...and I must say with exception to a few other models, Ford rules in its class. Chevy, by far, has the cheapest looking interior materials that I saw. Pontiacs are about the same. Saturn, GMC and Cadillac are the best in their categories. I did like the Corvette Z06...the only Chevy I'd have. Sat in a Impala SS and that thing was terribly bland and cheap. I'd take a Charger R/T over that car any day.
Lexus and Infiniti both are very strong models. The G35 sedan is probably the best luxury bang for the buck. Toyota is highly overrated. When you can buy a loaded G35 sedan for what a Avalon costs, that's ridiculous and the Toyota interiors (Tundra included) are rather plain. I just don't get the Toyota fascination.
Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep have gone downhill somewhat. I looked at a 2007 Ram and IMO, it felt considerly poor in build quality next to my 03. Must be some cost-cutting involved. The new Wranglers, are pretty nice though. Sebring and Avenger...they are subpar compared to Fusion and Milan. The 300 and Charger (I like the Charger exterior better) are more spartan on the inside than the Taurus and Sable with both the latter two being very nicely appointed on the inside. The exterior styling goes to Chrysler and Dodge. The Dodge Charger C-pillar is dangerous!!! Taller passengers are very likely to get a concussion from slamming their head on the C-pillar. I pity any criminial forced into the back of a police Charger. Once inside, its pretty comfy.
Ford and Mercury are on target for their audience, I believe. Lincoln, I'm not so sure. The new Navigator is ugly. The Mark LT not even as good IMO as teh F-150 and I do not get these 70s style Lincoln interiors as of late. Yuck.
Personally, I walked away with favorites and they are: Corvette Z06 for the performance. Infiniti G35 sedan for nice luxury sedan or the Infiniti FX45 for an outstanding crossover. The Saturn Sky looked like it would be fun...but not in the shown yellow. The two-door Jeep Wrangler X with oversized tires also caught my fancy and if I were buying a new truck today, I think it would be a Ford F-150.
Lexus and Infiniti both are very strong models. The G35 sedan is probably the best luxury bang for the buck. Toyota is highly overrated. When you can buy a loaded G35 sedan for what a Avalon costs, that's ridiculous and the Toyota interiors (Tundra included) are rather plain. I just don't get the Toyota fascination.
Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep have gone downhill somewhat. I looked at a 2007 Ram and IMO, it felt considerly poor in build quality next to my 03. Must be some cost-cutting involved. The new Wranglers, are pretty nice though. Sebring and Avenger...they are subpar compared to Fusion and Milan. The 300 and Charger (I like the Charger exterior better) are more spartan on the inside than the Taurus and Sable with both the latter two being very nicely appointed on the inside. The exterior styling goes to Chrysler and Dodge. The Dodge Charger C-pillar is dangerous!!! Taller passengers are very likely to get a concussion from slamming their head on the C-pillar. I pity any criminial forced into the back of a police Charger. Once inside, its pretty comfy.
Ford and Mercury are on target for their audience, I believe. Lincoln, I'm not so sure. The new Navigator is ugly. The Mark LT not even as good IMO as teh F-150 and I do not get these 70s style Lincoln interiors as of late. Yuck.
Personally, I walked away with favorites and they are: Corvette Z06 for the performance. Infiniti G35 sedan for nice luxury sedan or the Infiniti FX45 for an outstanding crossover. The Saturn Sky looked like it would be fun...but not in the shown yellow. The two-door Jeep Wrangler X with oversized tires also caught my fancy and if I were buying a new truck today, I think it would be a Ford F-150.
