2006-06-19 13:04:32 · 8 answers · asked by daybrez0405 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I recommend the Honda Civic, which received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest rating. It also gets 30 mpg in the city and up to 40 mpg highway.
2006-06-19 13:18:30 · answer #1 · answered by Omar Y. 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
SUVs have a higher risk of rollover because of their high center of gravity, and they're notorious for their awful gas mileage. They're also expensive. Smaller cars tend to be cheaper and more fuel efficient, but also fare worse in an accident. Hybrid cars get the best mileage, especially the Prius and Insight, but they're more expensive than comparable non-hybrids. Everything is a tradeoff!
Autos.msn.com has data on every available car. Parents magazine just recently did a review of the 2006 best family cars, but I recommend used cars for better value.
2006-06-19 20:12:48 · answer #2 · answered by rainfingers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just described three different vehicles. The safest is not the cheapest or best on gas, the cheapest is not the safest, and the best on gas is not the cheapest.
I think there is a government crash test rating web site that you can start from.
2006-06-19 20:11:36 · answer #3 · answered by Newt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay away from the small cars. The smaller they are the less likely they will stand up in an accident. It's just a fact.
The bigger it is the safer it is.
Here are some suggestions to fit your needs:
You can compare on edmunds.com too
Ford escape, Explorer, GMC envoy, Chevy Trailblazer.
Mercury Grand Marquis, Ford Crown Victoria.
2006-06-19 20:09:14 · answer #4 · answered by rjm96 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget the fuel mileage. Consider a Hummer H1 This machine is looked down upon by many, but it has a lot going for it. Mass,height,construction and durability. Remember what it was originally built for.
2006-06-19 20:11:10 · answer #5 · answered by quest 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a friend had a suburban and after a bad accident, she did alot of research and bought the chrysler pacifica. kinda suv kinda minivan. i don't know the gas milage or price. but with kids safety is worth it.
2006-06-19 20:07:33 · answer #6 · answered by doyanails 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
infants shouldnt drive suv's
2006-06-19 20:07:35 · answer #7 · answered by M K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kia sedona. highest safety rating. starts under 24 K
http://www.kia.com/06sedona/sedona-safety.php
2006-06-19 20:32:53 · answer #8 · answered by blue_mnms_rule 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋