Help us pick a new car

[Anonymous]

DH has a 15 year old VW Jetta that needs to be replaced. He’s full time WFH so it won’t get a ton of miles. I have an SUV and drive a lot for work, so on the weekends, ideally we’d use his car (but currently I refuse to ride in his tiny car lol). We need something bigger than a Jetta, so Sedan or small SUV. He doesn’t like huge cars and we have a small garage. He has no idea what he wants and I’m not a huge car person either. Must be reliable and comfortable. We only have one kid, 7 year old (she’s just in a booster). He and I are both relatively tall.

[Anonymous]

We love our Camry Hybrid. Why do you need two cars? We are same as you, though I drive less than you do…but if one person is FT WFH, why two cars?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We love our Camry Hybrid. Why do you need two cars? We are same as you, though I drive less than you do…but if one person is FT WFH, why two cars?

Mostly for kiddo drop off/pick up. I can’t do both with my work schedule.

[Anonymous]

Hyundais small suv

Honda CRV or HR V

[Anonymous]

I love the Japanese cars, especially Toyotas and Hondas. But in DC so many are getting their wheels and airbags stolen, I'd go with a lesser-known Japanese car like Mazda or Subaru. Good cars but less chance of theft. I'd avoid Nissan, Kia, or Hyundai.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love the Japanese cars, especially Toyotas and Hondas. But in DC so many are getting their wheels and airbags stolen, I'd go with a lesser-known Japanese car like Mazda or Subaru. Good cars but less chance of theft. I'd avoid Nissan, Kia, or Hyundai.

Op here … I actually have had 3 Nissans with great luck. We aren’t in DC any longer, not super worried about theft where we are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love the Japanese cars, especially Toyotas and Hondas. But in DC so many are getting their wheels and airbags stolen, I'd go with a lesser-known Japanese car like Mazda or Subaru. Good cars but less chance of theft. I'd avoid Nissan, Kia, or Hyundai.

I agree.

Nissans have horrible transmission issues and Kia’s are just junk.

They are for people who want to drive a modern looking car on a beer budget.

I am on the fence re: Hyundais.

I have heard the newer ones are much better than the older ones.

[Anonymous]

https://www.youtube.com/c/TestDriveVideos/videos

[Anonymous]

You say small but you don't give a budget. And if you keep your cars forever get something that will age well and still look presentable in a retro way after 15 years, and also be fun to sit in and drive. I'd say get a Mercedes glc Amg. It's so ugly it's kind of cool.

[Anonymous]

Mazda cx 5

[Anonymous]

Rav4 Prime. 40 miles electric, then kicks to hybrid.

[Anonymous]

If you are going to buy a truck or suv/crossover, I would recommend an American brand. Their trucks and crossovers are better than the Japanese brands.
You can't go wrong with the Ford Escape.

[Anonymous]

Mazda CX-30.

[Anonymous]

Assuming you don’t have dogs and only have the one kid you don’t really need an SUV. You have one already so I would stick with a sedan for your 2nd car. Get a Toyt or Hond 4 door.

[Anonymous]

I went from a Jetta to a Tiguan.