What kind of car do you have? - GOT MY CAR!

[StoryDreamer]

Update: I got my new car! A 2011 black cherry Mazda 6. I freaking love it. It has air! And radio! Which I didn't have before thanks to crappy mechanics. 

Thinking of trading in my wife's and I's cars for one newer car. I have a Civic and I love the gas mileage, but I also really like the Cruze. We rent cars a lot for business which has let us test out several including the Chrystler 200, the Cruze, the Civic Hybrid, and a Pasaat.

I've never owned a new car or a car that's even a few years old, so I'm excited about the possibility of getting one. I also am 6'1 and my (2000) current car, I have to climb out of it at a weird angle, so a newer car is bigger and has way more leg room.

What kind of car do you have? Do you like it? What's the gas mileage like? What kind of car do you not recommend?  I've had a Ford Contour and it crumpled like paper in a wreck.

[Moony]

My dad is 6' 5" and has a Chrysler 200. He fits fine in it I have a 2012 Ford Fusion (my first car lol!). I like it except the bumper is total crap. I cracked it after pulling up too close in a parking space that had a cement marker at the front. I'm leasing my car so I'll have to get that fixed xD I get pretty okay gas mileage. Maybe about 22 or so per gallon. I think my dad's car gets about the same. Are you looking to buy a car or lease it? It may be cheaper to lease a newer car versus buy it Good luck

[banditpony]

I have a 96 Toyota Celica (hatchback). I love it to bits.

I decided when the engine goes, I'll be getting a new engine instead of a new car. [and that is NOT likely any time soon]. Mostly because I don't like any new cars, and, I am quite happy with what I have. I get 30-31 MPG, which I think is so-so.

If I had to choose a new car, I'd be getting a Challenger... which would be an awful choice... but it's sooooo cute.

[lonewolf]

My current is a ragged 1980 Plymouth Volare (the only new car my family ever got). Gas mileage isn't real good because unlike most Volares, this one has a 318 V8. It hasn't even cracked 80,000 miles yet. What I like about it is you can work on / replace parts yourself, and it doesn't tell you what to do.

[NovelNerd]

Right now I drive a Ford explorer, but I drove a Chevy 7z1 99 forever till two years ago. It guzzles gas like most trucks, but it handled better than anything I've driven. I miss that truck! Oh well, dad loves it.

I'm not much of a car person. I try to keep them in decent condition, but that's about it. If it goes I'm fine. I do prefer trucks.

[Galactica]

Hmm-  I have a Jetta but am pretty much in the same boat as you in terms of needing a trade in.

We just sold the wife's 17 year old Honda Civic for 6K- so that was pretty cool.  You have to hand it to the Civics for longevity...

Although we need to trade in the Jetta before it starts crapping out on us- I don't have a lot of hope.  My wife wants a nice sensible Subaru hatchback.  I really want an Audie.  Not exactly much room for meeting in the middle, sigh.

I guess if I were picking a car based on sensible criteria rather than what looks cute- I'd size up the latest Consumer Reports sizing them up.

[invaderhorizongreen]

my only car is a pair of sneakers/winter boots/sandals or the bus.

[skyrocketneko]

I have 4 cars, but my favorite is my 2005 Honda Insight. 60mpg, tiny and no major Repairs at 90k miles. 2 seater, but it has good head room. I am 5'9" and sometimes I get very cramped in cars!

[Corona]

I used to drive a Suzuki but I got into a wreck. It got totaled but it protected me! I now share my mom's 2010 Mercades until we can find me a new car. I'm trying to find something with a small hood (bad at judging distance,) good mileage, and can take a beating.

I'll be watching this thread.

[spottedslug]

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Prius Plug in. Our house is solar... so it's my solar car. I've never had any issues with it at all, ever. This is my second Prius.

ETA: My brother is 6'2" and also has a Prius.

[Galactica]

Prius Plug in. Our house is solar... so it's my solar car. I've never had any issues with it at all, ever. This is my second Prius.

ETA: My brother is 6'2" and also has a Prius.

Cool-  I've always wanted us to get a solar system (my dad installs those for a living) - but he explained that Seattle isn't really the best place for solar energy... I guess you need more than three solid weeks of sun a year 

[rayedelsol]

My brother is like 6'5 and drives a Mini Cooper...... I have a 2012 Ford Focus and I love the gas mileage, but the interior is kinda cheap feeling. On the other hand, my hubby has a 2011 GMC Terrain SUV and it gets okay gas mileage.

Also, really cool on the *solar* car. Our local electric company makes it darned near impossible to go solar

[spottedslug]

Prius Plug in. Our house is solar... so it's my solar car. I've never had any issues with it at all, ever. This is my second Prius.

ETA: My brother is 6'2" and also has a Prius.

Cool-  I've always wanted us to get a solar system (my dad installs those for a living) - but he explained that Seattle isn't really the best place for solar energy... I guess you need more than three solid weeks of sun a year 

Yeah, we are on the other side of the state where it doesn't rain... tumbleweeds, fires, sandstorms.  The not evergreen part of the Evergreen state.

[DazzleKitty]

I have a silver PT Cruiser. I love it, but she's gonna need a lot of work next month. All tires need replaced, AC doesn't work, and there is a big crack in my winshield. But I love her. She drives like a dream.

[rosierjay]

best car ever made

2003 Crown Victoria. his name is jack. and i like him more than most people.


(first car i've ever really loved. this is my fifth)