i am shopping for a new car and was wonderinbg was peoples experiences were with any of the aforementioned japanese vehicles, based on reliability. Check engine lights have been on in Honda quite frequnrlt latley amonst people i have talked too as hondas are declining?
2006-11-01 05:08:16 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
When I was shopping for cars I picked between those three too. I ended up with Toyota because it's a well built car. They last a very long time.
2006-11-01 05:15:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We traded in the last Hyundai we'll ever own for a Honda. There are legitimate studies that back up the claims that Hondas are reliable cars. Consumer Reports is an unbiased agency that rates them highly. Also, more and more Hondas are being built in the United States. In fact, we just bought a Pilot that was built in Alabama.
We looked at the Toyotas but didn't like the design, plus they have had multiple recall issues lately.
The Honda Pilot is the best vehicle I've ever owned, hands down.
2006-11-02 12:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by Stumpy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In buying a car, you should only every compare specific models to other specific models as comparing a brand to a brand is too wide ranging and vague.
I have known people with bad experiences recently from all three brands. A friend had a brand new rsx that burns a quart of oil every 100 (that's right 100) miles. The dealer and other mechanics are completely dumbfounded. They would agree to replace the engine if she wanted but it would take 6 weeks for them to do the job and they wouldn't give her a loaner car. She only has one car so she is stuck with it until it is paid off.
My cousin and a co-worker have had rust problems with toyotas. Both of them ended up with body panels completely rusted out after 2-3 years. Plus, one of my co-worker's cars (a corolla) was on georgia and had never been driven in snow or salt. I have NEVER heard of this amount of rust happening to any other make of car.
My wife had a hyundai excel that was reliable but was a generally cheap appearing car. However it did only cost a fraction of what a new honda or toyota would would.
Ever notice how people say japanese cars are reliable but no one can ever prove it with actual hard evidence like a study or statistics from insurance companies regarding the number of cars still on the road from each company?
2006-11-01 13:36:11 · answer #3 · answered by Matt M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honda's and Toyota's are far and away the most reliable cars on the road. And the better news, is that you can get a really good deal now on them as the dealerships want to get rid of the 2006 models. If you're comparing the Accord, Camry and Sonata, you'll note that the Honda has a more "sporty" ride, the Toyota is more refined in its ride, and the Sonata is vague. If reliability is your goal, again, Honda and Toyota will not disappoint.
2006-11-01 13:23:35 · answer #4 · answered by GS79 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly I would go for the Honda, although its not an American made car, it has more American made parts in it than any "American" made car. You'll have your Honda for years, and there will always be someone to buy it after your done with it. Parts are easy to find and decently cost. Toyota will last you a long time, but the body rust very fast. Also Toyota does have the new Scion line, which is pretty cool but just developed. Hundayi... stay away from them, complete crap! My cousin had one and had nothing but problems, they might be considered cheap, but there is a reason for that. Honestly stay away from them, you will end up putting more than the cars worth into the fix up bills.
2006-11-02 10:40:37 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hyundai's dont even compare to Honda or Toyota. All they have is a 10 year/100,000mile warranty. As for dependability Honda/Toyota share the number 1 spot. Toyota also has a lot more models than honda. Seeing how they make lexus and scion. It all depends on what you want.
2006-11-05 12:48:38 · answer #6 · answered by JDM_BA4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had 3 different Honda's over the last couple of years. I'm a fan of both though. But I just like the way Honda's look & interior better than toyota. If you go with either one you will make a good choise.
2006-11-01 21:33:29 · answer #7 · answered by Galinka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honda without a doubt!!! in the uk the two biggest breakdown companys the automobile association and the R.A.C total up the amount of breakdowns of each make and model (only applying to full production models) over a one year period and guess what honda has won this for the last 5 years with the least amount of breakdowns. now that is impressive!!! and its a fact. one year they worked it out that a honda was 5 times less likley to break down than any other make in great britain.
2006-11-02 19:20:46 · answer #8 · answered by CLIFFORD P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honda--better quality..parts widely available..more reliable
look at honda..then look at toyota..the quality of the car is very noticable.
toyota is OK ..but i wouldnt recommend them..we've owned two with bad luck. (98 and an 03) now we own hondas.
Hyundai..i dont know much about..but ive heard there great cars for people on a budget. i like the new sonata.
2006-11-04 18:53:52 · answer #9 · answered by mommy2savannah51405 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the Honda
2006-11-01 22:41:48 · answer #10 · answered by Slim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋