K.S.
I'm really surprised to hear you've heard bad reviews on the Phil and Ted's! I have one and loooooove it! I researched a lot before I bought it, and overwhelmingly the reviews were positive. I've also seen lots of positive reviews on it in responses on this website.
I just added the doubler attachment and am using it for my 3-year old and infant. It is fabulous. I particularly love that it is so much narrower than any other double stroller. I live in an area that has lots of unpaved walkways, kind of beach community feel, but the point is that we stroll a lot on narrow walkways and across rough, uneven ground. My stroller is in great shape still, despite the pounding it gets. I'd definitely check out the P&T before you rule it out.