J.D. Power 2006 Initial Quality Survey
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About time......I've been reading about all the other exotic, domestic and import coupe/convertibles that get attention and get the recognition for this and that pertaining to their perfomance, luxury, etc. As a result, I rarely or never hear anything about a mention of the SC430 as being ranked "top" for something individually for a certain category.
But now after hearing this, it makes me feel that I bought this car for what it's worth, quality, build and worksmanship.
But now after hearing this, it makes me feel that I bought this car for what it's worth, quality, build and worksmanship.
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This is not the first time the SC430 has won this award, they won the last couple years too. 
The JDPower VDS (vehicle Dependability Survey) for 3 year old cars is more meaningful, but the SC430 did extremely well in that one last year too.
The JDPower VDS (vehicle Dependability Survey) for 3 year old cars is more meaningful, but the SC430 did extremely well in that one last year too.
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2006 J.D. Power's Initial Qualty Study
Based on responses from 63,907 owners and lessees of new 2006 model-year cars and trucks. They were surveyed after 90 days of ownership.
Highest-ranked vehicles
Sub-compact car: Kia Rio/Suzuki Aerio (tie)
Compact car: Toyota Corolla
Compact Sporty Car: Mazda MX-5 Miata
Compact premium sporty car: Porsche Cayman
Entry Premium car: Lexus IS250/IS 350
Midsize Premium Car: Lexus ES330
Large Premium Car: Lexus LS430
Premium Sporty Car: Lexus SC430
Premium Sporty Car: Toyota Solara
Midsize Car: Toyota Camry
Large Car: Pontiac Grand Prix
Compact Multi-activity Vehicle (MAV): Hyundai Tucson
Midsize MAV: Toyota Highlander
Large MAV: Toyota Sequoia
Midsize Premium MAV: Lexus GX470
Large Premium MAV: Lexus LX470
Large Pickup: Chevrolet Silverado LD
Midsize Pickup: Ford Ranger
Van: Chrysler Town & Country
Based on responses from 63,907 owners and lessees of new 2006 model-year cars and trucks. They were surveyed after 90 days of ownership.
Highest-ranked vehicles
Sub-compact car: Kia Rio/Suzuki Aerio (tie)
Compact car: Toyota Corolla
Compact Sporty Car: Mazda MX-5 Miata
Compact premium sporty car: Porsche Cayman
Entry Premium car: Lexus IS250/IS 350
Midsize Premium Car: Lexus ES330
Large Premium Car: Lexus LS430
Premium Sporty Car: Lexus SC430
Premium Sporty Car: Toyota Solara
Midsize Car: Toyota Camry
Large Car: Pontiac Grand Prix
Compact Multi-activity Vehicle (MAV): Hyundai Tucson
Midsize MAV: Toyota Highlander
Large MAV: Toyota Sequoia
Midsize Premium MAV: Lexus GX470
Large Premium MAV: Lexus LX470
Large Pickup: Chevrolet Silverado LD
Midsize Pickup: Ford Ranger
Van: Chrysler Town & Country
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I noticed the survey result really straddled a broad range of brands, from Kia to Porsche. But a very huge portion of the bell curve was owned by Lexus/Toyota. Good job! I've never seen a survey such as this where Acura/Honda was not present. Just an observation for whatever it's worth.
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