What car to buy for my wifes first car? - Page 3

Randy_W · #31 (**permalink**) 05-07-05, 09:33 AM

Ahh, BMW, the 'me too' yuppie car!!

Sandy · #32 (**permalink**) 05-07-05, 11:12 AM

Hey, how about a Red Saab 9.5 ??? An AERO ?? Say like a 2000 -2001

powerglide · #33 (**permalink**) 05-07-05, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandy

Hey, how about a Red Saab 9.5 ??? An AERO ?? Say like a 2000 -2001

Yup!

I think she prefers the smaller 9.3, but I prefer the Aero.

Pricewise they aren't that different.

powerglide · #34 (**permalink**) 06-02-05, 12:23 PM

well.....it looks like I'm gonna keep driving my caddy and use the $ to buy her a new 05 Scion xA.......

There are very few of them around used.....actually only one on eBay 10.5K$ with a SALVAGE title.....might as well buy new for around $14K.....anyone have one of these cars?

***Boombotz*** · #35 (**permalink**) 06-02-05, 06:23 PM

I don't know anyone that owns one. There is alot of them here in Florida. They have plenty of mod's for them. I think they look really cool looking. My wife don't like them though. I say purchase one. Can't beat the price.

davesdeville · #36 (**permalink**) 06-02-05, 10:11 PM

Scion? Where's the puke smiley face? Ah here it is

powerglide · #37 (**permalink**) 06-02-05, 10:20 PM

Hey its cheap, reliable, small and economical.

Great first car for a city girl me thinks!

I promise to stay away from wings and turbonators :-)

powerglide · #38 (**permalink**) 03-20-06, 12:42 AM

Its been a long time but we finally bought a car!
We scored a 2000 VW Beetle GLS.
White/grey leather/sunroof/etc
I know I know....the reliability record is spotty etc etc but she loved it and I liked it alot too. Pretty big inside and rides nice. Plus, its tiny enought for her to park around our house, where parking is very tight.
I figured I'd wrap up this old thread. Thanks everyone for your suggestions!

**Jesda** · #39 (**permalink**) 03-20-06, 06:45 AM

Oh boy...

davesdeville · #40 (**permalink**) 03-20-06, 07:04 AM

Boooo.

powerglide · #41 (**permalink**) 03-20-06, 10:55 AM

**slk230mb** · #42 (**permalink**) 03-20-06, 12:23 PM

***Lord Cadillac*** · #43 (**permalink**) 03-20-06, 01:03 PM

It's not so bad. I've driven the Beetles and they're actually roomy inside.. I was going to say the Buick Century was a great idea but I was a few months too late.

powerglide · #44 (**permalink**) 03-20-06, 02:05 PM

Thanks Sal!
It IS big inside. In fact, of all the tiny cars we tested (Corolla, Civic, Cavalier, Focus, Neon, Golf) the Beetle was BY FAR the roomiest up front.
We were thinking of going with the Century, CTS, Impala, Malibu, etc mid-size selections, but none of them fit in out miserly 185 inches long garage.....
So there!

Destroyer · #45 (**permalink**) 03-20-06, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Administrator

It's not so bad. I've driven the Beetles and they're actually roomy inside.. I was going to say the Buick Century was a great idea but I was a few months too late.

Roomy yes but most of that room is on the dash and the vaulted ceilings, not much is really usable. That aside, I think the Bug is a decent womans car but if he drives he may be classified as an interior decorator by the masses.