Vehicle suggestions

[Britkiwi]

Honda Civic. You can't go wrong.
If it needs to be sexier, Mini Cooper.

I just bought an 06 Civic and LOVE IT. I am very picky. They are very roomy inside even they dont appear and rides nice. about 30mpg I have clocked.

The newer ones have some cool features and they definetly hold their value.

 

[TooFarTampa]

Are you looking at new or used? There is better value of course in a used car ...

 

[30ashopper]

For a college kid I'd probably go for something they'll enjoy driving around in. You might look at those little convertible cooper minis, they are arouind 20K, get pretty good gas millage (23-30). Plus it'd be great for parking around a campus. Not sure about leg room though.

 

[PeterFrohwein]

I am looking for a new vehicle for our daughter. I am tired of paying for the gas on a Toyota 4Runner. The requirements are:
1. Top safety ratings.
2. Price (preferably under $30,000).
3. A significant improvement in mpg as compared to a 4Runner.
4. Can't be too small -- she's slightly over 6'2" tall and is all legs.
5. Not too nerdy for a college kid to drive.

I have searched the Internet until I am blue in the face to find all of this info consolidated. Obviously points 4 and 5 wouldn't be included. Do any of you know of any websites that would help me? Thanks.

2009 Volkswagen Jetta (Diesel) 30 city/41 highway
- Newer Volkswagens are very safe.
- Plenty of room for bigger folks.
- Volkswagens are considered cool with the college kids.

 

[beachmouse]

2009 Volkswagen Jetta (Diesel) 30 city/41 highway
- Newer Volkswagens are very safe.
- Plenty of room for bigger folks.
- Volkswagens are considered cool with the college kids.

I was going to suggest that same vehicle. Crashes very very well, good mileage, and VW designs for tall drivers. My 6'2" husband has never felt too cramped in wither a Passat or a Jetta.

Also good cargo capacity if you need to haul things.

 

[klauricella]

I love my Jetta it's an '04, haven't had any major issues with it. My fiance is 6'3" and he is okay riding in the car too. Plus it gets really good gas mileage!!

 

[tistheseason]

Honda Civic. You can't go wrong.
If it needs to be sexier, Mini Cooper.[/QUOTE]

Of course, a MINI COOPER! They would be perfect!

 

[SHELLY]

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THE SCION XB

 

[elgordoboy]

I have used 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan with 158,000+ miles on it. It has some steering problems that I plan to have fixed. I will make you a good deal on it.

Good Luck in your search!

I had similar problems with my truck. The problem was finally diagnosed as a "loose nut behind the wheel". Needs a therapist, not a mechanic to fix.

 

[scooterbug44]

BR- when I was shopping for a car we spent a lot of time doing "sit tests" in vehicles to make sure we fit.