Exodus Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Looking for a reliable, safe, automatic car for my wife. So we stopped on at College Car company on n high street today and looked the following: 2007 Toyota Prius 88k 9600.00 2010 Honda Fit 92k 9900.00 2010 Toyota Corolla 83k 9500.00 Opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I know nothing but reputaiton from all three, and if it were me buying boring commuter cars, i'd buy the carolla. I have no real basis for this answer other than longevity reputations and ease of finding parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 +1 for Corolla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Corolla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus Posted March 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 The corolla is the one we test drove today, it rides well, and was fairly nice, the interior felt like everything was made of cheap plastic, but it seems like a good deal for a commuter car. Any other cars you recommend we look at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I have a 2000 Subaru Outback sedan with 180k miles that's been sitting in my garage for about a year now.. $2500 would take it. Only problem with it is an exhaust leak by the muffler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus Posted March 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I have a 2000 Subaru Outback sedan with 180k miles that's been sitting in my garage for about a year now.. $2500 would take it. Only problem with it is an exhaust leak by the muffler. I may consider that for myself. Can you send me some pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I'll snap some later, needs cleaned up. Looks just like this (google pic): http://gomotors.net/photos/a0/a6/2000-subaru-outback-sedan-limited-7795-32nd-amp-state-st_df23f.jpg?i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Not selling here, but remove this if I'm violating any rules. I've got a 2007 Prius, 71k on our lot for about $1k more, we did some reconditioning on it. Even still, holy HELL that thing is noisy. Not sure if it's the tires or just the car itself but I find it extremely uncomfortable. I'd go Corolla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I've been looking at sub $10K commuter cars for work. I like the Scion Xb's and Tc's. Super boring, but relatively maintenance free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I've been looking at sub $10K commuter cars for work. I like the Scion Xb's and Tc's. Super boring, but relatively maintenance free. Agreed, I think I'd take any scion over those options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Looking for a reliable, safe, automatic car for my wife. So we stopped on at College Car company on n high street today and looked the following: 2007 Toyota Prius 88k 9600.00 2010 Honda Fit 92k 9900.00 2010 Toyota Corolla 83k 9500.00 Opinions? Prius = no Fit = no Corolla = yes Take it from a Toyota tech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrxRcr Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Another vote for the corolla, unless you need the cargo space then get the fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Prius = no Fit = no Corolla = yes Take it from a Toyota tech. How long are people realistically getting out of the Pris Battery packs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 The corolla is the one we test drove today, it rides well, and was fairly nice, the interior felt like everything was made of cheap plastic, but it seems like a good deal for a commuter car. Any other cars you recommend we look at? Mazda 3, similar mpg and atleast a little "sportier" Should be in the same price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 No votes for the Fit? I'm surprised. I've heard good things about them if you're looking at that kinda thing. Have you test drove one of those, yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Mazda 3, similar mpg and atleast a little "sportier" Should be in the same price range. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 No votes for the Fit? I'm surprised. I've heard good things about them if you're looking at that kinda thing. Have you test drove one of those, yet? I used to drive a 2005 fit as a company car, but ultimately this is her choice, was looking at the corolla for 10k less miles and a bit cheaper. But I loved the fit I drove, it was peppy and got good mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbs3000 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) I'll vote Fit. As for the batteries, aren't they only rated for 10 years 'max'? Edited March 3, 2014 by Turbs3000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Any love for the nissan versa? Found a 2012 with 35k miles for 10k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixdarican Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Versa is ok. Drove one 200+ miles a day at my old job. I vote Mazda 3 or corolla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Id vote Corolla, my mom has a 08 and ive driven it alot and its a great commuter car, good gas milage, etc. Almost 80k miles on it (Got it at 8k i believe) and havnt had to do anything other than oil changes and fluids when the manual calls for it. The 2009+ are the newer body style so i assume that one would be even nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 My vote is for the Fit, but that is cause im a honda fanboi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Any love for the nissan versa? Found a 2012 with 35k miles for 10k Avoid the Versa. They have bad long term reviews and are very expensive to own over time as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 How long are people realistically getting out of the Pris Battery packs? This, I wouldn't touch a used hybrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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