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LEXUS HAD the lowest survey average of 66 reported defects per 100 cars for a first - place finieh.

From page 28 HERE IS the ‘actual ranking for.
can include anything that’s. con- | both truck and car surveys by initial Guailiy Study
sidered unacceptable by them, no | nameplates (J.D. Power onty. Problems
matter how minor: a loose ‘radio | publishes makes which have scored Make vier 109
button, a shaky powér window, 2 | above average): ; P
rough paint spot, etc. : .

On the other. hand, a. major * Rew Track 1, Lexus........065
problem such as a transmission intial Quality Study 2. Toyota........0+
failure is also counted.as a defect, | —7?7 3. Infiniti..........
though this type of problem rarely: Problems 4
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Of course, you cannot expect |] Toyota,.......--.. 81 . Buick... ee sees
cars like Geo Metro to ever look 2, Mazda.... wees - 8. Mercedes-Benz.
or feel..as expensive as ‘the | 3, Ford....... . 9. Nissan ....
gorgeous Mercedes-Benz '600SEL | 4, Nissan.......:-- 10. Saturn...
sedan, butin a few years you will | 5, Chevrolet.:..... 11. Volvo........- ee
‘probably be able.to brag to your . 16, Plymouth.......:.. 12. Meroury........+
neighbor.that at least you don’t | 7, Geo...e.....2e eee | 13. Oldsmobile......
take:the car back to the dealership -| industry average......... Industry average...

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