Cheap spare parts = earlier replacement

If you want spare parts of comparable quality, Toyota spares aren't that far off from everyone else's.

In terms of engine technology and reliability, I'll have to give the nod, slightly, to Honda. Toyotas have better body integrity... but I find their suspensions wanting, in the long run.

But then, this is highly dependent upon the specific car and trim level. There are some Toyotas and Hondas I respect, and some that I don't. I don't go for all that "basta Toyota or Honda" crap. I've seen enough broken cars from different makes to know that 90% of reliability is dependent upon the end user.