Honda CR-V or Pontiac Vibe?

**drmwevr08** · 03-04-2008, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Phaedrus

While we're playing "pile on the poster" let me add my 2 cents:

I work around a bunch of really rough guys. You know, the kinds of guys who wear medals with "V"s for valor on their uniforms, and who have bronze busts and plaques in their hometowns describing exactly why they are tough as nails.

And they drive what some might be consider "wussy" cars, by and large. One guy in particular, who is a retired SF guy, and a man-mountain, drives a Citroen 2CV "Duck". I believe the color is Raspberry, but I'd call it "dark pink."

And Jeep Liberties are very popular as well, despite their reputation as being "effeminate" or "gender non-specific" cars. The fact is, they are awesome cars, that are decent on mpg, for 4x4s.

I don't know anyone who would challenge their virility over what they drive. In fact, frankly, I'd be afraid to.

Don't ask, don't tell has really gotten out of hand...

KIDDING people, kidding. The other comment was not really necessary either but it was kind of funny.

I will be having a similar dilemma this fall when I go to get a family mobile van. I would like to get a toyota or honda because of their reliability but am not sure I can swallow the prices. Any opinions on minivans out there?

**cyfreddy** · 03-04-2008, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by Lenny25

Are you seriously considering these two vehicles? Good god. What does your boyfriend think you should get.

Who ****** in your Wheaties ? I am looking for an economical vehicle, right now I have a Ford F150 Drive pickup, but it eats gas like you would not believe. I also have a 17 year, that we need to get a vechile for, and a 14 year old, that will be right behind.

Obvisouly, you don't have kids :)

**cyfreddy** · 03-04-2008, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by bostinelosd

Does anyone have a Rogue? I was curious about those. Are they in the same price range as a CRV? I am a Honda fan-boy but I will try others. I am a foreign car snob though. =)

I did test drive a Rogue, but not sure I want to spend the money for a new vechile. It was a great drive, by the way.

**Jeremy** · 03-04-2008, 07:00 PM

We bought a new Toyota Matrix back in 2006 and we love it to this day. It gets about 32 mpg and handles beautifully in snow and ice due to the low center of gravity. We traded in a Ford Escape for it (obviously paid more too) and we don't regret it one bit. When it snows, I actually like driving the Matrix more than I do the big V8 Dodge Dakota that we have.

The Vibe and Matrix are the same for the most part. Toyota has leased the design to Pontiac and they built them on the same line in a joint plant. The Toyota can be just as cheap as the Vibe and the service at Toyota of DSM has been stellar for us. I used to have a Grand Am and will never buy another Pontiac but would recommend Toyotas to anybody and their dog.

**Bobber** · 03-04-2008, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by drmwevr08

I will be having a similar dilemma this fall when I go to get a family mobile van. I would like to get a toyota or honda because of their reliability but am not sure I can swallow the prices. Any opinions on minivans out there?

We shopped in the fall of 07 and narrowed down to the Honda and Toyota. We went with Honda and no regrets. It's a great van that handles like a car, get's decent mileage(18 Town 26 Hwy) and swallows a ton of family. Great crash test ratings, reliability and resale values.

My suggestion is to shop around and find one you like. The new Chryslers have made a lot of improvements since we looked at them. It's a lot of money, but it's a vehicle you'll use a lot with a family. We only wanted to buy one once.

**Cutlass** · 03-04-2008, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by Jeremy

The Vibe and Matrix are the same for the most part. Toyota has leased the design to Pontiac and they built them on the same line in a joint plant. The Toyota can be just as cheap as the Vibe and the service at Toyota of DSM has been stellar for us. I used to have a Grand Am and will never buy another Pontiac but would recommend Toyotas to anybody and their dog.

Mostly true. The platform and underpinning are a Toyota Corolla. The interior of both and exterior styling of the Pontiac were done by GM. The Vibe is assembled at the NUMMI facility in California and the Matrix is assembled in Canada.