I acctually work for Honda in Alabama. Here are my thoughts on the company with an inside view. Yes, Honda makes some of the best autos money can buy, if a Honda is what you are looking for. While safety, reliability, and fuel economy are paramount to the company, I feel that in so many ways they are missing the mark in todays market. The cars that Honda makes are IMO the best that money can buy, but take the "truck" the Ridgeline. I don't understand why they wouldn't build a serious truck, not a grocery getter with a bed!? Build a truck that could contend with a Ranger, and I'm sorry but that is what I would drive. Honda dynos engines all the time here, reved out for days on end, with little wear or mechanical failures. It's amazing what the 3.5 v-6 can handle. Not to start rambling, but if you need a car buy a Honda, need a real truck buy elsewhere.
Just to let you guys know, yes my wife and I both drive Fords, and I will keep her Escape along with my truck, but her next ride will be a Honda.