honda or toyota?

[SpoiledMan]

Wow that guy's pretty dumb for that assesment! BBB will be your friend. Honda doesn't like bad press so.......

[TRD-22]

I've had my parents love for Toyotas run into my head and stay there.

So Toyota for me.

Honda- Can't really build automatics too well, great horsepower, not much torque, cheap interior, IMO
Toyota- Great torque, dies at the top of the rev band, very nice interior, some are bland exterior, though.

I still don't like the Accord too much but the 2006 change made it look much better (atleast from the 2006 EX-V6 I saw the other day)

Toyotas have been trying to get rid of the blandness in their line. Look at the new RAV4, perhaps the 2007 Camry, the IS250/350 and the GS.

[BigAl3]

anyone else care to chime in?

[drewski59]

Hondas seem more 'cutting-edge' to me, with their high-tech engines and awesome efficiency. Their interiors don't dissapoint me, especially our Pilot's and the Accord's are very nice IMO. Also, the suspensions feel 'sportier', and they have some road noise issues.

Toyotas seem more 'old-school' but very solid technology. Their 4-bangers can't match Honda, but their new 3.5L V6 is sweet, especially compared to the old sludgemonster 3.0L. Fit & finish match Hondas, IMO, but the materials feel a little bit more 'durable.' Suspension is set for comfort and isolation; road noise is minimal.

I'd take a Honda manual tranny over a Toyota's anyday, but for automatics it's a tough call; Honda doesn't have a great reputation for autos...

Both brands are meticulously engineered, and it just comes down to whatever you like best

[BigAl3]

Originally Posted by drewski59

Hondas seem more 'cutting-edge' to me, with their high-tech engines and awesome efficiency.

agreed. it seems there are more aftermarket parts (for the tuners) for honda's as well....

[2003SCT]

Honda IMO for many reasons....

Toyotas are great if you arent a "driver"....I get really sick of Toyota always taking center stage on this whole "reliability" thing...alot of that stems from years when many other companies were making some Grade A crap so it wasnt hard to one up them...now that others have progressed very far(and will continue to do so) the gap has been narrowed. Toyota will for quite awhile live in the rumors that they are SO superior to other cars (same reason people are sold on Bose audio)

All in all, I am really an American car guy but Honda tugs at the "drivers" heart strings and has done a good job as staying a more traditional Japanese company...Toyota has Americanized itself beyond belief to sell cars in the worlds biggest market....America.


CHRIS

[atticdog]

new Camry SE
I picked it up 5 days ago

[ExoticFetish]

Honda all the way.

Toyota didnt put a stick in thier new IS350. But they put one in the 250 ***?
Toyota doesnt have a stick available with the new camry V6.

Honda is generally more sporty and have all versions available with sticks. Honda is more of a drivers company IMO. But yes thier lineup is mostly underpowered and the lack of torque gets annoying in everyday city driving trying to keep the rpms low.

[BigAl3]

*bump* for the fit vs. yaris thread...

[rjstaaf]

I am generally a domestic car buyer but, I have had many Honda motorcycles over the years and I have NEVER had a bit of trouble with any them. They are rock solid reliable and will last forever if you take care of them.

I am NOT a fan of Toyota at all. Lots of you seem to hate the business practices of WalMart. Take a look at Toyota and the way they treat their "temporary" employees. It is pretty much the same way as WalMart treats their part-timers. I am not going to go into it here but, do a Google search and you will find plenty of articles on the subject. Use the search terms "Toyota" and either "temporary employees" or "health care".

If I were to buy a foreign car or truck in the future it would be a Honda.

[AutoDLR]

I'm a GM man myself. Good reliability, easy to service and great overall value.

[BigAl3]

this will probably be my next car (will go on sale late this year, IIRC), and it's a honda of course!