Advice on car

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by nitro, Nov 21, 2005.

Which Car?

  1. New PT Cruiser

    3 vote(s)
    4.8%
  2. Jeep Liberty

    7 vote(s)
    11.3%
  3. Both suck - suggest car

    52 vote(s)
    83.9%
  1. nitro

    nitro

    nitro :D
     
    #11     Nov 22, 2005
  2. nitro

    nitro

    Thanks,

    All the smaller cars are going to look feminine on some level. I have zero worry about that.

    I test drove the PTC and I was amazed at how well it drove. The space in the back and the way the seats fold give you plenty of space.

    nitro
     
    #12     Nov 22, 2005
  3. nitro

    nitro

    Thanks,

    I live in the city. Parking a midsize car is a challenge let alone one of these things.

    Even if gas was cheap, I have to tell you that unless you need to have a truck because of your job or you need to haul stuff, imo it is irresponsible to use it as a daily driver because these things guzzle gas and pollute like crazy.

    That said, I like the truck.

    nitro
     
    #13     Nov 22, 2005
  4. You could consider the mini; is a nice car, perfect
    for the city and it doesn't depreciate much in value.
     
    #14     Nov 22, 2005
  5. nitro

    nitro

    Thanks,

    I like them. Problem is they are pricey!

    How well a car depreciates is not really an issue because I keep my cars 10+ years. However, I appreciate that they depreciate less for a reason, usually because they last longer :D

    nitro
     
    #15     Nov 22, 2005
  6. Get a toyota avalon used or something like that.

    PT Cruiser is no good.
     
    #16     Nov 22, 2005
  7. For your analytical assessment, check out Consumer Reports' Green Cars.
    Note the better gas efficiency models in these two segments:

    Small sport-utility vehicles
    Ford Escape Hybrid (4-cyl.): $31210 26 29 22 860 5 $1260
    Toyota Matrix XR (AWD): $21040 24 33 17 860 5 $1375
    Pontiac Vibe (AWD) : $22610 24 33 17 860 5 $1375
    Subaru Forester 2.5 X: $23190 21 28 15 900 5 $1550
    Honda CR-V EX: $24065 21 29 15 850 5 $1560
    Toyota RAV4: $22585 21 28 15 760 5 $1565

    Wagons and hatchbacks
    Scion xB: $14995 30 37 23 825 5 $1095
    Pontiac Vibe Base (FWD): $21155 26 36 18 860 5 $1255
    Toyota Matrix XR (AWD): $21040 24 33 17 860 5 $1375
    Ford Focus ZX5: $18750 24 33 17 825 5 $1365
    Ford Focus ZXW SE: $20490 23 32 15 880 5 $1460
    Subaru Impreza Outback Sprt:$20370 22 29 15 900 5 $1515

    Full reports on these and other models in the CR April issue at
    the library, or see the CR Auto Guide at the bookstore/newstand.
     
    #17     Nov 22, 2005
  8. nitro

    nitro

    That is a very useful site!

    Thanks.

    nitro
     
    #18     Nov 22, 2005
  9. Middle aged balding chubby white guy driving a PT Cruiser.

    Babe magnet?

    No. We call them PT Loozers.
     
    #19     Nov 22, 2005
  10. If you keep you cars for 10+ years do not any under circumstnace buy a Chrysler product. I wouldn't own a Chrysler car even if some one gave it to me.
     
    #20     Nov 22, 2005