Rate Your Car

[Fleet 500]

I don't think this kind of survey has been done.
Borrowing the idea from Car & Driver (the older issues), I thought it would be interesting to rate the cars we own on different items.
I figure that (hopefully) the 0-10 scale is most familiar (0 being poor; 10 being excellent).

I own three cars, so I won't rate them all at the same time. And I'm trying to be fair... I didn't give a whole bunch of "10s". If anything, I may be too critical in rating a few of the items.

So if anyone wants to jump in and rate their car(s), go ahead!
Anyway, here are my ratings for one of my cars to start with:
1969 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, 4-door 6-passenger sedan.

Styling (which is hard to rate, since it varies from person to person):
-------------------------- 9
Engine:
Starting------------------- 9
Response/acceleration----- 8
Fuel mileage--------------- 4
Noise---------------------- 8
Vibration------------------- 8

Drivetrain:
Shift smoothness----------- 9
Transmission controls------- 8

Brakes:
Response------------------- 7
Pedal pressure-------------- 8
Smoothness---------------- 9
Directional stability---------- 8
Fade resistance------------- 7

Steering:
Response------------------- 7
Accuracy------------------- 7
Feedback------------------- 6
Road feel------------------- 4


Suspension:
Ride comfort---------------- 9
Harshness control----------- 9
Roll stiffness---------------- 7
Tracking-------------------- 9
Pitch control---------------- 7
Shock damping-------------- 7

Controls:
Location-------------------- 8
Relationship----------------- 8
Small controls--------------- 8
Instrument comprehensiveness-- 9
Instrument legibility---------- 8

Interior:
Visibility--------------------- 7
Instrumentation-------------- 6
Lighting---------------------- 7
Entry/exit-------------------- 10
Storage space---------------- 7
Wind noise-------------------- 9
Road noise-------------------- 9

Weather protection:
Ventilation-------------------- 9
Weather sealing--------------- 8
Windshield wiper action-------- 8
Heater/defroster/air cond.----- 9

Quality control:
Materials, exterior-------------- 8
Interior------------------------ 9
Exterior finish------------------- 8
Interior finish------------------- 9
Hardware and trim-------------- 8
Sheet metal-------------------- 9
Paint--------------------------- 9
Chrome------------------------- 10
Upholstery---------------------- 9
Padding------------------------- 9


General:
Service accessibility------------ 8
Bumper protection-------------- 10
Exterior lighting----------------- 8
Resistance to crosswinds-------- 9
Luggage space------------------ 10

Comfort:
Steering wheel position---------- 9
Shoulder room, front------------- 9
Rear---------------------------- 9
Hip room, front------------------- 9
Rear---------------------------- 9
Leg room, front------------------ 9
Rear---------------------------- 9
Headroom front/rear-------------- 8/8
Seat design---------------------- 9

[70cuda88]

thats quite a range. i might do it tommorow for it is too late now

[IBrake4Rainbows]

Originally Posted by Fleet 500

RATE YOUR CAR

Not a bad idea. although it's a little long winded. I've shortened mine somewhat :P

FURTHER EDIT - sorry - it's a 1986 BMW 318i.

Styling-------------------- 8.5
Engine:
Response/acceleration----- 6
Fuel mileage--------------- 8
Noise/Vibration/Harshness-- 3


Drivetrain:
Shift smoothness----------- 5
Transmission controls------- 6

Brakes:
Response ------------------7
Pedal Pressure -------------9
Fade ----------------------6

Steering:
Feel ---------------------10
Turn In ------------------ 9
Weighting ----------------10


Suspension:
Comfort ------------------6
Control ------------------ 8


Controls:
Location-------------------- 7
Relationship----------------- 9
Small controls--------------- 8
Instrument legibility---------- 10

Interior:
Visibility--------------------- 8
Instrumentation-------------- 7.5
Lighting---------------------- 2
Entry/exit-------------------- 8/7
Storage space---------------- 5
Wind noise-------------------- 7
Road noise-------------------- 5
Comfort (Cool/Heat) ----------4/9
Seating Position/Adjustability--8.5/4 (my seats are from a Coupe BMW - minorly dodgy )

General:
Build Quality (Interior/Exterior) 4/9.5
Fit/Finish -------------------9/8

Condition:
Paint -----------------------2
Body/Panels-----------------8
Interior Plastics -------------1
Interior Fabrics -------------4



Hope you don't mind

[Fleet 500]

Originally Posted by 70cuda88

thats quite a range. i might do it tommorow for it is too late now

Yeah, it is. I wanted it to be thorough. Let me know if I missed any item(s).

[Fleet 500]

IB4R... what is the car? BTW, feel free to modify the items so it applies to your car.

[drakkie]

1996 Suzuki Alto

Styling--------------------3

Engine:
Starting------------------- 8
Response/acceleration----- 8
Fuel mileage--------------- 10 (1 l : 20 km !)
Noise---------------------- 6
Vibration------------------- 6

Drivetrain:
Shift smoothness----------- 8 (with new gear linkages)
Transmission controls------- 8

Brakes:
Response------------------- 6
Pedal pressure-------------- 7
Smoothness---------------- 9
Directional stability---------- 5
Fade resistance------------- 8

Steering:
Response------------------- 7
Accuracy------------------- 7
Feedback------------------- 8
Road feel------------------- 6


Suspension:
Ride comfort---------------- 6 1/2
Harshness control----------- 7
Roll stiffness---------------- 5
Tracking-------------------- 10
Pitch control---------------- 7
Shock damping-------------- 6 1/2

Controls:
Location-------------------- 8
Relationship----------------- 8
Small controls--------------- 8
Instrument comprehensiveness-- 9
Instrument legibility---------- 9

Interior:
Visibility--------------------- 8
Instrumentation-------------- 6
Lighting---------------------- 7
Entry/exit-------------------- 8 (compared to other small car !)
Storage space---------------- 5
Wind noise-------------------- 6
Road noise-------------------- 9

Weather protection:
Ventilation-------------------- 8
Weather sealing--------------- 9
Windshield wiper action-------- 7
Heater/defroster/air cond.----- 7

Quality control:
Materials, exterior-------------- 6 1/2
Interior------------------------ 6
Exterior finish------------------- 6
Interior finish------------------- 6
Hardware and trim-------------- 7
Sheet metal-------------------- 8
Paint--------------------------- 4
Chrome------------------------- N/A
Upholstery---------------------- 5 1/2
Padding------------------------- 6


General:
Service accessibility------------ 8
Bumper protection-------------- 8
Exterior lighting----------------- 6 1/2 (8 with new aftermarket xenon lights)
Resistance to crosswinds-------- 3 (really working to keep it on the highway ! )
Luggage space------------------ 6

Comfort:
Steering wheel position---------- 7
Shoulder room, front------------- 9
Rear---------------------------- 9
Hip room, front------------------- 9
Rear---------------------------- 9
Leg room, front------------------ 7
Rear---------------------------- 6
Headroom front/rear-------------- 8/8
Seat design---------------------- 6

Overall I can say it's not that bad of a car for the money. With minor adjustments and some tinkering you get a much better vehicle. The only downside is the stability and sensitiveness to crosswinds on the highway. It is really demanding to drive and after an hour or 4 you are absolutely knackered because you have to keep adjusting it's path.

[Fleet 500]

drakkie, at least yours has some 9s and 10s.
I wonder if I should have had an overall rating listed? Well, I guess I can always modify the list.

[Klemmel]

1983 Datsun KingCab 1800 DeLux

Styling--------------------6

Engine:
Starting------------------- 10
Response/acceleration----- 4
Fuel mileage--------------- 7 (7 l : 100 km)
Noise---------------------- 6
Vibration------------------- 4

Drivetrain:
Shift smoothness----------- 9 (once warm)
Transmission controls------- 6

Brakes:
Response------------------- 7
Pedal pressure-------------- 8
Smoothness---------------- 4
Directional stability---------- 3
Fade resistance------------- 0

Steering:
Response------------------- 2
Accuracy------------------- 4
Feedback------------------- 9
Road feel------------------- 8


Suspension:
Ride comfort---------------- 2
Harshness control----------- 2
Roll stiffness---------------- 5
Tracking-------------------- 6
Pitch control---------------- 5
Shock damping-------------- 3

Controls:
Location-------------------- 10
Relationship----------------- 9
Instrument comprehensiveness-- 9
Instrument legibility---------- 8

Interior:
Visibility--------------------- 10
Instrumentation-------------- 6
Lighting---------------------- 8
Entry/exit-------------------- 10
Storage space---------------- 6
Wind noise-------------------- 4
Road noise-------------------- 5

Weather protection:
Ventilation-------------------- 6
Weather sealing--------------- 8
Windshield wiper action-------- 4
Heater/defroster/air cond.----- 8

Quality control:
Materials, exterior-------------- 4
Interior------------------------ 5
Exterior finish------------------- 6
Interior finish------------------- 4
Hardware and trim-------------- 8
Sheet metal-------------------- 2
Paint--------------------------- 0
Chrome------------------------- 5
Upholstery---------------------- 2
Padding------------------------- 4


General:
Service accessibility------------ 9
Exterior lighting----------------- 4 (7 with new aftermarket Hellas)
Resistance to crosswinds-------- 2
Luggage space------------------ 10

Comfort:
Steering wheel position---------- 7
Shoulder room, front------------- 10
Rear---------------------------- stereo
Hip room, front------------------- 10
Rear---------------------------- N/A
Leg room, front------------------ 4
Rear---------------------------- N/A
Headroom front------------------- 8
Seat design---------------------- 8 (surprisingly comfortable on long journeys)

[billabong2]

My Dads new VW Passat sedan

Styling (which is hard to rate, since it varies from person to person):
-------------------------- 10
Engine:
Starting------------------- 9
Response/acceleration----- 9
Fuel mileage--------------- 9
Noise---------------------- 9
Vibration------------------- 9

Drivetrain:
Shift smoothness----------- 9
Transmission controls------- 9

Brakes:
Response------------------- 9
Pedal pressure-------------- 9
Smoothness---------------- 9
Directional stability---------- 9
Fade resistance------------- 10

Steering:
Response------------------- 9
Accuracy------------------- 9
Feedback------------------- 9
Road feel------------------- 10


Suspension:
Ride comfort---------------- 9
Harshness control----------- 9
Roll stiffness---------------- 9
Tracking-------------------- 9
Pitch control---------------- 9
Shock damping-------------- 9

Controls:
Location-------------------- 9
Relationship----------------- 9
Small controls--------------- 9
Instrument comprehensiveness-- 9
Instrument legibility---------- 9

Interior:
Visibility--------------------- 10
Instrumentation-------------- 10
Lighting---------------------- 9
Entry/exit-------------------- 10
Storage space---------------- 9
Wind noise-------------------- 9
Road noise-------------------- 9

Weather protection:
Ventilation-------------------- 9
Weather sealing--------------- 9
Windshield wiper action-------- 9
Heater/defroster/air cond.----- 9

Quality control:
Materials, exterior-------------- 9
Interior------------------------ 9
Exterior finish------------------- 9
Interior finish------------------- 9
Hardware and trim-------------- 9
Sheet metal-------------------- 9
Paint--------------------------- 9
Chrome------------------------- 10
Upholstery---------------------- 9
Padding------------------------- 9


General:
Service accessibility------------ 9
Bumper protection-------------- 10
Exterior lighting----------------- 9
Resistance to crosswinds-------- 9
Luggage space------------------ 10

Comfort:
Steering wheel position---------- 9
Shoulder room, front------------- 9
Rear---------------------------- 9
Hip room, front------------------- 9
Rear---------------------------- 9
Leg room, front------------------ 9
Rear---------------------------- 9
Headroom front/rear-------------- 10
Seat design---------------------- 9

Not to brag about, but this is a seriously good car and looks a million bucks. its got a V6 that is pretty good to 0-100kmh. the steering is very responsive when your about to do a sharp turn, if you don't believe me try one out.

[drakkie]

Originally Posted by Fleet 500

drakkie, at least yours has some 9s and 10s.

That's because these properties really deserve it.. The tracking is excellent, i've let go of the steering wheel at high speed (170km/h) and it keeps on going straight out without a problem. You just don't want to know where it goes when there is wind..

The best mileage I got (1l / 20km) is pretty damn good. The average for normal driving is about 1l / 17or18 km's, which is better than most cars out there !

For what I expected (not much) it is a damn neat car.

[Ingolstadt]

My Audi A4 1.8T 97' Front Trak



Styling (which is hard to rate, since it varies from person to person):
-------------------------- 8 (9=AR156GTA, 10=8C)
Engine:
Starting------------------- Starting????
Response/acceleration----- 2
Fuel mileage--------------- 2
Noise---------------------- 3
Vibration------------------- 4

Drivetrain:
Shift smoothness----------- 0 (Only Jap makes are smooth)
Transmission controls------- 1

Brakes:
Response------------------- My response??!? then 8
Pedal pressure-------------- ???!?
Smoothness---------------- 1
Directional stability---------- 0
Fade resistance------------- 2

Steering:
Response------------------- 7
Accuracy------------------- 8
Feedback------------------- 8
Road feel------------------- 7


Suspension:
Ride comfort---------------- 0
Harshness control----------- 0
Roll stiffness---------------- 4
Tracking-------------------- 2
Pitch control---------------- 5
Shock damping-------------- 0

Controls:
Location-------------------- 9
Relationship----------------- 9
Small controls--------------- 9
Instrument comprehensiveness-- 9
Instrument legibility---------- 9

Interior:
Visibility--------------------- 7
Instrumentation-------------- 6
Lighting---------------------- 9
Entry/exit-------------------- 10
Storage space---------------- 9
Wind noise-------------------- 3
Road noise-------------------- 1

Weather protection:
Ventilation-------------------- 0
Weather sealing--------------- 0
Windshield wiper action-------- 2
Heater/defroster/air cond.----- 5

Quality control:
Materials, exterior-------------- 7
Interior------------------------ (Used to be 9, now 6)
Exterior finish------------------- (Used to be 8, now 4)
Interior finish------------------- (Used to be 10, now 4)
Hardware and trim-------------- (Used to be 10, now 4)
Sheet metal-------------------- 7
Paint--------------------------- 6
Chrome------------------------- 6
Upholstery---------------------- (Used to be 9, now 2)
Padding------------------------- 10


General:
Service accessibility------------ 9
Bumper protection-------------- ???
Exterior lighting----------------- 2
Resistance to crosswinds-------- 7
Luggage space------------------ 8

Comfort:
Steering wheel position---------- 9
Shoulder room, front------------- 9
Rear---------------------------- 2
Hip room, front------------------- 9
Rear---------------------------- 2
Leg room, front------------------ 9
Rear---------------------------- 2
Headroom front/rear-------------- 10
Seat design---------------------- 5

Overall, I bought the A4 not because how it performs in whichever way, not because of the Turbo or the 1.8, or the brand. I just liked how it looks.
Given unlimited fundings, I'd take this A4 bodyshell, tug in an Alfa Romeo 156 interior, throw in Toyota's 2.0 VVTi-L and turbo charged it and a 6 speed manual shift from Altezza (previous IS)

TO HELL WITH ZF TRANSMISSION AND CRAPPY VAG 1.8T

[clutch-monkey]

1991 Honda DA9 integra LS

Styling (which is hard to rate, since it varies from person to person):
-------------------------- 6
Engine:
Starting------------------- 9
Response/acceleration----- 4
Fuel mileage--------------- 8
Noise---------------------- 7
Vibration------------------- 7

Drivetrain:
Shift smoothness----------- 8
Transmission controls------- 3

Brakes:
Response------------------- 8
Pedal pressure-------------- 9
Smoothness---------------- 7
Directional stability---------- 10
Fade resistance------------- 4

Steering:
Response------------------- 6
Accuracy------------------- 8
Feedback------------------- 7
Road feel------------------- 9


Suspension:
Ride comfort---------------- 8
Harshness control----------- 6
Roll stiffness---------------- 5
Tracking-------------------- 7
Pitch control---------------- 7
Shock damping-------------- 7

Controls:
Location-------------------- 9
Relationship----------------- 9
Small controls--------------- 9
Instrument comprehensiveness-- 9
Instrument legibility---------- 7

Interior:
Visibility--------------------- 9
Instrumentation-------------- 8
Lighting---------------------- 10
Entry/exit-------------------- 10
Storage space---------------- 7
Wind noise-------------------- 8
Road noise-------------------- 6

Weather protection:
Ventilation-------------------- 10
Weather sealing--------------- 9
Windshield wiper action-------- 8
Heater/defroster/air cond.----- 9

Quality control:
Materials, exterior-------------- 9
Interior------------------------ 9 (perfect condition 16 years on..)
Exterior finish------------------- 7
Interior finish------------------- 8
Hardware and trim-------------- 6
Sheet metal-------------------- 8
Paint--------------------------- 7
Chrome------------------------- N/A
Upholstery---------------------- 9
Padding------------------------- 9


General:
Service accessibility------------ 7
Bumper protection-------------- 5
Exterior lighting----------------- 8
Resistance to crosswinds-------- 8
Luggage space------------------ 7

Comfort:
Steering wheel position---------- 9
Shoulder room, front------------- 9
Rear---------------------------- 7
Hip room, front------------------- 9
Rear---------------------------- 7
Leg room, front------------------ 9
Rear---------------------------- 5
Headroom front/rear-------------- 8/5
Seat design---------------------- 7

[jediali]

98 Subaru Justy, 1.3, manual, 5dr

Styling (which is hard to rate, since it varies from person to person):
-------------------------- 2
Engine:
Starting------------------- every time! 8
Response/acceleration----- 6
Fuel mileage--------------- 7
Noise---------------------- 6 (its quiet!)
Vibration------------------- 4

Drivetrain:
Shift smoothness----------- depends on me (Only Jap makes are smooth)
Transmission controls------- 1

Brakes:
Response------------------- 3 there anti-lock beause the pads suck!
Pedal pressure-------------- cant really say
Smoothness---------------- 4
Directional stability---------- 0
Fade resistance------------- 1

Steering:
Response------------------- 5
Accuracy------------------- 4
Feedback------------------- 4
Road feel------------------- 3


Suspension:
Ride comfort---------------- 0
Harshness control----------- 0
Roll stiffness---------------- 3
Tracking-------------------- 2
Pitch control---------------- 5
Shock damping-------------- 1

Controls:
Location-------------------- 9
Relationship----------------- 9
Small controls--------------- 7
Instrument comprehensiveness-- 7
Instrument legibility---------- 8

Interior:
Visibility--------------------- 8
Instrumentation-------------- 6
Lighting---------------------- 2
Entry/exit-------------------- 6
Storage space---------------- 6
Wind noise-------------------- 2
Road noise-------------------- 0

Weather protection:
Ventilation-------------------- 2
Weather sealing--------------- 2
Windshield wiper action-------- 3
Heater/defroster/air cond.----- 2 no a/c and noisy

Quality control:
Materials, exterior-------------- 3
Interior------------------------ 4
Exterior finish------------------- 3
Interior finish------------------- 3
Hardware and trim-------------- 3
Sheet metal-------------------- 2
Paint--------------------------- 3
Chrome------------------------- (its not american )
Upholstery---------------------- 1
Padding------------------------- 3


General:
Service accessibility------------ 7
Bumper protection-------------- ???
Exterior lighting----------------- 2
Resistance to crosswinds-------- 6
Luggage space------------------ 4

Comfort:
Steering wheel position---------- 5 (no adjustment at all )
Shoulder room, front------------- 5
Rear---------------------------- 5
Hip room, front------------------- 6
Rear---------------------------- 6
Leg room, front------------------ 7
Rear---------------------------- 4 (surprisingly ok)
Headroom front/rear-------------- 7
Seat design---------------------- 2

[mclaren_crazy]

I think that this is one of the most quality threads there has been in a while. Good job fleet!

[Ferrer]

2005 Mini Cooper S

Styling (which is hard to rate, since it varies from person to person):
-------------------------- 8
Engine:
Starting------------------- 9
Response/acceleration----- 8
Fuel mileage--------------- 6
Noise---------------------- 7
Vibration------------------- 9

Drivetrain:
Shift smoothness----------- 7
Transmission controls------- 7

Brakes:
Response------------------- 8
Pedal pressure-------------- 8
Smoothness---------------- 8
Directional stability---------- 8
Fade resistance------------- 8

Steering:
Response------------------- 9
Accuracy------------------- 9
Feedback------------------- 8
Road feel------------------- 9


Suspension:
Ride comfort---------------- 5
Harshness control----------- 6
Roll stiffness---------------- 8

Controls:
Location-------------------- 8
Relationship----------------- 8
Small controls--------------- 7
Instrument comprehensiveness-- 9
Instrument legibility---------- 9

Interior:
Visibility--------------------- 8
Instrumentation-------------- 8
Lighting---------------------- 8
Entry/exit-------------------- 5
Storage space---------------- 3
Wind noise-------------------- 4
Road noise-------------------- 4

Weather protection:
Ventilation-------------------- 8
Weather sealing--------------- 8
Windshield wiper action-------- 6
Heater/defroster/air cond.----- 8

Quality control:
Materials, exterior-------------- 8
Interior------------------------ 7
Exterior finish------------------- 8
Interior finish------------------- 7
Hardware and trim-------------- 7
Sheet metal-------------------- 9
Paint--------------------------- 9
Upholstery---------------------- 9
Padding------------------------- 9


General:
Bumper protection-------------- 5
Exterior lighting----------------- 9
Resistance to crosswinds-------- 9
Luggage space------------------ 3

Comfort:
Steering wheel position---------- 9
Shoulder room, front------------- 8
Rear---------------------------- 5
Hip room, front------------------- 8
Rear---------------------------- 4
Leg room, front------------------ 8
Rear---------------------------- 2
Headroom front/rear-------------- 7/7
Seat design---------------------- 9