all my life, i drove hondas. my most recent a honda, a 2005 fully-loaded accord, was very reliable and got great gas mileage. but once the puppies came into our lives, the accord had to go. the pups liked to chew on the leather seats, and restraining them was pretty much impossible. so, the hubs and i went car shopping. i was dead set on getting a honda pilot, but after terrible customer service and consistently above-blue-book price tags, i expanded my scope. that's when i found the jeep commander. hell yeah, baby. not only does it look tough, it is perfect for my needs. three rows of seats (the back of which we converted into a kennel space), 4 wheel drive, comfortable seating for those in the back, three moon roofs, and more. i so dig it, and as a bonus, is american made. let the road trips begin!!