On Dec 11, 3:36*pm, "Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@lycos/com> wrote:
> Could they not just continue the statistical MYTHOLOGY they are currently
> using? *To correct the so called 'below average' thing why not simply state
> the PERCENTAGE of failure rate that is actually what the current ratings are
> reflecting?
>
> Come to think of it, that would not work. *Subscribers would wise up and no
> longer subscribe if they realize what CR is showing as a 'list' is actually
> showing that ALL manufactures vehicles are falling within the standard
> statistical methodology of the 2% failure rate for ALL manufactured products
>

Why don't you READ CR's explanation of their analysis before spouting
off and looking stupid?

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/c...ity-faq_ov.htm