SMART fortwo car...do you have one?
#51
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Galveston Texas
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I have an aversion to being the smallest car on the road. I would only buy a small car if everyone else did. Which may happen if gas keeps rising. Yyou know how Americans love big. I am going to be renting a car in Wales and France and chose a small car because that is what most drive there. Also the gas is expensive, I'm told.
I think the car is cute and it has a lot of safety features, but I would check the safety ratings. I did that before I bought my Honda Odyssey.
I think the car is cute and it has a lot of safety features, but I would check the safety ratings. I did that before I bought my Honda Odyssey.
#53
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Portland, OR via Hawaii
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Originally Posted by Susan_Sews
We traded my Expedition for a Toyota Prius. It truly gets 50 miles to the gallon in town driving which is where I put most of the miles on the car anyway. I love it. High way miles are still better than the big SUV.
Also, keep in mind that there is talk about a "mile tax" on autos....I have no clue as to how it's supposed to be calculated, but unless we scream and stomp they'll try to make up for the reduction in revenue from gas taxes (since we won't be able to afford to drive) by charging us for when we do drive. :shock:
#54
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: SE Michigan
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I heard a commercial yesterday for the Chevy Cruze and that it is suppose to get 42 miles per gal. You would have to verify that with a dealer. It is a very nice looking car.
Also check with your insurance company, and see what they think of the cars and safety. They can also give you an estimate of cost of insurance for that vehicle.
Also check with your insurance company, and see what they think of the cars and safety. They can also give you an estimate of cost of insurance for that vehicle.
#55
I bought the new Hyundai Elantra. 40mpg highway and it does get that for me. In town I get about 25-30. Lots of stop and go in our town. Comfortable car. Lot's of head room and back seat room. Trunk's big too. It's got some get up and go when you need it. They look really sporty. I like the swooch's in the front and rear lights. I only paid $19000+ out the door in California.
#57
I don't have one, but I have ridden in one. A co-worker bought it. It is roomier than you would think and seemed to have enough power. She is a car freak, drives real fast, and she didn't seem to be unhappy with the acceleration.. I didn't feel cramped in the passenger's seat but there is ot too much room for groceries. There is a hatch with a small cargo area.
#60
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NW Wa
Posts: 1,549
We have looked for sometime and finall drove 2 and we loved them both but the hot rod one was the best of course LOL
We are really looking to get one down the road and I love the green...
ConnieF and we see a lot here and even on the freeways
We are really looking to get one down the road and I love the green...
ConnieF and we see a lot here and even on the freeways
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