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What kind of Vehicle do you Own

I am still oxox — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:00:19 GMT

What kind of vehicle do you have and do you like it. We will be replacing our 2009 Honda Civic. Looking at a Toyota Prius hatchback or a Mazda 3. We live in suburban NYC with on street or garage parking. My hubsand is 68 and he is the driver. Thank you all

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rockygems123 — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:06:08 GMT

@I am still oxox

We only buy Lexus used not new with as low miles as we can find.

They last forever with regular maintenance and oil changes every 3,000 - 5,000 miles.

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haddon9 — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:08:13 GMT

I drive a Honda HRV. It's a small SUV and I like the fact that it's small since I'm only 5'1". Easy for me to get in & out of & to maneuver & park (except for parallel parking which I try to avoid).

I prefer it over a sedan because I'm sitting up just a little bit higher in it which I like.

It's big enough for good storage but I really mostly just go to the supermarket. In the summer we would take DH's Honda CRV to the beach for the day which is a bit larger. This summer though, I think I'll take mine since I'm the one who mostly drives.

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ciao_bella — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:14:42 GMT

I owned a brand new 2013 Toyota Corolla for 9 years and traded it in for a new 2022 Honda CRV EXL. Although I have nothing bad to say about the Toyota Corolla as far as giving me no mechanical problems or issues, I will say that it was not a 'comfortable' riding car in that you could hear outside notices readily and the ride itself was not a smooth riding car.

Now that I own the Honda CRV, I'm quite impressed with it. Actually, I will say it's the best car I've owned and I've owned quite a few (all new, except one that was a demo model) The Honda is very quiet, no outside sounds and the inside is very comfortable and very roomy. The ride is smooth and enjoyable, plus I love being up 'higher' with a bigger windshield for view.

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mspatmac — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:20:14 GMT

A 10 yr old Ford Escape (small SUV) that I still love and has given me no problems.

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amyb — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:28:28 GMT

I've owned a 2006 Acura TL since 2008, bought it pre-owned with only 12K miles on it. I have loved that car, still do, but it's obviously time to replace it. I've just procrastinated, and have another car also.

But I've loved my Acura...first time I'd had one. It has 150k miles on it. This is longer than I'd usually keep my cars (though I do keep them long), so it's just started to cost me money on some bigger items, but not bad considering how old it is. Also still looks great on the outside and I don't even have a garage. Covid years, supply issues on pre-owned and prices had me hold onto this one longer this time.

I still love the TL, but they stopped making it at least 5 years ago...they do have a TLX now that I believe replaces it.

This time I'm going to look into the RDX as I may want an SUV now.

I've also been lately driving bf's 7 year old Audi Q5, a beautiful SUV, more expensive than the Acuras, even pre-owned, but a very good car. More expensive to upkeep too.

Good luck!

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Desertdi — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:32:28 GMT

I drive an American made "muscle car" with lots of horsepower, and a 6-speed manual transmission....

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wagirl — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:38:15 GMT

Last one was a 1993 Pathfinder----ran like a champ. Don't have it or any other car, any more today--I hate driving !!!

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I am still oxox — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:38:36 GMT

@haddon9 Good to know we are small people I am 5 ft and hubby is only 5ft 6. All our parking around here is parallel parking whch he would have to get used to

Thank you

@haddon9 wrote:
I drive a Honda HRV. It's a small SUV and I like the fact that it's small since I'm only 5'1". Easy for me to get in & out of & to maneuver & park (except for parallel parking which I try to avoid).

I prefer it over a sedan because I'm sitting up just a little bit higher in it which I like.

It's big enough for good storage but I really mostly just go to the supermarket. In the summer we would take DH's Honda CRV to the beach for the day which is a bit larger. This summer though, I think I'll take mine since I'm the one who mostly drives.

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Puzzle Piece — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:39:41 GMT

Chevy Corvette for me. My third.

Can't beat a powerful engine and a Yankee made product.

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sunshine45 — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:02:14 GMT

@rockygems123 wrote:
@I am still oxox

We only buy Lexus used not new with as low miles as we can find.
They last forever with regular maintenance and oil changes every 3,000 - 5,000 miles.

@rockygems123

one of our cars is a lexus that was purchased new.....2007, about 85K miles. smooth ride and still going strong with no major issues.

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riley1 — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:02:50 GMT

Chevy Corvette & a Subaru outback - love both

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luvmyteddy4 — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:04:57 GMT

My neighbor bought a 2022 Kia Kicks and it is so cute for an SUV. A sporty model that is trimmed out and nice to ride in.

I drive a 99 Z71 Chevy truck that has been good to me. I feel safer driving a big truck and I love to haul stuff.

It will always be a muscle car for me having owned 4 older Corvettes and a Chevy Z28 Camaro. Alas those days are over.

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Marceil — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:08:06 GMT

I am driving the HRV. I am 5'2" and it too is so easy for me. The new technical features are really good. Especially when I'm driving using the maps or responding to a text. Has a lot of storage for its size. My husband drives a Pilot. We have also owned civics, CRVs and the Insight. I love Hondas!

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Zwervend — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 22:28:10 GMT

I drive a 2022 BMW X3 Xdrive 30i and I love it! I ordered it in October of 2021. It was built in Spartanburg, SC and I took delivery at the end of December of that year. My previous car was a 2008 328xi couple that I also ordered new. It's been an adjustment driving the bigger vehicle, but it's so much better in snowy Michigan than the little coupe.

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LindaSal — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:09:15 GMT

I drive a 2006 Ford Explorer and this is our 3rd one, been driving them for many years. They have all been really good vehicles and great to drive in the snow. DH is a fanatic regarding caring for the cars we own and honestly they last forever..........sometimes too long, LOL as I would like something new at some point! Good luck with your search.

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Zhills — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:10:16 GMT

I have a 2010 Lincoln Towncar with less than 30,000 miles on it. It was a 2nd car for years!

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kaydee50 — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:13:48 GMT

Fortunately, none! When we had a car we had a Honda Civic for a number of years. Before that we had an Acura which was the best car we ever owned. We've rented a number of different cars in our travels and have liked the Kia and Hyundai.

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mrshckynut — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:16:51 GMT

mountaineer and yaris

mrshckynut

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Laura14 — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:20:00 GMT

I am little too and have owned three small cars, every one of them over ten plus years, in my life.

The first two were Toyotas (Tercel and Echo) and my current almost 11 year old car is a Fiat 500.

I would caution on the Fiat. I have had zero issues with finding a mechanic to do oil changes or repairs, but others in different locations have had that difficulty. Make sure you have a Fiat Chrysler dealer close by or know a mechanic who will work on/maintain the car.

Fiat is also a smaller car so a tall person would probably find it uncomfortable, but it is a hatchback and my mom actually had a convertible model.

Safety wise, I have had three people run me over in that car and it is still running and no injuries. It is a well built tiny car if that's what you are looking for. It doesn't look like much, but it's a solid little car to get you from here to there. Gas mileage is excellent too.

Toyota is the same. My previous two cars I think have been replaced by the Yaris, but never had an issue with a Toyota in my life.

The rest of my family are Honda people and also love the brand. Lots of civics with my sisters back in the day and the HRVs are popular with them and their kids too.