New reliability research--99 Accords enrolled so far
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New reliability research--99 Accords enrolled so far
I recently started conducting reliability research at http://www.truedelta.com that will be much more useful than any other out there. I'm going to focus on absolute measures of times in the shop and days in the shop, to enable much more precise comparisons than are possible with "average," "better than average," and so forth. The results will be available free of charge to anyone who participates.
So far I have 99 Accords signed up. The most common model years:
2002 6
2003 10
2004 10
2005 12
2006 14
Generally I start collecting data when I have 25 of a model year. But I've started with the 2006s already because its early in the model year and more people will join as they buy the cars.
So far I have 99 Accords signed up. The most common model years:
2002 6
2003 10
2004 10
2005 12
2006 14
Generally I start collecting data when I have 25 of a model year. But I've started with the 2006s already because its early in the model year and more people will join as they buy the cars.
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RE: New reliability research--99 Accords enrolled so far
Just an update. The Accord is currently the second most popular model in my panel, after the Odyssey (226 of those).
Current counts:
2000 10
2001 7
2002 8
2003 22
2004 19
2005 22
2006 30
Total 190
Data collection starts for a model year once there are 25 enrolled. So getting close for 2003-2005.
Current counts:
2000 10
2001 7
2002 8
2003 22
2004 19
2005 22
2006 30
Total 190
Data collection starts for a model year once there are 25 enrolled. So getting close for 2003-2005.
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RE: New reliability research--99 Accords enrolled so far
That's a valid point... Plate #'s along with name isn't neccissarily the best option in my opinion.... Why not just base it on VIN #? that way you know if a car has been sold and the new owner signs up it will give you additional almost carfax like data....
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RE: New reliability research--99 Accords enrolled so far
I apologize for taking forever to respond to this. I generally turn on automatic notifications, but failed to here.
I'd use VINs except that at least 95% of all car owners would not know it, and wouldn't look it up. It's much easier to look up and remember a license plate number.
I don't currently ask for people's names.
My policy with the plate numbers is that I'm not requiring them to participate, but reserve the right to request it if something seems suspicious.
As for the research, there are far more Accords in the panel now. Latest counts:
2007: 18
2006: 42
2005: 30
2004: 45
2003: 34
2002: 19
2001: 20
2000: 18
1999: 19
1998: 22
Total (including earlier years): 351
About to become the best represented model in the panel.
I start collecting data at 25 (except for the current year), so 2003 to present so far.
I'd use VINs except that at least 95% of all car owners would not know it, and wouldn't look it up. It's much easier to look up and remember a license plate number.
I don't currently ask for people's names.
My policy with the plate numbers is that I'm not requiring them to participate, but reserve the right to request it if something seems suspicious.
As for the research, there are far more Accords in the panel now. Latest counts:
2007: 18
2006: 42
2005: 30
2004: 45
2003: 34
2002: 19
2001: 20
2000: 18
1999: 19
1998: 22
Total (including earlier years): 351
About to become the best represented model in the panel.
I start collecting data at 25 (except for the current year), so 2003 to present so far.
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