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In reply to the discussion: I'm buying a new car. Any suggestions or recommendations? [View all]opiate69
(10,129 posts)40. We just got a Nissan Juke a couple months ago.
Very cool car. Quick, comfy, good mileage and emissions.
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interesting. Never owned a Volkswagen but, loved the Honda Accord that I owned.
Tuesday Afternoon
Jul 2012
#4
In German it means tradewind, but, yeah, it loses something in the translation.
TreasonousBastard
Jul 2012
#20
aren't Hondas built/assembled in America? but, you are right I should consider it --
Tuesday Afternoon
Jul 2012
#18
Not a coupe, but the Buick Verano I mentioned earlier is a very nice upgrade to the Cruze. And the
TreasonousBastard
Jul 2012
#22
Gas mileage is the low end of average, but for 30 grand or so you can get...
TreasonousBastard
Jul 2012
#52
Look at the sticker; ours has parts (like the drivetrain) built in the US, but it was assembled in
sad sally
Jul 2012
#42
I just bought a Toyota Corolla. No problems after a month and 2500 miles.
madinmaryland
Jul 2012
#19
I loved my Toyota Camry ... til this guy pulled out in front of me and totalled it
Tuesday Afternoon
Jul 2012
#23
I have a 1999 Saturn. No problems at all for 13 years 1 month and 4 days
sinkingfeeling
Jul 2012
#55
I loved my Nissan Pathfinder - practically lived in it one summer! It was reliable
Tuesday Afternoon
Jul 2012
#33
I bought a '91 Escort wagon new. Excellent car. Sold it with 150K on it, has over 300K now.
HopeHoops
Jul 2012
#81
I used to joke that every time I put gas in my Maverick I had to add a quart of oil.
HopeHoops
Jul 2012
#84
Best answer. I haven't had a "new" car since 1988: I buy 2 years old with low miles.
mnhtnbb
Jul 2012
#60