[TriLUG] [way OT] new auto recommendations

[Warren Myers]

*personally*, I'd go for the Ford Fiesta or Focus. I've got a 2012 Fusion
(~37 on the highway, and ~28 city) and a 2014 Escape (~35 highway and ~25
city)

disclosure: I'm a Ford Guy, so there's that bias - but they make very solid
cars that do quite well on fuel.

On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 1:13 PM, Brian McCullough <bdmc at bdmcc-us.com> wrote:

> ( just to wedge this on topic -- barely -- I do use my Android phones
> and Linux laptop in the car. )
>
> I am researching ( and eventually, doing ) the purchase of a new
> vehicle, and thought that I would see what "the group" thought.
>
> I am looking for something inexpensive ( relatively, since I am looking
> at "new" ), with good fuel mileage, and reasonably small, since most of
> the time there are only one or two of us in the car.
>
> I do do long-distance highway driving, as well as city.
>
> I am coming out of a 13-year-old Prius, which gave good service and
> reasonable mileage ( 35-36 long term average was normal ).
>
> The Prius that came after mine ( 2004+ models ) did not appeal, they
> were too big and had that big tail, which has generally kept me from
> looking at those again, although I hear that they have other models,
> now.
>
> I have looked at a Honda Civic, and think that that could suit, although
> the Hybrid idea still appeals, but most may be out of my budget.
>
> I am currently driving a rented Nissan Versa, which does not appeal
> particularly.  Again, it is high and generally feels too big.
>
> Interesting how so many of today's vehicles are going back to Walter
> Chrysler's idea, where he never built a car where a gentleman could not
> wear his hat.
>
>
>
> Suggestions, ideas?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
>
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