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  31 responses   Want another hybrid, but they seem to be either disappearing or not offering really great mileage
Rodney

I lease a 2013 Honda Civic hybrid. I'd get another, but Honda has discontinued it for 2016. I get about 35 MPG driving in D.C. traffic. I'll need to get a new lease this year.
  • The only other Honda hybrids are the Accord (which is probably outside my price range)...
  12 responses   Small/medium size family hauler - fun, inexpensive, good to look at it
agog

Our requirements are:
- good space for a small family with at least 5 seats
- 1/2 child seat capacity
- rearview camera is a must, love to have all around view
- like sporty looking cars specially in red color :)
- climate control
- love to have moon/sun...
  12 responses   Small/medium size family hauler - fun, inexpensive, good to look at it
agog

Our requirements are:
- good space for a small family with at least 5 seats
- 1/2 child seat capacity
- rearview camera is a must, love to have all around view
- like sporty looking cars specially in red color :)
- climate control
- love to have moon/sun...
  12 responses   Small/medium size family hauler - fun, inexpensive, good to look at it
agog

Our requirements are:
- good space for a small family with at least 5 seats
- 1/2 child seat capacity
- rearview camera is a must, love to have all around view
- like sporty looking cars specially in red color :)
- climate control
- love to have moon/sun...
  16 responses   Looking For better ingress and egress from my next car.
jls313

Love my 14' Mazda 6 with one exception, ingress and egress is awful for someone older or overweight. No matter how I adjust the seat I have to fall in to the car to get in most of the time and getting out is a chore too. Still,...
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  8 responses   What car should I buy?
Member6157

Honda CRV- not enough luxury & was not able to test drive since all vehicles on the lot were sold. Worried not enough power. subaru outback and forester- not enough luxury, couldn't test drive, worried about not enough power. toyota RAV- too small and couldn't get light colored interior, toyota...
  7 responses   AWD, Towing, RELIABLE!!!
Member2091

Hello!

I am getting ready to replace my current (but horrible) vehicle. A 2008 Jeep Patriot. I won't get into the reasons I am getting rid of it...

Ok, $25000 give or take a grand or two, 5 seats (wife and two kids), needs to fit a hockey...
  6 responses   Fuel-efficient, reliable hatchback for lengthy commutes
ellen_yvr

I've had three Volkswagens (gasoline) over the course of 30 years and am unsure what to get next. I keep my cars for a long time and drive approx. 30,000 km/year - mostly highway & city commuting. Fuel efficiency and reliability are my two main concerns and I've always preferred...
  6 responses   Time to let go of my 2001 Civic coupe and get a family car.
Member31

I have had my 2001 Civic since new. I have a daughter that will be inheriting it at the end of the year. I have a 15 year old, wife, 18 month old and a dog. I need a car I can take them all in on mid to long...
  6 responses   safe, reliable, fuel efficient auto, awd, about 20k per year
ranger801

The number of repairs are probably my key factor in selecting a vehicle.
The next would be fuel economy.
I'm not into hybrid yet because I think they have a long way to go before a standard is accepted and the cost of repairs are too high and the space...
  5 responses   Dog and activity car
Member5377

We have outgrown our Honda Civic and are looking to replace it with something that can fit 4 adults, 2-3 dogs, and hiking gear. So far, the Subaru Outback and Forester seem to be the best options that I've seen, but they are pretty expensive cars so we are open...
  5 responses   Crossover SUV. Safe but fun to drive. Fuel economy a must.
loumutt2k2

1. I've test driven the Mitsubishi Outlander and didn't like it. Too slow and very uncomfortable driving position. Not on my list anymore.

2. I've test driven the Nissan Rogue. I like the look inside and out but am not sold on the CVT. For what I've seen around...
  6 responses   Small SUV
becca89

Must have sunroof. I've driven the Buick Encore, mazda 3 hatchback, honda HR-V and liked them all.
  5 responses   affordable, efficient, good clearance/AWD
Member6706

I want a car to get me to and from work safely and efficiently (twisty mountainous highway, sometimes snowy highway driving (sea-to-sky, BC)), a car to get me on logging roads (i.e. good clearance)
  6 responses   New SUV - reliable but with a few more modern touches
fuster

I currently have a Honda CR-V ('09-EX model with about 140k miles). Can't lease, need to buy as I drivearound 18-20K miles a year. Looking into the following (in no particular order - all 2016 models):
  1. Honda CR-V
  2. Mazda CX-5
  3. Hyundai Tucson
  4. Toyota RAV4 (hybrid?)
  5. Subaru Forester
I like the CRV style and I'm...
  6 responses   New SUV - reliable but with a few more modern touches
fuster

I currently have a Honda CR-V ('09-EX model with about 140k miles). Can't lease, need to buy as I drivearound 18-20K miles a year. Looking into the following (in no particular order - all 2016 models):
  1. Honda CR-V
  2. Mazda CX-5
  3. Hyundai Tucson
  4. Toyota RAV4 (hybrid?)
  5. Subaru Forester
I like the CRV style and I'm...
  5 responses   Small/mid sized SUV, 4x4 with off-road capability
Member6193

My wife and I are planing to buy a vehicle for the family that has off-road capabilty fordriving up dirt and rocky mountain roads/trails toour cabin in western VA, for driving to other camping sites, and possibly for towing for a small boat. We want to find a vehicle that...
  6 responses   New SUV - reliable but with a few more modern touches
fuster

I currently have a Honda CR-V ('09-EX model with about 140k miles). Can't lease, need to buy as I drivearound 18-20K miles a year. Looking into the following (in no particular order - all 2016 models):
  1. Honda CR-V
  2. Mazda CX-5
  3. Hyundai Tucson
  4. Toyota RAV4 (hybrid?)
  5. Subaru Forester
I like the CRV style and I'm...
  6 responses   Family AWD SUV
Member5776

We are looking for a family car. Family is 2 adults, 7 year old, and a dog. It's used mainly as a commuter car (~40km a day), and due to work needs to be able to get around in bad weather (AWD required). Used on weekends for errands, activities (skiing,...
  5 responses   wife's car
Member3875

looking for something like a honda crv or maxima
  7 responses   Family hauler
visionatsea

Looking for cross over SUV, comfortable on long trips, good fuel efficiency with exterior style. Key points to make or break car: high price, not comfortable, low MPG. Looked at Lexus RX350 and Audi Q5.
  5 responses   wife's car
Member3875

looking for something like a honda crv or maxima
  5 responses   wife's car
Member3875

looking for something like a honda crv or maxima
  4 responses   Island Car
laurieo

Looking for a safe, reliable used car, preferably a small SUV or station wagon in which I can fit larger items when necessary. Live on an island, but will make trips to city (150 miles round trip) 2-3 times a month. We are a couple and this will be our...
  4 responses   judy's retirement vehicle
Member618

Long trips, luggage capacity, comfortable

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