Super User Sam Posted June 5, 2008 Super User Posted June 5, 2008 My 2000 Volvo S-70 with 309,800 miles on it finally died. So I am in the market for a new vehicle to drive around the highways and byways and to tow my boat. Any suggestions or input is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Quote
CFFF 1.5 Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 Volvo's last forever as you know with a car with 309,000 miles. Look at their new suv's. Quote
Brian_Reeves Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 309k miles since 2000??? You drive a lot...I mean a friggin lot man lol. Here is a suggestion... http://www.commutercars.com/ GO ELECTRIC BABY!!!! Or you could look at an Altima from Nissan. They get pretty decent mileage I think and it's a good looking car. Quote
Live.2.Fish Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 Anything with a HIGH MPG. P.S. 300k miles in less than 9 years, well done my friend! WOW! Quote
guitarkid Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 I think a Chevette or a pacer or better yet a Gremlin baby. Oh yeahh that is what I am talking about. But seriously, Um I do not know. Just had to ad my smart " " answers. Well I think something with high MPG's should be on the list. -searoach Quote
SpecialSause Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 id say the new z71 i saw them new for 28000 and they get 24 mpg not bad for a 5.3 v8 its also got 4 wheel drive with lockers for all your off road excursions SS Quote
frogtog Posted June 5, 2008 Posted June 5, 2008 I just bought a Ford Focus, if you are just looking for something good on gas and to get around on this is the car. It didn't cost like $12,500 and it has good room for a small car. Don't know about the pulling it would do but I guess anything is possible. I also just bought a Ford F350, drove it yesterday and it got 7.9 mpg :-/ Quote
Super User FishTank Posted June 6, 2008 Super User Posted June 6, 2008 How about a Volvo C30. It's boxie but good..... Quote
ian515 Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 go diesel baby. august, new jetta TDI's coming out. mid 50's in mpg's Quote
Ky_Lake_Dude Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 Ford Fusion my mom got rid of her gas guzzling Expedition and got one of these and it gets like 31 MPG Quote
Pond Hopper Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 Toyota Camry, quiet, smooth, reliable, and just a great overall vehicle. If I was to ever buy a car that would be the one unless I was looking for a luxury vehicle. Quote
Jake P Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 Toyota Camry, quiet, smooth, reliable, and just a great overall vehicle. If I was to ever buy a car that would be the one unless I was looking for a luxury vehicle. My buddy used to work for Toyota and he got his wife into an 08 Camry. I agree 100% on everything you said especially the smooth part, its extremely smooth. I would call it the closest thing to a "non luxury" vehicle you can buy. Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted June 6, 2008 Super User Posted June 6, 2008 I've got a 2003 Toyota Corolla and I've had no problems with it, plus it gets great milage around town. Quote
Super User senile1 Posted June 6, 2008 Super User Posted June 6, 2008 I would buy a used Yugo. : Quote
Super User South FLA Posted June 6, 2008 Super User Posted June 6, 2008 New Car 1. Honda Civic/Accord 2. Toyota Camry/Corolla 3. VW Passat/Jetta I have a Jetta with 130K on it and it gets about 24-28 MPG depending on conditions and how I drive. They have pretty good resale value and if your use to a Volvo you may want to consider VW as a first choice. Nevertheless, I have had issues with my Jetta to say the least and would only recommend it as a distant third to Honda/Toyota or even their respective luxury brands Acura/Lexus. Happy hunting. Quote
wagn Posted June 7, 2008 Posted June 7, 2008 My 2000 Volvo S-70 with 309,800 miles on it finally died. So I am in the market for a new vehicle to drive around the highways and byways and to tow my boat. Any suggestions or input is greatly appreciated. Thanks. i'd just go and buy another volvo Quote
Super User Sam Posted June 7, 2008 Author Super User Posted June 7, 2008 So far it is either a Rav4 or Roadrunner from Toyota. I still have to look at the Hondas, Chevys and Fords. Son called and told me to look at the small Lexus SUV. Now, can you see anyone pulling a bass boat with a Lexus SUV? I looked silly pulling my bass boat with my dead Volvo. Quote
Super User Sam Posted June 7, 2008 Author Super User Posted June 7, 2008 Thanks for all the replies. The Porsche looks like a good deal until you realize that I can't put my fishing equipment in it which I carry with me all the time. Still looking. Quote
brgbassmaster Posted June 7, 2008 Posted June 7, 2008 to pull your boat..toyota tundra. love mine. Quote
Chad. Posted June 8, 2008 Posted June 8, 2008 Thanks for all the replies. The Porsche looks like a good deal until you realize that I can't put my fishing equipment in it which I carry with me all the time. Still looking. How much money are we working with here if a good bit mercedes ml63 amg Quote
Super User Sam Posted June 8, 2008 Author Super User Posted June 8, 2008 Money? According to wife get whatever I want. According to me get the best deal I can and spend as little money as possible. According to #1 son get the Lexus SUV. (I can see my Lexus SUV with a boat trailer parked among the trucks and big SUVs at the boat ramps) According to fishing friends get a truck. Still looking and thanks to all who replied. Quote
Chad. Posted June 8, 2008 Posted June 8, 2008 Thanks for all the replies. The Porsche looks like a good deal until you realize that I can't put my fishing equipment in it which I carry with me all the time. Still looking. How much money are we working with here if a good bit mercedes ml63 amg Take a look at this http://www.mbusa.com/models/main.do?modelCode=ML63 Quote
guitarkid Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 I think you need a '78 pinto baby oh yeah. -searoach Quote
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