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I've bought 3 Hyundai's and it's not so much loyal to the brand it's the dealer,first class in all respects.
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Huh?
At one time, I would have always said that GM had the most repeat buyers. Even myself, I’ve owned more GM vehicles than any other. However, it depends on which survey we read be it JDP or another. And these figures can be manipulated in percentage of vehicles sold to repeat buyers, IDK what this is called. Or total number of repeat buyers per car company. Again, IDK what this is called.
It should be no surprise to anyone to see Subaru and Toyota at the top. It is easy to notice families where there are two or three generations of Subaru in the driveway. Plenty of stories of when the children leave home, they take an older family Subaru with them. And when it wears out, they buy a new Subaru. I see it all the time.
Toyota should be no surprise either. Toyota has worked hard to sell what is regarded as extremely reliable cars, even at the price of innovation and style, and performance. Owners that rank reliability as the most important car feature, are fiercely loyal to Toyota.
I recently saw an article where Tesla is trying to claim the highest customer loyalty, but they are basing it upon customer opinion, not on actual data of repeat customers. Even if Tesla customers are repeat customers, I suspect they are too young of a company to have enough data to support that.
Toyota should be no surprise either. Toyota has worked hard to sell what is regarded as extremely reliable cars, even at the price of innovation and style, and performance. Owners that rank reliability as the most important car feature, are fiercely loyal to Toyota.
I recently saw an article where Tesla is trying to claim the highest customer loyalty, but they are basing it upon customer opinion, not on actual data of repeat customers. Even if Tesla customers are repeat customers, I suspect they are too young of a company to have enough data to support that.
I don't think the badges make loyal customers.
Instead, Subaru made up the badge program to take advantage of the loyalty that already existed. They use it as good will with their customers, and also as an advertising method.
I used to work with a lady that was on her fourth Subaru when she retired. At one point she was tired of owning Subarus and traded one for something else (can't recall what). Two years later, she traded it in and got a new Forester.
A neighbor fried is on their third Subaru. Their daughter drives a Forester.
My wife's Outback is our first Subaru. But living in snow country, our kids have been impressed by it's foul weather performance. Now my daughter and son both drive a Subaru.
love my Saturns!!!!!! My next car may be another 09 Vue...for some reason there are still quite a few out there with very low miles.GM, all my vehicles have been, Chevy, GMC, Pontiac and Buick. Forgot Saturn.
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I’m loyal to the Japanese brands.
This is what I would guess is the primary reason for Subaru loyalty. When it’s slick on the pavement or light trails to be driven on Subarus and also the Toyota 4 runner specifically for some reason seem to be the go to. Drive through Yellowstone in the winter and tally these against all others.
Top of that list isn’t surprising.
I’m loyal to my wallet and family not brands. I’ve owned just about every major brand. I buy whatever fits the purpose and price needed.
I’m loyal to my wallet and family not brands. I’ve owned just about every major brand. I buy whatever fits the purpose and price needed.
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Seeing that you are located in Florida, probably not much demand for AWD Subaru's unless someone is driving on the beach. If you go to a cold weather climate states, like in the northwest or north east you will see Subaru's tend to have a lot of Bernie and Coexist stickers, for some reason the car has become slightly more favorable with the liberal crowd. Kind of the same with Prius drivers.
Just my observation being in the industry and dealing with customers. It's not all of Subaru driver of course, just seems to lean in that direction more than other makes. They are totally for the environment and saving the planet but the moment you want to use recycled parts, their tune changes.
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Ok, got it. Oddly enough there's tons of them here too. Many like it for the AWD in the rainy season. I can't say i've noticed a political lean where the brand is concerned down here though.
I don't know, mmtech... It seems like the Idaho state car is a Subaru wagon with a dent on a front fender. Pretty much the opposite politically of your post. The perpetual winter season might have something to do with it, though.
Neither have I. That seems to be a urban myth.
The vehicles have a great utility function no matter where they are.
Subaru is not the only auto manufacturer to use recycled materials or claim that their vehicles are 100% recyclable. Most are going that way now.
You're kind of proving his point PimTac with the recycling, LOL.
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By recycled I mean a used parts, from another donor vehicle.
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We bought a used Subaru Outback last summer for my son. No complaints thus far....it drove better than the Fords and Nissans that we test drove. I’m expecting better than average reliability.....we’ll see......
I have owned a Toyota, 2 Hondas, a Ford, a Chrysler, and a HyundaI. The Toyota and one of the Hondas were excellent. The Chrysler minivan was good, not great. Ford has been fine and so has the Hyundai.
Also owned a 1974 Fiat and a 1984 Pontiac. Those cars were from another era, it seems.....,
I have owned a Toyota, 2 Hondas, a Ford, a Chrysler, and a HyundaI. The Toyota and one of the Hondas were excellent. The Chrysler minivan was good, not great. Ford has been fine and so has the Hyundai.
Also owned a 1974 Fiat and a 1984 Pontiac. Those cars were from another era, it seems.....,
Then that is after the vehicle has left the assembly plant and is owned by someone.
