I need a new car --- What should I get?

[watergate]

For better mileage go with a diesel and you can convert it into a grease car. I've got a 1981 Mercedes 300 D. It has about half a million miles on it and it runs great. I can go about 700 miles on one tank of diesel. I'm going to turn it into a grease car when I get the money. There is a place in town that sells recycled fast food grease for $1.65 a gallon or you can get it for free. Of course I'm lucky because one of my son's friends works at a Mercedes garage. The Germans are some of the best engineers in the world and make excellent cars.
Next time get a VW.

 

[Utoo]

Next time get a VW.

It came down to the Outback and a VW Passat wagon. Test drove both back-to-back today, and even though the Passat had a Turbo engine, it drove like a tank. The Outback hugged the road and felt like a breeze, while the Passat was disappointing to drive second.

 

[zuropa_fit]

Oh my gosh! I just read the last couple pages. Glad everything turned out okay and SHE'S SO CUTE!!!

I loved the Outback. Hope it treats you well.

Peace.

 

[Lila64]

Enjoy it Utoo!

 

[anitram]

The Germans are some of the best engineers in the world and make excellent cars.
Next time get a VW.

VWs are overpriced and even criminally so given that they're building half their models in Mexico these days.

I used to have a Golf back in high school, about 11-12 years ago. I liked it well enough but certainly wouldn't pay for a new one these days.

 

[ntalwar]

For better mileage go with a diesel and you can convert it into a grease car. I've got a 1981 Mercedes 300 D.

I was thinking of getting the 2008 Jetta (Clean) Diesel when I sell my current car, but diesel is more available in Europe than the US.
Any diesel shortage would leave me with a practically useless car.
Too bad, because the newer ones supposedly drive like gas models and have incredible mileage.

 

[Doozer61]

Subaru's are good cars! I love em!

 

[Diemen]

Called it.

Good choice! My sister has the Legacy wagon and loves it.

 

[DrTeeth]

VWs are overpriced and even criminally so given that they're building half their models in Mexico these days.

I used to have a Golf back in high school, about 11-12 years ago. I liked it well enough but certainly wouldn't pay for a new one these days.

That why, if you want to buy a VW, you should buy a Seat instead. Same quality cars (because they are the same cars basically, almost every part has a VW logo on it), but a lot cheaper. Also, driving one doesn't make you look like a 50 year old housewife.

 

[waynetravis]

So, we got the Outback! Found a 2005 model that only has 13,000 miles on it---was a corporate fleet lease model that was regularly serviced and in great shape. Has a few bells & whistles, but not the highest-end available...still nice. Got it for 2K under retail and about 1K over trade-in....not too terrible. Tried to get it for exactly trade-in value, but the guy wouldn't go for it. Oh well!

Anyway, we like it & we're psyched. Now to just find some mountains, snow, or desert....

Sweeeeetnesss

 

[redhotswami]

So, we got the Outback! Found a 2005 model that only has 13,000 miles on it---was a corporate fleet lease model that was regularly serviced and in great shape. Has a few bells & whistles, but not the highest-end available...still nice. Got it for 2K under retail and about 1K over trade-in....not too terrible. Tried to get it for exactly trade-in value, but the guy wouldn't go for it. Oh well!

Anyway, we like it & we're psyched. Now to just find some mountains, snow, or desert....

wtg
I recommend the Blue Ridge Parkway

 

[Utoo]

wtg
I recommend the Blue Ridge Parkway

I thought it was cool that when we test drove it, the guy drove us out 10 minutes away just to go on some curvy, hilly roads. Sweet.

 

[gherman]

I have a Lexus ES 300 and it is best car ever for the price.

 

[Bluer White]

I had a 97 Legacy wagon and now drive a midnight blue 06 Impreza. You will like your new Subaru.

 

[tiny dancer]

I my Honda Civic. Good gas mileage, and I have had very few problems with it.

 

[hiphop]

I recommend the new Tata model for $ 1.700

It´s from India and runs with 4 litres/ 100 kilometres

Hope Diamond likes it

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