Comments on: Question of the Day: What’s Your Next Car? http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/ The Truth About Cars is dedicated to providing candid, unbiased automobile reviews and the latest in auto industry news. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:13:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Claude Dickson http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-351602 Claude Dickson Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:39:05 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-351602 My next car is likely to be the Mazda6 Hatchback. You can get this car load (ie, Grand Touring S) with everything except NAV for $2k less than invoice (about $23K). Hard to beat that the level of versatility and all the amenities of the Grand Touring S for that price. Now if price were not a concern, the TT-S might be the call. But I suspect it will be priced more like a Porsche instead of a replacement for the TT 3.2 My next car is likely to be the Mazda6 Hatchback. You can get this car load (ie, Grand Touring S) with everything except NAV for $2k less than invoice (about $23K). Hard to beat that the level of versatility and all the amenities of the Grand Touring S for that price.

Now if price were not a concern, the TT-S might be the call. But I suspect it will be priced more like a Porsche instead of a replacement for the TT 3.2

]]> By: davey49 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-351522 davey49 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:15:56 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-351522 A sub $5000 compact truck, a sub $3000 one would be even better A sub $5000 compact truck, a sub $3000 one would be even better

]]> By: KixStart http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-351292 KixStart Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:12:17 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-351292 serpico, Unless you have other reasons for wanting to ditch a car, get a hitch and a hitch-mounted bike rack. Save a ton of money. serpico, Unless you have other reasons for wanting to ditch a car, get a hitch and a hitch-mounted bike rack. Save a ton of money.

]]> By: Geotpf http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-351282 Geotpf Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:03:49 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-351282 serpico: Hatchback is the way to go. Much more practical than a sedan (or coupe, which is even less practical). That is, I'll bet you any amount of money your bike would fit inside a, um, Fit (or a Scion xA, xB (old or new), or xD). serpico: Hatchback is the way to go. Much more practical than a sedan (or coupe, which is even less practical).

That is, I’ll bet you any amount of money your bike would fit inside a, um, Fit (or a Scion xA, xB (old or new), or xD).

]]> By: mlbrown http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-350382 mlbrown Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:33:23 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-350382 I doubt we'll see the Legacy diesel here, too bad. Then again, diesel was $4.59 here in Connecticut this morning. My commute is about 30 miles each way...all Interstate, and I still don't think it'd be worth it. I'm torn, and I'll probably be buying something in the next year. I kinda want a hatch or a wagon, but I think I'd really like a TSX, too. -Matt I doubt we’ll see the Legacy diesel here, too bad. Then again, diesel was $4.59 here in Connecticut this morning.

My commute is about 30 miles each way…all Interstate, and I still don’t think it’d be worth it.

I’m torn, and I’ll probably be buying something in the next year. I kinda want a hatch or a wagon, but I think I’d really like a TSX, too.

-Matt

]]> By: serpico http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-349482 serpico Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:02:05 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-349482 I need something functional, no more 4 door cars. Need to fit my active lifestyle this time. The other day tried to fit my bike in the trunk of a Jetta with seats folded, and couldn't. Waste of an hour getting ready, ugh. Spare wheel on the back or big room inside like many new current SUV's & Crossovers. That Ford Flex is looking good everyday. LOL I need something functional, no more 4 door cars. Need to fit my active lifestyle this time. The other day tried to fit my bike in the trunk of a Jetta with seats folded, and couldn’t. Waste of an hour getting ready, ugh. Spare wheel on the back or big room inside like many new current SUV’s & Crossovers. That Ford Flex is looking good everyday. LOL

]]> By: David Holzman http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-349282 David Holzman Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:36:02 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-349282 <em>JerseyDevil: Philly Car share has lots of cars, I can have another one every day for months. http://www.phillycarshare.org/ I am sick of owning just one car. I want them all! </em> Neat! I'm tempted to join even though I live in Boston. It would be fun next time I'm in Philly to spend a few hours in something different. But even if they had one of these in Boston, I'd feel bereft without my own car. JerseyDevil:

Philly Car share has lots of cars, I can have another one every day for months.

http://www.phillycarshare.org/

I am sick of owning just one car. I want them all!

Neat! I’m tempted to join even though I live in Boston. It would be fun next time I’m in Philly to spend a few hours in something different.

But even if they had one of these in Boston, I’d feel bereft without my own car.

]]> By: David Holzman http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-349132 David Holzman Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:21:13 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-349132 Domestic Hearse, Marc Feinstein, the owner of German Performance, a repair shop in Cambridge MA which is highly regarded, tells me that Boxster engines are iffy until the 2001 model year. He also tells me the S models are more reliable. Domestic Hearse,

Marc Feinstein, the owner of German Performance, a repair shop in Cambridge MA which is highly regarded, tells me that Boxster engines are iffy until the 2001 model year. He also tells me the S models are more reliable.

]]> By: geozinger http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-349072 geozinger Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:15:18 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-349072 I'm several years out from a new car (whether used or "new"). My wife thinks I should buy a 'toy', like a gently used GTO, with which I would usually agree, but I think with fuel prices headed to $4.00/gal., maybe something smaller with similar performance but better fuel economy would be a good idea. If I could pull the trigger right now, something with a turbo Ecotec appeals to me. Cobalt or HHR SS, or Solstice GXP Coupe. Ya, the Solstice GXP Coupe in a perfect world. Probably the Coby SS, just without the stupid wing, would be more likely. It would endure the outrageous slings and arrows of downtown traffic and parking much better than the Solstice. I’m several years out from a new car (whether used or “new”).

My wife thinks I should buy a ‘toy’, like a gently used GTO, with which I would usually agree, but I think with fuel prices headed to $4.00/gal., maybe something smaller with similar performance but better fuel economy would be a good idea.

If I could pull the trigger right now, something with a turbo Ecotec appeals to me. Cobalt or HHR SS, or Solstice GXP Coupe.

Ya, the Solstice GXP Coupe in a perfect world. Probably the Coby SS, just without the stupid wing, would be more likely. It would endure the outrageous slings and arrows of downtown traffic and parking much better than the Solstice.

]]> By: Conslaw http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-348992 Conslaw Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:00:42 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-348992 2009 or 2010 (Next Gen) Toyota Prius. Note to the person who would get a Passat except for turbo -- our 2003 Passat 1.8T GLS has been reliable, fun and economical (26-28 real-world mpg). We've had three recalls all for problems that we didn't experience personally. 2009 or 2010 (Next Gen) Toyota Prius. Note to the person who would get a Passat except for turbo — our 2003 Passat 1.8T GLS has been reliable, fun and economical (26-28 real-world mpg). We’ve had three recalls all for problems that we didn’t experience personally.

]]> By: Domestic Hearse http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-348712 Domestic Hearse Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:42:39 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-348712 Pre-Owned Porsche Boxster or Porsche 928. Any experience with either appreciated. A clean, well-maintained, mechanically-sound example for sale at a reasonable price, appreciated more! Pre-Owned Porsche Boxster or Porsche 928.

Any experience with either appreciated. A clean, well-maintained, mechanically-sound example for sale at a reasonable price, appreciated more!

]]> By: Acd http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-348482 Acd Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:55:44 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-348482 As soon as Alfa Romeo returns to the U.S. I plan on buying a new Alfa 159. I'm planning on buying new this time because I don't want to wait for a used one and based on my previous Alfa experience I want as much factory warranty as possible. My wife still needs a minivan so that will probably be a used Honda Odyssey. As soon as Alfa Romeo returns to the U.S. I plan on buying a new Alfa 159. I’m planning on buying new this time because I don’t want to wait for a used one and based on my previous Alfa experience I want as much factory warranty as possible.

My wife still needs a minivan so that will probably be a used Honda Odyssey.

]]> By: Theodore http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-348432 Theodore Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:46:28 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-348432 I wanted a diesel until the fuel started making premium look cheap. I wanted a diesel until the fuel started making premium look cheap.

]]> By: ppellico http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-348342 ppellico Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:30:27 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-348342 What is everybody talking about!? No wonder they never bring diesels here! Nobody wants one...reading the replies. What gives? MPG no problem for anyone???? In Europe 50 percent or more cars sold are diesels...but not here. PLEASE bring them, at least for me. I would LOVE a car that is just breaking in at 80K and giving me MPG AND turbo fun. Jetta...looking forward to your TDI! What is everybody talking about!?
No wonder they never bring diesels here!
Nobody wants one…reading the replies.
What gives?
MPG no problem for anyone????
In Europe 50 percent or more cars sold are diesels…but not here.
PLEASE bring them, at least for me. I would LOVE a car that is just breaking in at 80K and giving me MPG AND turbo fun.
Jetta…looking forward to your TDI!

]]> By: cretinx http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-348262 cretinx Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:23:12 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-348262 I just traded my winter beater A4 for a 944 Turbo, so now I need another winter beater. Looking at a 3000GT VR-4 or 964 Carrera 4. I just traded my winter beater A4 for a 944 Turbo, so now I need another winter beater.

Looking at a 3000GT VR-4 or 964 Carrera 4.

]]> By: threeer http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-348252 threeer Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:23:07 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-348252 Looking at a used Wrangler. Do a ton of camping, and I live along the Southeastern coast, where we rarely get cold. Okay, so summers can be brutal and many Wranglers don't come with AC, but I wonder if I really need it? Something about being able to remove the top and side windows just appeals to me. Gas mileage isn't great, but I only drive 20 miles to and from work, so I fill once a week. There are more practical cars, to be sure...but my son is graduating in a year and practicality be damned! I've been jonesing for a Wrangler since I tested a new one almost 8 years ago. Problem is, even the used ones command a decent selling price, and I'm dead-set against making car payments. Soooo...what I want and what I'll actually be able to get may differ wildly... Looking at a used Wrangler. Do a ton of camping, and I live along the Southeastern coast, where we rarely get cold. Okay, so summers can be brutal and many Wranglers don’t come with AC, but I wonder if I really need it? Something about being able to remove the top and side windows just appeals to me. Gas mileage isn’t great, but I only drive 20 miles to and from work, so I fill once a week. There are more practical cars, to be sure…but my son is graduating in a year and practicality be damned! I’ve been jonesing for a Wrangler since I tested a new one almost 8 years ago. Problem is, even the used ones command a decent selling price, and I’m dead-set against making car payments. Soooo…what I want and what I’ll actually be able to get may differ wildly…

]]> By: edgett http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-348222 edgett Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:08:32 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-348222 Don't drive a 335i. The sedan has enough room for yourself and three friends; it is reasonably quiet and luxurious. And that motor... BMW has wrought some magic here. Couple that with a superb six speed manual and it creates a smile every time you drive it. And it will give you 20 mpg around town and 25 on the highway when you don't lean too hard on the loud pedal. On occasion, you can pump up the tires a little and take it to the track, then drive your sedan back home to resume life as a daily driver. Yes the interior is spare compared to the IS350, which has 8/10's rear seating. Yes, you'll pay $45k for a car the size of a Civic. And yes, it will probably not be the reliable old car that a Lexus, or Civic will surely become. But BMW hits the driver's target better than almost anyone else. But don't drive one if you don't want to get roped in. Don’t drive a 335i. The sedan has enough room for yourself and three friends; it is reasonably quiet and luxurious. And that motor… BMW has wrought some magic here. Couple that with a superb six speed manual and it creates a smile every time you drive it. And it will give you 20 mpg around town and 25 on the highway when you don’t lean too hard on the loud pedal. On occasion, you can pump up the tires a little and take it to the track, then drive your sedan back home to resume life as a daily driver.

Yes the interior is spare compared to the IS350, which has 8/10’s rear seating. Yes, you’ll pay $45k for a car the size of a Civic. And yes, it will probably not be the reliable old car that a Lexus, or Civic will surely become. But BMW hits the driver’s target better than almost anyone else.

But don’t drive one if you don’t want to get roped in.

]]> By: danms6 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-348182 danms6 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:57:59 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-348182 Hopefully my Mazdaspeed6 keeps going for a long time since it's a good all-weather daily driver. I see about 20-22 mpg but I drive it as it was meant to. I'm hoping for a used C6 or possibly the new Z or RX -7(?) model down the road. Hopefully my Mazdaspeed6 keeps going for a long time since it’s a good all-weather daily driver. I see about 20-22 mpg but I drive it as it was meant to. I’m hoping for a used C6 or possibly the new Z or RX -7(?) model down the road.

]]> By: Jay Bee http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-347982 Jay Bee Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:30:52 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-347982 My Fit has made me a happy, happy boy. If the next one is all that the reviews make it out to be (fixes all the niggling things while gaining almost no weight), I am so there. My Fit has made me a happy, happy boy. If the next one is all that the reviews make it out to be (fixes all the niggling things while gaining almost no weight), I am so there.

]]> By: Drew Frink http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-347942 Drew Frink Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:15:33 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-347942 My current trusty (and paid for) Hyundai Accent still has years to go, but if I had to replace it tomorrow I'd get a Fit. I like small, efficient hatchbacks. My real next car is one I already own -- my 59 Austin Healey Sprite. It's currently scattered around the country in refurbish mode, and has been for some time. It will feel like getting a new car (and cost something similar) once it's back on the road. My current trusty (and paid for) Hyundai Accent still has years to go, but if I had to replace it tomorrow I’d get a Fit. I like small, efficient hatchbacks.

My real next car is one I already own — my 59 Austin Healey Sprite. It’s currently scattered around the country in refurbish mode, and has been for some time. It will feel like getting a new car (and cost something similar) once it’s back on the road.

]]> By: B-Rad http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-347892 B-Rad Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:26:04 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-347892 thetopdog: Oh, nice! I don't think I'll be able to afford a brand new Corvette right out of college but maybe something in the 20s to low 30s. But who knows? Maybe I'll strike gold this afternoon. I'll let you know if I do. thetopdog:

Oh, nice! I don’t think I’ll be able to afford a brand new Corvette right out of college but maybe something in the 20s to low 30s. But who knows? Maybe I’ll strike gold this afternoon. I’ll let you know if I do.

]]> By: SupaMan http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-347882 SupaMan Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:17:34 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-347882 To replace my aging Elantra I'm getting a MazdaSpeed3. Good amount of utility with a dose of performance and decent MPG. To replace my aging Elantra I’m getting a MazdaSpeed3. Good amount of utility with a dose of performance and decent MPG.

]]> By: brapoza http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-347862 brapoza Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:04:53 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-347862 <em>N85523 : April 17th, 2008 at 3:40 pm I’ve got my performance vehicle, my trusty Rubicon, but I’d like a Legacy variant for my daily driver. Hmmm… extra cash for the turbo and premium gas it has a taste for, or be sensible and go without the hood scoop? Decisions, decisions…</em> Ah yes, the Legacy GT. Nothing tops the look on people's faces when they get blown off at the stoplight by a Camry with a hood scoop. N85523 :
April 17th, 2008 at 3:40 pm

I’ve got my performance vehicle, my trusty Rubicon, but I’d like a Legacy variant for my daily driver. Hmmm… extra cash for the turbo and premium gas it has a taste for, or be sensible and go without the hood scoop? Decisions, decisions…

Ah yes, the Legacy GT. Nothing tops the look on people’s faces when they get blown off at the stoplight by a Camry with a hood scoop.

]]> By: brapoza http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-347852 brapoza Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:02:03 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-347852 I looked at buying a used Civic too. That is unitl I found out they cost the same as a new Civic. I looked at buying a used Civic too. That is unitl I found out they cost the same as a new Civic.

]]> By: John R http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/comment-page-3/#comment-347832 John R Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:49:23 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/question-of-the-day-whats-your-next-car/#comment-347832 Hey! What a cowinkidink! I wanted a GT-R, too! But I got a used Sonata instead...wait hear me out! 2007, 13k miles, 238hp V6, sunroof, 17" alloys; $14.4k out the door. You can't even get similarly optioned 4-cyl Accord or Mazda 6 of the same vintage, mileage and options for that price. I had to take advantage of Hyundai's cliff-faced depreciation. Top it off Geico has no idea what kind of sleeper this thing is. My insurance for this was hundreds of dollars less than the Mazda 6 I was looking at. Hey! What a cowinkidink! I wanted a GT-R, too!

But I got a used Sonata instead…wait hear me out! 2007, 13k miles, 238hp V6, sunroof, 17″ alloys; $14.4k out the door. You can’t even get similarly optioned 4-cyl Accord or Mazda 6 of the same vintage, mileage and options for that price. I had to take advantage of Hyundai’s cliff-faced depreciation.

Top it off Geico has no idea what kind of sleeper this thing is. My insurance for this was hundreds of dollars less than the Mazda 6 I was looking at.

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