Which car to buy?

Question

I am planning on buying a new car. I currently drive a 2000 toyota celica which is a small sporty car. I think I'm out grown that style and looking to buy a more grown up car. I am thinking about a Nissan Frontier or Toyota Tacoma truck because it's handy when I have furniture to move and big stuff to haul. OR a normal sadan type car like Honda Accord or Nissan Altima. Which one should I choose? Anybody know which mid-size truck is better?

Answer 1

My sister bout an 04 Tacoma and loves it. I just bought the Matrix 06, it has the celica engine, I love it! It may not haul like a truck, but the seats do lay down and it's a little like a station wagon. I got the XRS model which is a little sportier. The car looks small but it actually has a lot of room for passangers. If you don't go for the truck, hauling would be my only reason for buying one, then think about some of the new fuel efficent cars that are out there. I get 36 mpg and 40 on the highway. It's great and my insurance stayed pretty much the same. Good luck and happy shopping!

Answer 2

I would say go with the sedan...

I know a guy who bought a mid-sized truck. He said that it would be good for moving furniture and so forth also, but once he got it, he wouldn't move a piece of furniture in that thing. His precious, truck, he wouldn't dare place a feather back there, lol.

Then there is also gas mileage to think about.

I would say go for the sedan, unless you'll actually use that truck to move something, and you plan to do a lot of moving in the near future.

I would take the Honda over the Altimas. The used Altimas are less expensive then the Honda, but the Altima seem to deplete in value faster than the Honda.

Answer 3

Go with Toytota. Their quality is better and cheaper than Nissan. I work on these cars all day. The fluid type in Toyota's 4WD componoents is standard gear lubricant whch drives maintainace costs way down. Plus they keep going and going and going, LOL.. If you go with a sedan go Honda. Their the same as Toyota in the car market.

Answer 4

I suggest you buy a new Toyota Hi-ace which is a van and can seat 7 - 8 people and having a large compartment at the back
for carrying goods when the back seats are be folded.
It's ideal for you because it's cheaper in price, economical in
fuel intake, robust, spacious, reliable, good pick-up and easy handling on the road.
Don't wait any longer. Get it today!

Answer 5

I think you are ready for a pickup. They don't get as good of mileage as a car, that is the only thing bad. Also, the Tacoma is better than the Nissan. That is what I'd do.

Answer 6

Buy an American vehicle !!!!! They're best ! I even saw an American-make pickup truck with hybrid engine ! Awesome ! (GM/FORD/CHRYSLER I forget which one it was) Save gas ! stop sending money to the spoiled brat terrorists in the mid-east.
If you do not need to move furniture or haul stuff frequently, you could rent a truck, don't need to keep a truck. Get a Smart car, or hybrid engine car! Save gas, save money! Keep the money in our land ! :) Save the environment too ! Its the way of the future

Answer 7

you will outgrow the liking for the trucks as well.. just go in for a sedan.. a honda accord sounds good... but a car is a new member to the family cause the family enjoys it so the best is to discuss with the family.. it also depends on needs for using a car..

Answer 8

Midsize truck, Chevy Colorado.
Sedan, Accord and ALtima are good, Ford 500 hundred is good too.

Answer 9

to say you have "grown out of sporty cars" can not be acuratly stated because you do not own a sporty car. celicas SUCK... if you want to know what you have been missing all these year buy a nice yet cheap car. like a honda s2000 or a nissan 350z or anything fast and meant to be driven like a race car.

Answer 10

Choose carefully and you'll find a small or mid-size SUV that gets decent gas mileage. Not as good as a car, but that's the tradeoff when we drive an SUV. Remember that EPA ratings are estimates--your own mileage may differ, and that 2WD models get better mileage than their 4WD counterparts.

1) 2005 Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V's fuel economy ratings are an easy to take 21-23 mpg in the city and 26-29 mpg on the highway. The CR-V isn't an offroader, but it handles well where most of us need it to--on the pavement. It's roomy, dependable, and the price isn't bad, even though it went up for 2005: $19,995 to $25,050. The Honda CR-V uses regular gas.

2) 2005 Toyota RAV4
The RAV4 got a much-needed engine boost in 2004, and more features that used to be optional are now standard equipment. It's a quality vehicle that just keeps getting better (although my own tastes shy away from the look of those huge body side moldings). This compact SUV's city mileage ratings range from 22-24 mpg, with 27-30 mpg on the highway. MSRP is $19,600 to $21,000. The RAV4 uses regular gas. See the RAV4 Photo Gallery and RAV4 Highlights.

3) 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
Ford Escape Hybrid owners can realistically expect to get 40 mpg in stop and go traffic and go 500 miles between fill ups. The hybrid costs about $3,500 more than the conventional XLT model, ranking in at $26,970 for front wheel drive models and $28,595 for four wheel drive.

4) 2005 Toyota Highlander
The mid-size Highlander can seat up to seven adults, and you'll find it has plenty of safety features and a smooth, carlike ride. A V6 engine is available, but for better fuel-efficiency go with the four-cylinder. Test drive Highlander models long enough to decide which configuration is best for your needs. City mileage ranges from 18-22 mpg, highway from 24-27 mpg. MSRP is $24,080 to $31,380, and the Highlander SUV uses regular gas.

5) 2005 Lexus RX 330
Looking for more luxury? Try the Lexus RX 330 if you want a sedan-like ride from your sport utility vehicle. There are plenty of high tech gadgets to play with and you'll ride in comfort. City mileage ratings are 18-20 mpg, highway stands at 24-26. MSRP ranges from $35,775 to $37,175. The RX 330 uses regular gas.

6) 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
This mid-size SUV is rated at 21-26 mpg for city driving and 22-28 mpg on the highway. The seating area is roomy, but the Outlander is shorter on cargo space than some of its competitors. Overall, the Outlander provides a good ride, so take a look. The Outlander's MSRP ranges from $18,719 to $24,149 and it uses regular gas.

7) 2005 Ford Escape
No, not the Escape Hybrid--that's in a class of its own for an SUV (and more difficult to obtain). The traditional Ford Escape doesn't do too bad with fuel economy, although it's rated slightly less than other small SUVs. City mileage averages 18-22 mpg and highway mileage is at 22-25 mpg. It uses regular gas and has an MSRP that ranges from $19,265 to $28,005.

8) 2005 Honda Element
Honda's boxy Element isn't for everyone, but we're starting to see more and more of them on the road, so its popularity must be climbing. This compact SUV only seats four, so steer away from it if your seating requirements are often higher. City mileage ratings are 21-22 mpg, with 25-26 mpg on the highway. Prices start at $19,525. The Element uses regular gas

9) 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
It'll take awhile to see if the Highlander Hybrid SUV acquires the following that Toyota's Prius has. The 4x2 version's EPA fuel economy rating is 33 city / 28 highway and the 4x2 is rated at 31/27. The Highlander Hybrid's price tag ranges from $33,030 to $39,290. Regular gas is okay, but Toyota recommends mid-grade for best performance.