The Car Makers with the Most Reliable and Durable Cars of Model Year 1989 by CR's 1995 List of Used Cars to Avoid
This page lists the top car manufacturer of model year 1989 by absence from Consumer Reports' 1995 list of Used Cars to Avoid. 1989's Top Car Maker The criteria for selecting 1989's best automobile manufacturers are:
In 1989, there is only one manufacturer that meets these criteria:
By this measure of automotive quality, Toyota Motor Corporation is the best in 1985, 1986, 1989 (sole best manufacturer), 1990 (tied for first place), 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Worth noting is the increase in the number of models by Toyota Motor Corporation rated in Consumer Reports' Reliability Tables - from 11 in 1989 to 29 in 2006. The increase reflects U.S. consumer gravitation, albeit a very slow movement, toward quality and a resulting increase in Toyota's U.S. market shares.
Countries of Origin of the Best Car Manufacturer of 1989 by Absence from CR's 1995 List of Used Cars to Avoid
Japan accounts for the best car company in 1989. By geographical region, East Asia is home of the sole best manufacturer of 1989.
Additional Resources
Best Car Brands by CR's List of Used Cars to Avoid: 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Worst Car Brands by CR's List of Used Cars to Avoid: 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Best Car Makers by CR's List of Used Cars to Avoid: 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Worst Car Makers by CR's List of Used Cars to Avoid: 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 The Best Cars of Each Model Year by Reliability-Durability GPA: 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 ... 2004 2005 The Worst Cars of Each Model Year by Reliability-Durability GPA: 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 ... 2004 2005 The Best Car Brands of Each Model Year by Reliability-Durability GPA: 1985 1986 ... 2004 2005 The Worst Car Brands of Each Model Year by Reliability-Durability GPA: 1985 1986 ... 2004 2005 For additional car quality information, visit www.AutoOnInfo.net and CarsOnInfo.net. In particular, for additional durability information, see:
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