Thinking about buying a second car! Opinions/input?

[Hurst]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Eh. I don't see that happening. GM's pretty satisfied with the LTG's performance in the Malibu. From people who have driven them there's really no need for a V6.

Cruze probably wouldn't even fit a V6.

DRAT!

[FenwickHockey65]

Hilariously enough I'm pretty sure Malibu comes in V6 form for overseas markets.

[CamaroJoe96]

Miata baby

[flyinglow57]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

So much better than the Jetta.

Someone already said cruze diesel. So i didnt repeat for that reason How do you know it is better than the jetta? The cruze is only offered in auto. But rated at 46mpg. But i crush that in my jetta 6spd. I get 47 with cruise set at80 mph.

I wited as long as i could. But no merican diesel was offered last july


The new mercedes cla starts at 29,900 and is really really nice

[2SScamaro2010]

Have you looked into a gmc terrain? That ones pretty high up on my list for another car.

[Aubrey64]

Originally Posted by Stew

The issues are a realy shame on the CTS because the car is a blast to drive. He has had bad leaks and there is an electrical issue that disabled the AWD, Stability/traction control, power steering, and ABS (part of the cause of the accident he was recently in with it). I took it on a long trip myself a couple weeks ago and even with so much not working, it was a great drive.

Yeah, that does suck. I feel like that happens a lot with those types of cars. My step-mom has a Mercedes C-Class and it is an awesome car, but it constantly has something broken. She has had it for a year and it has been at the dealership at least 5 times, each with something major wrong with it. If the car isn't a DD, I think the pros would outweigh the cons as far as the problems go, but as a DD, I really don't want to have to worry about dealing with constant repairs. It just isn't worth it imo

Originally Posted by Hurst

I was pondering this as well after I pay off the Camaro and my Malibu gets a few more miles...

I was debating about an Unlimited, however my wife has only saw women driving them, so she didn't think it was a good idea. (LOL!) Just thought it would be a testosterone builder until she said that.

My second choice, I am leaning towards a Cruze... but I would have to test drive one first.

For me, presently my DD is a V6 2010 Malibu, I don't have a 100lb dog (More like a 70lb Golden Retriever) but it has been fantastic on long runs (Avg. 30mpg highway) good ride, decent stereo and not a lick of issues in the snow. (Note, I live in Northern Ohio). 53k and going strong...

It's funny you say the testosterone thing, because I was talking to my sister about how I wanted a wrangler and her response was "You're gonna look like a man driving that!" So my sister and your wife have opposite opinions, but since I'm a girl, I would rather want to agree with your wife over my sister

I actually really like the Malibu! and that's good to know it has worked out well for you!

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

So much better than the Jetta.

I agree! Though I'm not a huge fan of the cruze, it is way better than a Jetta. My dad has a Jetta and I hate driving it

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by flyinglow57

Someone already said cruze diesel. So i didnt repeat for that reason How do you know it is better than the jetta? The cruze is only offered in auto. But rated at 46mpg. But i crush that in my jetta 6spd. I get 47 with cruise set at80 mph.

I wited as long as i could. But no merican diesel was offered last july


The new mercedes cla starts at 29,900 and is really really nice

Way better equipped, better appointed interior, and already beat the Jetta in comparisons.

Plus people are already reporting 50+ MPG in everyday highway driving.

[Aubrey64]

Originally Posted by 2SScamaro2010

Have you looked into a gmc terrain? That ones pretty high up on my list for another car.

No I haven't but I just looked it up and they look really nice! I'll have to do some research on them. Man, everytime i start looking at potential cars, I am always surprised by just how many different types of cars there are out there My list of 3 cars has now turned into a list of like 20

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Way better equipped, better appointed interior, and already beat the Jetta in comparisons.

Plus people are already reporting 50+ MPG in everyday highway driving.

That's pretty impressive. It would be nice to get 50mpg

[FenwickHockey65]

For under 30k, you could get...

2014 Chevrolet Spark - All trims
2014 Chevrolet Sonic - All trims/models
2014 Chevrolet Cruze - All trims/models
2014 Chevrolet Malibu - All trims
2014 Chevrolet Impala - LS/1LT/2LT
2014 Chevrolet Equinox - LS/1LT/2LT FWD/AWD
2014 Buick Verano - All trims
2014 Buick Regal - Base 2.0T FWD
2014 Buick Encore - All trims FWD, Base/Leather/Convenience AWD
2014 GMC Terrain - SLE1/SLE2 FWD, SLE1 AWD

[Angrybird 12]

My family car is a Saturn Vue, it's not too big and not too small, it's got lots of features too. Even though they don't sell them any more you can pick up its twin the Chevy Captiva that's a year or two old used for a lot less than $30,000 because they are a fleet vehicle only sold new to companies. I have thought about trading my Vue for one in a year or two.

[menendez1293]

I drive a Cruze Eco daily and really enjoy the car. It helps that it's Manual too. When I drive 250 city miles weekly and get to the pump and put about 15 dollars I am very happy with the Cruze

[Russo]

If its gas mileage you want, nobody makes a better diesel than the Germans.. so I would go with VW

[Aubrey64]

Gas mileage isn't something that is number one on my list but it is something that is for sure a plus. But I definitely wouldn't base my whole decision on mpg alone

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by LIM3

I personally would go for a jeep. One guy I met at the dealer the other day said out of the 40 cars he has owned he preferred jeeps. "All around fun cars"
Kinda tells you something coming from a guy who has owned so many vehicles.


Oh and I'm sure your aware of the modding capabilities with a wrangler.
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Endless !

That thing is bad ass!