Consumer Reports Top auto picks
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Isn't CR's ratings partially based on customer surveys also? Most Tesla owners (not all) seem to be extremely happy with them, which would boost Tesla's ratings. I've gotten the surveys in the past and thought these were considered when making their top picks, as well as when they do their basic above/below average reports.
Tell me why, one year Tesla is the highest car they ever tested, then it is junk, then it is good again?
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With all due respect, you may be coming from the wrong premise. It is not a simple black/white issue, with no shades of gray. I have a lot of respect for the publication, but, on occasion (uncommon occasions), their ratings are questionable. I have reviewed and test-driven a Model 3, and, except for the massive torque level (which is far more than is needed for normal driving), found it unimpressive.
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Isn't CR's ratings partially based on customer surveys also? Most Tesla owners (not all) seem to be extremely happy with them, which would boost Tesla's ratings. I've gotten the surveys in the past and thought these were considered when making their top picks, as well as when they do their basic above/below average reports.
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While I don't know what he drives, IMO what one drives has nothing to do with their opinions about other cars. As long as they have driven/tested, their opinions are valid. Their reference points are not static when they make opinions about cars which is fine. A Tesla may be impressive compared to a less valued car, but for what it is, is it worth it? May be may be not Same thing can be said for many different cars which is fine too. Lol. What's worse is someone has not driven a car but gives opinion/"facts" about that specific one. From my observation, he had these random reviews that I find one very helpful when a family member was looking into buying that specific car.
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CR is well-aware of recalls. They like many Hyundai and Kia products in spite of those recalls. In general, they are good products.
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Some insurance companies won’t insure Hyundais…. How can CR recommend such a product
Anyways…Here are the top picks. My sister bought a Telli.
Nothing GM on the list
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My sister bought a Telli.
Demand for that vehicle, here in the U.S., has consistently exceed supply.
Nothing GM on the list
They would (probably) also have the Encore GX on the top-pick list if not for the three-pot engines lacking some refinement.
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