My husband has a 2007 Ford Focus...and I'm fine with that. I was just wondering if there was anything better out there? I'm going to be buying my own car soon and we are in the midst of trying to get pregnant. I've heard the Volkswagens are good...is this true? Thanks!
2007-08-27 06:00:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Clean cars (rated for both fuel economy and emissions), sorted by vehicle type (small car, station wagon, minivan, pickup, etc.): http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicle/
But if all you care about is fuel economy: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/
For crash test rankings, see:
http://www.safercar.gov/
http://www.iihs.org/ratings
http://www.euroncap.com/
But I'd also suggest checking out the April 2007 issue of Consumer Reports magazine (or get an online subscription) to review reliability and owner satisfaction. http://www.consumerreports.org/ As of late, the VWs haven't fared so well.
I'd of course suggest a Toyota Prius, but I don't know what your definition of "better than a Ford Focus" is compared to my definition! ;-)
2007-08-27 06:36:26 · answer #1 · answered by mrvadeboncoeur 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked Consumer Reports website......I bought a Pontiac Grand Am based on them giving it good ratings and I have been very happy with it.
I guess it depends, as well, on how much you want to spend on a vehicle, whether you want to buy new or used, ect. As far as small cars go, the foreign models (toyota, honda, nissan) usually get higher ratings for reliability than the american made (chevy, ford). The exeption is the ford focus, which also gets high ratings. I bought my pontiac 3 yrs ago and they don't make that model anymore.
Good luck! be sure to do your research and be an informed consumer - both for quality and pricing.
2007-08-27 06:16:35 · answer #2 · answered by zaeli22 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The 08 Ford Taurus has gotten a 5 star rating for safety and is among the best out there. It is basically a Volvo. Take a look and see what you think about it. Good luck.
2007-08-27 06:07:24 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The build quality of the Golf is reassuring, it would be my hatchback choice.
As someone else said Volvo have about the best ratings of any car & then again lots of ppl have big 4x4's because they have a higher position for there occupants.
Any cars only as good as the driver so maybe a safe driving course is a good thing to consider to.
2007-08-27 06:14:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 2010 and 2011 Chevrolet Malibu could be a reliable place to start. The 2008 Malibu (it is the present variety for the vehicle) gained the motor vehicle of the three hundred and sixty 5 days award and the 2010 gained the purchasers Digest best purchase award besides by using fact the IIHS appropriate protection %.. it is likewise estimated by the EPA to get 33 mpg street. It seats as much as 5 conveniently and has 15.a million cubic ft of area interior the trunk. i'm hoping this recommendation facilitates you. Jeff Morris, GM shopper help
2016-10-09 08:09:29 · answer #5 · answered by gaisford 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toyota Camry.....
Nissan Altima....
Chevy Malibu.....
2007-08-27 06:08:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
look if want a sedan or van ur best choice is toyota...its reliable and doesnt have high gas mileage...it even doesnt cost much for repairs and parts
2007-08-27 06:08:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well for a family i would say..
Toyota Spacio
or
Hyundai Trajet
2007-08-27 06:20:53 · answer #8 · answered by Dariachu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
volvo c30
2007-08-27 06:11:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋