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Apparently the exhaust system on the VW is on the verge of falling off. We've been given the estimate that it would take $2200 to fix this. Seems like throwing good money after bad, at this point, considering everything...

So, sooner than expected, I am very much in the market for a new car. Parameters: 4-door, preferably hatchback, reliable, good gas mileage (but NOT a Prius, uh-uh, no way).

Opinions (and test drives!) of cars fitting these parameters welcome.

Date: 2012-09-20 04:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lyonesse.livejournal.com
i liked the specs of the new subaru impreza, and my '96 is still going strong.

Date: 2012-09-20 06:37 pm (UTC)
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5-door hatches are getting popular again, which is lovely. My current favorites are the Toyota Yaris and the Ford Focus. For the Yaris I only like the hatchback (sold internationally as the Vitz) and not the sedan/coupe (aka Platz/Belta). For the Focus I only like the European models, which were imported into the US for the first and third (current) generations, but not the second (2008-2011). I have not driven a Mazda2 but it might be worth trying. I want to like the Honda Fit, but I just don't.

ETA: Oops, posted this in the wrong place; moving to top.
Edited Date: 2012-09-20 06:37 pm (UTC)

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Date: 2012-09-20 07:17 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sweetmmeblue.livejournal.com
Go talk to Lou's Custom Exhaust. We were given a very expensive estimate by Subaru to fix hubby's exhaust system and someone sent us there. $250 later the problem was fixed. They are worth the time to just have a look and are really honest about what HAS to be done.

Date: 2012-09-20 09:11 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sensesurfer.livejournal.com
Rachel is liking her new Ford Fiesta.

Date: 2012-09-20 09:55 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] surrealestate.livejournal.com
I would say definitely test drive the Mazda 3. We liked the Honda Fit in theory, but the hatch is pretty small. That may work for you, though.

Date: 2012-09-21 06:01 am (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] perspicuity.livejournal.com
well, what kind of car do you want next?

i assume must haul at least an adult, and a 'spring. perhaps two adults and same.

fun? haul stuff? fuel efficient? yar. so many choices.

course, these days, i'm liking volvo :)

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Date: 2012-09-21 04:55 pm (UTC)
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Since you've seen and driven my Fit, you've gotten my opinion and experienced the stiff ride yourself. It's an improvement over what Old Blue aged into, works pretty well for my car needs these days, and holds an astonishing amount of stuff in cargo mode. I wouldn't want it to be my default road-trip vehicle.

I just don't like the centered instrument console on the Yaris et al, though with the Box you're likely used to that. Our friend Bobbie loves her Focus, though the two-door version is definitely a no-go for me.

Date: 2012-09-22 12:40 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] quietann.livejournal.com
You and I are looking for similar things, except I like the Prius (the V, the new, larger one with MUCH better visibility, if that is your Prius issue.)

The Mazda 3 hatchback with CVT was a nice drive, slightly underpowered I thought, though. (But I am used to having a lot of engine for the car I'm driving.) It was priced at about $21K (pre tax etc.) for what I wanted.

I'm currently torn between the Prius V and the new Subaru Impreza. I really liked both. The V has better gas mileage and is actually bigger than what I really want. The version I was looking at is $26.5K. The Subaru has the all wheel drive of course, and was pretty zippy (important to me, because drivers around here are NUTS and I want to be able to get out of the way in a hurry!) Price was around $23.5K
Edited Date: 2012-09-22 12:41 am (UTC)

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