What car should we purchase?
Jun 2nd 2005, 1:56 am
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Re: What car should we purchase?
Originally Posted by Duncan Roberts
I love Mazdas, I say go for a V6 Mazda 6. If you are feeling really sporty go for the Mazdaspeed 6!
Jun 2nd 2005, 2:11 am
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Re: What car should we purchase?
Definately a Honda Accord, I have one and love it! Plus Hondas have excellent gas mileage and they retain their value. In fact the are renound for this in the car "world!"
A Jeep on the other hand - worse gas mileage. My husband has a Jeep Liberty - a free work car and even with it being free he doesn't like it all that much. A brand new car should not have any problems and has been in and out with various issues all too complex for me to understand! All we think is thank god we aren't paying for this car!
Love love my Honda though......
A Jeep on the other hand - worse gas mileage. My husband has a Jeep Liberty - a free work car and even with it being free he doesn't like it all that much. A brand new car should not have any problems and has been in and out with various issues all too complex for me to understand! All we think is thank god we aren't paying for this car!
Love love my Honda though......
Jun 2nd 2005, 8:57 am
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Re: What car should we purchase?
Originally Posted by Suess
Hi,
We just bought a PT Cruiser and love it. It has a surprising amount of space inside for a small car. It's a dream to drive and a bit wacky.
If you have grandkids you might be looking for something bigger. Although sales on SUV's seem to be going down because of the price of gas.
Happy hunting.
Sue
We just bought a PT Cruiser and love it. It has a surprising amount of space inside for a small car. It's a dream to drive and a bit wacky.
If you have grandkids you might be looking for something bigger. Although sales on SUV's seem to be going down because of the price of gas.
Happy hunting.
Sue
But it looks like a futuristic hearse
Jun 2nd 2005, 12:21 pm
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Re: What car should we purchase?
Thank you for all your help.
I did consider the Prius, but when we test drove the UK version last weekend we didn't think that it was very comfortable. We are funding the car purchase from the sale of our UK car (Mercedes C220 cdi). We are hoping to get about £18,000 for it. I am open to both new and second hand.
We once rented a PT cruiser, my wife loved it. It is certainly another one to consider.
I do have International Autosource saved in my favourites list. Did you get your auto insurance through them?
Rene, Britchicknyc, What spec did you go for? Is the insurance reasonable?
I did consider a European car, but in the consumer guide that I purchased recently they do not rate them very highly.
Fatbrit, Thanks for the links. Most of the hire cars that I have had have been saloons. I must admit that it does feel as though you are driving in the land of the giants :-)
But I can cope, I just want to make sure that the car we choose is comfortable. A 5 hour + road trip could turn into pure misery in the wrong car.
Yes, I agree it would be a good idea to wait until we get across and it would allow us to get our SS number and drivers license sorted out and hopefully get a slightly cheaper insurance. I wanted to get some feedback from you guys who have already experienced what I am going through.
Please keep the advise/comments coming
Thanks
Tiny
I did consider the Prius, but when we test drove the UK version last weekend we didn't think that it was very comfortable. We are funding the car purchase from the sale of our UK car (Mercedes C220 cdi). We are hoping to get about £18,000 for it. I am open to both new and second hand.
We once rented a PT cruiser, my wife loved it. It is certainly another one to consider.
I do have International Autosource saved in my favourites list. Did you get your auto insurance through them?
Rene, Britchicknyc, What spec did you go for? Is the insurance reasonable?
I did consider a European car, but in the consumer guide that I purchased recently they do not rate them very highly.
Fatbrit, Thanks for the links. Most of the hire cars that I have had have been saloons. I must admit that it does feel as though you are driving in the land of the giants :-)
But I can cope, I just want to make sure that the car we choose is comfortable. A 5 hour + road trip could turn into pure misery in the wrong car.
Yes, I agree it would be a good idea to wait until we get across and it would allow us to get our SS number and drivers license sorted out and hopefully get a slightly cheaper insurance. I wanted to get some feedback from you guys who have already experienced what I am going through.
Please keep the advise/comments coming
Thanks
Tiny
Jun 2nd 2005, 12:57 pm
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Re: What car should we purchase?
I have a 2 door coupe in silver. Insurance is less than $500 per 6 months.
You also need to consider if you want to lease or buy. By leasing you can get more car than you could buy. I would strongly suggest buying unless you definately want a brand new car every 3 years are are certain you mileage will be less than 12,000 or 15,000 miles per year.
You also need to consider if you want to lease or buy. By leasing you can get more car than you could buy. I would strongly suggest buying unless you definately want a brand new car every 3 years are are certain you mileage will be less than 12,000 or 15,000 miles per year.
Jun 2nd 2005, 1:07 pm
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Re: What car should we purchase?
Reasons why a Mazda 6 is great!
2 Good engine choices. (160hp 155 torque or 220hp and 192 torque)
Soon to be available in a turbocharged model. (hp and torque around the high 200s)
Available in a 5 door that looks the same as a 4 door.
Variable valve timing.
Variable induction.
4 or 6 speed automatic or 5 speed manual.
Performance tuned exhaust.
Great suspension, brakes and handling.
Very good safety features and high safety ratings.
Decent mileage.
Very comfortable.
Lots of options to make it your own.
Looks great. Drives great.
Starts at $19500.
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...ehicleCode=MZ6
2 Good engine choices. (160hp 155 torque or 220hp and 192 torque)
Soon to be available in a turbocharged model. (hp and torque around the high 200s)
Available in a 5 door that looks the same as a 4 door.
Variable valve timing.
Variable induction.
4 or 6 speed automatic or 5 speed manual.
Performance tuned exhaust.
Great suspension, brakes and handling.
Very good safety features and high safety ratings.
Decent mileage.
Very comfortable.
Lots of options to make it your own.
Looks great. Drives great.
Starts at $19500.
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...ehicleCode=MZ6
Jun 2nd 2005, 2:15 pm
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Re: What car should we purchase?
Originally Posted by Ray
Well Ray we agree on something ! the 300c is just beautiful
Jun 2nd 2005, 2:23 pm
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Re: What car should we purchase?
The 300 looks like it was driven into a garage door and then reversed into a wall.
Jun 2nd 2005, 4:00 pm
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Re: What car should we purchase?
Originally Posted by Eskimo
Well Ray we agree on something ! the 300c is just beautiful
Jun 2nd 2005, 4:02 pm
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Re: What car should we purchase?
Originally Posted by Tinyburst
I did consider a European car, but in the consumer guide that I purchased recently they do not rate them very highly.
A VW Passat ain't bad money, not sure about the Jetta, but there popular here...and Audi A5/6's aren't bad motors either.
Jun 2nd 2005, 4:05 pm
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Re: What car should we purchase?
If it's just the two of you, then a Mini Cooper. No question
Jun 2nd 2005, 4:16 pm
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Re: What car should we purchase?
Originally Posted by rincewind
If it's just the two of you, then a Mini Cooper. No question
If it's just the two of you, then a Chrysler Crossfire. No question
Jun 2nd 2005, 4:24 pm
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Re: What car should we purchase?
Originally Posted by Duncan Roberts
The 300 looks like it was driven into a garage door and then reversed into a wall.
Jun 2nd 2005, 4:29 pm
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Re: What car should we purchase?
Originally Posted by britchicknyc
I have a 2 door coupe in silver. Insurance is less than $500 per 6 months.
You also need to consider if you want to lease or buy. By leasing you can get more car than you could buy. I would strongly suggest buying unless you definately want a brand new car every 3 years are are certain you mileage will be less than 12,000 or 15,000 miles per year.
You also need to consider if you want to lease or buy. By leasing you can get more car than you could buy. I would strongly suggest buying unless you definately want a brand new car every 3 years are are certain you mileage will be less than 12,000 or 15,000 miles per year.
I leased my Honda, first vehicle I've leased in my life...probably won't do that again though, as it looks like I'm going to go over my predicted miles driven. I thought my hubby would have his own car by now, and we'd be using his more often. Didn't work out that way. LOL I also strongly suggest buying the vehicle.
Rene