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[Mom2Dogs]

Thanks @Deb665 for the review of the KONA...that is the car I really want as my DH as a larger car for traveling, etc.

It's just the hour drive  to the dealership for any issues I may have with the car.

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We live in Michigan. Have a long, (1/4 mile) hilly driveway. We ALWAYS buy a Suburu.

[debfau]

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@haddon9 wrote:

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@debfau wrote:

If thinking of a smaller SUV you might want to look at the Subaru Crosstrek; now I also recommend Toyota RAV4, I have now owned mine for slightly over 2 years and have close to 30K miles but I do normally but 250+ in a week (when going to office everyday).

Don't normally like to bad mouth brands - but I had a Hyundai Santa Fe for several years but when it hit 200K had to put in a new transmission (at the time this was cheaper than buying a new car); had a friend that had a Tucson that had the transmission go out on her as well - she is now driving a Honda CRV.

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How many years ago was this?  Hyundai used to be considered a cheaper car but in the last several years the quality has really gone up quite a bit.  

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My Hyundai was several years old but still running otherwise - my friend with the Tucson had it happen in early 2019 and hers was 2-3 years old when transmission went (now she did do a lot of driving in Northern VA area as she was a sales rep for office supply company).

[hckynut]

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@Dinaki wrote:

When everything is settled down with me and I go back home, I am thinking getting the Fiat 500.

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@Dinaki 

Nice little cars. Parked right next to one not long before the lockup started. Our car is a 2-door Toyota Yaris, and their sizes are pretty similar. I assume, like our Yaris, they are a 35mpg car.

Chrysler/Fiat, pretty good combo, I think anyways.

hckynut 🏒

[Lilysmom]

Love my Toyota Avalon.  LM

[hckynut]

@ECBG 

All but 1 of my primary cars were Ford Motor vehicles, including all 4 of my Race Cars. The 1 car that wasn't, was a GM Oldsmobile, and it was in the shop more the first year, than I actually drove it.

I knew the sales manager at the dealership so I always had a good loaner. I am not exaggerating about the first year I owned it. Had it when I retired and didn't want to buy another new vehicle. My wife however wanted an SUV so I sold my Olds myself.

Now own a Ford Motors SUV and our Toyota Yaris. As for a GM? Count me out!  1 was enough for me.

hckynut 🏒

[ECBG]

@hckynut DH is the top computer guy here and used to have the Ford dealership as a client.  He said their service was always packed. 

Enjoy what you love. 

We drive 4 Runners.  You can't get in here without a heavy 4 wheel drive.

[Nuttmeg]

I have a 2016 Honda Civlc. I used Consumer Reports to research the car, Kelly Bluebook for pricing in my area, and CNET for photos. Today, you may find many YouTube videos.

[VaBelle35]

Having the dealer service close to home is key for me.  One of the reasons I don't get a Honda is because the nearest dealership is 20 miles away, so they would not offer courtesy van service and a taxi would be expensive.  So I stick with Toyota for now.

This is a good time to buy as they are clearing out old models.  I bought my 2017 Camry in August as the 2018s were rolling off the trucks.  Mine was a dealer loaner with 700 miles on it.

[Mom2Dogs]

@VaBelle35   20 miles would be ok for me but an hour is just to far to travel to the dealership.