Man, don't do this to me. Give me some real choices. Dodge, I don't know that I recommendit, even though I really like my Dodge. Mine IS 12 years old though. Mercedes, I don't think you'd be very happy with the maintenance and repair costs, unless you have someone in mind that can take care of you without ass-raping you (unless you're REALLY into ass-raping). I don't know that the reliability is all that much better, from what I've seen. Now we get to the part I hate. The Honda's. Let me start by saying, I DO NOT like Honda cars and "trucks". However, they hold their value, and are pretty darned reliable. The Pilot has the tried and true 3.5 in it, keep up on the routine maintenance and it will last forever. Regular oil changes, filters, timing belt on time, etc... and you'll be good to go. I just feel that they're a bit under-powered for my liking. The same engine is used in the Odyssey, and I think the same, and they lack the comfort of the Chrysler minivans, but that's not what you're looking for. Now we get to the CR-V. They're ok on power, even better on fuel mileage, same type of maintenance requirements of any other Honda. It IS a smaller vehicle. I like Sam's idea, since I prefer GM products. Buy one from them and they may get the government paid back sooner! (I really am a Chevy guy!) You could also go with Justin's idea. Buy something that get's great mileage for the wife, then a baller SUV for "the family" (aka...you.) and everyone is happy! Myself, I've become too practical when it comes to cages, and we're going to be looking into getting a mucking finivan (thanks to Max Power for that one!) to haul everyone around, and I'm thinking about getting rid of my Camaro. Since I got onto 2 wheels, cages don't matter so much to me! Anyway, just my 2 cents... and then some!