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Which one?

Poll - Total Votes: 66
Toyota Corolla 2023
Toyota Prius 2023
Acura Integra 2023
Mini countryman 2023
Buick Encore GX 2023
Jeep wrangler 2023
Lincoln Aviator 2023
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Which one would you buy? based off of reliability maintenance, insurance, gas
helenS · 36-40, F
Reliability: 100%
Maintenance: what's maintenance?
Insurance: almost free
Gas: 2L/100km = 117 mpg
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helenS · 36-40, F
@Highskirt
shelter from the rain .0
There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. Almost any type of weather can be endured if adequate clothing is worn.
Funlov · M
@helenS and nobody’s made a sugar they won’t melt
helenS · 36-40, F
@Funlov Exactly!! 🌷
There is a lot you didn't say.....

Most important being.... how far is work from your home?? + do you plan on taking any long drives on weekends? + do you live in a crowded city where you spend a lot of time sitting in traffic? (determines your milage requirements....)

Insurance = I always touch base with my agent and get the rates prior to obtaining a new ride. IE: If I was to by a 2023 _______, what would my insurance be...???

Resale: what does a 3 year old _______ sell for in your area?? This number gives you a good idea of what your trade will be if you decide later you want something else.

Disclaimers: I like to buy cars new and "drive them till the wheels fall off". I own a (6 yr old) Corolla and have had zero issues other than replacing batteries (2) and windshields (1). ... But where I live we often joke that you are just renting the batteries and windshields anyway (so I carry FULL glass coverage). And I have a newer (4 yr old) Ford SUV.... replaced a battery the other day .... no issues otherwise.

Most maintenance is cheap.... TOYOTA CARE changes the synthetic oil for 2 years after purchase and checks the status of a whole bunch of stuff and no further cost to you. Use it!
Change the air filter and wipers at least once a year and the oil when it needs it (after your Toyota Care ends or when another brand of vehicle requires it).
Treat any car nicely and it usually will be good to you in return.
Adogslife · 61-69, M
You forgot depreciation. The Wrangler has the lowest depreciation by far of anything on your list. The opposite would be true of the Mini, Buick and Lincoln.

Toyota will top the list for reliability and lowest cost to maintain. The Prius is the better if the two choices you’ve noted, assuming you’re going for the Corolla Hybrid. If you can wait, look at the Corolla Cross Hybrid. It’s the best combo of the three imho.
Piper · 61-69, F
I just happened to have recently started reading the April 2023 edition of Consumer Reports. It is all about best rated cars for 2023. The Toyota Corolla Hybrid and Corolla in general, were rated the best in most all areas, including affordability and gas mileage.

I did already know Toyota makes good and reliable cars, since I've owned and driven one for decades.
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
Νοt sure about them but my grandpa's corolla of 2003 is working just fine hahah it's definitely reliable, toyota in general is I think but I don't know much about the newest models. What about a yaris hybrid, they seem pretty good too.
mbai2223 · 26-30, F
@HannibalAteMeOut definitely Toyota seems like the winner.
HannibalAteMeOut · 22-25, F
@mbai2223 my parents have an auris sport which is amazing because of the position of the shift stick. Very convenient in general.
My wife is looking for a new car and I'm really liking the 2023 Prius Prime (plug-in hybrid). Should be 35+ miles on electricity alone; about 50+mpg according to EPA, and, allegedly, fun to drive! They aren't available in the US yet.
Ynotisay · M
My understanding is the Prius made some big jumps in their latest model. A lot of good reviews on it. And way better gas mileage than the others you listed. I don't think the insurance is crazy but that's a state by state thing. If reselling is part of your thinking I might look at Subaru. Best resale value, very safe, lots of bells and whistles and AWD can be a really nice thing to have.
mbai2223 · 26-30, F
@Ynotisay yes, I’m looking into which car is best for the long haul seems like people like Toyota
Ynotisay · M
@mbai2223 As far as that goes, Toyota's run forever. Best manufacturer for dependability and longevity. 👍
dakotaviper · 56-60, M
For the 3 items that you mentioned, the Toyota Corolla.

But since I'm an outdoorsman and a landscape photographer, the utility of the Jeep Wrangler is more to my liking. Because it has a proven track record of handling 99% of the terrain on the planet. That track record has been in existence since at least 1942. So, over 80 years.
Funlov · M
Plus you can buy a smaller truck today. You don’t have to have a full size like I drive a big 3500 dodge diesel. You don’t need something like that but trucks drive as nice as cars you got a whole box +4 doors are just so useful
mbai2223 · 26-30, F
@Funlov nice I geuss I just prefer cars, cause they can get better gas mileage and stuff even though I have a truck and car or wagon I should say XD
Funlov · M
@mbai2223 yeah, I don’t really worry about the gas mileage is what it is
exexec · 61-69, C
I typically buy GM products and have been disappointed only once, so I would go with the Buick.
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dakotaviper · 56-60, M
@exexec The better half has a 2016 Encore that just turned over 50k in mileage. I have a 2014 Silverado 4x4 that just turned over 125k in mileage. So GM or Dodge/Ram/Jeep for us. I've been known as dakotaviper since the mid 1990s. I used to own a custom shop. I took a 1989 Dodge Dakota truck and installed the engine/trans/drivetrain/rearend from a wrecked 1992 Dodge Viper in it. Sold the truck with the business to a friend back around 1996. He passed from a massive heart attack in 2019. I don't know what happened to his estate after COVID.
dakotaviper · 56-60, M
@Funlov you got that right. I'm a Journeyman Layout Tech by Trade (QA Coordinate Measuring Machine operator) and there is no one being trained in my area to replace me. I learned everything OLD SCHOOL. Now it's all computers.
Funlov · M
But out of your list, you can’t go wrong with the Toyota they seem to run forever that’s not a bad thing
mbai2223 · 26-30, F
@Funlov yea I think that will be the next car I buy just not sure which one yet
Funlov · M
@mbai2223 I think any Toyota holder value so well you’ll do OK you’ll make the right choice. I know you will do your research there’s forms out there if you Google the vehicle type owners will say they’re good experience they’re bad experience you’ll be OK just do your research it’s a big investment I know for me when I bought my truck I’ve always ran dodge diesels, but my new one was 106,000 so lotta money so I did my research
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
None of the above. Got any cargo vans in stock?
Funlov · M
@ChipmunkErnie me I taught my girls to stay away from people in vans people like you will strange little creepy
Funlov · M
@ChipmunkErnie it’s only two types of people that drive a van today people that use them for work and tell me that has one that’s done up for camping oh and the paedophiles at your age and I see your age you’re not working so you’re one of the other two
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akindheart · 61-69, F
Ihave driven Corollas for the past 8 cars at least. I now havea Corolla Cross SUV. best cars ever
chrisCA · M
You can't go wrong with a Corolla.
Stay away from the Jeep and Lincoln if you want to save money.
thisguy20 · 41-45, M
None of them.
If you want reliability: Mercedes W116, W123, W124, W126 or Toyota Century (with the V12)
If you want easy maintenance: Ford Model T or first generation WV
If you want low insurance: Ford Crown Victoria
If you want good gas mileage: anything made by Detroit Electric
Sadly none of these are made anymore
Funlov · M
@thisguy20 Mercedes suck, always breaking down and cost more than one and fix never mind insurance
mbai2223 · 26-30, F
@thisguy20 yea I heard Mercedes isn’t the best
BackyardShaman · 61-69, M
Likely the Corolla will have the best reliability record of the cars listed here.
Funlov · M
None I drive a truck cars are useless. Can’t do anything with them.
Scribbles · 36-40, F
I tend to buy subaru. They aren't as good as they used to be. But I think they still have a good safety rating and resell and trade in value. Repairs can be a little pricey though.

I've heard the Corolla is supposed to be alright. Looks like alot have voted for that one. If you can, I'd say buy the hybrid Corolla
1490wayb · 56-60, M
my corolla is 20 years old and running great!!
Emjay · 18-21, F
I'm a bad one to ask. The Corolla?
deadgerbil · 26-30
The Corolla hybrid probably
Dlrannie · 31-35, F
These 🙂🙂

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@Dlrannie
helenS · 36-40, F
@Dlrannie Zero carbon dioxide emissions! 👍
TexChik · F
Jeep, Newer cars can only travel on pavement dependably. I want a 4x4 that can go anywhere.
I'd say a Toyota. Friends seem to have good luck and longevity with them.
originnone · 61-69, M
Prius or corrolla, but they are also the ugliest.
fanuc2013 · 51-55, F
Anything American Made!
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Of that criteria, the Prius
pdockal · 56-60, M
AMERICAN always
NO EXCEPTIONS
calicuz · 56-60, M
Aviator, if I could afford it
DDonde · 31-35, M
No idea, but apparently I voted for the right one
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Toyota

I have 2 cars, My Toyota has never given me a problem

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caesar7 · 61-69, M
I wouldn't as all cars will be going electric soon in my country.
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originnone · 61-69, M
@swirlie Sorry....I can't resist giving you a heart for that response....
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originnone · 61-69, M
@swirlie busted!

 
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