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  17 responses   Small, nimble, fun (as in lean in to the curves) car for petite woman with dogs & a desire to drive a stick/manual again
BellaBee

I moved from the California Bay Area to Western Massachusetts a year ago with several dogs and a 2011 Ford Flex Limited. When I lived in the Bay Area, I worked for a wonderful animal shelter and routinely transported dogs (up to 8 including 2 dog crates) between Gilroy and...
  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...
  6 responses   Fuel efficient family hauler, fast
Henry

I am looking for a wagon or an SUV. I am willing to pay around 12k for it. I want to be able to fit about a 7' item with the seats folded down.

I want to be able to use it for daily driving duty so it has...
  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,...
  6 responses   Small SUV
becca89

Must have sunroof. I've driven the Buick Encore, mazda 3 hatchback, honda HR-V and liked them all.
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  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   best 4x4 or awd suv for senior (ish) couple--must get awesome fuel mileage-dependable
Member5997

I am looking for an all purpose vehicle. This will be our retirement vehicle. It has be have a low cost of operation so it must be extremely reliable and durable, has to get very good fuel mileage and be able to tow probably a utility trailer with an atv...
  7 responses   Retirement car
Member3771

my recently retired wife want a luxery SUV.
  4 responses   Semi retirement car
PNOMAN4U

Lexus NX 300- great car, just too expensive, great front seats with support I love. This car has the bare mimum amount of space I need.
Subaru Outback- Front seats not as supportive as I expected, excellent cargo space, little concerned about long term reliability
Mercedes GLK 250- appreciate the...
  4 responses   SUV for long highway drives, super quiet on coarse concrete interstate surface.
Member6499

Has to be very quiet at interstate speeds on coarse surface concrete. Comfortable seats for long drives. Room for 4 adults.
Reliabilty is secondary to these two items, I have other transportation.
  3 responses   Reliable, low-maintenance vehicle with good visibility for short, older driver
Member6689

Currently without a vehicle because previous car became a write-off courtesy of a drunk driver. Thankfully the car was unoccupied at the time. I am a 5 foot tall senior woman and will be the principal driver. I am most concerned with good visibility and low maintenance.
  3 responses   fuel-efficient camp car and/or camptrailer hauler
Member6695

Ok this is a lot of variables. I have a prius now which I have camped in, and it was quite doable. I love the good gas mileage and the fact with it being a hybrid that I could, if need be, leave it running for a while if the...
  3 responses   Safe, comfortable, economical, not a sedan!
Member6674

I have driven an astro van for the past 20 years. I'm used to being large and tall in my car. I don't like sedans, they are too low. But I'm tired of getting 13mpg when I'm the only one in the car. I need a seat with good back...
  2 responses   Luxury suv for my senior years.
Member3815

Looking at Cadillac SRX but owners reports are not favourable.
  2 responses   my next car
Member3595

reliability is key, I like to sit up high to see what is in front of me, but gas mileage is also important.
  2 responses   Fuel-efficient
Member6401

acura, subrau, ford
  2 responses   Wanted: Long-lasting relationship. Must be efficient, reliable and versatile - equipped for active fun or quiet comfort.
Member4997

Subaru Imprezza hatchback & XV Crosstrek - love the CVT, good MPG prefer height of XV over Imp. Sort of blah interior. Dealbreaker: seats to long & uncomfortable for short legs (5'-1" tall).
Nissan Juke - fun, fun, fun to drive & comfortabel, a bit too small & weird on...
  3 responses   reliable and comfortable wagon diesel for FL
Member6630

I own a 2007 Toyota Avalon and like its reliability, comfort, features and mpg.
A bit smaller than Avalon would be O,K.
  3 responses   Bad Mistress
Member6652

I want a reliable and fun to drive car.
  3 responses   Safe, comfortable, economical, not a sedan!
Member6674

I have driven an astro van for the past 20 years. I'm used to being large and tall in my car. I don't like sedans, they are too low. But I'm tired of getting 13mpg when I'm the only one in the car. I need a seat with good back...
  3 responses   Reliable, low-maintenance vehicle with good visibility for short, older driver
Member6689

Currently without a vehicle because previous car became a write-off courtesy of a drunk driver. Thankfully the car was unoccupied at the time. I am a 5 foot tall senior woman and will be the principal driver. I am most concerned with good visibility and low maintenance.
  4 responses   Fun dog hauler with personality, value, touches of luxury and reasonable reliability
Member5055

I've got one of those VWs -- a 2012 JSW TDI surrounded by a cloud of toxic death each time I drive to the store. And, if rumors and court documents hold true, VW will soon ask for it back, while sending me flowers, a nice note and a big...
  2 responses   Fuel-efficient with some size, potential Uber driver.
Member6685

-Fuel Efficient
-Small but spacious
-Hatchback
-Sunroof

An idea of what I've been looking at are the Mazda3 Hatchback, Honda Fit, Ford Fusion Hybrid (not a hatchback), Prius. Somewhat sporty, but power is a low priority. I love the Subaru Impreza Hatchback, but I think it's just a little...
  1 response   Murano replacement
LaurieRobey

My husband is 6'2", and I'm 5'4". We have only one car, so finding one we can both be comfortable driving can be a challenge. Our Nissan has some "features" we're not that happy with. The panic button on the remote is very easy to mistakenly set off, just by...
  2 responses   Fuel-efficient family hauler
Member6686

Time to replace my 2003 Sentra(200k miles). My sentra hasrequired too much work and $to keep on the road and I am DONE with NISSAN! I value good economy butmy wife drives a lexus and I would like tobuysomething lghtly used that she is not emmbarrassed to ride in. I...

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