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Iris

(16,880 posts) Wed Mar 16, 2016, 09:50 AM Mar 2016

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My 2003 Saab wagon died after an accident. Long story, but I'll be getting an insurance payment. I had planned to drive that car for at least 2 more years and have no idea what kind of car to consider next. I'd like to stay under $25,000.

Any suggestions?

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Car suggestions [View all] Iris Mar 2016 OP

What are your general requirements, car-wise? Orrex Mar 2016 #1

I just realized I should have added more - Iris Mar 2016 #4

I sympathize Orrex Mar 2016 #8

Do you still want something wagon-ish? TexasBushwhacker Mar 2016 #12

Thanks for the warning about Venza - Iris Mar 2016 #21

I had a Mazda 626 that I drove for 200K miles TexasBushwhacker Mar 2016 #22

I love my Prius. trof Mar 2016 #15

Wow--I've never owned a car that pricey! MADem Mar 2016 #2

I'll have a significant downpayment. Iris Mar 2016 #3

I hope you get something comfortable and dependable, that gives you joy. MADem Mar 2016 #5

I love your dream! Iris Mar 2016 #6

That was a long time ago (back in the eighties, actually--time sure flies) but I can still, to this MADem Mar 2016 #7

I used to wish that the Star Trek transporter was a reality. I'd fantasize that all the time. DebJ Mar 2016 #17

If you get hungry, you can pull over for a snack ;) Wounded Bear Mar 2016 #9

I recently bought a Subaru Forester mysuzuki2 Mar 2016 #10

We may have to buy a second car if my husband has to commute to Virginia from Maryland LiberalEsto Mar 2016 #11

A second vote for a Prius! My husband bought one for his last period of commuting csziggy Mar 2016 #13

Thanks for the information about warranties and miles LiberalEsto Mar 2016 #16

Actually I think Toyota calls it "certified" - same difference. csziggy Mar 2016 #19

We have owned a Prius since 2006. We have had two. They have been great. kairos12 Mar 2016 #14

We have had our Toyota Camry Hybrid since 2006. It's been a great car with no issues. DebJ Mar 2016 #18

I had a GEO Prism, which was basically a toyota Iris Mar 2016 #20

last year we bought a 3 year old Hyundai Sonata for just under 18k OriginalGeek Mar 2016 #23

I used to think the same about Hyundais but about 10 years ago I started noticing how much better Iris Mar 2016 #35

We have a Prius C - best car I have ever had rurallib Mar 2016 #24

Honda. Flaxbee Mar 2016 #25

We don't have kids either but love having a wagon. Iris Mar 2016 #34

Look into the offerings that Subaru has... SeattleVet Mar 2016 #26

We bought a Nissan Sentra in October. Mr.Bill Mar 2016 #27

I had a Nissan Ultima as a rental. Iris Mar 2016 #33

The Altima Mr.Bill Mar 2016 #36

I guess I'd also have to learn to spell it. n/t Iris Mar 2016 #38

Mazda makes great cars n/t PasadenaTrudy Mar 2016 #28

CVPI... fullautohotdog Mar 2016 #29

ha! That might be fun! Iris Mar 2016 #32

I love my 2004 VW Golf TDI (diesel). roody Mar 2016 #30

That's one I was considering! I think there's a hybrid version now, too. n/t Iris Mar 2016 #31

Has VW cleaned up its act? roody Mar 2016 #39

oh, yeah. that. Iris Mar 2016 #43

Kia Soul Kali Mar 2016 #37

An electric vehicle 47of74 Mar 2016 #40

I have started looking at these, particularly the Volt Iris Mar 2016 #41

Cool 47of74 Mar 2016 #42