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shane_c · 06-25-2010, 06:48 AM

I've been wanting a newer car for a bit not but haven't gotten around to it. So now I'm hoping to get something else before the fall. I prefer to have a wagon / hatchback because I have 2 huskies that need to be able to go in the back. It would likely be a 2005 or 2006 that I get. I also prefer something that gets good gas mileage because I drive about 80-90 km per day. Here's what I'm considering, in no particular order, along with what I see as the pros and cons...

Mazda 6 wagon
pros - peppy, lots of room
cons - reliability?, not great on gas

Subaru Forester / Legacy / Outback
pros - reliable, lots of room, AWD
cons - not that great on gas

Toyota Matrix (Pontiac Vibe)
pros - reliable, good on gas,
cons - tight fit for the dogs with the back seat up

VW Jetta Wagon TDI
pros - lots of room, great on gas, longevity (lots of diesels last 500-600 K)
cons - reliability? (although I don't think the TDI's have been as bad as the gas models).

What would you go with and why?

06-25-2010, 06:48 AM	#1
shane_c Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Jul 2004 Exp:	Another car opinion thread I've been wanting a newer car for a bit not but haven't gotten around to it. So now I'm hoping to get something else before the fall. I prefer to have a wagon / hatchback because I have 2 huskies that need to be able to go in the back. It would likely be a 2005 or 2006 that I get. I also prefer something that gets good gas mileage because I drive about 80-90 km per day. Here's what I'm considering, in no particular order, along with what I see as the pros and cons... Mazda 6 wagon pros - peppy, lots of room cons - reliability?, not great on gas Subaru Forester / Legacy / Outback pros - reliable, lots of room, AWD cons - not that great on gas Toyota Matrix (Pontiac Vibe) pros - reliable, good on gas, cons - tight fit for the dogs with the back seat up VW Jetta Wagon TDI pros - lots of room, great on gas, longevity (lots of diesels last 500-600 K) cons - reliability? (although I don't think the TDI's have been as bad as the gas models). What would you go with and why? __________________ Last edited by shane_c; 06-26-2010 at 08:01 AM.