21st Nov 2007, 00:55
Yeah my Honda's 7 year 100,000 mile warranty tops GM's 5 year 100,000 mile warranty. I know what you mean. A good warranty brings peace of mind and that is why I have an already reliable car with a great warranty.
21st Nov 2007, 06:37
16:38 true... He may still be paying off the loan for the Toyota with hopes that his new domestic will not cost so much in the long run with repairs. That's what we did and have a better long term warranty.
21st Nov 2007, 09:06
It is sad that some people would skimp on quality, not care about having a car that is well built just to have a good warranty. I would never buy a new car alone on warranty. There is only a sliver of new GM cars I would actually buy because they have improved, but come on guys! Most of their cars are not up to snuff. If you really want a decent car and warranty, but a warranty occupies 90% of your brain, then I would buy a Hyundai.
21st Nov 2007, 09:35
I drive 100,000 miles in less than 4 years. What to do? I will never buy another Honda/Acura...and have major drivetrain issues.
21st Nov 2007, 12:14
19:27, Most Americans who buy a car brand new are going to trade it in long before 100,000 miles rolls over. If you want to drive the same car for 200-300,000 miles, that's your prerogative, but you are definitely in the minority.
21st Nov 2007, 14:46
Unless you need a giant truck (anything above 3/4 ton) or a huge van, there is NO sound reasoning behind buying a Ford or GM when you could have a Honda or a Toyota. None. You can buy a GM and state opinions, like 'it looks better', or it 'rides better', neither of which I agree with, but you can't say it's a more reliable, higher quality car or truck, because it isn't. You can say it, but you'll be wrong.
21st Nov 2007, 18:10
06:37 Well, at least with a Toyota, you can sell it and come out at least even, unlike a domestic, where even the dealership that ripped you off in the first place knows that their product isn't worth much; so they give you very little.
21st Nov 2007, 21:03
19:27 what documentation can you provide that this vehicle currently being reviewed (Tundra) can go 250-300,000 miles with no issues?
I have owned 2 new GM full size trucks since 2004 and see otherwise. I have upgraded rather than spent on needless dealer visits and large outlays on repairs. I have no issues on upgrades as there is something to show for it, as well as adding to driving enjoyment.
I have added K & N intakes, stainless full flow exhaust systems, upgraded tires and the sound systems. The only repairs have been filters, fluids and brakes as I do tow frequently.
I meticulously maintain vehicles, and I find the new domestics to being more durable compared to other late models. Even world class vehicles such as Mercedes have numerous negative reviews on late models on here.
The best thing about vehicles, is that you ultimately buy what you like, not what others think. I test drive new vehicles, and maybe my next vehicles will not be GM, but I really like what I own. Show me some Tundras with 200,000 miles plus as are claimed, not just an assumption. I would like to see 2005 present reviews on full size trucks, not old stuff reiterated over and over.
This is a very specialized segment. Unless you carry larger loads, tow equipment, boats etc. it seems unlikely you realize this market to understand their value and appeal.
22nd Nov 2007, 11:43
Well I put over 100,000 miles in less than 3 years. I would only trust a Honda to do that. I have had no problems doing so. Stop picking on that little company. It feels like we are boycotting Ace Hardware and advocating for the Home Depot. Maybe you guys are into that kind of thing, but you gotta realize that Honda is a smaller company compared to the giant General Motors and a little flea next to Ford. But isn't it funny how most Honda cars outsell them?
22nd Nov 2007, 17:04
What Honda are you recommending to us on a 2007 Tundra review? A Ridgeline? Are you serious? Lets park the Honda next to the Tundra, Ford F Series, Titan, Silverado, Ram and expect it to be a full size truck. Where is its bed? It's a car with a compromised bed. Even if you get half of the resale value in 3 years with Honda its not in the same category. I'd love to see this Honda pull my boat up a ramp. Again this is a full size truck review... being a safe vehicle to tow and carry loads, function and capability are the primary reasons I chose this size vehicle. One does not buy these expecting economy. Tundras, Titans as well as domestics use fuel which is fine as long as they work and do not compromise what they are designed to do. I also like having reserve capacity as far as load and towing capabilities which necessitated a domestic model. I have to wonder how many of the comments are from individuals that actually own a new full size truck as they seem to not understand. This is not a Corolla or Civic review to apply car mentality. You need a strong vehicle that can safely stop with loads and towing especially.
22nd Nov 2007, 21:43
Maybe you are looking for a Honda truck for me to give you, which I will not since Honda is all about building vehicles with better economy and do not want to build trucks. They barely built the Ridgeline.
Now what you don't realize is every joe is on here not only talking about trucks, but saying their Cavalier is superior to a Civic or their Venture van is better than an Odyssey. I am here defending against those commentors. Plain and simple!
23rd Nov 2007, 06:30
I own a 1/2 ton GM... sound reasoning 100,000 mile warranty, more amenities, better people carrying capacity, better cost to own over 5 years with Edmunds, better fuel economy... not a Tundra and certainly no Hondas are even considered or made. Odessey good choice!
23rd Nov 2007, 08:16
21:43, you are defending the Odyssey which has had transmission failures. I would have went with a better model than that.
23rd Nov 2007, 15:43
HMMMM...but the Caravan, Freestar, and everything in between has transmission problems. So I guess I should go buy a Toyota van which does not have these problems. UH OH!!! This means Toyota has the best van if you do not count the 05-present vans from Honda. Also, I have heard of many 99-04 Honda vans having no trouble if they change the transmission fluid in 45k interval miles, instead of the 90k Honda schedule.
24th Nov 2007, 08:19
15:43 not sure about on other sites, but on this site there are only seven Freestar reviews. And if I am not mistaken only one review had transmission failure. Vehicles will have problems, but the Odyssey owners are aggravated badly about the Odyssey. And I would not buy a Toyota van, because there are Chevrolet and other vans to looks at.
20th Nov 2007, 19:27
13:12 GM's 100,000 mile warranty is a sales ploy and nothing more. ANY new car will probably get to 100,000 without a whole lot of trouble. Then you're out of warranty. Buy the Toyota and drive trouble free to 2 or 300,000, or buy the garbage GM and be screwed after 100,000. Whichever you like.