commuter car, secondary family car
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Anonymous
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We've been getting along for several years with one family car, but now I'm getting a new job, commuting 15 miles each way. So we need a second car - I want it to be a decent commuter car, but also a back up family car (I don't want a smart car or some tiny thing).
Any suggestions? A suburu? Small SUV? or just a Civic? I could just use some help narrowing down the options. |
Anonymous
| Civic |
Anonymous
| I have a Ford Escape with 200,000 miles on it and have had to do no repsirs, just maintenance. |
Anonymous
| It's pretty impossible to go wrong with a Civic. For a DC commute where those 15 miles might take you an hour, you could also look into a used Volvo S60. They have crazy comfortable seats and you can find 2015s and 2016s for $16k-$18k on Autotrader. |
Anonymous
| We have a Chevy Malibu and we like it. It’s cheap to fill ($30 last time and we find the backseat is a good size for the kids. |
Anonymous
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I got a small Honda SUV. Not happy at all- no power and uses a lot of gas compared to my 12 year old Japanese. It has zero power. I drive mostly in the city but it's like I have a break on when it's time to go. Can't believe it's considered a good car.
Get a small Japanese sedan and be done. Civic is a great car but so was my little Mazda. |
Anonymous
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I got a small Honda SUV. Not happy at all- no power and uses a lot of gas compared to my 12 year old Japanese. It has zero power. I drive mostly in the city but it's like I have a break on when it's time to go. Can't believe it's considered a good car.
Get a small Japanese sedan and be done. Civic is a great car but so was my little Mazda. |
Anonymous
| A Toyota Corolla is also a great option. We are a family of 4 and 2 car seats fit fine in the back. It would be hard to get a fifth person in the back though..... Gas mileage is great and it's very reliable. |
Anonymous
| How about something like a used Leaf or SparkEV? You’re only commuting 30 miles total and these cars are almost maintenance free. |
Anonymous
| A used Volt? You could do your commuting without gas and then have the gas range for longer trips. |
Anonymous
| But anyone have an e-Golf? My future commute will be 30miles total as well and the e-Golf is the only electric car besides Tesla that doesn't look like a space ship. |
Anonymous
Agree. I have one of these with 2 kids and it’s great. 210K miles, I’m replacing the shocks on it because they are shot from a lot of city driving but that’s the most expensive repair I’ve ever had to make on it. |
Anonymous
| My husband drives a Mazda3 and likes it. He's had it since 2004 with few issues. |
Anonymous
| I have an Audi A3 etron that is very similar to an e-golf. I love it. I fill the gas tank approx five times a year as most of my driving is short trips where I can find a charging station. I get approximately 25 miles on battery and always have the gas engine should I need it and on longer trips. |
Anonymous
| Legacy or outback. |