Community Chat

[chihuahuamom]

We have a 2005 Honda Accord, but I need to get another car. I would like to get a fairly new used with little mileage, but would also consider a new one.  I borrowed a good friend's car recently and it was a Nissan Note Versa.  I liked it very much. Sat higher than most smaller cars-almost like a van and had good visibility. Anyone have one of these cars and if so, do you like it?  I also like Hondas (we had an Accord also in the past). What do you think?  I don't have any distance to drive so it's just mostly around town. Thanks for any recommendations.

[betteb]

I love my 2012 Suzuki SX4 Sportback. Same thing, sit's just a bit higher than the average small car and has great visibility.

 

[Allegheny]

The only thing I can pass on about the Nissan Versa Note was what one guy told me when I was in the waiting area getting maintenance on my Maxima.  He is a driver/pick up person for a blood lab company, his employer leases Versa Notes for their business.  He wasn't very complimentary toward the vehicle, said it had a lot of issues and he was always having to bring it in.  I was given the opinion there are quality issues with the car.  Both my husband and I have Nissans, but more higher end models and never had any mechanical problems.  I also like Hondas, had one for 11 years with no major issues.  

[queendiva]

Can't go wrong with Hondas and Toyotas- new or pre-owned. Why not consider buying one that's CPO. low mileage and just returned from lease?

[sgraham30]

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@betteb wrote:

I love my 2012 Suzuki SX4 Sportback. Same thing, sit's just a bit higher than the average small car and has great visibility.

 

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You haven't had any major issues with yours? I have a 2007 SX4 that I purchased used. I paid $10,000 for it when I bought it in 2009 & in the 6 years that I've owned it, it's had at least  $8,000 (probably more) in repairs. Thankfully I purchased the extended warranty for the car but it expired last year. This year alone I've put $1,800 into it. It needed a new catalytic converter & a new rear differential a couple of years ago, the manufacturer warranty paid for. I like the car but it's been nothing but a headache since 6 months after I purchased it. Unless it's a manufacturer warranty repair, new parts are no longer available for repairs that the car needs, used Suzuki parts are used. The Suzuki dealerships that were close to me closed a few years ago, the closest one (the only one left in this area) is close to an hour away.

[violann]

Used Subaru. Absolutely GREAT CARS!!!

[Laura14]

I have a Fiat 500 Pop which is much smaller than the Nissan or Honda but if you don't mind a smaller cheap car, it also has the pumped up seat you liked so us short people can see up and around the great big cars all of you grown adults have.     

My previous car was a Toyota Echo which also had the SUV seating I think they called it.  I had it for 13 years and it hardly caused me any trouble at all.  I loved it.  In fact, I was almost sorry I finally traded it in.  They don't make it anymore (I think the Yaris took it's place) but if you can find a good Echo second hand, you can not beat it for reliability.  

[AnikaBrodie]

Honda CR-V.  We just purchased a new 2015 CR-V to replace our nine year old CR-V.  Very reliable vehicle IMHO.

[ChynnaBlue]

I got a used Hyundai Elantra and love it. It's a 2011 and had under 40,000 miles on it, so it was still under the 5 year/60,000 mile warranty. And Hyundais come with 5 years unlimited roadside assistance which is transferable. I made use of when my battery died on a super cold day last winter. I can get roadside assistance through AAA or my insurance, but this means I don't have to pay for those until the 5 years or free service are up.

I got mine from an Enterprise car rental sales lot, so it had been a rental car, but it was in great condition and they have to maintain their cars in order to rent them out, so it had been serviced appropriately, too.

[patbz]

Prius prius prius.  We are on our 2nd (traded 1st at 200,000 and #2 already has 100,000).  No repair costs except routine maintenance.  There's a reason you see so many on the roads, including many of the taxis in the world!