Mother needs a new car

katwalk · June 15th, 2009, 7:16 PM

I would like suggestions.
Things I have suggested she does not want:
New Beetle- she is "too old" despite my grandmother who I inherited it from apparently wasn't.
Camaro (she had an old one)- she cares more about transporting chrismas trees than fun. So any fun sports car things are no.
Some sort of subaru- the commercials here have annoyed her so much she is boycotting them. Same with toyotas which I would not suggest anyway because they are boring.

She wants a smart car, which is the worst choice ever because she needs to have trunk space and she wouldn't drive it on the highway. She says we will take my car but that is a LIE because she doesn't now with her PT cruiser that only starts half the time.

Things I have suggested she is OK with:
VW rabbit/GTI- would be a good car but she worries knowing about my car's electrics. Still a big improvement over her's though. The only thing broken with mine right now is the roof. Most issues can be fixed by buying one not from mexico.
Jeep Wrangler- Great for these awful snow ruined roads and can bring home plenty of trees. Unfortunately owned by Chrysler which is a sinking ship.

Any more ideas would be appreciated.

durp durp
Should have added that we are not made of money and the PT will not get much trade in in this condition. Also keeping in mind this is a 50 year old lady not the normal threads of 20 yr old boys lol

bartboy9891 · June 15th, 2009, 7:25 PM

Price range?

katwalk · June 15th, 2009, 7:28 PM

She doesn't know. I think it would depend on the car, how much she wants it and such. Cheaper is better and used cars are fine.

LeVeL · June 15th, 2009, 7:37 PM

rabbit/GTI FTW

CrazyRussian540 · June 15th, 2009, 7:40 PM

2010 Ford Taurus SHO.

bartboy9891 · June 15th, 2009, 7:41 PM

How about something like a Jetta, Jetta wagon, Volvo V50 or a C30 if she wants something different? The GTI is a solid choice, the Rabbit is pretty cheap and it feels like it on the inside. Oh and there's the VW Tiguan if she wants a small crossover.

Ilpav · June 15th, 2009, 7:45 PM

Don't think all Toyotas are boring. My mom has a 2005 Matrix and it's far from boring to drive. Plus, your mom will like the amount of space it has, coming from a PT Cruiser.

Also, the Matrix is a Toyota and your mom won't have to worry about it not starting like she does with VWs and the PT Cruiser. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Pedrocas · June 15th, 2009, 9:16 PM

Rabitt is the best choice.

argatoga · June 15th, 2009, 9:33 PM

Ford Fusion?

nouseferaname90 · June 15th, 2009, 9:45 PM

If she wants a sedan I reccomend a used tsx. Timing chain economy and Honda reliability ftw imo

jayhawk · June 15th, 2009, 9:54 PM

2005-2006 Altima. Probably can get for well under $15000.

Spectre · June 15th, 2009, 11:07 PM

Ford Fusion if buying a new sedan, I would say.

If she "wants to haul Christmas trees", maybe a pre-owned Murano?

katwalk · June 15th, 2009, 11:23 PM

My mother in her great stubborn has decided the best option is to get the PT fixed. By the dealer.

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The suspension, that has nothing to do with what is making it not start alone was quoted at 2k. She has already taken the car to another mechanic, who couldn't even figure out what the hell is going on because the CEL code that she is getting has no meaning. I forsee her paying a huge amount of money for them to "fix it" get it back and it's still broken.

Spectre · June 15th, 2009, 11:24 PM

What's the code it's setting?

And yeah, it sounds like your mother's getting the "stupid woman driver reverse discount".

katwalk · June 15th, 2009, 11:37 PM

I don't even know anymore but they looked it up and it could have been like 4 things, they tried all 4 things and it's still broken.

I just looked up the KBB value of the car in perfect condition... less than 5k. In this state it's worth maybe 3 tops. That is just not worth it if this engine issue is more than 1k on top of the other stuff the damn thing is totalled.

Nabster · June 15th, 2009, 11:44 PM

Wouldn't it horrible if there were a hit and run on it?

katwalk · June 15th, 2009, 11:53 PM

actually yes, because the insurance here counts that as an at fault accident even if you are nowhere near the car.

MattD1zzl3 · June 16th, 2009, 12:07 AM

Big block Chevy Nova?

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in its day it was considered a sensible compact!

Labcoatguy · June 16th, 2009, 12:35 AM

She should get a Suzuki SX4. Compact hatchback, AWD, and I think there's a dealer up there. If I needed a commuter car around here it would be at the very top of my list.

FATMOUSE · June 16th, 2009, 12:47 AM

Mazda 3?

June 15th, 2009, 7:16 PM	#1
katwalk Not A Dude Joined: Apr 1st, 2008 Last Online: January 12th, 2010 Posts: 4,575 Car: 2003 volkswagen beetle Cabriolet Rep Power: 238	Mother needs a new car I would like suggestions. Things I have suggested she does not want: New Beetle- she is "too old" despite my grandmother who I inherited it from apparently wasn't. Camaro (she had an old one)- she cares more about transporting chrismas trees than fun. So any fun sports car things are no. Some sort of subaru- the commercials here have annoyed her so much she is boycotting them. Same with toyotas which I would not suggest anyway because they are boring. She wants a smart car, which is the worst choice ever because she needs to have trunk space and she wouldn't drive it on the highway. She says we will take my car but that is a LIE because she doesn't now with her PT cruiser that only starts half the time. Things I have suggested she is OK with: VW rabbit/GTI- would be a good car but she worries knowing about my car's electrics. Still a big improvement over her's though. The only thing broken with mine right now is the roof. Most issues can be fixed by buying one not from mexico. Jeep Wrangler- Great for these awful snow ruined roads and can bring home plenty of trees. Unfortunately owned by Chrysler which is a sinking ship. Any more ideas would be appreciated. durp durp Should have added that we are not made of money and the PT will not get much trade in in this condition. Also keeping in mind this is a 50 year old lady not the normal threads of 20 yr old boys lol Last edited by katwalk; June 15th, 2009 at 7:24 PM.

June 15th, 2009, 7:25 PM	#2
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bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: University of Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 8,942 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 83	How about something like a Jetta, Jetta wagon, Volvo V50 or a C30 if she wants something different? The GTI is a solid choice, the Rabbit is pretty cheap and it feels like it on the inside. Oh and there's the VW Tiguan if she wants a small crossover. __________________ Last edited by bartboy9891; June 15th, 2009 at 7:47 PM.

June 15th, 2009, 7:28 PM	#3
katwalk Not A Dude Joined: Apr 1st, 2008 Last Online: January 12th, 2010 Posts: 4,575 Car: 2003 volkswagen beetle Cabriolet Rep Power: 238	She doesn't know. I think it would depend on the car, how much she wants it and such. Cheaper is better and used cars are fine.

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Ilpav Joined: Sep 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 5:31 AM Location: GTA, Ontario, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 2,184 Car: '96 Grand Voyager, '01 Grand Caravan, '05 Matrix LFS Status: Rep Power: 63	Don't think all Toyotas are boring. My mom has a 2005 Matrix and it's far from boring to drive. Plus, your mom will like the amount of space it has, coming from a PT Cruiser. Also, the Matrix is a Toyota and your mom won't have to worry about it not starting like she does with VWs and the PT Cruiser. __________________ "The Ferrari 355. The best car...in the world...ever."- Jeremy Clarkson

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nouseferaname90 Joined: May 28th, 2008 Last Online: 2:48 AM Posts: 2,537 Rep Power: 52	If she wants a sedan I reccomend a used tsx. Timing chain economy and Honda reliability ftw imo

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Spectre Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: 3:19 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 33 Posts: 10,395 Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC, 98 PC800 Rep Power: 344	Ford Fusion if buying a new sedan, I would say. If she "wants to haul Christmas trees", maybe a pre-owned Murano? __________________ Enough is enough. We are not here to subsidize your clueless business plans or reward your failures. 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S (project, light restoration in progress) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Vanden Plas (modified) 1990 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder SE 4x4 (little red offroad commuter box) 1995 Jaguar (X300) XJR 1998 Honda Pacific Coast PC800 (two-wheeled pickup truck/utility bike)

June 15th, 2009, 11:23 PM	#13
katwalk Not A Dude Joined: Apr 1st, 2008 Last Online: January 12th, 2010 Posts: 4,575 Car: 2003 volkswagen beetle Cabriolet Rep Power: 238	My mother in her great stubborn has decided the best option is to get the PT fixed. By the dealer. The suspension, that has nothing to do with what is making it not start alone was quoted at 2k. She has already taken the car to another mechanic, who couldn't even figure out what the hell is going on because the CEL code that she is getting has no meaning. I forsee her paying a huge amount of money for them to "fix it" get it back and it's still broken.

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Spectre Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: 3:19 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 33 Posts: 10,395 Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC, 98 PC800 Rep Power: 344	What's the code it's setting? And yeah, it sounds like your mother's getting the "stupid woman driver reverse discount". __________________ Enough is enough. We are not here to subsidize your clueless business plans or reward your failures. 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S (project, light restoration in progress) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Vanden Plas (modified) 1990 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder SE 4x4 (little red offroad commuter box) 1995 Jaguar (X300) XJR 1998 Honda Pacific Coast PC800 (two-wheeled pickup truck/utility bike)

June 15th, 2009, 11:37 PM	#15
katwalk Not A Dude Joined: Apr 1st, 2008 Last Online: January 12th, 2010 Posts: 4,575 Car: 2003 volkswagen beetle Cabriolet Rep Power: 238	I don't even know anymore but they looked it up and it could have been like 4 things, they tried all 4 things and it's still broken. I just looked up the KBB value of the car in perfect condition... less than 5k. In this state it's worth maybe 3 tops. That is just not worth it if this engine issue is more than 1k on top of the other stuff the damn thing is totalled.

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katwalk Not A Dude Joined: Apr 1st, 2008 Last Online: January 12th, 2010 Posts: 4,575 Car: 2003 volkswagen beetle Cabriolet Rep Power: 238	actually yes, because the insurance here counts that as an at fault accident even if you are nowhere near the car.

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Labcoatguy Joined: Mar 27th, 2005 Last Online: 5:24 AM Location: Boston, MA Age: 26 Posts: 5,024 Rep Power: 392	She should get a Suzuki SX4. Compact hatchback, AWD, and I think there's a dealer up there. If I needed a commuter car around here it would be at the very top of my list.

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