I'm hoping to poll the wisdom of the forum as I start searching to potentially upgrade a vehicle. I'm looking at new 2014/2015 vehicles that carry 7/8 passengers and have decent cargo space. I've been browsing in the $28K-$36K range, and have come to focus on the following:
2014 Dodge Durango
2014 Ford Explorer
2014 Honda Pilot
2014 Honda Odyssey
I have sat in the Pilot and Odyssey (the Odyssey I tried sat 8, EX model I think), and I really liked the roominess and features of that vehicle. In fact I was starting to lean in that direction... But I'm disappointed to hear of some pretty serious problems with that model, including a class action against Honda posted in this thread: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3422790/Honda_Odyssey_Touring
So I'm looking for any suggestions or advice as I shop. I tend to buy vehicles with the intent of keeping them for the life of the vehicle (I won't lease or flip trade) and I try to maintain them meticulously for long vehicle life. I'm looking for a reliable 7/8 passenger vehicle that will give many years of good, trouble-free service. Should I be looking at other models that offer 7/8 passengers and great cargo space? Is Honda really reliable or not? I had always thought their vehicles had legendary reliability until now.
Any pertinent advice or suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
2014 Dodge Durango
2014 Ford Explorer
2014 Honda Pilot
2014 Honda Odyssey
I have sat in the Pilot and Odyssey (the Odyssey I tried sat 8, EX model I think), and I really liked the roominess and features of that vehicle. In fact I was starting to lean in that direction... But I'm disappointed to hear of some pretty serious problems with that model, including a class action against Honda posted in this thread: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3422790/Honda_Odyssey_Touring
So I'm looking for any suggestions or advice as I shop. I tend to buy vehicles with the intent of keeping them for the life of the vehicle (I won't lease or flip trade) and I try to maintain them meticulously for long vehicle life. I'm looking for a reliable 7/8 passenger vehicle that will give many years of good, trouble-free service. Should I be looking at other models that offer 7/8 passengers and great cargo space? Is Honda really reliable or not? I had always thought their vehicles had legendary reliability until now.
Any pertinent advice or suggestions are welcome. Thanks!