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Bombero1956

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83. My wife just got a 2012 Ford Focus SEL hatchback
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 12:43 AM
Jul 2012

Hers came with Dual zone electronic automatic temperature control, SYNC voice-activated communications and entertainment system, MyFord Driver Connect Technology, 2.0L Ti-VCT direct-injection I-4 cyl engine, 6-speed PowerShift automatic transmission with SelectShift capability. Rated 27 city/37 highway and a universal garage door opener. She loves it.

Honda for styling. Jetta for engineering. Aristus Jul 2012 #1
you think Jetta would be less upkeep in the long run? Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #2
Honda beat VW in reliability hands down. Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #79
Honda rocks NV Whino Jul 2012 #3
interesting. Never owned a Volkswagen but, loved the Honda Accord that I owned. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #4
Loved VWs, from '79 Rabbit to 2004 Jettas, elleng Jul 2012 #16
interesting...thanks to your friend for the input. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #28
Somehow Total Cost of Ownership elleng Jul 2012 #38
Volkswagen Passat, Buick Verano, Chrysler 200 TreasonousBastard Jul 2012 #5
I know it is silly but, I can't get past the name -Passat- Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #8
In German it means tradewind, but, yeah, it loses something in the translation. TreasonousBastard Jul 2012 #20
Honda for longer life without costly repairs and service. NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #6
woot! Congrats on the clear title!! Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #9
That Civic looks awfully small... cyberswede Jul 2012 #7
well. I am 5'9" .... could be an issue. thanks Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #10
I am 6' 3" and I fit in my Civic 4 Door Sedan fine. yellowcanine Jul 2012 #48
Get a Fiat 500! TheMightyFavog Jul 2012 #11
they are cute! Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #13
Actually, they're surprisingly roomy MorningGlow Jul 2012 #47
Try it out in the store. bluedigger Jul 2012 #12
I plan to this weekend Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #14
You are much braver than Graywarrior. bluedigger Jul 2012 #29
! Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #30
She's tough on ducks, but kind of a wuss on bed testing. bluedigger Jul 2012 #31
Chevy Cruze (Buy American) Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #15
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
yes, I know the 200 is nice but, what about gas mileage? Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #25
Gas mileage is the low end of average, but for 30 grand or so you can get... TreasonousBastard Jul 2012 #52
Some are, Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #24
defiantly ? defintely ? cool either way ! Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #26
Honda plants in the USA are non-union, while GM is a union shop. sinkingfeeling Jul 2012 #54
Sorry, it must be the heat! Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #61
Look at the sticker; ours has parts (like the drivetrain) built in the US, but it was assembled in sad sally Jul 2012 #42
That's the car my wife wants PRETZEL Jul 2012 #46
Yes, but no reported injuries. Doesn't look like a big deal. Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #50
Thanks PRETZEL Jul 2012 #51
Just rented a Cruze: Very impressed Populist_Prole Jul 2012 #58
2013 Altima or 2013 Ford Fusion MicaelS Jul 2012 #17
I was really hot for that Nissan Altima a few years ago... Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #21
The Fusion has an AWD option, the Altima does not... MicaelS Jul 2012 #27
You're right about the new Ford Fusion. CJCRANE Jul 2012 #85
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 *hate* the Toyota Camry. LAGC Jul 2012 #67
I have a 1999 Saturn. No problems at all for 13 years 1 month and 4 days sinkingfeeling Jul 2012 #55
I've always had an Nissan bigwillq Jul 2012 #32
I loved my Nissan Pathfinder - practically lived in it one summer! It was reliable Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #33
Honda Fit Sport gets better mileage than a Civic graywarrior Jul 2012 #34
really. I did not know that. Interesting looking ride - Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #37
I have an orange one graywarrior Jul 2012 #44
I just totaled my 2007 FIT ( not sport) NV Whino Jul 2012 #45
$39,000 for the electric model graywarrior Jul 2012 #59
It does look like it's smiling NV Whino Jul 2012 #62
Ain't it wild? graywarrior Jul 2012 #63
We bought a Honda Civic EX on April 30, 2012 and are very happy with it. sad sally Jul 2012 #35
wow! Drive, sally! Drive! that is awesome Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #39
Hmm, here are some experiences Broken_Hero Jul 2012 #36
thanks for the input, Broken Hero Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #41
We just got a Nissan Juke a couple months ago. opiate69 Jul 2012 #40
2013 Dodge Dart Initech Jul 2012 #43
Ford Focus - haven't heard anyone complain about theirs for any reason. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #49
Here's your first quakerboy Jul 2012 #69
"outside of that" - LOL! HopeHoops Jul 2012 #70
Sometimes its the little things quakerboy Jul 2012 #74
I bought a '91 Escort wagon new. Excellent car. Sold it with 150K on it, has over 300K now. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #81
The escort is a beast quakerboy Jul 2012 #82
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
Buy American. lastlib Jul 2012 #53
I have a 2008 Camry Hybrid with about 102,000 miles on it Burma Jones Jul 2012 #56
Don't buy new. GeorgeGist Jul 2012 #57
Best answer. I haven't had a "new" car since 1988: I buy 2 years old with low miles. mnhtnbb Jul 2012 #60
I have the perfect car for you. My son is trying to sell this: Kali Jul 2012 #64
You Nut Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #65
baby shit Kali Jul 2012 #66
I'm interested. bluedigger Jul 2012 #73
with those old bench seats? Kali Jul 2012 #75
Archaeologists use those to help date deposits. bluedigger Jul 2012 #78
I think he did. Kali Jul 2012 #80
Thanks everyone, for the comments and info. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #68
What ghastly choices. flvegan Jul 2012 #71
Have a Nice Day. Peace. Out. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #72
Prius C. My girlfriend just got one. Norrin Radd Jul 2012 #76
Thanks for the suggestion. I will consider it. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #77
My wife just got a 2012 Ford Focus SEL hatchback Bombero1956 Jul 2012 #83
Like this? bluedigger Jul 2012 #86
no that's a Fiesta Bombero1956 Jul 2012 #89
Yeah, I know, now. bluedigger Jul 2012 #90
Of all the pics and descriptions I've seen in this thread Marooned Jul 2012 #87
Thanks for the input and Welcome to DU! Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #88
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