Getting a new ride

[CookSux]

Hmm so currently I drive a black 2003 Mercedes ML320 and am giving it to my parents, because... they bought it. Either way, it's a gas guzzler, and I don't want to drive a better car then my parents. So my dad calls me up today and told me that he'd get me a new car. I just wanted to know what you guys would prefer if you had the choice.

2004 Honda Accord EX Coupe
2004 Mazda 6s
2004 Acura TSX.

[Kid Icarus]

I would personally get one of those new electric/gas hybird cars. Its gonna save you money in the long run, plus they can get 70 miles per gallon.

[impetus]

A new Hyundai with 10 year warranty

[That Matt Guy]

Model T

[Reznorite420]

Something that runs...

Unlike a lot of youth today, I don't have the advantage of getting pretty much anything I want :evil:

[Tokka-B]

Yea, I am going to be 17 in a few days and am not getting a car anytime soon....but I'd rather wait and get the hybrids that actually conserve energy and not rely on a limited energy source, so I agree with trunks.

[Cascadia]

I have a Japanese car... :P It is a 2000 Subaru Outback wagon. It is pretty sweet because of the All-wheel drive. :P In a way, it is a hybrid. It is half station wagon and half SUV. But it does not use as much gas as a SUV.

[Tokka-B]

anything SUV=gas guzzler

so no. :|

[Cascadia]

Excuse me.....but it does not get 12-16 mpg. However, it gets 35 mpg. So, would you classify my car as a SUV???

[CookSux]

Lol my MClass gets 19 miles to a gallon. But yeah, any help with my car of choice?

[impetus]

Unlike a lot of youth today, I don't have the advantage of getting pretty much anything I want :evil:
Ha ha I feel ya. I bought my own first car - couldn't afford it until - I think I was 19.

[HorseTechie]

*lol* I had that discussion with my hubby, about whether or not those little Asian SUV's are just as much of a gas hog as a big-A American SUV. He thinks they are. I don't think so. The argument was more or less was not settled, as I didn't wanted to get inna big tizzy about it.

If you have to pick from those three, go for the Honda Accord. Yeah! :D

If and when we finally decide to trade in the Beamer, hubby has his heart set on one of those, or the Toyota Camry. But I rather have the VW Jetta, since it doesn't seem that he will be happy with my choice of a compact SUV of come sort. Jetta's get good gas mileage too. Hubby can get his Camry later. :D Unless that ever illusive classic Porshe comes his way. :lol:

[Tokka-B]

It really doesn't matter if you are buying an SUV that has average mileage, because they use that money to produce even more of them...I say just boycott the whole damn company... :roll:

[CookSux]

Too bad every car company makes SUVs... if not the seperate devision.

[Machias Banshee]

*loves her Motorcycle* :D

[Tokka-B]

I am saying boycott SUV's, not the other cars that the companies manufacture...

[CookSux]

I wouldn't mind having a crotch rocket... except I don't know how to ride one.

[Duke]

I am saying boycott SUV's, not the other cars that the companies manufacture...SUVs own. The only reason i didn't buy one is because of the low class mileage. But if i could afford to fill up all the time i'd get one.

[kyabetsu]

LET'S here it for PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN CROWDED METROPOLITAN AREAS!!


... yeah. i don't got a car. i don't want a car. i don't NEED a car. i can go anywhere i want by T (subway) or bus! if i took the commuter rail, i could get all the way to Rhode Island from here (Boston).

so, which one to get? ... how 'bout a bike? i got one of those. they're nice in the summer, cause you can go faster than the cars through the city. and even on the stillest of days, if you get going fast enough, there's a breeze. i don't EVER have to buy gas, and the insurance and parking are SO much cheaper.

Trunk space? whatever you can hold in a backpack or hanging off the handle bars. and repair and maintainence are pretty simple.

if you ever REALLY need a car, borrow one from a friend.
heh. i love the city.


but seriously... i think suv's are overrated... if you want power, mass and the ablility to move a lotta stuff, just get a fricking TRUCK.

so. my advice? Live in a city. get a bike. get a helmet. :lol:





but if you're gonna insist on livin' where ever you already are, and that you want something w/ a roof, uh... i've heard good things about the Accord.

but you didn't REALLY come to THIS message board for REAL advice, did you? :P

[cqb101]

My Mom has a Honda Hybrid and it's a great car! It doesn't get 70 miles to the gallon it gets like 40-50, which is still very good. And a plus with buying a Hybrid is that you save on Money and you get a 2000 dollar tax deduction for buying it.