I want a new (to me) car

2BunniesMommy

Well-known member

• Nov 27, 2011

• #1

I am tired of feeding the vans so much gas.

Here's what I'm looking for...

1. Safe
2. Great gas mileage
3. 4 doors
4. trunk
5. under $14,000

Oh yeah, I also need to fit 2 Frontiers in the back seat. No one else needs to fit, because that would be crazy to try! LOL!

What has all this?

 

cupcakepirate11

Active member

• Nov 27, 2011

• #2

A Toyota Camry, corolla or Prius
I get roughly 35mpg in my 2004 corolla its a basic car but very reliable and safe

 

2BunniesMommy

Well-known member

• Nov 27, 2011

• #3

I would love a Prius, but have to go pretty old to get them into my price range, and other than the first gen, they are hatchbacks, which I don't want.

DH's mom had a Camry, 2003 or 2004, I think. I was hoping she would offer to sell it to us, but she traded it in. Wonder how old we would have to go with one to get it into our price range.

Have a friend that has a Corolla, I saw it in 2003/2004 when it was only a year or so old, and it seemed like a good car then. He still has it, so that is a good thing. We don't hang out anymore, so I can only assume it is doing well for him, but don't know for sure.

 

T4K

Well-known member

• Nov 27, 2011

• #4

I sold my 2009 corolla with 30K miles to my brother for 9K. I'm sure you could get a good deal on one.

 

2BunniesMommy

Well-known member

• Nov 27, 2011

• #5

Good to know. Something to look into for sure!

 

noahsmom24

Active member

• Nov 27, 2011

• #6

Good Luck on your search I am currently in the same Boat, Looking for a new (to me) vehicle as well. My budget isn't as high as yours, but it is still fun looking and doing a lot of dreaming as well lol Please keep us updated on what you get and how the fit is for your Frontier 85's

 

2BunniesMommy

Well-known member

• Nov 27, 2011

• #7

I would prefer to stay near $10,000, but $14,000 is the very top of what we could go for.

 

Haley.h87

New member

• Nov 28, 2011

• #8

I have a 2011 Mazda3 and LOVE it! Can easily get 2 nautis or a nauti and a RF my ride in the back. I know there are 2009s that fit your budget.

 

QuassEE

Moderator - CPST Instructor

• Nov 28, 2011

• #9

I'd go with a Corolla. I had one in 2003 for a year or two, and my sister has it now.. Great car, great price, meets all of your requirements. Second on my list would be the Matrix, but you said you want a trunk

-N.

 

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beetlemama

New member

• Nov 28, 2011

• #10

I believe MILs civic is worth around 9K. It's a 2007 sedan. The trunk is deceptively huge and there's plenty of space in the backseat. MIL sat comfortably between our two radians, so I'm sure two frontiers would fit. We borrowed it for a 10 day road trip (we could just barely squeeze all the luggage into our beetle so we wanted a touch more space). All our luggage, including double stroller, fit comfortably in the trunk and there were miles of space for the carseats (DH is 6' and could sit comfortably in front of the RF radian). We got in the 35 mpg range in terms of mileage, so good.

 

daniele_ut

New member

• Nov 28, 2011

• #11

The 2005 Chevy Malibu that I just sold had everything you are asking about. The trunk was HUGE. I could fit my MBUD in it folded. The newest body style is a bit smaller, but I think they made the one that I had until 2008 or 2009. I sold my 2005 for $6200 with 84,000 miles on it.

 

Brianna

New member

• Nov 28, 2011

• #12

I bought my 08 Malibu LT a few months ago with 40K on it for $14,000. It has a sunroof and adjustable foot pedals, so one without those should be cheaper. It has a huge trunk and I get 25 mpg. The only thing I don't love is the bump for the center seat and lack of headrest for the center.

ETA the 2007 and older, along with the 08 classic don't have the center bump and would also be cheaper

 

rxmommy

New member

• Nov 28, 2011

• #13

I had an Impala that I loved, and got reasonable gas mileage. I mean most anything is an improvement anyway over DH's trucks and my minivan. Tons of trunk space. Lovely car. Too bad I have too many kids and a dog and don't fit in one anymore!

 

SavsMom

New member

• Nov 30, 2011

• #14

I would go Corolla or Civic - great fuel economy, great reliability and decently roomy.

 

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love-pink

Well-known member

• Nov 30, 2011

• #15

I 2nd the Impala. Ton of room, great trunk and good mpg. You can get 2000-2005 for under $5k, depending on mileage.

 

Last edited: Nov 30, 2011