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Old 05-22-2005, 02:29 PM
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http://www.intellichoice.com/top10/Top_Lis...Lowest%20Repair

Top 10 List - Repair
These vehicles represent the lowest repair costs in their respective classes. For full ownership cost information, click on the ownership cost link on any selected vehicle report.
Top Winners by Class:
Class Highest Ranked

Base Sport
Hyundai Tiburon SE
Hyundai Tiburon GT (Manual)
Hyundai Tiburon GT (Auto)

Compact
Hyundai Accent GT (5-Spd)
Hyundai Elantra GT (Auto)
Hyundai Accent GLS (Auto)
Hyundai Elantra GLS (Manual)
Hyundai Elantra GLS (Auto)
Hyundai Elantra GT (Manual)
Hyundai Accent GLS (5-Spd)
Hyundai Elantra GT (Auto)
Hyundai Accent GLS (Auto)
Hyundai Elantra GLS (Manual)
Hyundai Accent GT (Auto)
Hyundai Elantra GT (Manual)
Hyundai Accent GLS (5-Spd)
Hyundai Elantra GLS (Auto)
Kia Spectra SX (Manual)
Kia Spectra EX (Auto)
Kia Spectra SX (Auto)
Kia Spectra LX (Manual)
Kia Spectra5 LX (Manual)
Kia Spectra LX (Auto)
Kia Spectra EX (Manual)
Kia Spectra5 LX (Auto)

Full-Size Van
Dodge Sprinter 2500 Super High Ceiling w/118" WB Van
Dodge Sprinter 2500 Super High Ceiling w/140" WB Van
Dodge Sprinter 2500 High Ceiling w/118" WB Van
Dodge Sprinter 2500 Super High Ceiling w/158" WB Van
Dodge Sprinter 2500 High Ceiling w/140" WB Van

Intermediate Utility
Kia Sorento LX 2WD (Manual)
Kia Sorento LX 2WD (Auto)
Kia Sorento EX 2WD

Large
Kia Amanti

Large Pickup
Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab ST 4WD Long Bed
Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab ST 2WD Short Bed
Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab SLT 4WD Long Bed
Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab ST 4WD
Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab SLT 2WD Short Bed
Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab ST 4WD Short Bed
Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab SLT 2WD
Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab SLT 4WD Short Bed
Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab ST 2WD Long Bed
Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab SLT 4WD
Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab SLT 2WD Long Bed
Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab ST 2WD

Luxury
Infiniti Q45 Luxury

Midsize
Hyundai Sonata GL (5-Spd)
Hyundai Sonata GL V6
Hyundai Sonata GLS Special Value
Hyundai XG350 L
Hyundai Sonata GLS
Hyundai Sonata GL (Auto)
Hyundai XG350
Hyundai Sonata LX
Kia Optima LX (Manual)
Kia Optima LX (Auto)
Kia Optima EX
Kia Optima LX V6
Kia Optima EX V6

Midsize Wag
Ford Focus ZXW SES
Ford Focus ZXW SE

Mini Van
Kia Sedona EX
Kia Sedona LX

Near Luxury
Infiniti G35 Sedan (Auto)
Infiniti G35 Sedan (Manual)

Small Pickup
Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Laramie 2WD
Dodge Dakota Club Cab Laramie 2WD
Dodge Dakota Quad Cab SLT 2WD
Dodge Dakota Club Cab SLT 2WD
Dodge Dakota Quad Cab ST 2WD
Dodge Dakota Club Cab ST 2WD

Small Utility
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L V6 2WD
Hyundai Tucson LX 2WD
Hyundai Tucson GL 2WD (Manual)
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L V6 2WD
Hyundai Tucson GL 2WD (Auto)
Hyundai Santa Fe LX 2WD
Hyundai Tucson GLS 2WD

Small Wag
Kia Rio Cinco (Manual)
Kia Rio Cinco (Auto)

Sport
Infiniti G35 Coupe (Auto)
Infiniti G35 Coupe (Manual)

Subcompact
Hyundai Tiburon GS (Manual)
Kia Rio (Manual)
Kia Rio (Auto)

Utility
Infiniti QX56 2WD
Old 05-22-2005, 02:34 PM
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That's interesting. I do know for a fact that I have spent way less on upkeep on my tibby than I did on my Beretta. But Hyundai/Kia cleaned house.
Old 05-22-2005, 04:25 PM
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this should really come as no surprise to anybody. Kia/Hyundai have made it their business to produce the most reliable cars around. The Japanese should be warily looking over at the korean peninsula for more reasons than just mmissiles from the north.
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Can someone say pwnage?
Old 05-22-2005, 05:33 PM
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^no kiddin. HMC owns that list

good stuff
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Way to go Hyundai!
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Can this be the official "Hyundai Ownage in Low Cost Repair Whore Thread"?????




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