The review doesn't sound bad to me, but what did they review it against so that it got a "bottom" rating? I can't get into that part of their website. Surely they didn't compare it to cars costing twice as much? I mean, this car isn't perfect, but remember, it's less than $20k fully loaded.
mallman wrote:
I second the Taurus idea, great reliable car(175,000miles on mine)
I triple the Ford Taurus nomination. My brother owns a Taurus & everytime I ride in it I'm amazed at how cheap he got it for & how powerful it is. Very reliable.
Best car for the price out there.
I\'ll sell you my 2001 Ford Explorer Sport for 14.5k
Man, the advice on this board is laughable. The Ford Taurus is consistently ranked as one of the most unreliable, most problematic vehicles on the road (Consumer Reports, 2004).
You will have more problems with your Ford Taurus than with your girlfriend...
Out of the 3 you mention, I would go:
1) Civic
2) Mazda 3
3) Scion LC (this could move up, but not much history)
Go to www.edmunds.com to read about cars, see the price ranges, learn what a good price to offer for a car is, etc.
Subaru, Toyota, Honda, or Scion.
Go with the WRX. Do the research and you will soon wonder why you ever considered any other car in the price range - expecially if you live in an area with a bad winter.
Might want to do some research buddy. The taurus is one of the safest, and is a consumer reports best buy, check it out on their website.
$22000 sticker with $5000 in rebates. Unless you are only keeping the car for a year and need to worry about resale, save the thousands and go with the taurus, ive had 2 of them and a mercury sable, great car.
Im in the brother owns a taurus club, and i do as well. Excellent car. I shopped a new Camry as well, comparable it was $4500 more. Ill take the few extra repairs perhaps and save my money thank you.
The Scion may be the ugliest car ever produced. The civic is overrated, dont know much about Subaru.
Go with the taurus.
No one in the market for an RSX is going to end up with a Taurus.
The civic is generally considered the best, most reliable economy car in the world. I have owned several, they are not overrated, they fit the bill.
Cant tell you what to buy, but DONT BUY THE HONDA CIVIC. Mine is a piece of shit, and i bought it new. Hondas and Toyotas are overpriced even if their supposed quality is a little better, which I dont believe.
I agree the Taurus is a good , solid car- look at all of them you see. How bout a truck, they seem pretty reliable (Ranger, S10).
No problems with my girlfriend really. No real problems with my Taurus either.
Taurus may be a plain looking car, but its been very reliable. Would buy another one if I were in the market.
Legalizit wrote:
If you can wait till next summer I'd recommend the Honda Jazz/Fit. It will be their new entry level vehicle and in voting amongs ALL cars in Europe it got the highest overall satisfactions rating. It's basically a mini-wagon that gets 40/55mpg.
Cars like these play on the sentiment that drivers wont be having to do much highway driving each day, which is sadly not the truth for the majority of commuters. It may get great highway miles, but in some areas the lack of power will get you squashed out there...no way.
The Subaru is a good bet, but so is the Taurus. You are right, one looking for a Taurus isnt going to buy a Subaru- and vice versa.
I disagree with the Civic. My sister in laws has been nothing but problems. Good gas milage is about all she likes about it. Too many repairs.
9 wrote:
Cars like these play on the sentiment that drivers wont be having to do much highway driving each day, which is sadly not the truth for the majority of commuters. It may get great highway miles, but in some areas the lack of power will get you squashed out there...no way.
Complete bunk. Most cars have far more horsepower than is required to achieve and maintain average highway speeds, you don't need 150 horsepower to drive on the highway.
rolling rock wrote:
The Subaru is a good bet, but so is the Taurus. You are right, one looking for a Taurus isnt going to buy a Subaru- and vice versa.
I disagree with the Civic. My sister in laws has been nothing but problems. Good gas milage is about all she likes about it. Too many repairs.
My civic has it's issues but thats all due to the stupdity that is the CVT transmission; other than that it runs like a dream though a little lacking in pep. I'm probablly going to go with the Accord for my next car, but really there isnt much wrong with a Civic...IF YOU TAKE CARE OF IT.
Car and Driver wrote:
Complete bunk. Most cars have far more horsepower than is required to achieve and maintain average highway speeds, you don't need 150 horsepower to drive on the highway.
You don't drive on GA400, I-285 or "the connector" obvsiously. Commute traffic in heavy metropolitan areas is all about housepower-play; if you cant pick up 20 mph in 3 seconds, youre going to get run over or cause a wreck.
very true. horsepower is very important.
dont get me wrong. The civic is an ok car. just that. like you said it has its issues- but what car doesnt. So many say how great honda and toyota are like they have no problems- and that is flat ass not true.
i had an accord- good car, not great. I just got such a good deal on my taurus it was worth it to me to buy it.
9 wrote:
You don't drive on GA400, I-285 or "the connector" obvsiously. Commute traffic in heavy metropolitan areas is all about housepower-play; if you cant pick up 20 mph in 3 seconds, youre going to get run over or cause a wreck.
No, not familiar with GA400 or I-285, but I DO live in a major metro area. My car has 135 horsepower, I have no problems. What horsepower the Fit have? Can't find it on their website. What car do you drive? How many cars can go from 60-80 in 3 seconds?? Or did you mean 0-20? :)