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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Consumer reports are not as independent as people think, they follow the money. They rate Honda’s and Toyota’s high, because they are paid to.

The original Honda Passport was an Isuzu Rodeo with nothing more than a Honda logo on the grill (Honda did not make trucks then). They rated the Honda high, and the Isuzu low. I guess the plastic H made it ride better?

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Before moving to DC I worked there for several years. Not in auto testing but still I new the company very well. They are absolutely not paid ... the lengths they go to in order to remain unbiased are actually problematic in terms of quick turn around and being current. I am not saying they always get it right or have the very best testing protocols but there is no following the money. And I'd bet good money you have no knowledge of the company other than to be mad they rating something you like poorly.[/quote]

Then how can a Pontiac Vibe be horrible, but a Toyota Matrix be great? They are the same car, built in the same place. The only difference is the plastic name on the back. There are plenty of examples. [/quote]

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