Moms: What kind of car do you drive? Do you like it?

Question

Describe why you like it. What kind of "family car" would you rather have. Why?
We are in the market for a family car we are trying to stay under $30,000. I have decided on a Mazda 5. But I just want to see if there is anything better out there before I make a $25,000 mistake.

Answer 1

I have a Chrysler Town and Country mini van. It is so wonderful and convenient. The doors slide open with the touch of a button. The seats fold into the floor so I can haul large items if necessary. My leather seats are heated as well. It is so much easier to see while driving too.

Answer 2

We live in Japan and I drive a Honda Integra. In the states I think it is a Nissan Integra?? It is a two door, red, sporty car. I love it!! However, it really isn't practical with two kids. I purchased the car last spring while shopping for a minivan!! HA! I figured what the hell, I have two kids but I will not be denied this cute, sporty, fast car! Then 4 months later I found out I was pregnant with baby number 3. So...we just got rid of hubby's car and we are in the market for a new "family" car and my husband will take over the integra. A two door sporty car just isn't practical with a 6yr old, 3 yr old and a new infant. There isn't even a middle seat belt in the back.

Answer 3

I have a ford expidition and I love it. We have enough room for us and the kids plus whatever sports equipment we need that day and we have the third row seating for when the step-kids are down as well. The biggest advantage for us over the mini van we use to have is it is 4 wheel drive and we get bad weather in the winters and it comes in handy. If I was to get anything other than this it would probably be the Tahoe.

Answer 4

I have a 5 speed, Turbo, Subaru Outback. I always drove sports cars and I love this thing. It's quick, it handles like a sports car, nice interior and I can go places that I never was able to in a car with ground effects on! I just tell myself every morning....it Only looks like a station wagon! LOL!

I would without a doubt buy another one......Unless of course those Hemi Challengers are released in Panther Pink!.

Answer 5

DON'T BUY A FORD FOCUS!! I OWNED TWO-BOTH BRAND NEW AND THEY BOTH SUCKED!! Look around on the Internet for the safest family car. I could be wrong but I think the Mazda 5 is considered a sports car witch will make your insurance very high.

Answer 6

I drive a PT Crusier and I love it. If you need to haul something the backseats fold down or come out. There is plenty of room in the trunk area for groceries, bookbags, or what have you without letting down the seats. It is easy to get in and out of, not too low or too high. I get around 25 mpg in town. It handles very nicely, bought it new with only 32 miles on it and gave $17,000. Bought in 2005 haven't had any problems. Very satisfied.

Answer 7

I force a 1998 Toyota Avalon that's super for the putting the stroller interior the trunk alongside with different infant products. that is fairly good on gasoline mileage and has front and edge airbags. My husband has a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid, that's astonishing on gasoline mileage yet is slightly small. we are in a position to greater healthful the two youngsters with room for yet another guy or woman or applications interior the back seat, and the stroller suits interior the trunk yet there is not as lots room because of the fact the Avalon. i like the super gasoline mileage on the hybrids, so while that's time for a clean one, i pass to look for a hybrid SUV for the greater suitable trunk area.

Answer 8

I drive a Honda Element and I love it. It is very roomy. My son can get in and out pretty quickly. The back door will not open unless I open the front door first so I don't have to worry about my son trying to open it. My son falls asleep alot when we get in the car. The back seats trun ito a bed, so I know my son is always confortable.

Answer 9

Mitsubishi Montero Sport. Don't ever get a Mitsubishi. It's so hard to find a shop to work on it for repairs. Ours is a 2000--in the past year alone we've spent up to $5,000 in repairs. It's more expensive to work on I guess because it's foreign. The auto workers call it a "MitsuSHITTY" because I guess they are horrible.

I love SUVs. I know I'm horrible but I really do like them. I'm going to probably get a Nissan Altima within the next year. I really like them or Ford Explorer. I don't really like minivans!

Answer 10

Same as Christine D. I drive a Dodge Caravan. I call it my "mommy mobile." My cadillac deville started to break down last year and when we started looking, I decided I really wanted a minivan. I have to admit that I love it. It's great when we travel to the inlaw's...lol.