Car Recommendations

futuremrsfab Posted: Feb 19, 2009 10:56 AM

Car Recommendations

My sister's car got totalled in an accident last week (she's fine) and she needs to get a new one. She liked the jetta but it only comes in a 5-cyclinder which is odd- can anyone recommend a similar sized car?

tia!

Espo22 Posted: Feb 19, 2009 11:07 AM

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if you check consumer reports, VW doesnt get the highest ratings from their customers, on a scale of 1-5 they usually get 2 or 3 from VW owners.

Around what price range? im gonna guess same range as a jetta right

what about an acura, the TL is a bit pricier i think but maybe another model.

teenigrrl Posted: Feb 19, 2009 11:09 AM

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is she looking for a 4 or 6 cylinder car? what price range?

futuremrsfab Posted: Feb 19, 2009 11:10 AM

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similarly pricing to the VW Jetta- we both had VWs for years and loved them- but the 5 cyclinder thing is not well rated.

Anyhow- pricing around 20-25,000. Also safety is important!

thanks!

RadiantBride Posted: Feb 19, 2009 11:11 AM

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I have an Accord and I love it.

lucky1010 Posted: Feb 19, 2009 11:14 AM

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I had a VW, and the be honest HATED it. I loved how it looked cause it was cute and sporty but had a horrible time with it.

I highly recommend ANY acura. I have the TSX and I looove it!

jonsgirl04 Posted: Feb 19, 2009 11:14 AM

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I have a Mazda 3 sport edition! I absolutley love it! It has great gas mileage. ANd its has great handling!! I would def get another one.

futuremrsfab Posted: Feb 19, 2009 11:18 AM

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Posted by jonsgirl04

I have a Mazda 3 sport edition! I absolutley love it! It has great gas mileage. ANd its has great handling!! I would def get another one.

thanks- I just had her looking at the 6- I'll tell her about the 3!

HamptonsBride Posted: Feb 19, 2009 11:23 AM

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I have a Toyota Matrix and LOVE it...you can get all wheel drive as an option..i have it..great in snow & rain and still gets around 30 mpg highway..it's a hatchback too & the rear seats fold flat..i can fit a huge amount of stuff in the back

jonsgirl04 Posted: Feb 19, 2009 11:23 AM

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Posted by futuremrsfab

Posted by jonsgirl04

I have a Mazda 3 sport edition! I absolutley love it! It has great gas mileage. ANd its has great handling!! I would def get another one.

thanks- I just had her looking at the 6- I'll tell her about the 3!

The 6 is nice too! I love them both.

Here is the link:Mazda

Bride908 Posted: Feb 19, 2009 11:26 AM

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Honda Civic or Accord
Toyota Corolla or Camry
Nissan Altima - I think this may be a little more but not really sure

These are all good cars...

I forgot Volvo S40 - I love those little cars. They are so cute

Mici n KC Posted: Feb 19, 2009 11:51 AM

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I had a VW jetta and I loved the car, but I had problems with it so I got rid of it. I'd like to get another myself but weary about the issues again.

Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Acura TSX are good starts.

bonch20 Posted: Feb 19, 2009 11:57 AM

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i love my scion XB...good on gas and feels so roomy inside!

futuremrsfab Posted: Feb 19, 2009 12:01 PM

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thanks girls- she is going to look at the mazda 6 and the acura tsx!

LoveRocks Posted: Feb 19, 2009 12:07 PM

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I had a VW GTI loved driving it, but I have never had so many problems with a car in my life. Personally, I would never buy another VW

Now I have a Honda Accord and its been totally problem free and within the price range she's looking at. DH just bought a Scion TC and I love it.

mrspalomino148 Posted: Feb 19, 2009 12:26 PM

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I had an 08 honda civic EX l with nav, and I LOVED my car, it was cute and small and fit alot in it. I don't have it anymore though, cause I upgraded to an SUV for the baby, but I miss my civic! lol

ETA- my DH has an altima, and thats awesome too! but may be a little out of her price range, depends on what features I think she would want.

lizzie217 Posted: Feb 19, 2009 12:36 PM

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Posted by Karen9508

I had a VW, and the be honest HATED it. I loved how it looked cause it was cute and sporty but had a horrible time with it.

I highly recommend ANY acura. I have the TSX and I looove it!

Me too Karen! I had a Jetta and it was nothing but problems..although it is cute

Now I have the TSX and love it, DH's lil sis got the new 2 door accord and she loves that and its really nice

lucky1010 Posted: Feb 19, 2009 12:52 PM

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Posted by lizzie217

Posted by Karen9508

I had a VW, and the be honest HATED it. I loved how it looked cause it was cute and sporty but had a horrible time with it.

I highly recommend ANY acura. I have the TSX and I looove it!

Me too Karen! I had a Jetta and it was nothing but problems..although it is cute

Now I have the TSX and love it, DH's lil sis got the new 2 door accord and she loves that and its really nice

I had an 2002, and it was probably the worst year for it... Within 6 months of having it, it was in the shop for a recalled part which took them about a month to fix! I couldnt wait to get rid of that car!

My first car was an Acura and it was the best car ever! My parents wanted to get me a new car for my college graduation and for some reason I choose the Jetta cause it was cute.. Worst decison ever! After 4 years and the warranty was up, I sold it and bought my TSX.. LOOOVEE IT! DH has the RSX, and he loves it too! We are looking to get the MDX when the time comes to sell the TSX.