https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:33:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1382150 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 00:16:07 +0000 Echo 1382150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>bridgie, it will take my DH FOREVER to decide to pull the trigger on a new vehicle. We may not buy until late summer 2015, after we test-drive everything on the planet. But I am pretty well sold on the Mercedes 350 E. DH may consider other cars, but it will ultimately be my decision, as I will be driving it.</p> <p>But looking for a new vehicle makes a person hyper-aware of other cars, so I have been eyeing everything up lately. I saw an interesting SUV the other day. The grill looked nothing like anything I'd ever seen on an SUV. I let him turn in front of me so I could get a look at the back, and it was a PORCHE. I didn't even know they made Porches in an SUV model. Given that Porches are designed to be performance vehicles, what's the point?&nbsp;</p> <p>In the area I live, I see mostly domestic car brands and pickup trucks. Unfortunately, for me to even take a look at anything other than those, I need to drive a minimum of 45 minutes away.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1381880 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:17:13 +0000 bridgie 1381880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i>Isabel, Thank you!&nbsp; I do "go "&nbsp; quite a bit.</i></p> <p><em>Echo, have you decided what your next car will be?&nbsp; Personally, I think the Mercedes you mentioned would be a nice car for you.&nbsp; Versatile and dependable.</em></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1381476 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 04:16:44 +0000 Anonymous 1381476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another happy Honda CRV driver here. After years of driving a minivan with kids, I still wanted to sit higher than a sedan. My CRV, to my eye, is cute and kind of sporty. It's a reliable car at a good price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1380964 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:32:06 +0000 Isabel 1380964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also have a Prius and love it. &nbsp;It is a good dependable car and the gas mileage is just awesome. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>You go Bridgie !!!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1379048 Sun, 19 Oct 2014 21:27:44 +0000 bridgie 1379048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry no suggestions.&nbsp; But at the age of 80 I love my metallic blue, camel top convertible Mustang, and they call me Mustang Sally.&nbsp; These are two colors that I love to wear.&nbsp; LOL</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1378633 Sat, 18 Oct 2014 22:50:52 +0000 bj1111 1378633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>anything with poor reliability. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1378246 Sat, 18 Oct 2014 04:06:56 +0000 MsMary 1378246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've always driven Japanese cars and have always been very happy with them.&nbsp; It would take a lot to convince me to buy anything else, although my new house is on a street with the same name as a non-Japanese car brand so it's tempting to buy a car to match the address... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1378028 Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:12:58 +0000 Janet 1378028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would have a hard time buying a Chevy or a Dodge or other American manufacturer like those. My family had Plymouths and Dodges when I was growing up, and those darn things were one problem after another (oh, and we won't even talk about the awful Malibu that my dad briefly owned!). After I bought myself a used Toyota Celica in college and my mom's Plymouth stalled out in an intersection for the umpteenth time, I took her to look at Toyotas. She bought a Camry, then dad bought a Camry, and that's what they drove until each of them passed away. Even though reliability might be better now, I'm biased. I do pay attention to Consumer Reports ratings. I've had wonderful experience with Mazda and Toyota, so I tend to stick with what I know works well.&nbsp;</p> <p>The exception is my husband's Tesla. It's such a new car, it's not without issues, but it really is a pretty exceptional vehicle.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1377910 Fri, 17 Oct 2014 19:44:05 +0000 rabbit 1377910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good question. &nbsp;Part of it is preconception about a car's poor quality in past decades&nbsp;(which might not effect the quality of the brand new models if they addressed the problems). &nbsp; So Kias and&nbsp;Hyundais would be in that category for me.</p> <p>There seems to be&nbsp;a big difference between the cost of getting parts for and servicing a European car versus a Toyota or Honda -- which are inexpensive, omnipresent, and tend to be low on issues in their mainstay models&nbsp;anyways.<br />&nbsp;<br />I admit to a strong personal bias against SUVs. &nbsp;Unless it is a hybrid or something and someone lives&nbsp;or works on gravel or dirt roads or has to haul equipment or regularly deal with snow. &nbsp;Part of it is living in a dense city where these cars can really limit visibility on roads or when parked on corners. &nbsp;I also have uncharitable thoughts&nbsp;when they&nbsp;&nbsp;wedge into 'compact only'&nbsp;parking.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1377901 Fri, 17 Oct 2014 19:27:54 +0000 Anonymous 1377901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To answer your latest question, I will not drive an American made car. DH has had lots of company cars American made only and has hated each and everyone. He loves the weekends because he can drive the Murano. I have only owned non American made cars. My first was the VW beetle in the 1970s, then a Toyota Corolla, then a Toyota sports car which model name escapes me. From there I had a Nissan Maxima, then the Nissan Murano, and now on my newest Murano. DH used to own American made cars before he met me and had nothing but problems with all his cars. Also, I got great resale value on my cars when I either sold them or traded them in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1377878 Fri, 17 Oct 2014 18:54:09 +0000 Echo 1377878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about a related question for everyone. Is there a style or brand of car you would NOT drive? It seems everyone I know has at least one off-limits brand for which they have an irrational dislike. Like I mentioned, DH won't drive a Ford or a Subaru (whic doesn't mean I can't). My sister doesn't actually hate other brands, but definitely prefers VWs. Another friend of mine will NOT trust Hyundais, despite them having one of the best warranties. Most of DH's relatives have an irrational dislike of Fords, and another friend of mine thinks a Lexus is "just" a fancy Toyota (though it looks plenty fancy enough for me!).</p> <p>My mum frets endlessly that I should not buy a European car because no one will be able to service it (nevermind that she bought Japanese and has a Toyota dealer nearby!). And I have to admit that I find the Chevy or GM symbol out-of-place on some otherwise beautiful looking vehicles, simply because I have a preconception about them being basic and&nbsp;dependable, not something a person would <i>choose</i> to drive, if that makes sense. Which doesn't mean I would not drive one, just that they weren't a brand I thought of first.</p> <p>I've been doing a lot of reading and research, and I am still leaning toward a Mercedes, but maybe an E class 350. A little less sporty than the c class and many come standard with 4 wheel drive (better on snow than their standard RWD). And everything I can find says they run forever with little servicing outside of the normal oil changes and tire rotations.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1377728 Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:02:40 +0000 Susie 1377728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of my duties as HR Director is acting as fleet manager for our company vehicles. We have Nissan Altimas and Rogues in our fleet. The location of our employees (lots of snow vs not) determines which one they drive. Overall, these have been excellent vehicles for us with very few issues. And the resale value has been strong. I don't hesitate to recommend them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1377121 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:27:41 +0000 Mo 1377121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in a Juke like Dianthus. &nbsp;Finally took it on crazy curvy roads driving from Tahoe to Santa Cruz to see my mom. &nbsp;Handles great. &nbsp;No chugging getting over the grades either. &nbsp;Zippy with the turbo.&nbsp;<br />My SIL had Nissan Maxima and Altimas she drove and loved for over 300,000 miles over the Santa Cruz Hwy 17 commute from the south bay&nbsp;for decades. &nbsp;Recently got a Honda Accord and is loving that even more than the past Nissans. &nbsp;<br />BF is in love with Audi's (the S5 is the dream car) but we went more practical with the Juke. &nbsp;It should be noted that we need 4WD or AWD due to the snow.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1376647 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 00:03:52 +0000 JayS 1376647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on my second Lexus GS and love it. The first one we bought in 2002. It was a certified preowned...a 2000 model with 42,000 miles.&nbsp;I wasn't hot on the idea of paying more for a used car than many new ones, but that car is still going strong. My son &nbsp;has it now&nbsp;and it is getting ready to roll 200,000 miles with no end in sight. I'm sure the new cars we were looking at at the time would have died long ago. So, do look at certified preowned cars.<br />My DIL drives a Honda Accord. I love this car. It is very roomy and comfortable. The interior is beautiful. I wouldn't mind driving one myself. Whatever you get, do get a backup camera. After having one, I dislike driving cars without&nbsp;it. I can finally parallel park.<br />Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1376614 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 23:06:51 +0000 AviaMariah 1376614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I were looking at a sedan I would try out the Hyundai Sonata (or maybe even some of their others). &nbsp;I know not everyone likes them but I known some people who love them. &nbsp;The Sonata feels very luxurious without spending the same amount as a true luxury car. &nbsp;Plus they have a great warranty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1376607 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 22:45:42 +0000 Style Fan 1376607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am on my second Honda CRV and I love it.&nbsp; It is 10 years old and has never given me any trouble.&nbsp; It has leather seats (a necessity when you have dogs).&nbsp; I will be so sad when I have to say good bye because the new ones have changed.&nbsp; DH has a new Rava 4 with all the bells and whistles and he loves it.&nbsp; We need 4 wheel drive in our part of the world.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1376600 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 22:24:27 +0000 kellygirl 1376600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just chiming in to say beware of the European cars and the brake dust that makes the wheels filthy. That drove<br /> Me bananas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1376423 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:19:17 +0000 bj1111 1376423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i have a subaru legacy 3.6 for the pick up. &nbsp;mil had the 2.5.</p> <p>i'll also driven ford foci and have been impressed. &nbsp;peppy with reasonable reliability ratings.</p> <p>used to drive acura tl type s before the big redesign in 2007(ish). &nbsp;good pick up, nice interior, handled like a boat--wheel base too wide. &nbsp;also used to have a honda civic with a manual tranny--i still mourn that car.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1376415 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:07:26 +0000 dator 1376415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry Lexus! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1376412 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:06:34 +0000 dator 1376412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might check out the Toyota Avalon a step up from the Camary. They are basically a Luxus without paying for the name. I am on my second one and love them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1376368 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:23:22 +0000 MsMary 1376368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you're looking at higher end sedans, Lexus and Audi are really nice, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1376242 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 12:43:04 +0000 Anonymous 1376242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Echo I forgot to mention that before I bought my 2 Nissan Muranos I drove a Nissan Maxima, I would say a step up from the Altima. My husband had both the Nissan Pathfinder ( that SUV drove like a car it was so comfortable) he got that one in 1994 and had it for 10 years and it had a ton of miles on it and traded it in for a Nissan Xterra and he sold that after 7 years because he got a company car and we did not need an additional insurance payment just to keep it in the garage. The guy who bought it for his daughter constantly asks his daughter if he can use her car.</p> <p>Just go and test drive some cars to narrow your choices down and then compare the incentives and financing, if your going that way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1376222 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 11:49:49 +0000 Emily 1376222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you checked out Nissan?&nbsp; DH drives an Altima, I find it pleasant to ride in and to drive.&nbsp; I've seen some newer ones and they are very nice inside. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1376215 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 11:39:35 +0000 Glory 1376215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another Honda CRV here. 10 years old and still is fantastic - despite winter salt!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1376179 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 09:51:22 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1376179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I drive a Nissan Juke and my fiance drives a matrix. &nbsp;We are very practical when it comes to cars as a rule. &nbsp;His lease is almost up and we were out test driving vehicles a month ago. &nbsp;We test drove the Kia Rondo with a panoramic roof, and all the extras and if I hadn't leased my Juke I would have traded it in for the Rondo. &nbsp;It was a dream to drive and had the nav system and power heated seats and heated steering wheel. &nbsp;I was tempted to take the hit and buy out my lease. &nbsp;I love the Juke and it is an extremely fun car to drive but my last car was a fully loaded Altima and I miss some of the comfort and smoothness you lose when you get a sportier car. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions/page/2#post-1376173 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 09:30:38 +0000 Deborah 1376173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I drive a Mitsubishi Lancer...it's white and looks great with my black outfits! LOL. </p> <p>I know nothing about cars! DH assessed practical suitability and I chose the colour...hanging my head in shame. It's a nice car and is very reliable and appears to be fuel efficient. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions#post-1376158 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 08:54:33 +0000 Louise 1376158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I drive an ageing Seat Leon, 12 years old with 113,000 on the clock!<br /> I'd say whatever car you get keep up to date with regular servicing, mine has been serviced religiously every 12 months (the ex had it before me and it was a fleet car prior to that) and it still runs as sweet as a nut x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions#post-1376134 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 05:47:20 +0000 minimalist 1376134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echo, just for kicks do take a look at (and test drive!) the Tesla Model S. It has excellent range. And if you spend any amount of time waiting for your kids...it's worth it for comfort alone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions#post-1376080 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 03:41:17 +0000 Janet 1376080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Prius is great for highway driving. Not sure where the idea that its not came from. I've driven one all the way across the US and back, pulling a little trailer, and no probs (the trailer set my gas mileage back to about 35-40, but that's not bad, all things considered!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-drive-suggestions#post-1376075 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 03:34:22 +0000 Susie 1376075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I drive an Acura TSX and love it. I've found mine to have the reliability of a Honda. It's got some nice features like heated seats, nav system, and sunroof and I've had it since 2007 with not much more than routine service. I would definitely consider getting another one.</p> <p>Based on looks, I am loving Audis right now. The sedan, small SUV and the convertible are all great looking models. Probably more money than I would spend on a car but they've caught my eye. </p> <p>We've had Jettas and DH now has a Passat so we also like VW. </p>