Help me choose a car

Espressocycle

My husband took me to the car lot and bought me a 2013 Toyota Camry SE. Such a nice ride I can't even tell you. And I will be VERY surprised if it fails us! (again, I'm pretty sure you are kidding here, but I thought Hyundai's had come a long way too. They haven't).

Maybe Hyundai's have come along way... in the last 9 years. My Corolla blew the head gasket at 184K and 18 years. My friend has a 2000 Corolla with 330K, so on average I guess Toyota is the better bet. But then again my parents' Camry threw a rod at 105K, so I guess nothing is guaranteed in this life.

dakotababy

JEEP WRANGLER. Done.

Juliet_622

Volvo!

Krizzle4Rizzle

I like the mini. It's cute.

iAMsmiling

Volvo sedan: Grandpa's here!
Audi Quattro: Middle-aged business man, still has a little "cool" left in him.
Mini Cooper: Insufferably pompous prick.

I'd go with the Audi, personally.

I've got a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Quick, tell me all about me!

wolfpack77

Another good awd drive option would be a Taurus SHO. A bit pricey but probably still cheaper than the audi, and definately more reliable.

NotRailMeat

I'm sad there's no choice for a mini van Those are hot vehicles!!! Talk about getting looks in those.

Minivan? For a guy in So Cal without kids? You're Mad!!!!!

Espressocycle

I like the mini. It's cute.

Minis have the highest customer satisfaction despite being unreliable. If you're gonna have a European car you had better love it.

sandi117

None of the above. Get a Jeep.

iAMsmiling

This would be my next car were it just for me and not family.

MyPsalm63

Oh come on...you know how many people you could fit in it?! Well worth it

I'm sad there's no choice for a mini van Those are hot vehicles!!! Talk about getting looks in those.

Minivan? For a guy in So Cal without kids? You're Mad!!!!!

professorRAT

I had an Audi TT that gave me nothing but trouble (electrical, transmission, you name it). I have had several Nissan and now have an Infinity (G37 )that I am totally in love with. Never had one bit of trouble with any Nissan I ever owned. Sorry I can't help with your other two choices.

NotRailMeat

This would be my next car were it just for me and not family.

I have considered this too. Problem with it is that I want a leather interior. Which means I'm looking at a BRZ Limited and in So Cal these are hard to come by so the dealers that have them are still charging a premium. And I absolutely refuse to pay sticker price, much less above that.

Ed98043

This would be my next car were it just for me and not family.

BRZ or FR-S? They definitely have the looks, but not so much the performance. I'm saving up for this:



Yeah, I know. As they say on Top Gear - people only buy Caymans because they can't afford the 911. Its true.

As for your 1996 Mitsubishi...firing up the judgment machine: Guy that got married and had kids so he can't buy a new sports car, but his wife lets him keep his old one because it's paid off. LOL

iAMsmiling

This would be my next car were it just for me and not family.

BRZ or FR-S? They definitely have the looks, but not so much the performance. I'm saving up for this:



Yeah, I know. As they say on Top Gear - people only buy Caymans because they can't afford the 911. Its true.

As for your 1996 Mitsubishi...firing up the judgment machine: Guy that got married and had kids so he can't buy a new sports car, but his wife lets him keep his old one because it's paid off. LOL

My performance requirements are lower than yours. 200 hp for a 2500 lb car is plenty for me. Supposed to be a great driving car.

The Mitsubishi was my mother-in-law's car. She died a few years back and I bought it from the estate. It only had 40,000 miles on it (80,000 now).
But, you are right in some ways. I just spent my $60k sports car money on an RV, so yea, it's a family thing.

NotRailMeat

This would be my next car were it just for me and not family.

BRZ or FR-S? They definitely have the looks, but not so much the performance. I'm saving up for this:

Yeah, I know. As they say on Top Gear - people only buy Caymans because they can't afford the 911. Its true.
As for your 1996 Mitsubishi...firing up the judgment machine: Guy that got married and had kids so he can't buy a new sports car, but his wife lets him keep his old one because it's paid off. LOL

I hear ya! The dealership down the road has a nice 911 Carrera 4S at a VERY reasonable price. I'm just shy about it being a 2002.



BTW... A woman who can quote Top Gear...

JeepBaja

Go for the Audi, you will not be disappointed!

I'm a Audi person now for a very long time... I've been a glutton for punishment since 1985....

'85 5000
'89 200
'98 A6
'04 RS6
'09 A4 Cabriolet

Waiting for a '14 S8

NotRailMeat

Based on overwhelming recommendations, I think I'll try for the Audi first and then, if that doesn't work, my second choice will be the Volvo.

matt2442

get this one:

twinketta

Peugout RCZ 250bhp looks great, better than an Audi