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[01SBox]

I hear ya, I was just like you. I refused to do the research, because I thunk, heck, that Vette is nice, what could go wrong? I learned the hard way...and the consumer reports view was spot on.

But certainly, no one can force you to listen to someone like Clark Howard, or CNN, or MSN, or even Consumer Reports - clearly you have devised a "more educated" system of determining a vehicles reliability...One would have to be mighty foolish (like I was) not to at least read it, and make a more educated decision before you made a major purchase. That's all in the realm of common sense, don't you think?

Originally Posted by KRAM36

Again, no I will not make a vehicle purchase decision based on Consumer Reports. You do whatever you want on making your purchasing decisions, doesn't matter to me.

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by 01SBox

I hear ya, I was just like you. I refused to do the research, because I thunk, heck, that Vette is nice, what could go wrong? I learned the hard way...and the consumer reports view was spot on.

But certainly, no one can force you to listen to someone like Clark Howard, or CNN, or MSN, or even Consumer Reports - clearly you have devised a "more educated" system of determining a vehicles reliability...One would have to be mighty foolish (like I was) not to at least read it, and make a more educated decision before you made a major purchase. That's all in the realm of common sense, don't you think?

Why do you keep asking me the same question at the end of your post?

No I will not use Consumer Reports. I think it's crap.

Maybe this will blow your mind even more. This is the first time I've head the name Clark Howard. CNN and MSN lean directions and feed people with agendas they want pushed. So what they recommend bears nothing to me.

I'm not mindless, don't need to be told how to spend my money or what to buy with it.

[01SBox]

No, that doesn't blow my mind....I can assure you, I've never "head" the name Clark Howard either!!!!. We can agree to disagree. I personally think it is mindless to not factor every piece of information into a decision that can cost 80k...and so do all the experts and consumer advocates. There is no such thing as exposing yourself to too much information, even if you question the source - especially when it comes directly from the owners. But if you think having less is better, more power to you!

I personally hope (if you get one), that you get a good one, with miles of trouble free driving!

Originally Posted by KRAM36

Why do you keep asking me the same question at the end of your post?

No I will not use Consumer Reports. I think it's crap.

Maybe this will blow your mind even more. This is the first time I've head the name Clark Howard. CNN and MSN lean directions and feed people with agendas they want pushed. So what they recommend bears nothing to me.

I'm not mindless, don't need to be told how to spend my money or what to buy with it.

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by 01SBox

No, that doesn't blow my mind....I can assure you, I've never "head" the name Clark Howard either!!!!. We can agree to disagree. I personally think it is mindless to not factor every piece of information into a decision that can cost 80k...and so do all the experts and consumer advocates. There is no such thing as exposing yourself to too much information, even if you question the source - especially when it comes directly from the owners. But if you think having less is better, more power to you!

I personally hope (if you get one), that you get a good one, with miles of trouble free driving!

You did gather I meant heard, not head? You could figure that one out on your own, right?

To be honest, I did zero checking into Boxsters before I bought mine. It's used, it's 10 years old. I expect to have issues with it, just hope it's not an IMSB failure lol.

If I wanted to use rankings by the owners. I'd use JD Power for the info.

I'd buy a C6 Vette, no matter what you or CR says about them.

[imsjack]

Originally Posted by KRAM36

You did gather I meant heard, not head? You could figure that one out on your own, right?

There's no telling what someone who thinks Consumer Reports is crap might mean when they say they haven't "head" someone LOL!

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by imsjack

There's no telling what someone who thinks Consumer Reports is crap might mean when they say they haven't "head" someone LOL!

Haha, nice one. Welcome to the forums.

[01SBox]

Go easy on him...he's had one of those days!

Originally Posted by imsjack

There's no telling what someone who thinks Consumer Reports is crap might mean when they say they haven't "head" someone LOL!

[01SBox]

To each his own! You do realize that JDPower has paid advertisers, right? And you understand having paid advertisers could be biased, right?

Originally Posted by KRAM36

If I wanted to use rankings by the owners. I'd use JD Power for the info.

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[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by 01SBox

To each his own! You do realize that JDPower has paid advertisers, right? And you understand having paid advertisers could be biased, right?

Yes.

I just wanted to reply "Yes", but it's too short of a post and not allowed.

[01SBox]

damn these message boards, that and waiting 60 seconds to post! All kidding aside, Clark Howard has been our nations leading consumer advocate for 30 years. He's sold about 8 NYC Times best selling books, has a daily radio talk show syndicated from coast to coast, and is on CNN daily. He has two areas of expertise...financial advice and cars.

Clark, in his 30 years, has never once sponsored or endorsed a product. He has been offered millions, but refused. Clark claims to have 2 wives..."Lane" his real life wife, and Consumer Reports.

I've listend to him for 20 years....he's literally saved me tens of thousands of dollars, if not a hundred. You can download his daily podcasts for free....you sound youngish, so starting to listen to him now could help you retire earlier.

kram, it never hurts to keep an open mind, and question every source (yes, even Consumer Reports). I didn't even know JDpower did used car surveys - I'll check that out.

Originally Posted by KRAM36

Yes.

I just wanted to reply "Yes", but it's too short of a post and not allowed.