wife needs a newer car

[jwxr7]

We want to replace her aging taurus which has been good except it seems to drink a bit too much fuel. So I wanted to see what others thought would be a good choice. I haven't kept up on newer family style vehicle choices much lately.

Here are some parameters; it should be less than a few years old, it can't be a manual trans (she refuses to drive them ), have 4 doors (for grocery get'n and kid haul'n), cost less than $15k, and be good on gas under normal driving conditions.

[skewbe]

used prius

[jwxr7]

Originally Posted by skewbe

used prius

that's kinda what I've been thinking too. Most I remember seeing were around 20k though I think.

[skewbe]

Originally Posted by jwxr7

that's kinda what I've been thinking too. Most I remember seeing were around 20k though I think.

Some priui are going for less than 15k, though they certainly are going for more than the last time I looked:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...QQcmdZViewItem

[jwxr7]

Originally Posted by skewbe

Some priui are going for less than 15k, though they certainly are going for more than the last time I looked:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...QQcmdZViewItem

I did find one on autotrader.com for a little over 13k near detroit , it was a 2005 with 11k miles. It said it had no air bags?? then i look at the interior pics and it looks like there was packing tape holding the center of the steering wheel on, so something blew the bags. exterior looks fine though. May look into it.

I also saw a first gen with 85k miles for around the same price, but I would like second gen.

[omgwtfbyobbq]

New Yaris.

[psyshack]

I have a nightmare that goes along the lines of me buying a Tarus. Its kind of like a falling dream.

Dump the Tarus if its getting long on the tooth. Once they start complaining. They need to be put down. My buddy next door has been rehabing his Tarus. Was waisted money. Thought it was good to go for another two years. Then it had a engine conpartment fire.

He bought a new Yaris to replace it last week.

There are tons of used Camry, Accord everywhere. You could also score a heck of a year end deal on a Accord right now with the 08's due out in a week or so.

[VetteOwner]

a focus? 4 door, saw one brand new in the dealer lot for 16K sure u could find a used one for 10K even.

[cfg83]

jwxr7 -

I'll just be a homer (not the Simpson kind) and suggest a Saturn Ion. I just priced a base Ion sedan automatic with these options (AC and safety) :

NOTE : Go to the saturnfans.com website for complaints on this car, .

2007 ION 2 sedan automatic / Polar White, Tan Cloth

PACKAGES AND OPTIONS

Air conditioning with dust and pollen filter, Air conditioning that filters both dust and pollen is designed to help keep the ION's air clean. - $960.00

Anti-lock brakes with Traction Control, Anti-lock brakes help prevent wheel lock-up and allow the driver to maintain control of the vehicle. Traction Control reduces wheel spin to maximize traction in slippery conditions. - $400.00

Head Curtain Side Air Bags (1), (1)Head Curtain Side Air Bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side impact collisions., Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owner's Handbook for more safety information. - $395.00

EXTERIOR ACCESSORIES
Engine block heater and cord (GasSavers perk!!!!!!!)
$129.00 (Retailer Installed)

INTERIOR ACCESSORIES
No interior accessories were selected.

TOTAL
Total MSRP
$15,545.00

CarloSW2

[VetteOwner]

Originally Posted by cfg83

jwxr7 -

I'll just be a homer (not the Simpson kind) and suggest a Saturn Ion. I just priced a base Ion sedan automatic with these options (AC and safety) :

NOTE : Go to the saturnfans.com website for complaints on this car, .



CarloSW2

oof i totaly forget about saturn! thier good. i like the ride and the seats. my sisters 96 SC2 blew a piston at 140K but i think it had somehting to do with her pedal to the floor driving...

i would be a car dealers worst nightmare: i want a car with manual tranny, no ac, no power crap, no abs or tcs, no side airbags.