarus require little repairs and maintenance is minimal. The major systems and components, such as the engine, transmission, four-wheel drive, and differentials, are reliable. Mr.
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In conclusion, Porsche were once very unreliable but this seems to no longer be the case. Instead, Porsche are starting to cement themselves as a very dependable brand. ... Ultimately, Porsche make great cars that are well built, look good and drive well. Their new reputation for being reliable is a huge bonus.
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The 2014 redesign had five models, and three of them received a reliability rating of four out of five. The 2017 and 2018 models, however, had a reliability rating of five out of five. So, these two generations of Mazda3 models showed that they're generally very reliable cars.
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The 208 is not reliable, according to the latest What Car? Reliability Survey. It finished in second to last place in the small car class, scoring just 87%. Electrical gremlins afflicted more than 15% of 208s, centred around the infotainment system and the switches.