Help us pick a new car

[Anonymous]

Subaru Outback.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went from a Jetta to a Tiguan.

This is my vote.

[Anonymous]

Subaru Impreza. Small car but feels big inside.

[Anonymous]

Today a toyota corolla cross caught my eye: https://www.toyota.com/upcoming-vehicles/corollacrosshybrid/

It was slight smaller than a rav4.

I owned a hyundai and loved it. I like my toyota nowadays.

Hated my VW and Subaru and Chevy

[Anonymous]

1963 Biscayne

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Anonymous wrote: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.

Truck? Sure, go with a Ford F150.

But suv/crossover? Absolutely not. Ford Explorer has been in the press for years as they can’t seem to build them properly, and the escapes have a pretty poor reputation for reliability as well (aside from one version of the hybrid that taxi companies used to use)

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Anonymous wrote: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.

Op here. DH hasn't bought a car in 15 years, I bought mine 4 years ago and got a steal of a deal that I know I wouldn't get nowadays. I honestly don't know what our budget is, but not extravagant for how often it will get driven and my husband is very frugral. No luxury vehicles for him.

[Anonymous]

Check out the new Toyota Crown.

[Anonymous]

Jetta for 15 years is impressive. I’ve had 2 VWs and neither lasted past 100k

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Subaru Outback.

Didn't sound like they are an elderly couple so pass on that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Jetta for 15 years is impressive. I’ve had 2 VWs and neither lasted past 100k

+1

I like driving them but don’t think I will get a third one. Too many repair issues.

[Anonymous]

I highly recommend the Acura dealership in Gaithersburg. Lots of really good used/certified pre-owned vehicles in stock with good terms. Ask for Greg.

Anonymous wrote: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.

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Anonymous wrote:

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.

You have literally no idea what you’re talking about.