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Old 11-19-2008, 01:15 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Re: Just Announced: 2009 Consumer Guide Best Buys

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Originally Posted by rcworker View Post

I don't doubt that the BB Awards are objective; just indecisive.

ie; Dump the "recommends" category unless the products are at least ranked (1,2,3,...).

And why not at least limit each category to one per manufacturer. I mean cum'on, Traverse, Acadia, and Outlook all bestbuys. If they're the same SUV platform just different badges, it's misleading to give GM three awards in this category.
It's only misleading if you consider these awards as being for the manufacturers. As a guide for consumers, all of the Lambda-chassis crossovers merit consideration. Why make a hard distinction between an Acadia and a Traverse?

I think your criticism of the Recommended list has some merit. The real strength is the Best Buys. Though for some shoppers for whom none of the Best Buys works--for whatever reason--there's a back-up list.
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