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892 messages, Last post on Jun 29, 2009 at 10:15 AM
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with good fuel economy. I had a Mazda6 which i loved except for the 18-20 mpg around town. So far I'm looking at the Toyota Matrix or the Nissan Versa. I want: good fuel economy not too boring to drive automatic (I know, voids the above criteria but my husband hates MT) occasionally has to fit my 86 year old father, so firm seats help room for two dogs in the back not as cramped leg room as my old Forester in the back seats under $20k I like the Matrix because it has the rubber/plastic back of the back seat and trunk in regard to the dogs.. Any ideas regarding Matrix vs. Versa? Anything else I should look at? We're in the country so not an abundance of brands like Subaru, Audi, etc. We looked at the Fit but it felt very narrow to me. And for the above poster, I would suggest the Mazda6. It's more roomy in the back seat than some of the other suggestions like Forester or Rav 4, and it holds a ton of stuff in the back. We easily carried all my college daughter's stuff.
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Replying to: suydam (May 23, 2007 4:03 pm) I suspect the Matrix will be more fuel efficient, and may cost less to own, but it's just an ancient design at this point. |
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After a lot of deliberation, we chose the Vibe/Matrix. It may be an aging design but it sure is practical. I loved the Versa but the seats don't fold flat and the backs are carpeted (the car will often have dogs and bulky things like mulch and sometimes a bike in the back). In the Vibe the passenger seat folds forward as well and has a flat back. We got a used Vibe for much less than a new Versa. The Versa is a wonderful vehicle if you're mostly driving it with just passengers. The CVT is so quiet, very unusual in a small car. We just decided we needed a little more versatility as it's our around-town car.
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| We are looking for a wagon under $10,000 that has a third seat. Primary feature would be reliability. Any suggestions would be appreciated .. . | |
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Replying to: driver36 (Feb 04, 2001 10:56 pm) And also You can find out The Car Dealers From the Car Dealers Directory at http://www.weebers.com. |
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| I am shopping for a wagon with three rows of seats. I feel like i'm missing some options that must be out there. We've currently looked at the Chrysler Pacifica and i know the ford freestyle is out there as well (not too big on that one). Anyone know of any other vehicles i should be considering? i'm looking for a used one with less then 50k miles and around $15K. Thanks for the help. | |
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Replying to: pooly (Aug 01, 2007 3:42 pm) Outlook/Acadia/Enclave, CX9, Tribeca, XL7, Pilot, Highlander, just off the top of my head. Link: ateixeira, "Crossover SUV Comparison" #2684, 2 Aug 2007 8:35 am |
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Replying to: pooly (Aug 01, 2007 3:42 pm) I'd take the Ford over the Chrysler. Both vehicles are a good value used since they depreciate so quickly from new.
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Replying to: erics6 (Aug 02, 2007 10:32 am) |
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If you are looking for used and inexpensive it is hard to beat the Taurus. Might consider a RAV4 as well. |
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