Family Sedan vs Pickup?

Question

I'm getting married next year, and I'm planning on buying a new car. My existing car hasn't been reliable and my fiance can't drive it, since it has a stick shift.

I have narrowed my choices down to 4 vehicles...Camry SE w/v6, Accord SE w/V6, Ridgeline RT, or Tacoma Doublecab SB w/V6.

Deep down, I think that a sedan is more practical for a lot of reasons. That is, they get better mileage, acceleration, handling, etc.

On the other hand, if I were to go with the vehicle I like best, it would be one of the pickups. Plus, I think that it would definately come in handy to have a bed to throw things in without having to worry about messing up the interior (as in my fiance's SUV).

I'd just like to get some other peoples' thoughts on this...

Answer 1

If the truck will meet your needs and fit your family, even as it grows and that is a possibility, that will be your best bet.

Answer 2

Personally, I would buy domestic, something like a small to medium sized pickup, ie. Chevy Colorado, Dodge Dakota, maybe a Ranger extended cab, etc... the rice burners might get slightly better MPG but wait till you need something fixed that's not covered...but...I digress.

If you're going to pick from the ones you mentioned, go with the Tacoma. Good interior room plus the short bed for light hauling.

Answer 3

I would be lost without a truck,I have two trucks.I just got a Grand Am for economy and comfort.It's the first car I've owned in three years

Answer 4

Go for the Tacoma or Ridgeline. If if was me I'd choose the Tacoma.

Don't puss out.

Answer 5

since your fiance has a closed vhicle as long as you don't mind the price of gas why not get what you want. i'm a truck owner and would be lost without my pick up