I have an 04 Kia Rio. Cheap, basic transportation. I haven't had any problems with it and it gets great gas mileage. I'm getting 35 MPG with combination highway and city driving.
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What car do you drive, and do you love it or hate it?
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Got 2002 Honda Accord EX V6, 2006 Mazda Miata, and 1998 Honda Prelude. I also had 1988 CRX, 1988 Mazda RX-8, 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS, 19something Ford Probe and like 1600 Buick something.
The cars that you should not get, Mitsubishi, 1600 Buick. Mitsubishi sucked. It started to fall apart like the second or third year. The Buick was just a bad car. It was my first car and bought it for $500 and it fell apart like the second day, hahahha.
The cars that handled really well and FUUUUUNNNNN to drive-2006 Mazda Miata. This my daily driver. It is a great car that I drive it everywhere. It is so responsive and fun to drive and did I mention it is convertible? I just love it and I think my next car will be a Miata again in 2008. It handles so well that It is like an extension of your body. Go for a test drive, it is FREE!
The car that is reliable-Honda Accord, Honda Prelude. I can't say about Miata because it is less than 1 year old. The Hondas are great, gas was great and no problem at all.
The RX-8 was totaled by a friend after 3 months of purchase.
The CRX was just a project car but it got me 40/MPG!!!!!! It was 1988 too!!! Unbelievable. The Ford Probe was a replacement car after RX-8 and it did not last very long after it broke down too......
I would say, Honda or Toyota would be your best bet for reliability and gas mileage. Hope you get a good deal!!!
The cars that you should not get, Mitsubishi, 1600 Buick. Mitsubishi sucked. It started to fall apart like the second or third year. The Buick was just a bad car. It was my first car and bought it for $500 and it fell apart like the second day, hahahha.
The cars that handled really well and FUUUUUNNNNN to drive-2006 Mazda Miata. This my daily driver. It is a great car that I drive it everywhere. It is so responsive and fun to drive and did I mention it is convertible? I just love it and I think my next car will be a Miata again in 2008. It handles so well that It is like an extension of your body. Go for a test drive, it is FREE!
The car that is reliable-Honda Accord, Honda Prelude. I can't say about Miata because it is less than 1 year old. The Hondas are great, gas was great and no problem at all.
The RX-8 was totaled by a friend after 3 months of purchase.
I would say, Honda or Toyota would be your best bet for reliability and gas mileage. Hope you get a good deal!!!
'02 Mustang GT
I LOOOOOOVVVVVVVVE it!! It is my pride and joy (second to the cats, of course).
'01 Ford Escape XLT
I love it as well. Both very good cars.
I LOOOOOOVVVVVVVVE it!! It is my pride and joy (second to the cats, of course).
'01 Ford Escape XLT
I love it as well. Both very good cars.
I have a 94 VW Jetta. I only got it a week ago so I haven't had any problems or anything but it seems like a good car.
I have a mazda 3 and I love it. I traded it in for my Toyota corolla! I hated that car! I had so many problems with it that wasn't worth the hassle. Will never get a Toyota again. Anyway, my mazda 3 gets better gas millage than the toyota. I have seen soooo many toyotas (esp corollas) that are sold as used cars it makes me wonder what is wrong with them since there are so many that are sold as used. I have seen very few mazda 3 sold as used cars. It's a great car!
We're driving a 1989 Toyota Corolla, that is excellent. It handles well, both city and highway, gets 11-12 km/litre in city driving, still running on the original clutch, and simply doesn't cost us money.
My first car was a 1970 Corolla, and it was excellent as well. Since then, I've driven a 1979 Dodge Aspen for two years -- disaster -- lemon -- handled like a mashmallow on steroids -- inhaled gas; a 1981 Honda Civic, for 17 years, until like yours its book value was less than any repair it might need so it wasn't worth putting money into it -- Rufus was my pal.
For short periods, I've driven a Cavalier -- it was OK; a Sentra -- it was OK; a Yaris -- it was fine in the city, but I wonder how it would have been on the highway.
Prior to our current vehicle, Rob had a 1981 Datsun (Nissan), which he really liked. I didn't like the handling, but otherwise it was good. Before that he drove a succession of Chrysler products, the last being a 1976 Aspen. He had no more love for his than I had for mine.
All of which boils down to a strong preference for Japanese cars, particularly Honda and Toyota.
I hope you find something good soon, Nat.
My first car was a 1970 Corolla, and it was excellent as well. Since then, I've driven a 1979 Dodge Aspen for two years -- disaster -- lemon -- handled like a mashmallow on steroids -- inhaled gas; a 1981 Honda Civic, for 17 years, until like yours its book value was less than any repair it might need so it wasn't worth putting money into it -- Rufus was my pal.
For short periods, I've driven a Cavalier -- it was OK; a Sentra -- it was OK; a Yaris -- it was fine in the city, but I wonder how it would have been on the highway.
Prior to our current vehicle, Rob had a 1981 Datsun (Nissan), which he really liked. I didn't like the handling, but otherwise it was good. Before that he drove a succession of Chrysler products, the last being a 1976 Aspen. He had no more love for his than I had for mine.
All of which boils down to a strong preference for Japanese cars, particularly Honda and Toyota.
I hope you find something good soon, Nat.
1. Chevrolet Aveo - fits 3 medium sized cat carriers comfortably (big consideration on my part), good mileage and quite zippy.
2. Peugeot 407 SW Evente - fits 6 carriers comfortably
, decent not great mileage, smooth ride/drive, love it!
2. Peugeot 407 SW Evente - fits 6 carriers comfortably
I have two Honda cars
1991 Prelude Si - Initially it got me stranded more than a couple times, but after some much TLC it's solid. I spent way more money than I should have on such old car, but it's too sweet to give up. Drives like it's on rails, 100+ mph on highway ramps, no problem. Cute growl. Surprisingly decent gas mileage (28-29 mpg on avg). Interesting history on this one, apparently it's been to Germany and back.
1991 CRX SiR - Technically it's just a DX with an engine swap (upped to 160 hp dual cam with VTEC, from the original 109 hp single cam engine). This car is perfection. Immaculate body, superb handling, accelerates like no one's business (0-60 in ~6 sec), always reliable (-18F, started on first crank), good gas mileage, easy to fix and maintain, comfortable, TONS of cargo space, and CHEAP! No power steering or AC, but I hate power steering, and I like the wind making my cheeks flap
. Pluses in my book. Very potent little car.
Both cars are tiny, especially the CRX (only two seats), so they're not people haulers. Neither are very "safe", no airbags, and it's statistically proven that small cars result in more fatal accidents than bigger cars, but that just means you have to be a better driver. Insurance is the best part, basically costs nothing. In terms of reliability, gas mileage, ease of repairs, fun factor, and cost, they're definitely top notch. I expect to keep both cars until they're basically hunks of rust, or restore them and put them in bubbles when I get too old to sit so low in a car or gasoline cars become outlawed.
If you come across a buzzing white blur in the dead of night in central Ohio, that's probably me.
1991 Prelude Si - Initially it got me stranded more than a couple times, but after some much TLC it's solid. I spent way more money than I should have on such old car, but it's too sweet to give up. Drives like it's on rails, 100+ mph on highway ramps, no problem. Cute growl. Surprisingly decent gas mileage (28-29 mpg on avg). Interesting history on this one, apparently it's been to Germany and back.
1991 CRX SiR - Technically it's just a DX with an engine swap (upped to 160 hp dual cam with VTEC, from the original 109 hp single cam engine). This car is perfection. Immaculate body, superb handling, accelerates like no one's business (0-60 in ~6 sec), always reliable (-18F, started on first crank), good gas mileage, easy to fix and maintain, comfortable, TONS of cargo space, and CHEAP! No power steering or AC, but I hate power steering, and I like the wind making my cheeks flap
Both cars are tiny, especially the CRX (only two seats), so they're not people haulers. Neither are very "safe", no airbags, and it's statistically proven that small cars result in more fatal accidents than bigger cars, but that just means you have to be a better driver. Insurance is the best part, basically costs nothing. In terms of reliability, gas mileage, ease of repairs, fun factor, and cost, they're definitely top notch. I expect to keep both cars until they're basically hunks of rust, or restore them and put them in bubbles when I get too old to sit so low in a car or gasoline cars become outlawed.
If you come across a buzzing white blur in the dead of night in central Ohio, that's probably me.
I drive a white '92 Honda Accord with 85,000 miles on it (I purchased it new.) I've loved it from day one! It gets great gas milage (I only fill up once a month, but I usually only drive to and from work.) The only thing I've done besides routine maintenance is fix the air conditioning compressor. At this rate, I should still be driving it when I'm 60 years old, lol!!! My parents were dyed-in-the-wool GM owners, and they now have a 2002 Honda Accord, because of how much I've loved mine. They love theirs too!
That is sooooo cool!!! I love the original bugs.
I drive a 1989 Nissan Sentra, and I love it. One reason I love it is that it's always gotten me where I needed to go. The other reason I love it is I can still afford to drive it! It costs about $25 to fill it up (in northern VA), and I can usually go about two weeks on that.
If I were going to buy a new car, I would probably get a Scion.
We have a 2000 GrandAm. We have had limited repairs on it, and it has well over 100,000 miles. It's the third GrandAm that we have owned, and the life of the vehicle well exceeded any repair costs.
but with a GMC Envoy. It was bought before the gas prices skyrocketed. The GrandAm was my car and the Envoy was my husband's truck, but with gas prices that has now switched since I drive much less than he does.
For our next vehicle we will be looking at something smaller with better gas mileage or possibly a hybrid.
For our next vehicle we will be looking at something smaller with better gas mileage or possibly a hybrid.
I know I don't help, but I'm driving an '05 Honda Civic. Of course I love it. It's the first non-American car I have leased and probably the first car I will purchase in the end. I had an '00 Oldsmobile Alero before and the engine sucked...I had repairs -NOT covered under warranty- during year 2 of the lease.
Then I Had an '03 Chevrolet Malibu and I did like it up until I was having to replace the breaks at the end of the first year. They were completely worn off. There were a few other quirks that I didn't like with it so I turned it in.
Do you have a Costco or Sam's Club near you? I got a SUPER CHEAP lease by going through Costco. I paid about $500 down for the lease and am now paying $235 per mo. for 15,000 miles/year for 3 years. That's only if you want a lease.
The other car I looked at when I was needing a new car was the Toyota Camry. I never got to test drive it because the sales man never called me back. The only reason why I didn't persist though was the insurance for the toyato was going to be $40 more than the Honda.
why it higher.
Then I Had an '03 Chevrolet Malibu and I did like it up until I was having to replace the breaks at the end of the first year. They were completely worn off. There were a few other quirks that I didn't like with it so I turned it in.
Do you have a Costco or Sam's Club near you? I got a SUPER CHEAP lease by going through Costco. I paid about $500 down for the lease and am now paying $235 per mo. for 15,000 miles/year for 3 years. That's only if you want a lease.
The other car I looked at when I was needing a new car was the Toyota Camry. I never got to test drive it because the sales man never called me back. The only reason why I didn't persist though was the insurance for the toyato was going to be $40 more than the Honda.
I have a 2003 honda accord EX, this is my second one (the first one gave it's life for me, hence I immediately bought another accord). I bought it used a couple of years ago; it's pretty good on gas (my commute is 40 miles a day so that's important). It was probably more than I wanted to spend initially, but I figure it will keep it's value and I intend to put many many more miles on it.
My parents were dedicated GM buyers, but after seeing my honda love, they've gone and bought a CRV.
One more thing--my favorite feature is the remote trunk opener. My first honda didn't even have power windows/locks
I almost never use the radio tuner. I programmed the stations and use the controls on the steering wheel.
My parents were dedicated GM buyers, but after seeing my honda love, they've gone and bought a CRV.
One more thing--my favorite feature is the remote trunk opener. My first honda didn't even have power windows/locks
I drive a 2000 Subaru Legacy Outback and it is my dream car! I just can't say enough good things about this car, good mileage and (knock on wood) very few issues. I must say that it is a very popular car here in the New England states!
I love the fact that that is the most important factor in buying a car for you!Originally Posted by Abymummy
1. Chevrolet Aveo - fits 3 medium sized cat carriers comfortably (big consideration on my part), good mileage and quite zippy.
2. Peugeot 407 SW Evente - fits 6 carriers comfortably, decent not great mileage, smooth ride/drive, love it!
I have a 2004 Saturn Vue, and I hate it. Don't get me wrong it's a dependable car, and has never broken down. It's just the wrong car for me. I want to pay off the loan on it and trade it in for something much smaller.
I've got an 04 Dodge Neon SXT. It's a great little car, gets decent milage, fits my dogs comfortably, along with a good deal of trunk space (I can fit both of my saddles, one western and one english, back there with room).
My first car was an '85 S-10, it sucked, was older than me, and eventually I cracked the block.
My next car was a '97 Taurus, the day I went to trade it in the fuel line went and it wouldn't start. It had lots of miles on it though.
The car after that was a '98 Grand Prix. It was a great car, but wasn't that great on gas, and I needed a new car because this one had so many miles on it. That's when I got my Neon.
I never liked neons, in fact, I had sworn off of them. However, it was the right car for the right price, and it has the power windows, locks, cd player, adjustable steering wheel, all that jazz.
Good luck in your car search!
My first car was an '85 S-10, it sucked, was older than me, and eventually I cracked the block.
My next car was a '97 Taurus, the day I went to trade it in the fuel line went and it wouldn't start. It had lots of miles on it though.
The car after that was a '98 Grand Prix. It was a great car, but wasn't that great on gas, and I needed a new car because this one had so many miles on it. That's when I got my Neon.
I never liked neons, in fact, I had sworn off of them. However, it was the right car for the right price, and it has the power windows, locks, cd player, adjustable steering wheel, all that jazz.
Good luck in your car search!
I have a 1992 Honda Prelude Si. I love the car but I am afraid to drive it further than to work and back after I ran it hot. It doesn't idle quite right but with 180,000 miles on it I couldn't ask for much more. The back seat is a joke. It has a stupid divider in it so you can put stuff back there and the only way 5'3 me can fit back there is with my butt in one seat and my legs draped over the divider into the other seat. a 5 yr old can't even fit in there.
We also have a 2002 F150. I love our truck!! Not so great on gas but it makes me feel like king of the road. V8 engine can be kicked and has no problems keeping up with traffic going 80 plus MPH. Just don't get the coil packs wet AT ALL! At 50-60 buck each for aftermarket parts it sucks that we have replaced them like 6 times.
As for little cars you already know that I am in love with MAZDAspeed! I want the 6 or the 3. Love those little cars!!
We also have a 2002 F150. I love our truck!! Not so great on gas but it makes me feel like king of the road. V8 engine can be kicked and has no problems keeping up with traffic going 80 plus MPH. Just don't get the coil packs wet AT ALL! At 50-60 buck each for aftermarket parts it sucks that we have replaced them like 6 times.
As for little cars you already know that I am in love with MAZDAspeed! I want the 6 or the 3. Love those little cars!!
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Well, as everyone knows I am biased towards Japanese cars, particularily Honda. It breaks my heart that I may have to settle for something other than that
Thanks for all your input..I think if I have to drive out of town to find a Honda I will
All this thread does is restore my faith in Hondas and Toyotas..last night I was actually considering a domestic car
but I know if I bought one I would have to kick my own butt anytime I'm driving my own car...That would be alot of butt kicking
Thanks for all your input..I think if I have to drive out of town to find a Honda I will
My daughter is driving a 1998 Toyota camry with over 150,000 miles on it, and it still runs and drives like a dream. No big problems with it..and gets good gas mileage...!!! She will drive it to it's grave..
My son and I both drive Hundai cars, his is a 2000 Tiburon, very sporty and gets great gas mileage as well. I have a full sized car, and not as good on the mileage, but I just love it. Good luck on your search...
we were out looking at cars on sunday. my dream car is the honda civic si.
i've had my eye on one since i graduated college in 2000. the local honda dealer had a couple 2007's and i'm in love.
we're thinking we might just pay off the pontiac and buy a new civic in the fall. not set in stone, but both DH and i are leaning towards it.
i'd certainly rather be making payments on a car that *doesn't* need major repairs.
