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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1994 Explorer Sport
And I have no idea just what ones I'm in love with. 
I would like to stay in the $15-$24k MSRP range, and they MUST have 4 doors. I am over 6' and have two kids. I can't justify the extra cost/ the lose of MPG that a van or SUV brings...plus on the road driving cars just seems more "fun" to me. I've looked at the 2011 VW Jetta and the 2010 VW SportWagen. The Jetta seemed to have enough rear leg-room even with the front seat back enough for me...while the wagon seemed to be lacking for some reason? I'm leery of VW products however just from the info I've read online about their product, but I also find it hard to believe at times.
I next went and looked at the 2011 Ford Fusion. While this car also had the room inside...I just found the interior "lacking" some. The materials just weren't as "polished" as the VW was....however I was only in the car maybe 2 minutes for each one.
If YOU were to buy a new car for your family out there right now, what one's would you be looking into? Options really aren't a major point for me, as with my price range I'm guessing I'll opt for the entry level no bones model and like it. I will give bonus points to anybody who can find me a car with rear seat DVD players.
And now to my soapbox....
For the life of me I don't understand buying a new car these days.
1. The market swing has went back from Trucks and SUV's to cars. In most Vans and SUV's these days a DVD player is almost standard for the rear seats...but dang if I can find one for a car. I don't need all that extra room, but I still wana be able to put on Barbie and SHUT-UP my kids while I'm on a road trip. How hard would it be for the companies to just put a screen in the head-rest and charge me an huge mark-up.
2. Why in the world do the companies "group" every option out there with a set model? If you want the base car, but would like to add a GPS...you can't. You've gotta sign up for the model that's 9k more...and is fully loaded with options you'll never use! Just let me add options to the car that I want on any level....and over charge me as you wish!
Off soapbox...now let's hear your ideas please.
I would like to stay in the $15-$24k MSRP range, and they MUST have 4 doors. I am over 6' and have two kids. I can't justify the extra cost/ the lose of MPG that a van or SUV brings...plus on the road driving cars just seems more "fun" to me.
I've looked at the 2011 VW Jetta and the 2010 VW SportWagen. The Jetta seemed to have enough rear leg-room even with the front seat back enough for me...while the wagon seemed to be lacking for some reason? I'm leery of VW products however just from the info I've read online about their product, but I also find it hard to believe at times.I next went and looked at the 2011 Ford Fusion. While this car also had the room inside...I just found the interior "lacking" some. The materials just weren't as "polished" as the VW was....however I was only in the car maybe 2 minutes for each one.
If YOU were to buy a new car for your family out there right now, what one's would you be looking into? Options really aren't a major point for me, as with my price range I'm guessing I'll opt for the entry level no bones model and like it.
I will give bonus points to anybody who can find me a car with rear seat DVD players. And now to my soapbox....
For the life of me I don't understand buying a new car these days.
1. The market swing has went back from Trucks and SUV's to cars. In most Vans and SUV's these days a DVD player is almost standard for the rear seats...but dang if I can find one for a car. I don't need all that extra room, but I still wana be able to put on Barbie and SHUT-UP my kids while I'm on a road trip. How hard would it be for the companies to just put a screen in the head-rest and charge me an huge mark-up.
2. Why in the world do the companies "group" every option out there with a set model? If you want the base car, but would like to add a GPS...you can't. You've gotta sign up for the model that's 9k more...and is fully loaded with options you'll never use! Just let me add options to the car that I want on any level....and over charge me as you wish!
Off soapbox...now let's hear your ideas please.
