February 2012 Moms
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Car ? (Toyota Prius V, Jetta Sportswagen TDI, Mitsubshi Outlander Sport, Mazda CX-5, Kia Sportage)
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Hi Ladies,
I recently got a substantial raise at work and DH's car is going to be paid off in a couple of months. I drive his granny's 95 Honda Accord. So we've been discussing getting a new car for me. Do any of you have any of the following cars? If so, please give me your likes/dislikes about them.
Also, if you have a station wagon, crossover, small/mid size SUV you want to talk about that would be great!
Toyota Prius V
VW Jetta SportsWagen TDI (Diesel)
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Mazda CX-5
Kia Sportage
TIA!
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Re: Car ? (Toyota Prius V, Jetta Sportswagen TDI, Mitsubshi Outlander Sport, Mazda CX-5, Kia Sportage)
Eta: I think the CX 5 is mazdas equivalent to ford escapes.
I have a Passat, so similar to the Jetta. The Jetta is a little smaller though. While I like my car, EVERYTHING is expensive, including oil changes. My last one, I paid $80. $80!!! And I have to take it into the shop to get things like brakes done (I used to be able to have a friend do it for me, but apparently VW's have a computerized system). So while it's a really nice car, I wouldnt really recommend it.
DH has a Mitsubishi Galant. It's a nice car, good gas mileage, and pretty roomy.
The Jetta was the worst car I have ever purchased. Ever. I bought it brand new and had nothing but problems the whole time I had it. Everything from the break lights and headlights going out constantly to the window falling down inside the door. I would drive and the doors would lock and unlock themselves out of the blue. The dashboard lights would be out all the time. It was really odd. I read they have a history of electrical problems though. However, there were no problems as far as reliability. It always ran and was a safe car. They have horrible resale value though. I was offered 5k for it when it was 5 years old, with 80k miles. Everything was fixed and the car was fully loaded (leather, sunroof, you name it) but they simply told me the resale was not good on Volkswagon. That was long but I've always been disappointed in that car.
Toyota was my first car ever - not the prius though. That car I bought used and it never had a problem. Loved it. I have an Audi SUV now and it's amazing but it's on the big side. I wouldn't classify it as small/mid size.
I have a Prius as well and love it. Hoping we can make it work with Baby #2 because I have a commute to work and the mileage is great!
I had a Prius and loved it. If you're doing a lot of driving or have a decent commute it's awesome. However, it was too small. Once I put the double stroller in the trunk there wasn't much more room. I think the V is significantly larger, though.
I traded it in and I'm now leasing a Nissan Rogue. I LOVE it - if possible I'd like to buy one when my lease is up. It's large enough that I can fit both convertible seats with plenty of room and the trunk can fit the double stroller with plenty of room to spare. Being high up (versus the Prius) makes getting them in and out much easier. I live 1 mile from work and daycare is only a 10 minute drive so I don't put many miles on my car at all and the higher price of the Prius (still wasn't paid off) wasn't worth the savings in gas for us.
the CX-5 is brand new this year. Mazda dropped their CX-7 and are focusing on the 5 as a crossover and 9 as their seven-passenger size.
It is definitely on my short list for new vehicles once we get serious about shopping in a few months. In fact, it's probably my favorite after sitting in it.