2007 Best Bets Are Here!

May 16, 2007
By: Robert Silverman

It happens every year right around this time…calls and e-mails roll in from folks looking to buy a new car. “What are the best cars on the road? Which car is least likely to give me problems?” Obviously, we can’t look into a crystal ball–any type of car could be defective, either due to manufacturer problems or misdiagnosis in the service department. However, we thought it would be in consumers’ best interest to find an objective annual source to refer them to. Five years ago, we came across some very comprehensive information from well known automotive consumer advocate Jack Gillis. Each year, Jacks puts out his Ultimate Car Book and thankfully, year after year, he has allowed us to share his findings with consumers.

“Best Bets” are based on expected performance in ten categories (crash tests, safety features, fuel economy, rollover, overall, maintenance and repair costs, warranties, insurance costs, and complaints), with the greatest emphasis placed on crash test performance and complaints. Vehicles are organized by size class for your convenience. If you are interested, you can purchase the 2007 Ultimate Car Book by visiting the Center for Auto Safety’s website at https://www.autosafety.org/.

Now, without further ado, he are are Jack’s 2007 “Best Bets”:

Subcompact
BMW Z4
Hyundai Accent
Kia Rio
Volkswagen Beetle

Compact
Audi A4
BMW 3-Series
Honda Civic
Hyundai Elantra
Kia Spectra
Nissan Sentra
Toyota Corolla
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Rabbit/GTI
Volvo S40/V50/C70

Intermediate
Acura TSX
Chevy Malibu/Maxx
Ford Fusion/Milan/MKZ
Honda Accord SDN/TL
Hyundai Sonata
Kia Optima
Mitsubishi Galant
Nissan Altima
Toyota Camry/Lexus ES 350
Volvo V70

Large
Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis
Lincoln Town Car

Minivan
Buick Terraza/Relay
Chevy Uplander
Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler Town and Country
Ford Freestar/Mercury Monterey
Hyundai Entourage
Kia Sedona

SUV Small
Hyundai Tucson
Kia Sportage
Saturn VUE

SUV Midsize
Infiniti FX
Kia Sorento
Mitsubishi Endeavor
Subaru Outback/Legacy
Toyota Highlander/Lexus RX350

SUV Large
Audi Q7

If you live in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, or Ohio, feel free to call us at 1-800-LEMON LAW (1-800-536-6652), and we’ll be happy to answer your questions, address your concerns, and – if applicable – file a claim on your behalf. If we are able to help, there is no cost to you at any time!