Cars, Part n+1

[bertine]

Tonight I decided to start researching cars instead of how to buy cars. It is much more exciting to look at what a car has than how to get a good deal and how cars are a giant waste of money. I realized that my crush on the Mazda3/Mazda6 is just a crush and I might end up getting something that gets better gas mileage and is cheaper.

I came up with a list of cars I want to test drive on Monday:
Jetta
Mazda3/Mazda6
Ford Fusion
Honda Civic

I always thought that Jetta's were about 10k more than they are, which is nice to learn. It is surprising to see that the civic is such a practical car both in price and in options. My midwestern soul likes that.

Comments

[sharya.livejournal.com]

You're not looking at any Dodge, Chevy or Kia products? Not sure what they have that are comparable, but it surprises me they aren't on your list.

[sterlingphoenix.livejournal.com]

I'm not surprised Kia isn't on there. Or Dodge. Or Chevy right now... ok nevermind (:

[bertine.livejournal.com]

I drove a Kia a few years ago as a rental and it was like driving a golf cart. I have a bad impression because of that. However, they do have a good price so if I want more things to try I would go try them out.

[bertine.livejournal.com]

http://www.edmunds.com/kia/forte/2010/review.html

[sterlingphoenix.livejournal.com]

I know Kia/Hyundai get good reviews lately. But you know... I dunno.

I had a Hyundai once. The thing died in a Had To Be Towed To The Dealership four times in one year.

[sterlingphoenix.livejournal.com]

Oh I know. It's just that they had high ratings for the Hyundai Elantra I used to have, too. And that thing kept dying.

[bertine.livejournal.com]

I need to limit the number of options otherwise I am going to be overwhelmed. My 5th option will be the Kia Forte.

It isn't anything against those brands, I don't like the way the Chevy, Dodge or Toyota sedans look.