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vdk336vdk336 member
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Hi. I'm pregnant with our first child after a miscarriage in December. So far our due date is Nov. 12...but I won't be surprised if it gets moved back a little.

I am needing some advice on vehicles. Unfortunately I need to trade in my Honda CRV for a car that gets great gads mileage. My husband is determined to find something that gets 25mpg or better. Of course I want something that is not too low to the ground and that will fit all of our baby gear. We are looking to lease something new. Any ideas!
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  • mrussin84mrussin84 member
    Why not lease a new CRV. They get much better gas mileage!!! Like 34 highway and 25 city. I was recently looking to lease one but I owe too much in my current car to trade it in.
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    This is the car I currently drive... so I can't be of any help...

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  • CJS2011CJS2011 member
    imagemrussin84:
    Why not lease a new CRV. They get much better gas mileage!!! Like 34 highway and 25 city. I was recently looking to lease one but I owe too much in my current car to trade it in.


    Leasing is a great idea if you enjoy taking it up the ace. You lose so much money leasing.

    OP, I drive a Toyota Highlander and love it! It gets about 24 to 25 highway and about 20 to 22 city.
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  • Mailmans Baby MommaMailmans Baby Momma member

    IMO...

    Leasing is to keep up appearances, and I would never lease. You have nothing to show for it when you're done. I hope you're not considering that route.

    I drive an '03 Honda Civic and it still gets 30 mpg. With that said, we've looked for new vehicles but don't want to bite off a new payment right now. I have a friend that has an Equinox and loves it.

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  • armybride6510armybride6510 member
    I agree with pps about buying instead of leasing. Also I have a ford focus and the gas mileage is really goo about 29 city 31 HW. It is a little small but it comes in a hatchback model that would have plenty of space for baby gear.
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  • TRex2013TRex2013
    We just got a new Nissan Rogue, which gets 23 city/27 highway. We worked out a great deal and I really like the vehicle. It's considered a small SUV/crossover. It sits up plenty high, has good rear cargo space, and is comfortable. All 3 back seats also have the hook in for a car seat.
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  • MomtothreeloveMomtothreelove member
    We are having number three and my hubs just turned in Toyota Tacoma sport truck for better gas mileage and lower payment. He got a Honda accord and we love it. I drive a Honda pilot which stinks on gas but his has been fab! I also still feel safe which I was nervous about going from SUV or truck to car.
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  • mrussin84mrussin84 member
    Leasing is a great idea if you enjoy taking it up the ace. You lose so much money leasing.

    OP, I drive a Toyota Highlander and love it! It gets about 24 to 25 highway and about 20 to 22 city.

    I think you take it up the ace no matter what when it comes to cars. Yes you are left with nothing at the end of a lease but you also have to consider when you buy a new car it's value drops significantly. I've Bought a new car ever 3 years from the time I was 16 and still have nothing to show for it. Yes I chose to buy more often then the average person but I used to put over 25,000 miles a year on a car. Now DH and I have a different life style and I am not traveling as much for school or work so after meeting with my accountant it makes more scence for me to lease a car with little to no money down based in credit with a payment if 179 monthly for 3 years rather then buy the same car with a payment of 380 for 5 years. Everyone situation is different. I do not currently lease but I've been looking into it as an option to cut back in monthly costs once baby is born.
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  • CJS2011CJS2011 member
    imagemrussin84:
    Leasing is a great idea if you enjoy taking it up the ace. You lose so much money leasing.

    OP, I drive a Toyota Highlander and love it! It gets about 24 to 25 highway and about 20 to 22 city.


    I think you take it up the ace no matter what when it comes to cars. Yes you are left with nothing at the end of a lease but you also have to consider when you buy a new car it's value drops significantly. I've Bought a new car ever 3 years from the time I was 16 and still have nothing to show for it. Yes I chose to buy more often then the average person but I used to put over 25,000 miles a year on a car. Now DH and I have a different life style and I am not traveling as much for school or work so after meeting with my accountant it makes more scence for me to lease a car with little to no money down based in credit with a payment if 179 monthly for 3 years rather then buy the same car with a payment of 380 for 5 years. Everyone situation is different. I do not currently lease but I've been looking into it as an option to cut back in monthly costs once baby is born.

    This is terrible logic. If you took out a 5 year loan, your vehicle would be paid for and all yours after 5 years. If you do a 3 year lease, you either have to buy it out, trade it in for a new lease, or trade it in for a new purchase. You would be back to square 1. If you are putting on far less miles now, why wouldn't you buy and keep the vehicle for a lot longer and actually get something out of it? I purchased my Highlander 2 years ago for 43,000, paid it off in a year and a half, and now drive it with NO payment. If I had leased it, I would still be making payments. Seems like a nobrainer to me. I guess I just prefer to not have to make a car payment the rest of my life, which is basically what you are doing when you lease.
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  • mistique91mistique91 member

    We have a Volkswagen Jetta Wagon TDI (diesel).  We average around 40 mpg, sometimes better, sometimes worse.  It is kind of low to the ground, which isn't exactly desirable, but they do sell a 2" lift that you can put on it.  My husband just installed it on ours, and it has made a world of difference.  

    We'd thought about getting a newer vehicle, but we're not really wanting a new payment.  Good luck in your search! 

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  • AlisonM12AlisonM12 member
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    I'm just going to throw this out there, I know it wasn't what you asked but...I'm assuming that you're switching to a car with better gas mileage for economical reasons. If my assumption is correct, then you shouldn't be leasing a car in the first place. Purchasing a car and owning it for 10 years is by far the more economical option. Each time you lease a new car, you have extra fees, not to mention the fees associated with mileage driven, repairs needed, etc. Although it is true that in the short term, leasing a car will cost about the same as buying, in the long term, leasing is a waste of money. Also, when you lease a car you are not building any equity.I know that wasn't the advice you were looking for but I had to put in my two cents.


    This. Also, if you're buying a new car to save money on gas, do some math to figure out when you will break even on new car price vs getting a few less mpg. Usually the break even is years and isn't worth it.
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  • Kfran84Kfran84 member
    I think the Volkswagen Turbo Diesels get really good gas mileage. Is a 4 door Jetta big enough?

    I drive a gas guzzling SUV but seriously only drive 3 miles a day. Maybe 10 when I run errands.


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  • sarenu1sarenu1 member
    I really don't think size matters. Check out safety ratings first.

    My theory is, the more room you have, the more junk you pack. I've done fine packing a Mazda 3 for a 5 day vacation with our daughter. It just makes you realize what's really necessary and what an be left at home.

    Plus the more you pack, the more you need to unload and then repackage when you leave.
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  • jlburchjlburch member
    I know your not looking for a debate. You should consider the small SUVs from Honda or Hyundai. They have good gas mileage plus are not as expensive as the American made vehicles. I would look to see if it has a 4 or 6 cylinder versus the 8, you get more gas mileage. Good luck!
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