Cars? What would you buy?

Perna · Jul 29, 2013, 10:20 AM

My last car was a Subaru Forester and now I have a Nissan Murano. My husband is quite tall and large and I want all wheel drive so our lifestyle only fits the Murano these days. We had Mercury Grand Marquises before that and Ford Explorers and, way back, a Ford Bronco, our first 4 wheel drive vehicle. I highly recommend Subaru and Nissan cars.

Timgt5 · Jul 30, 2013, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rose76

I think that "station wagons" were the best things ever invented. In the past, I owned two. In a pinch, you can always make a decent bed in the back of a wagon. Also, that back window allows for good air flow through the vehicle in warm weather. Cuts down on need to use A/C.

I don't like SUV's (whose invention led to the demise of station wagons.) I don't like sitting so high up. Those things always feel to me like they could tip over easy.

If you get a sedan, know that 4 door cars can take side impact better than 2 door cars. Also V-6's are safer in a jam than V-4's, like if you have to accelerate quickly to get out of a tight spot.

I agree regarding wagons, below is a pic of mine I took a couple of years ago:

Cars? What would you buy?

With the seats down it can carry up to 60 cubic feet of cargo. with back seat passengers in tow I still have a 34 cubic ft trunk, I bought in part to help with my little hobby of gardening. I find SUVs to be cumbersome and clumsy.

This puppy has a 2.0 Turbocharged 4 combined with a DSG transmission which has terrific punch off the line (especially with the transmission in sport mode) and effortless highway performance.

With 2 passengers on board, the back full of luggage and plants, the AC on, averaging 75MPh on a trip to SC I averaged 32 MPG, not bad at all.

Sadly VW now only sells its successor in Europe. My next vehicle will likely be a small crossover of some sort, as the only midsize wagons left are made by BMW and Mercedes, way out of my price range.

heyhey.im.j · Jul 30, 2013, 09:59 AM

A VW GTI all around great car, good gas mileage great handling and performance. My bf has one that I drive occasionally, it's a 6 speed standard, really roomy too. He's 6'2" so it's great for him, I, on the other hand have a slight issue with the seat lip resting almost on my calfs so I have to pull the seat uncomfortably close to reach the clutch and keep my knees bent, I'm kinda short tho, about 4'10" They are known to have electrical issues tho.

tokiwartooth · Jul 30, 2013, 10:29 AM

I miss my Dodge Neon SE. I got into a really bad accident in 2011 and it was totaled. I had it since it was new in 2003 when my mom bought it for me for my 20th birthday. I still mourn the loss of that car. Right now I drive a 2003 Chevy Tracker with a convertible top, but she has no A/C and the driver side power window is busted. But she was given to me for free. If I was to choose another car, it'd be my old Dodge. That or a Celica. I really like the look of them.

seeker1950 · Jul 30, 2013, 10:36 AM

My Chevy HHR 2011 is great for hauling all my projects. Also has a roof rack. I love it because it's small enough to feel like driving a regular car, not a big monster. Sadly, Chevy has stopped producing them, but I'm sure there are great bargains of slightly used out there like the one I have. This is the second one I've owned!

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