My family always loved Toyota for their reliability. However, ever since the early 2000s, Toyota's quality has remained stagnant and their cars seem more suitable for retirees, according to the general consensus throughout the "autosphere". Apart from Lexus, their cars aren't really all that. In comes Honda. My family bought our first Honda way back in 2003 for my second oldest brother, which he drove until just last year when he opted to get an Infiniti. I at the time had a 2007 Honda Accord CR-V EX which I loved, but needed to get rid of as the extended warranty was coming to a close. I chose the 2014 Honda Crosstour in V6 trim with leather. I really love the design of the Crosstour because it combines elegance, conservative lines and European stylesmanship in one great product. The ride is impeccably smooth and the cabin is very roomy -- as roomy as an S550 by Mercedes. There are no blind spots in the car and the gas mileage is fantastic. Unlike earlier Hondas from the '90s, road noise doesn't penetrate the cabin. I'm sure Honda have implemented techniques from their Acura line as a result. The car is very fun to drive being a pseudo hatchback and crossover blend. It's very nippy and the handling is fantastic, even with the odd weight distribution.

The Versa is a great value car. It is extraordinary to get a brand new car with so many options for such a great price. The car appears to be small from the outside but is incredibly roomy on the interior. The Versa provides a smooth ride on the highway and plenty of space in the hatchback to store suitcases. The car sits low to the ground, which makes it easy for my beagle to hop up into the backseat for trips to the dog park. Gas mileage around town is exceptional. The car has also been very reliable with trips to the mechanic for oil changes only. The ride is not particularly quiet on the highway, and I’m not sure how safe the car would be in a high velocity crash, but I feel perfectly safe in the car while driving around town.