Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
> "Del Cecchi" > wrote in message
> ...
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>>Calling a Lambo and a Honda both "automobiles" is stretching the
>>definition. A deuce and a half would make a terrible choice as a family
>>car, but it makes a hell of a vehicle for delivering relief supplies in a
>>flood. Consumer reports uses criteria that relate to average person and
>>their use. So cars that foul plugs or don't start in the winter or can't
>>carry the groceries are down rated relative to those that can, whether or
>>not they have real walnut on the dash or can go 200 mph.
>
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> I exaggerated to make a point, but the reality is the same. CR often down
> products because it does not fit their agenda. If you know up front what
> their agenda is, you can use the other information they provide.
>

It;s not like they go out of their way to hide their criteria. It's
usually explained in one or two paragraphs of the article.

Matthew

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