The Attorney and I are in the market for a new vehicle. Alas, Lucille - our trusty 1995 Toyota Corrolla - is showing her age, and it's time to find something new. Like everyone else, we're interested in hybrids, but not sure if we're interested enough to get on the rumored 6 month waiting list for a Prius (even though we thought the one belonging to the Assistant Dean and the Southern Gentleman was way cool!) We're leaning toward a hatch back for versatility, but still want something with good gas mileage.
This weekend we test drove a Mazda 3 Sport. The price, size, and gas mileage are right and we both liked the extra get up and go it had compared to our current vehicles. But, being us, we're not ready to commit until we do some more homework and test driving.
We've been exceedingly pleased with our Honda and Toyota, so we'll definitely shop there as well. Unfortunately, Honda's only hatch back is the Fit, which is too small for our soon to be expanding family. Is the CRV too much of an SUV? We'll have to see. (tee hee hee!) [Sorry, I couldn't resist!] I'm interested in learning more about the Toyota Matrix as well. My limited research shows it to be comparable to the Mazda in everything but power, and actually a little cheaper in price.
I'd love testimonials from anyone who drives any of these vehicles and welcome suggestions for others we might not have considered.
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Hey, Ginger! I'm trying the blog thing too. Picked the same layout as you did! Great minds, huh? I figured I needed to join the 21st century with all them fancy techno thingies... As for cars, I'm really really liking my Nissan Versa. You and the Attorney are welcome to come look at it some Sunday. It's a hatchback, gets good mileage, and is a blast to drive. Never thought I'd love a car more than my Maxima, but I'm really enjoying this one. Works great with (grand)kids! Linda Miller Raff
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