Consumer Reports' Obsession

OldGuy · 03-04-2011, 12:13 PM

Got the new car edition of CR today. I expected its ongoing gripes about the 370Z's poor visibility, harsh ride, road noise and reliability (ECU whine, oil temperature, thin paint, etc) but the crowning gem in this issue is that my year, the 2009, is now listed as among the worst USED cars to buy. I'm sure this will be flaunted by my buyer during re-sale negotiations and will cost me.
Perfect example here of how much harm the press can do.

shadoquad · 03-04-2011, 12:17 PM

i can't imagine what they're smoking, but ok.

steveg78 · 03-04-2011, 12:19 PM

I wonder what the basis of their claim is? Are they assuming all of them were beat/driven hard? If that's the case I would agree. Same goes for most sports cars, especially ones priced in the 30k range.

OldGuy · 03-04-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by steveg78

I wonder what the basis of their claim is? Are they assuming all of them were beat/driven hard? If that's the case I would agree. Same goes for most sports cars, especially ones priced in the 30k range.

I don't think this is their thinking as, as I recall, for example, that the $30,000 level Miata is on CR's BEST USED car list.

steveg78 · 03-04-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

I don't think this is their thinking as, as I recall, for example, that the $30,000 level Miata is on CR's BEST USED car list.

Yeah I guess someone from CR is in bed with someone from Mazda then

I don't think CR's opinion is worth jack sh!t anymore. Especially nowadays, anyone who is researching a vehicle will resort to the internets and find places like this and other reviewers. I know me personally, I always read REAL persons reviews as part of my research when buying anything.

Also, what kind of person in the market for a used 370Z is going to let CR steer them away? I'm not worried about it.

dad · 03-04-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by steveg78

Also, what kind of person in the market for a used 370Z is going to let CR steer them away? I'm not worried about it.

The car is new. It has to many issues, to even think of buying a used one! There is another post in here with the TSB's on the 370. Way to many TSB's!

b1adesofcha0s · 03-04-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

I don't think this is their thinking as, as I recall, for example, that the $30,000 level Miata is on CR's BEST USED car list.

To be fair, a lot of that has to do with door quality.

shadoquad · 03-04-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

To be fair, a lot of that has to do with door quality.

SoCal 370Z · 03-04-2011, 12:21 PM

I have never given any credence to Consumer Reports, other than using it in an emergency situation when supplies runout whilst perched atop a throne.

steveg78 · 03-04-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

I have never given any credence to Consumer Reports, other than using it in an emergency situation when supplies runout whilst perched atop a throne.

Hehehe same here. I've seen plenty of products they raved about end up turning into a POS.

Xander117 · 03-04-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

I have never given any credence to Consumer Reports, other than using it in an emergency situation when supplies runout whilst perched atop a throne.

6MT · 03-04-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

I have never given any credence to Consumer Reports, other than using it in an emergency situation when supplies runout whilst perched atop a throne.

I believe the internet is the only source that one needs to show-up Consumer Reports' reliable journalism.

(and it's a shame I'm NOT being sarcastic)

SoCal 370Z · 03-04-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

I believe the internet is the only source that one needs to show-up Consumer Reports' reliable journalism.

(and it's a shame I'm NOT being sarcastic)

Forums provide infinitely more valuable feedback than Consumer Reports can ever hope to achieve.

dad · 03-04-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Forums provide infinitely more valuable feedback than Consumer Reports can ever hope to achieve.

Oh hell yea, that's a fact!

b1adesofcha0s · 03-04-2011, 12:25 PM

I think/hope most people looking to buy it will look at the car and see that it is fine. One quick drive should change their mind either way

03-04-2011, 12:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	Consumer Reports' Obsession Got the new car edition of CR today. I expected its ongoing gripes about the 370Z's poor visibility, harsh ride, road noise and reliability (ECU whine, oil temperature, thin paint, etc) but the crowning gem in this issue is that my year, the 2009, is now listed as among the worst USED cars to buy. I'm sure this will be flaunted by my buyer during re-sale negotiations and will cost me. Perfect example here of how much harm the press can do.

03-04-2011, 12:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	I have never given any credence to Consumer Reports, other than using it in an emergency situation when supplies runout whilst perched atop a throne. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

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b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	I think/hope most people looking to buy it will look at the car and see that it is fine. One quick drive should change their mind either way __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	i can't imagine what they're smoking, but ok.

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steveg78 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MD Posts: 569 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 +Sport Rep Power: 17	I wonder what the basis of their claim is? Are they assuming all of them were beat/driven hard? If that's the case I would agree. Same goes for most sports cars, especially ones priced in the 30k range.