Posted on 12/31/2010 12:04:58 PM PST by RangerM
Found out yesterday that wife totalled car. Long story short, looks like I'm buying a car soon. She'll want another SUV, but I'm thinking CUV. Looking at....
Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute Hyundai Tuscon Kia Sportage Mitsubishi Outlander Honda CR-V (a bit pricey) Mazda5 (not a CUV, but I'm including it as a wildcard)
I've read a lot of info online, but am hoping to hear from anyone with personal experience and thoughts. I'm going shopping with my wife, when I get back in town.
(NOTE: I refuse to consider RAV4 because my last Toyota was a disappointment, or anything GM/Chrysler)
I’m on my 2nd Honda CRV. Just loved both of them. My 2006 is even better than the 2000. They never break down and the maintenance is very reasonable. Also good on gas.
True dat.
finest car on the road
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Just remember, $4 gas is being predicted for next year. (I personally think it will hit $4.50, thanks to all that “Quantitative Easing.”)
Until you hear her speak.
With the most whiny, high-pitched, baby-talk voice imaginable.
Sorry to ruin it for you.
Smart Car, then you won’t have to go through this again.
Look at the nonturbo for the good mpg on regular gas, 28 hwy I belive, turbo for really decent kick, slight mpg hit, requires 93 octane premium. There's a upper midlevel model that's not quite as expensive as the full-zoot leather and everything, but it does have the heated seats with fabric upholstery, fog lamps and alloy wheels, with glass moonroof; that seems to be the best deal, low to mid $20's brand new, should be able to find an '09 for around $18-19k.
Here's a pic of a top of the line '09 turbo model, the 2010 and 2011 are virtually identical. Prior to '09, Foresters were not that nice looking, too boxy imho.
Sorry to have caused such strife in your household. Now you want one desperately and your wife is not happy with this. Get it anyway; after her first ride in it, she’ll love you even more.
I hear people like the Odyssey. But no one makes Baby drive in the minivan corner!
Get her a Harley Fat boy. Maybe she can find a little fun in her life.
If I ever won the lottery I would buy myself and my kids a Ford Flex. In green. Or brown.
I have a 2005 Saturn Vue and it has been the best car I ever owned.
Twas a chain, not a belt. Yes they can be replaced, but once broken it’s likely caused valve issues, etc...
Yeah, I had me a 66 Cat Conv. Sold it. Bad move. I WILL be getting another one.
I'd much rather listen to Kathy Ireland than Sarah Palin, you betcha. (I know, sacrilege on this forum)
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