I went from a Jetta to a Tiguan.

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.

Mazda CX-30.

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.

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

Mazda cx 5

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 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 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.

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.

Hyundais small suv

Honda CRV or HR V

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.

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?

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.