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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
Posted by Katie111806
Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH
Toyota Camry!!!!
I inherited my dad's when he could not longer drive, then I had to get fancy and buy a luxury high end auto... I can't tell you what aggravation that "luxury" car was I was at the dealership at least every three weeks
After my lease (thank God I did but wouldn't do it again) was up I returned to Toyota and bought another Camry in less than 10 minutes.
I told the salesman I felt like the "prodigal son" and will never leave Toyota again... if in 10 years time Toyota only makes scooters then you'll see me on the NSP commuting on a scooter
do you fit both your carseats in the camry with no problem? we have one  on the way and hope to have another shortly thereafter and we are considering a camry. thanks!!
Yes, two BRITAX Marathons (big car seats) for the first 15 months. Oh, and my dad's wheelchair fits in the trunk no problem, so I always knew my double stroller would.
We didn't get a mini-van until my twins were 15 months old. A Camry is do-able with two kids.
You can't go on any long road trips with all of the gear two infants require but it is very doable
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Nicole728
My Happy Girl
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
I have an 08 Passat which I love, only downer is that it takes premium gas...
and DH drives an 08 GMC Acadia, we LOVE it! Its good on gas and very roomy.
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| Posted 11/1/08 10:30 PM |
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apb17
My guys
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
Posted by babyquestion
Ford Edge LOVE MINE!
Same here!
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| Posted 11/2/08 6:45 AM |
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05mommy09
Family of 5!
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
We have an Altima (2nd one)
and a Pathfinder...
Love em both, and both do pretty well on gas..
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| Posted 11/2/08 7:38 AM |
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CAMCaps
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
We have a Chevy Malibu and Mazda 3 and are happy with both of them. They both get excellent gas mileage.
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| Posted 11/2/08 7:50 AM |
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TaraHutch
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
I looove my Honda Fit. It looks small on the outside but it's deceptively roomy inside. Very affordable and very good on gas.
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| Posted 11/2/08 7:59 AM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
absolutely THRILLED with my Acura TL! the new model for '09 is  but also 
but this may be a rare opportunity to score an amazing deal on an '08 model, if they have any available.
DH took my car into the dealer last weekend for an oil change (free BTW)and this guy was there buying an '08 TL "Type S" for $29k  that's $10k off sticker!
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| Posted 11/2/08 8:28 AM |
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saraH
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
I have an 2002 honda CRV and I love it.
Good on gas, big enough for DD's car seat and stroller in the back.
Plenty of room in the front too.
And we got a great deal on it, Honda City in Levittown.
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| Posted 11/2/08 8:30 AM |
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CunningOne
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
Pontiac Vibe
Pontiac G6 or G8
GMC Acadia
Toyota Camry
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| Posted 11/2/08 10:15 AM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
we've had Hondas and Volkswagons and now have Camrys. We have a 4 cyl and a 6. I personally love the 6 and got it for way under 30K. It's great on gas mileage and the engine is superb. Very roomy and reliable. Either way, both versions are great. The 4 is a XLE and the 6 is a SE.
We went to Atantic Toyota on rt 110 and worked with Rob Figueroa for both leases. We are now officially coverted from Honda lovers. I felt Honda was getting too independent and really nickled and dimed us. We walked out of there and got our deposit back.
Go to edmunds.com first and get the invoice price to know what you are looking at before you walk in there. You should have this before you go. AAA offers a similar service for a fee.
Good luck. Car shopping blows.
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| Posted 11/2/08 10:39 AM |
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SuchIsLife
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
Honda Accord or Civic. Great gas mileage and maintenance. I know the dealership down here is doing some great lease deals.
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| Posted 11/2/08 10:42 AM |
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charon54
My two boys!
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
I love my Hyundai's. We have two SUVS, but the Elantra and Sonata are great 4-door cars. I have bought all my cars from Atlantic in West Islip, highly recommend them for the best pricing.
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| Posted 11/2/08 10:46 AM |
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evnme
My little lamb
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
Saturn Aura. We love it!!!!!
there's no haggling at Saturn.
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| Posted 11/2/08 10:55 AM |
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Katie111806
Team Pink!
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH
Posted by Katie111806
Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH
Toyota Camry!!!!
I inherited my dad's when he could not longer drive, then I had to get fancy and buy a luxury high end auto... I can't tell you what aggravation that "luxury" car was I was at the dealership at least every three weeks
After my lease (thank God I did but wouldn't do it again) was up I returned to Toyota and bought another Camry in less than 10 minutes.
I told the salesman I felt like the "prodigal son" and will never leave Toyota again... if in 10 years time Toyota only makes scooters then you'll see me on the NSP commuting on a scooter
do you fit both your carseats in the camry with no problem? we have one on the way and hope to have another shortly thereafter and we are considering a camry. thanks!!
Yes, two BRITAX Marathons (big car seats) for the first 15 months. Oh, and my dad's wheelchair fits in the trunk no problem, so I always knew my double stroller would.
We didn't get a mini-van until my twins were 15 months old. A Camry is do-able with two kids.
You can't go on any long road trips with all of the gear two infants require but it is very doable
Thanks so much for sharing your experience!!
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| Posted 11/2/08 11:29 AM |
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organichic
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
we have a volkswagon passat and absolutely love it.. I would definitely check it out. If you want a smaller car, the Honda Civic is a terrific car and very economical.
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| Posted 11/2/08 1:43 PM |
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HillW9608
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
My parents have a Ford Edge.. I love it!
We have a Tahoe (not anything youre lookin for lol) and a VW Jetta. The jetta is great on gas.. we've got about 110K on it and its a 99 but its been running great!!!
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| Posted 11/2/08 1:52 PM |
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CaseyGirl
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
Toyota Corolla!
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| Posted 11/2/08 1:52 PM |
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Pumpkin
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
Toyota Camry, love my car
Honda Civic
Honda Accord is very nice too
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| Posted 11/2/08 2:00 PM |
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PattyCake
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
If you're willing to look just a little bit different on the road, I recommend the Scion XB.
The new model is not nearly as boxy as the original one, and looks more like a regular car. But when it comes to what you get for the money, backed by Toyota quality and reliability (Scion is a division of Toyota), this car cannot be beat.
Probably the best thing about the buying experience is that there is NO haggling. The car is the same price no matter what dealer you go to ("pure pricing"). You won't get nickled and dimed over extras because the car is already fully loaded (has power-everything already). It is extremely fuel-efficient, and has room up the wazoo. Seats tilt down when room is needed for all those groceries/toys/etc. Great stereo system, ipod compatible.
I have the 2006 XB. It is the best car I ever owned. And the most fun.
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MrsRivera
2 under 2...whew!!
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
I'd recommend ANYTHING Toyota. I have an Echo, which they don't make anymore, but I'm told it's just like the new Yaris.
I my Echo. I get 44 mpg on the highway 
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| Posted 11/2/08 6:44 PM |
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Aga
hello baby Albert
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Re: i hate car shopping! please recommend your car...
Posted by ml110
Toyota RAV 4 LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!
its a small SUV... its got lots of room, but its still good on gas- i get about 24 mpg in town, and then even better on the highway on long trips. DH is 6 feet tall, and i'm barely 5 feet tall, but we're both comfortable driving it... nice adjustable seats.
to me, its perfect- its got the room of an SUV, but its good on gas like a car...
totally agree! we just switched from honda accord to toyota rav4 and we were so surprised that we drive almost the same number of miles on a full tank and our toyota is v6... we love it! so comfortable!
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