| ACCORD | TAURUS | CAMRY |
|---|---|---|
| Over 100,000 miles | ||
| 6% | 10% | 11% |
| Buy Same Make | ||
| 87% | 63% | 90% |
| Buy Same Model | ||
| 78% | 45% | 84% |
| Five Best Features | ||
| Overall reliability/durability | Body styling | Overall reliability/durability |
| Engine performance/acceleration | Engine performance/acceleration | Engine performance/acceleration |
| Body styling | Trunk room/luggage capacity | Body styling |
| Fuel economy | Seating comfort | Ride quality |
| Value for the price | Overall reliability/durability | Build quality/workmanship |
| Five Worst Features | ||
| Interior noise level | Interior noise level | Interior noise level |
| Ineffective ventilation/heater/air conditioner | Quality of dealer service | Factory sound system |
| Transmission/shifting | Resale value | Quality dealer service |
| Ease of entry and exit | Ineffective ventilation/heater/air conditioner | Outward visibility |
| Seating comfort | Transmission/shifting | Braking performance |
TAURUS
Power windows/door locks/other power accessories.......24%
Weather stripping......................................14%
Air conditioner/heater/climate-control system..........13%
Radiator/cooling system components.....................13%
Mirrors(interior or exterior)..........................11%
Transmission/clutch....................................11%
Computer-controlled engine-management system...........10%
Instruments.............................................9%
Lights..................................................9%
Gaskets/oil leaks.......................................9%
Steering system.........................................9%
Fuel/emission system....................................6%
Cruise control..........................................5%
Pistons/rings/valves/other mechanical engine components.5%
Other brake system components...........................5%
Battery................................................13%
Spark plugs/wires/other ignition system components......6%
Tires/alignment.......................................20%
Shock absorbers/struts..................................5%
Brake pads/shoes/rotors................................20%
CAMRY
Lights..................................................9%
Power windows/door locks/other power accessories........8%
Gaskets/oil leaks.......................................6%
Interior trim/upholstery................................6%
Factory sound system....................................6%
Battery................................................12%
Spark plugs/wires/other ignition system components......7%
Tires/alignment........................................20%
Shock absorbers/struts..................................5%
Brake pads/shoes/rotors................................20%
PRAISE
"A good-looking, high-performance car...excellent!" Accord
"We bought it to be our family car becase we'd heard from others how safe and reliable it is," Taurus
"At 57,000 miles, the most trouble-free and reliable car I have ever owned." Camry
*AAA Publication & Time Magazine
The Polk Company Calendar total passenger car registrations:
Toyota Camry; #1 selling mid-size sedan 1997, 1998, 1999, & 2000.
Toyota Corolla; #1 selling compact sedan on the earth.
Toyota Sienna; #1 selling import minivan.
Toyota Tacoma & Tundra; #1 selling import pickup trucks and pickup trucks of the year 1998(Four-Wheeler) & 2000(Motor Trend).
Toyota 4Runner, Land Cruiser, & Sequoia; #1 selling import SUVs and the only utility Fourcam V8 on the earth.
Toyota Supra; The fastest revised sport car on the road(Japanese Import Magazine 2000).
WNC(1996, 1997):
Toyota Camry; sedan of the year 1996 & 1997.
Toyota 4Runner; SUV of the year 1996 & 1997.
Toyota Tercel; economy car of the year 1996 & 1997.
Insurance Institute(1998):
Toyota Sienna: The safest vehicle on the road 1998.
Four-Wheeler(1998):
Toyota Tacoma TRD: Pickup truck of the year 1998.
Car and Driver(1997, 1998):
First Place: Toyota 4Runner SR5.