Car-like handling appealed to me, as I really just wanted the space provided by a small SUV, and had no desire for towing or off-road capabilities.
With one exception, every Honda that myself and my family have owned has been bulletproof--follow the maintenance and you can expect years of reliable service.
The dealership I purchased this car from worked diligantly to get the price and features I wanted. The service department at my local Honda dealership is top-notch--I consistently have gotten better customer service there than I did even at BMW.