Anonymous
Post 11/07/2022 18:49     Subject: Help us pick a new car
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.

Anonymous
Post 11/07/2022 18:33     Subject: Help us pick a new car
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.
Anonymous
Post 11/05/2022 10:36     Subject: Re:Help us pick a new car
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
Post 10/26/2022 23:30     Subject: Help us pick a new car
Anonymous wrote:Subaru Outback.


Didn't sound like they are an elderly couple so pass on that.
Anonymous
Post 10/26/2022 23:22     Subject: Re:Help us pick a new car
Jetta for 15 years is impressive. I’ve had 2 VWs and neither lasted past 100k
Anonymous
Post 10/26/2022 15:59     Subject: Help us pick a new car
Check out the new Toyota Crown.
Anonymous
Post 10/26/2022 12:51     Subject: Help us pick a new car
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
Post 10/24/2022 10:38     Subject: Re:Help us pick a new car
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)
Anonymous
Post 10/24/2022 06:37     Subject: Help us pick a new car
1963 Biscayne
Anonymous
Post 10/23/2022 20:20     Subject: Help us pick a new car
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
Post 10/23/2022 20:09     Subject: Help us pick a new car
Subaru Impreza. Small car but feels big inside.
Anonymous
Post 10/23/2022 19:49     Subject: Help us pick a new car
Anonymous wrote:I went from a Jetta to a Tiguan.


This is my vote.
Anonymous
Post 10/23/2022 17:46     Subject: Help us pick a new car
Subaru Outback.