Thinking of buying the CROSSTOUR

[LittleBeast]

Anita, I am right there with you actually. This is the only Honda I would ever own, even the S2000 that they will no longer be making looks like a door wedge to me, but this Accord Crosstour I really like, and knowing Honda it will run forever, get good gas mileage, and I really think with some nice rims in the right color this thing could be awesome, I think you 2 should definitely get it

[sloop]

http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research....ection=reviews

[pbkid]

im surprised that so many people on this site enjoy the looks of a wagon...wtf??

[Triathlete]

In Az SUV are classified as "wagons" by the DMV....which is nice since mud flap laws only apply to "trucks"!

[BigSwede]

Hmmm, same power and gas mileage as my RAV4, but without the room.

[circmand]

next thing you know I am waking up from a nap. Yawn. They look similar to eachother and a larger version of a CRX. No splash no pow no wow they need more cowbell

[Anita]

I think (in person) there is a little pow and a little wow.. for a Honda. I really hate Honda's shallow, no-depth paint jobs. The Acura is a lot cooler looking but the starting price is almost 10k more.

The hubby and I both want this time around to have a car with a usable back seat, and a bit of luxury, and a good reputation. The Crosstour for the price could suffice. When it is my turn to turn the VX out to pasture, I have no idea what could replace it. For now, the VX is running solid. She would be a good truck to someone if I ever let her go....

[Anita]

We have not decided on a car/truck yet. Frustrating. We dont like much of anything on the road. The hubby cannot fit comfortably in the Ridgeline w/sunroof. Dont want sunroof? Then you cant have leather seats, navigation or an (somewhat) attractive interior. Crosstour still in the running.

We now are turning our eyes to the Cadillac SRX. Love the looks and we both always admired Cads. This whole GM/government run thing makes us pretty nervous concerning the quality and durability. Good warranty. We need to see the maintenance expense as it compares to Isuzu.

Anyone have experience or knowledge of the 2010 SRX?

[etlsport]

the SRXs in general i havent seen many mechanical issues with,

but i know they are stupid expensive to maintain, like the air filter i beleive was around 30+ for a napa brand.. also the tires are crazy amounts of expensive, the older ones had larger tires in the rear as well which limited your options if you wanted to keep the same type front and back, another small thing is the battery is a little tough to find, IIRC its a group size 101

[Anita]

Days away from new car purchase.... My head feels like its gonna explode

[Ldub]

Days away from new car purchase.... My head feels like its gonna explode

Back away...regroup...realize that it's not required...

[PK]

Back away...regroup...realize that it's not required...

What Dub said is damn good advice.

If the purchase decision is not easy to make, then you are not ready, or have not found the right vehicle.

Is the money really burning a hole in your pocket that bad??

Wait for 6 - 12 months - something will be released that you fall in love with.

Anyways, that is my opinion - and we all know what that is worth.

Good luck what ever you decide.

PK

[Anita]

Guys, it's okay! ... my head's exploding in a good way!

I am friends with a wonderful gentleman who owns many different car brand dealerships in the So Cal area; we decided on a truck and got an amazing deal. The same guy sold me my new ebony VX almost ten years ago.

I shall post pics when the new arrival is mine. Oh, I am not selling the VX.. no way!!