Toyota Highlander Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Toyotas are reputed to be bulletproof and that was our experience with a 1994 Previa minivan see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD |
This is my 3rd Toyota/Lexus. What else can I say, they are great cars/appliances. Although not a styling icon, Toyota/Lexus knows how to build what most people want/need in a reliable good quality vehicle. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Previous Toyota SUV lasted 25+ years with great performance and low maintenance. The new vehicle was the first affordable hybrid SUV available to the public. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not much to say, Toyota has made great products. So many people I talk to discuss the fact that they have over 150K miles of maintenance only repairs. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2004 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Well...up until the issues with cars accelerating on their own their reputation was untarnished. Still...very few cars exhibit this trait so I still would buy another one. see full Toyota Highlander review |
Honda Civic Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
that it has a reputation as one of the best small cars out there see full Honda Civic review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Civic has always been rated very high for reliability by Consumer Reports. Owners have told me that they enjoy good Honda relationships. My Accord was very well taken care of by our local dealership. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I have not heard much bad about cicics overall and have owned several see full Honda Civic review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
This is my second Honda, and they are bullet-proof reliable and well constructed fit and finish. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
sport pedigree see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Been around for quite some time. They really hold their value. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rated very high everywhere. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
In our part of Canada, Honda is one of the leaders in resale value. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It is a mystery to me, but it appears to work and will add value to the car for trade in and resale. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
honda relability see full Honda Civic review |
Honda Civic Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Ricer. You should know what that word means in car culture before you get yourself into the Civic Si. That said, the eighth generation Civic Si has been around long enough that people are starting to figure out what Honda actually made... so maybe the reputation isn't all bad. see full Honda Civic review |