Re: Small Car recommendations...
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,301
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,301 |
This weekend we bought a certified 2008 Honda Odessey EXL with DVD and Nav., and as much as I'm embarrassed to say it I love this van. 4 years ago someone paid over 37,000 dollars for the car and we got it for less than half that. Tom the wife has a 2011 Rav4 and has been extremely happy with it as a commuter, the kids aren't crazy about it only because there are no air or heating vents for the rear seats.To me it's a great little vehicle for running around town.
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
|
|
|
Re: Small Car recommendations...
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,488
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,488 |
Thanks, Michael!
I know Mark also loves his Odyssey.
When we first got our (humble by comparison) van, I was amazed how comfortable and practical it was. It has always seemed to me that - whether you are talking about houses, cars or TV's - there is no substitute for "bigger" as a measure of luxury.
I'd like to get something like you did with some creature comforts, too. Looked at the Lincoln MKX (Ford Edge) and it was lovely. Likewise, I would consider a Cadillac SRX or Buick Enclave (in theory) if I could get the right price. But I'm not sure I trust GM enough.
bibere usque ad hilaritatem
|
|
|
Re: Small Car recommendations...
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,654
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,654 |
Tom, I don't have any personal experience with SUVs(have never even driven one), but the December issue of Consumer Reports concentrates on the reliability factor and has some good info.
It begins with "Only two years ago, Ford was Detroit's poster child for reliability...Since then, a perfect storm of reliability problems has dropped Ford to next to last among the 28 brands in our survey".
Toyota and Mazda have about the top performance(their tests)and reliability(owner reports)combination. Of the ones you mention, the Toyota Highlander and Mazda CX-9 are ranked at the top of the midsized SUV category.
-----------------------------------
Enjoy the music, not the equipment.
|
|
|
Re: Small Car recommendations...
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,488
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,488 |
Very interesting, John. Thank you. Is the implication that Fords before a certain model year might still be good options?
bibere usque ad hilaritatem
|
|
|
Re: Small Car recommendations...
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,654
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,654 |
-----------------------------------
Enjoy the music, not the equipment.
|
|
|
Re: Small Car recommendations...
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,767
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,767 |
My Venza ain't no stinking 'station wagon', ha!! It's actually a CUV which is a compact SUV. SUVs are big - too big for me plus my wife & guzzle more gas as well.
The Venza is a Camary on steroids. The hatchback body style is so practical, convenient & looks good as well.
I think that Ford's recent reliability problems are centered on their attempt to integrate aircraft type electronic aids into the cockpit. This is most difficult to accomplish in cars considering that aircraft reliably fly themselves without much fear of colliding with other traffic. It doesn't quite work that way in rush hour freeway traffic. All of these gadgets are proving to be unsafe distractions rather than aiding the driver. I believe that Ford's gizmos are proving to be quite unreliable as well.
CR generally doesn't like all of those doodads...
TAM
|
|
|
Re: Small Car recommendations...
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 18,044
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 18,044 |
Dude, that's not even raised (not that most "SUV"s these days have more ground clearance than a car). Give up, it's a wagon. And there's nothing wrong with that.
I am the Doctor, and THIS... is my SPOON!
|
|
|
Re: Small Car recommendations...
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458 |
I know Mark also loves his Odyssey. No, no. You always get that wrong. It's "Mark is an Oddity". As usual, I have nothing helpful to post.
::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::
|
|
|
Re: Small Car recommendations...
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 6,015
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 6,015 |
Last edited by CatBrat; 11/09/12 03:22 PM.
|
|
|
Re: Small Car recommendations...
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458 |
My primary concern is that he /she is not watching the road.
::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::
|
|
|
Forums16
Topics24,945
Posts442,489
Members15,617
|
Most Online2,082 Jan 22nd, 2020
|
|
0 members (),
1,092
guests, and
2
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|