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Im_gumby · 22-April-08, 03:19 PM

With a new bambino on the way, the wife thinks it's time to get a new(er) car.
Ok, while it's still running, my '97 Dodge Stratus (141K) is looking pretty tired,
so I get to upgrade.

Taking a drive through the lots on Sunday night, we both commented on how the cars all seem to be uninspiring.

I'm kinda leaning towards the crossover genre... such as the Nissan Murano, but am a bit bummed out about the milage (and cost). Granted I drive 1.5 miles to work (one way... and yes, I really should bike it), but with gas going above $3.50 per gal (.4638 Pounds/Liter) I'm thinking we should get a more fuel efficient car.

I'd love to get a Mini Cooper, but the reply is: "You'd be dead in a crash... and you couldn't get junior into the back seat." The Clubman version is a 4 door, but she does kinda have a point about the crashworthyness.

So I'm looking for your thoughts... Trying to keep it under $20k.

22-April-08, 03:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Im_gumby Slightly Silly Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Latitude: 42 57 51 Longitude: 85 36 46 W Posts: 3,098	Car shopping With a new bambino on the way, the wife thinks it's time to get a new(er) car. Ok, while it's still running, my '97 Dodge Stratus (141K) is looking pretty tired, so I get to upgrade. Taking a drive through the lots on Sunday night, we both commented on how the cars all seem to be uninspiring. I'm kinda leaning towards the crossover genre... such as the Nissan Murano, but am a bit bummed out about the milage (and cost). Granted I drive 1.5 miles to work (one way... and yes, I really should bike it), but with gas going above $3.50 per gal (.4638 Pounds/Liter) I'm thinking we should get a more fuel efficient car. I'd love to get a Mini Cooper, but the reply is: "You'd be dead in a crash... and you couldn't get junior into the back seat." The Clubman version is a 4 door, but she does kinda have a point about the crashworthyness. So I'm looking for your thoughts... Trying to keep it under $20k. __________________ C'mon... click me. You know you want to.