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Jumpmaster82 All-Star Author South Carolina Posts:920 Points:848,630 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 3:00:14 AM Ignore Jumpmaster82 Report Abuse 6TH PLACE: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ Tight with room -- not with fuel 5TH PLACE: Toyota Camry XLE Best-seller, but far from the best 4TH PLACE: Nissan Altima 2.5 SV Short on room, not on character 3RD PLACE: Ford Fusion SE The Aston of family sedans 2ND PLACE: Honda Accord The ultimate pure family sedan 1ST PLACE: Volkswagen Passat SE All the essentials, and much more The Passat also exudes refinement. "Still can't believe how quiet it is compared with other cars," says Febbo. "VW has come a long way on NVH." As testament to the Passat's build quality, Volkswagen supplied us with an example showing 14,000 miles on its odo -- in test-car years, that's more like triple that many miles. Yet the Passat was solid and tight. Visit Motor Trend for full article

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6TH PLACE: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Tight with room -- not with fuel

5TH PLACE: Toyota Camry XLE
Best-seller, but far from the best

4TH PLACE: Nissan Altima 2.5 SV
Short on room, not on character

3RD PLACE: Ford Fusion SE
The Aston of family sedans

2ND PLACE: Honda Accord
The ultimate pure family sedan

1ST PLACE: Volkswagen Passat SE
All the essentials, and much more

The Passat also exudes refinement. "Still can't believe how quiet it is compared with other cars," says Febbo. "VW has come a long way on NVH." As testament to the Passat's build quality, Volkswagen supplied us with an example showing 14,000 miles on its odo -- in test-car years, that's more like triple that many miles. Yet the Passat was solid and tight.

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mfgendron All-Star Author New York Posts:679 Points:307,910 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 1:37:36 PM Ignore mfgendron Report Abuse good for the mid size. [Edited by: mfgendron at 12/5/2012 1:39:00 PM EST]
RitaVespa Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,971 Points:790,310 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 9:28:07 PM Ignore RitaVespa Report Abuse Why can't we have fuel efficient vehicles available in Europe
sagnat Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,149 Points:306,535 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 8:10:15 PM Ignore sagnat Report Abuse And the VW Passat, with the diesel engine gives a solid 45+ MPG (closer to 50 MPG when driven conservatively). That alone is worth the extra cost.
E-Squirrel Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,012 Points:819,060 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 8:03:41 PM Ignore E-Squirrel Report Abuse fora_7 warns: "And the only American is Ford Fusion which is under a recall. Not Good." Well, not all Fusion models use the same 1.6 liter EcoBoost engine either, which is the one that is subject to recall. Those lucky enough to have the 2.0 liter engine are perhaps unaffected.
bwatchingu Champion Author Arkansas Posts:1,735 Points:599,670 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 5:50:17 PM Ignore bwatchingu Report Abuse interesting
ziyulu Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:8,490 Points:1,601,395 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 12:53:54 PM Ignore ziyulu Report Abuse From the article... As testament to the Passat's build quality, Volkswagen supplied us with an example showing 14,000 miles on its odo -- in test-car years, that's more like triple that many miles. Yet the Passat was solid and tight. If my car was not solid and tight after 14,000 miles, I would not be a happy camper.
ss70 Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,645 Points:1,868,150 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 12:18:47 PM Ignore ss70 Report Abuse VW charges way too high for its quality . How come this slipped the Hyundai and Kia
rcornel All-Star Author San Diego Posts:716 Points:226,460 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 11:56:18 AM Ignore rcornel Report Abuse Ok
fora_7 All-Star Author Montreal Posts:862 Points:206,405 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 9:20:44 AM Ignore fora_7 Report Abuse And the only American is Ford Fusion which is under a recall. Not Good.
Gas_Eyes Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,672 Points:643,885 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 9:19:38 AM Ignore Gas_Eyes Report Abuse VW is shooting high.
GingoutMD Champion Author Maryland Posts:3,495 Points:713,305 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 8:57:45 AM Ignore GingoutMD Report Abuse Good job VW! I rented a Passat when visiting Scotland and absolutely loved it! I also owned a 1984 VW Scirocco and had it for 10 years. Loved that one too! [Edited by: GingoutMD at 12/4/2012 8:58:51 AM EST]
JDchefF Champion Author Lancaster Posts:1,040 Points:227,295 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 8:52:48 AM Ignore JDchefF Report Abuse OK, but prefer US cars, especially when it comes to repairs and parts.
Radar1992 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,319 Points:309,170 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 8:26:53 AM Ignore Radar1992 Report Abuse V-Dub in the house....do we need to Unpimp the Auto? Congrats to VW.
amerk73 Champion Author Dallas Posts:7,045 Points:1,620,105 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 7:47:10 AM Ignore amerk73 Report Abuse good to know
gcalleja All-Star Author Miami Posts:904 Points:548,770 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 7:19:29 AM Ignore gcalleja Report Abuse US automakers are still doomed.
MImusicman Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,868 Points:406,700 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 6:59:42 AM Ignore MImusicman Report Abuse yep on the Fusion
hokieburgh Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,107 Points:463,425 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 6:55:49 AM Ignore hokieburgh Report Abuse wasn't there a recent Fusion recall?
Straitliner Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,492 Points:236,550 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 6:23:50 AM Ignore Straitliner Report Abuse All great cars except Honda Toyota and Nissan.
335d1 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,371 Points:757,845 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 6:21:17 AM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse Let me me see some diesel engines in this sector.
grandpadon28110 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:4,711 Points:1,141,335 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 6:14:57 AM Ignore grandpadon28110 Report Abuse Go Honda.
StArrow68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,248 Points:1,359,360 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 6:13:45 AM Ignore StArrow68 Report Abuse Drove a Passat TDI wagon recently and was suitably impressed.
pscamp Champion Author Ottawa Posts:3,270 Points:473,910 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 6:13:40 AM Ignore pscamp Report Abuse Whatever
SUNOIL Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,235 Points:1,924,055 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 6:12:55 AM Ignore SUNOIL Report Abuse Prefer my ratings
yardslave Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:2,549 Points:595,830 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 6:05:36 AM Ignore yardslave Report Abuse Ok...
EvergreenON All-Star Author Ontario Posts:938 Points:482,715 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 6:04:23 AM Ignore EvergreenON Report Abuse Good article
Wally3023 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,025 Points:539,225 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 5:36:29 AM Ignore Wally3023 Report Abuse Ok
SUPERSTEVIEO Champion Author Quebec Posts:3,523 Points:787,115 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 5:28:22 AM Ignore SUPERSTEVIEO Report Abuse nice to see Ford up there...
roadrunnerMO Champion Author Kansas Posts:8,396 Points:1,697,515 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 5:23:30 AM Ignore roadrunnerMO Report Abuse Top five all build great cars. No longer sold on obama motors however as being a top of line auto maker.
Bussman Champion Author Dallas Posts:5,508 Points:1,358,010 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 5:15:32 AM Ignore Bussman Report Abuse Love my VW.
SBlouch Champion Author San Antonio Posts:8,725 Points:1,858,290 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 4:28:35 AM Ignore SBlouch Report Abuse All of the cars mentioned are good cars.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,149 Points:2,370,335 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 4:25:07 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse great cars all
Mark8601 All-Star Author Bakersfield Posts:913 Points:379,365 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 4:13:33 AM Ignore Mark8601 Report Abuse A TDI model?
angel4me Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,814 Points:793,795 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 3:38:15 AM Ignore angel4me Report Abuse agree !! but I think the Accord looks better than the Passat............
OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:13,712 Points:1,690,905 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 3:37:50 AM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse not with fuel ??