What car to buy for my wife and newborn

Question

What models should I purchase between a honda oddesy or crv or toyota rav 4 or seinna with a 20 grand budget. And should I steer clear of fully loaded models due to issues with all the bells and whistels. Is there any years to aviod due to engineering issues. Looking to get something reliable and safe for my new family.

InThrustWeTrust · Accepted Answer

Test drive all the ones that you like (with your family), which are within your budget and then create a shortlist.

Don’t rule out the Corolla/Civic/Camry/Accord too, for a young family..

All the best!

Whatchamacallit · Answer

I would go RAV4 and Sienna. For longevity, go with those Toyota’s over the Honda’s. And definitely don’t get the Odyssey, at all costs. For best years, see below:

https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/progressive-common-and-major-problems-toyota-and-honda-vehicles-not-to-buy/

(RAV4)
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/postid/109923/

(Sienna)
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/toyota-sienna-models-to-avoid/#post-112928

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KIAq0M3BUWQ&list=PLeFzfl0Q8rQX1NvPXH_Y9OgXqdYNT2TZ-&index=1

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BSI_iA6I4_4&list=PLeFzfl0Q8rQUy9XXwsTDP44mSCssiNlui&index=1

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HaGmRqy7C_8&list=PLeFzfl0Q8rQUy9XXwsTDP44mSCssiNlui&index=2

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ek1_uLFCJ6c&list=PLeFzfl0Q8rQUy9XXwsTDP44mSCssiNlui&index=3

yaser · Answer

Between those, RAV4 and CRV are good options for a family of three. Sienna is a good one but it is bit large. Odyssey has issues and I don’t recommend it.