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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're a one-car family of four with a dog and we're at a decision point. There is conflict (both internal and spousal) over whether to [1] keep our existing Outback for out-of-town trips and add the Bolt for in-town driving (errands, school) or, alternatively, [2] trade-in the Outback and purchase (financed) the Rav4 as our only car. There is lagging confidence in the Outback as still being the every-day car I remember it as, so it looks like we're going to be making a car purchase in a few days.

Option 1 has the benefit of enabling us to have, for now, two cars as our external obligations are growing and the logistics are getting more tenuous. The Outback is starting to require more frequent/expensive maintenance and will, even with a lighter burden, be disposed of in a few years. The downside is that we're not crazy about the Bolt and don't like being in one of the smaller cars on the road. Also extra insurance etc.

Option 2 has the benefit of us buying a car that I do very much like. Even with the trade-in value, its a more expensive lift with a likely interest rate/monthly payment far in excess of what I have ever paid. This will be financed purchase as we have a larger expense on the horizon, and I want to preserve my liquidity for that purchase. Beyond financial, having one car does not alleviate the scheduling burden of needing to get each kid to different places at the same time.

Any thoughts on which option to pursue?

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No matter what, you need at least one reliable vehicle. And that is definitely not going to be a [b]Chevrolet Volt[/b]. So just drop that.

Sounds like you need a crossover or SUV with four family members and a dog. RAV4 is a practical vehicle, but totally joyless to drive. It''ll be reliable. It''ll do the job. But you will feel like a cog in the machine driving that thing around.

What about trading in and going for another Outback or Forester or Crosstrek? I would definitely stick with Japanese in these circumstances. I've liked my experiences with Subarus. And you really can't go wrong with Toyota and Honda for reliability. Maybe a Highlander or 4Runner?

Focus on the one car. The one that really matters. Car prices really are distorted these days. Deal with second car issues when the first problem is solved.

Two cents

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This two cents is worth a half penny.

OP is looking at a [b]Chevrolet BOLT. Which is not a Chevrolet Volt[/b]. BTW, the Volt is an awesome car-but only available used (I drive one and it's great!) OP, although I love the 'idea' of an all electric car-in your case I'd buy the Rav4Prime. That is a PHEV like my Volt. You don't have to worry about charging away from home or on road trips.

Maybe you could hang on to your present car for a few months after you purchase a new vehicle and see how much you really need it. You might end up wanting to keep both, or might decide that you don't need the older car.[/quote]

I don't give rat's a$$ if you call it Bolt, Volt, Colt, or Dolt. Def no Chevy.

- np[/quote]

What an intelligent response. I'll be sure to take your sage advice.[/quote]

You will thank me later[/quote]

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