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Old May 19, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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We're #5 ...

... on the latest J.P. Power new-car quality survey. The top five brands:

1. Lexus
2. Jaguar (!)
3. BMW
4. Buick (!!)
5. (tie) Cadillac and Mercedes Benz

Mercedes moved up from 10th place in last year's survey, although the problem-rate improvement was modest, from 106 problems per 100 cars to 104 problems.

The highest-rated single model was the Lexus SC430, at 54 problems per 100.
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Old May 19, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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Old May 19, 2005 | 07:07 PM
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This is very good news. Reliability has always been my number one issue with these cars and finally it is starting to be corrected! Bravo!
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Old May 19, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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Old May 19, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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E look like Escalade?

An Escalade? or an Escababylon? :p
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Old May 19, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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Is it possible that the new CEO is gaining some ground. While I might jinx myself, I have 2400 miles in a little less than three month and have zero issues. Where are the 104?

Rainy in San Francisco
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