tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post2385946887636282257..comments2024-02-04T20:25:58.971-08:00Comments on How's Robb?: A Car QuestionLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03932975112078606231noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-34312930100165449322013-06-17T22:17:33.125-07:002013-06-17T22:17:33.125-07:00Probably way too late, but... I was looking at VWs...Probably way too late, but... I was looking at VWs, but Consumer Reports readers give them terrible marks for reliability & maintenance. The '05 & '06 Passats get the lowest rating for Engine, minor, fuel system, drive system & electrical. I gave up on them. Don't know about you, but I need reliable!<br /><br />BirgittAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-58128728412928701072013-06-17T12:49:15.834-07:002013-06-17T12:49:15.834-07:00I have a Pontiac Vibe, which is essentially the sa...I have a Pontiac Vibe, which is essentially the same as a Toyota Matrix. I can fit four bales of straw in the back, which I'm happy about. Oh, and I get 40mpg on the highway.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972564645775671600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-45230117645681524932013-06-02T20:00:20.806-07:002013-06-02T20:00:20.806-07:00Dylan and I were researching a Subaru, but discove...Dylan and I were researching a Subaru, but discovered that it was out of our price range as well. We're currently eyeing the Toyota Matrix. Good space, hatchback with back seats that fold flat, reasonable MPG, good longevity (similar in maintenance records to the Toyota Corolla)...all good things. And a reasonable price, to boot. Definitely worth some investigation on your end.<br />Also, on the Mazda, I'm pretty sure that's what Andrew S. drives...worth asking him about his experience? He did a huge amount of research before buying his car last year.<br />Good luck finding a new faithful adventurer!Paperback Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04805273580540787437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-316351236030023382013-06-02T19:11:35.880-07:002013-06-02T19:11:35.880-07:00Yep! Subaru all the way. We had a Forester then w...Yep! Subaru all the way. We had a Forester then went to a Toyota Tacoma when we went down to 1 vehicle. It killed us in gas so now we are back with a Subaru Impreza hatchback and love it!! Never leaving Subaru again, we should have this one for years to come.<br />Don't Panic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-90539240639480651402013-06-02T14:42:31.250-07:002013-06-02T14:42:31.250-07:00My parents had a Passat while I was growing up. Th...My parents had a Passat while I was growing up. They liked it a lot, and had it a LONG time (like, 15 years and it still runs quite well), but I seem to recall it needing pretty regular (and expensive) maintenance. Also bear in mind that upper Midwestern winters are a lot harder on a vehicle than Californian "winters" are, but still.JulieBMcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-12885964370155936542013-06-02T09:24:33.538-07:002013-06-02T09:24:33.538-07:00If you're going to drive a red car you might a...If you're going to drive a red car you might as well get a Ferrari. <br /><br />They can pack a lot of horsepower in that rear hatch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-13657831271459544402013-06-02T05:10:23.438-07:002013-06-02T05:10:23.438-07:00We love our Honda Fit, its actually quite big insi...We love our Honda Fit, its actually quite big inside. No mechanical problems whatsoever. Interior folds flat(seriously) and mike can put his mountain bike inside, front wheel off. If I couldn't have a van, this would be my car. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-81895232536607018322013-06-02T00:32:35.760-07:002013-06-02T00:32:35.760-07:00I've had my Scion XD for a year now and I stil...I've had my Scion XD for a year now and I still love it. We looked at the Versa, the Yaris, and the Fit also but the Scion really felt the best. I'm getting a solid 35mpg (manual) and I can fit several 8ft 2x4s in it. I can also highly recommend the Toyota One by the Collesium. The head sales manager helped us and was great. Also got FULL blue book for my trade-in 315k Tacoma. Trinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982450446035552676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-43830898557877564462013-06-01T21:42:06.015-07:002013-06-01T21:42:06.015-07:00I have had two Subura Foresters in a row...I may n...I have had two Subura Foresters in a row...I may never get a different car. My first one, with more than 100,000 miles on it is still in the family and doing fine. The rear view visibility is wonderful. There's tons of cargo room. And it's very reliable. <br /><br />The only thing is that the mileage isn't great. But it's pretty good for an all wheel drive vehicle.Noreenhttp://longlakeyarns.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-41696852485737441262013-06-01T19:43:22.210-07:002013-06-01T19:43:22.210-07:00LOVE my mini Cooper countryman. It has as much sp...LOVE my mini Cooper countryman. It has as much space in back as my old truck did, but with much better gas mileage.kniticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12482169665812532216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-56718602074054061062013-06-01T18:02:28.933-07:002013-06-01T18:02:28.933-07:00We'd happily buy another Subaru. We just haven...We'd happily buy another Subaru. We just haven't seen one yet. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03932975112078606231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-20185308697567423972013-06-01T18:01:43.589-07:002013-06-01T18:01:43.589-07:00Robb *is* a sweetie. He's delightful, funny, a...Robb *is* a sweetie. He's delightful, funny, and even tempered. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03932975112078606231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-8266219601711640692013-06-01T17:28:09.475-07:002013-06-01T17:28:09.475-07:00I love my Subaru Forester. It has a roomy hatch, a...I love my Subaru Forester. It has a roomy hatch, and the rear seats fold down (easily) to make even more room. I have hauled 2 bicycles and 12 bags of mulch (not at the same time).<br /><br />It is incredibly safe on ice and snow, due to all-wheel drive, but I know that where you live this isn't a concern.<br /><br />I sound like a car salesman, but I am not! Just a woman who loves my little car. -Rose<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-81369210831288128632013-06-01T17:17:34.738-07:002013-06-01T17:17:34.738-07:00We haven't seen a used Prius in our price rang...We haven't seen a used Prius in our price range. I think they are very desirable in the Bay Area. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03932975112078606231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-83602543512756992642013-06-01T17:01:51.218-07:002013-06-01T17:01:51.218-07:00How about a used Prius? It's amazing what you ...How about a used Prius? It's amazing what you can get in its hatch and great gas mileage!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-66907069642096450142013-06-01T16:22:38.404-07:002013-06-01T16:22:38.404-07:00I don't really have any car recommendations, b...I don't really have any car recommendations, but I can say that Robb is a keeper! He taught you to drive and you're still married! It says a lot for both of you. :)<br /><br />But... I absolutely love my Mini Cooper Clubman, incredibly roomy for such a small car, but probably smaller than what you are looking for.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21900544.post-285309114324779932013-06-01T15:58:36.191-07:002013-06-01T15:58:36.191-07:00I don't know about the Mazda 3s, but my hubby ...I don't know about the Mazda 3s, but my hubby has a 2, and he loves it! Granted we have had it just under a year, but he drives an insane amount for work, so he has put a lot of miles on it already. Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04958327340170798779noreply@blogger.com