so what do u guys think is going to be the “in” car type??? For example are SUV’s going to stay or will people switch over to smaller cars???
And second question is which car would u prefer to buy Honda Accord or Toyota Camry? And why??? I think the camry is big and the accord is a nice size car but my husband doesn’t like the shape…
Any other car suggestions besides the accord and camry???
And how is the highlander?? Is it expensive to maintain?? I want one but my dad is like just go out and buy a mercedez if u want to spend so much…
A car that can take you form point A to B in most cost effective way is the best choice. UNLESS like many desi's, the car is an extension of your personality and a status symbol, then you have to worry about other things.
My advice;
Toyota and Honda are most reliable and hold their value over time
Hyndai gives a lot more for your money
Eurpean cars are too expensive to fix and you get lot less for your money
GM family cars have the lowest cost of parts
Ford has longest lasting engines
Honestly, look at your 'transportaion' needs/requirements first and narrow down the choices to one or two type; such as compact car or small suv then select a few brands such as Toyota RAV4, Chevery Camaro. Be sure to account for gas expenses, auto fixes, oil change, etc. when making your selection to ensure that you are within the budget. Once you have done all that look at your personality/status needs and see which one of the selected ones fit your needs.
Often people select cars/suv for looks/show and forget about the long term financial implication. My brother bought a BMW top of the line 5 series and two years later, he is still paying the bills and has same ole friends, same ole income and nothing to show in reality. If he had put the same money in 401K or somehwere else the money would have grown.
BTW, I own a 2006 Camry XLE and love it. I also own a 1995 Ford Thunderbird, that I will never get rid off, it is built like a rock and takes lots of beatings.
Boston while I agree with you, other things come into play as well, comfort being one, e.g. tall people need cars with more head room and leg room.
and a car is an extension of personality, even if you are not doing it to show off, there are cars you feel comfortable in. seat confort, ergonomics, just the layout etc etc etc.
the amount of time people spend in their cars means they should buy something that they feel comfortable with, whatever their needs are.
I mean going by your own example you could have bought a camry LE or an XLE v6, you did not buy LE, SE, LEv6, SLEv6 and XLEv6 for some reason. so even within the same car u picked one particular series.
I would recommend Volvos for their safety record and reliability. It is a good family car.
I agree. I have a 5 year old Volvo that has required very little other than the scheduled servicing. I had one transmission fluid leak last year, but that was cheap to repair.
I mean going by your own example you could have bought a camry LE or an XLE v6, you did not buy LE, SE, LEv6, SLEv6 and XLEv6 for some reason. so even within the same car u picked one particular series.
knwo what I mean.
My wife selected the Camry, I only signed the deal. These days she is itching to switch to a RAV4.
BTW, I work from home and 99% of the time I take a taxi to the airport. I guess my laptop is more of an extension of my personality than my car :)
aray bhai but whether u or the mrs picked the car there were reasons that even within that car u select a trim, an exterior color and interiro color, options etc.
and a car is an extension of personality, even if you are not doing it to show off, there are cars you feel comfortable in. seat confort, ergonomics, just the layout etc etc etc.
thats my main point too...i don't find the camry le very comfy....cuz the steering wheel is a bit too light for me....does anyone else feel that way?
I agree. I have a 5 year old Volvo that has required very little other than the scheduled servicing. I had one transmission fluid leak last year, but that was cheap to repair.
although volvo, saab and bmw are ranked avg by jd power, only mercedes and jaguar are ranked as better than most. porsche gets 'one of the best' ratings, and landrover and VW seems to be the worst of the lot for the assessed euro companies. no renault, citroen, alfaromeo, fiat, seat or puegot there