Advice on car

Which Car?

  • New PT Cruiser

    Votes: 3 4.8%

  • Jeep Liberty

    Votes: 7 11.3%

  • Both suck - suggest car

    Votes: 52 83.9%
  • Total voters
    62
Quote from TL Trader:

Never owned either one but I am on my third Chrysler product and I have driven a PT Cruiser a couple of times. Personally I didn't care for the ergonomics of the driver seat and instrument panel of the Cruiser although obviously that's highly subjective. As for body style I'd have to go with the Liberty.
Something about the Cruiser just looks feminine to me.
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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
 
Quote from BSAM:

Step up and get a man's vehicle, nitro. Let your wife drive those sissy cars. I recommend the Ford F150 XLT. Ledgendary. High utility.
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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
 
Quote from Bitstream:

You could consider the mini; is a nice car, perfect
for the city and it doesn't depreciate much in value.
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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
 
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.
 
That is a very useful site!

Thanks.

nitro
Quote from biggerfish:

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

Check these and other models out in the CR April issue at the
library, or see the CR Auto Guide at the bookstore/newstand.
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Quote from 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
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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.
 
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