http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x3188343This bonfire's brand new, from today:
motorcity (24 posts) Mon Apr-21-08 04:14 PM
Original message
What are some DU approved cars?
My car and my wife's car are slowly but surely falling apart, and I need to start looking into what we will get next (unfortunately, we need 2 cars... bikes and feet won't do). You guys seem to know a lot about what companies are worker-friendly, what cars are truly the most environment-friendly, what cars are in the works, etc so I would love to know what you recommend. I am not a big car buff, but I like giving business to companies that deserve it.
I would like two cars on the fuel efficient end of the spectrum, as I have had enough of gas guzzlers. We don't have kids, so one car be small. The other needs to be able to haul the occasional sheets of drywall, big boxes, etc (my current Jeep Cherokee, does this well). Both cars need to be good in the snow. I do not care what they look like, or how fast they can get to 100 mph. I definitely like warranties, because I definitely have used them in the past. I am willing to spend more on a car that lasts longer, though I have no problem buying an inexpensive car if it does the trick. I would prefer to support American companies, though the workers deserve my support a lot more than the CEOs do.
What do you guys recommend? I also plan on looking at places like Consumer Reports. Are there other good places for unbiased car analysis?
Lex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Mon Apr-21-08 04:17 PM
Response to Original message
1. My next car will be a Prius.
I have a couple of friends with them and they LOVE them. Reliable and excellent gas mileage (it's a hybrid).
Squatch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Mon Apr-21-08 04:18 PM
Response to Original message
2. Our family car is a 2004 Grand Cherokee and I love it. It has never given us a problem, still manages 20+ miles on the highway, and can fit two adults, two kids, a lab, and all of our camping shit.
motorcity (24 posts) Mon Apr-21-08 04:23 PM
Response to Reply #2
7. I have a 1996 Grand Cherokee, and it doesn't get anywhere near 20 mpg though it might have back in the day. The car has held up pretty well, but is nearing the 200,000 mile mark. Things are starting to go on it (no ac, no parking brake, the hatch won't stay open, the locks don't work well) and one of these days it won't be worth fixing. I just wish there was a car like that with better fuel efficiency.
The primitives go on and on and on about motor vehicles, especially motor vehicles they plan to purchase; one would never know we're mired in the worst economy since the Defenestration of Prague.
And then this speed-bump:
Rosemary2205 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Mon Apr-21-08 04:29 PM
Response to Original message
9. There is no such thing.
Some DUer's want us all to drive electric or hybrid only no matter who makes it (and Toyota is a GOD)
Other DUer's support American unions and any Ford or GM car is acceptable.
Other DUer's think anyone who actually owns a car is a piece of planet killing shit. Everyone is required to live in a big city with great public transport, or better yet, ride a bike dammit.
Other DUers think simply holding a job and purchasing anything makes us a corporate whore.
The skumbag primitive, the generous non-benefactor of the Democrat senatorial candidate in Connecticut, the contriver of those really stupid I SUPPORT THE TROOPS "ribbon," posts a photograph of his own vehicle near the end of the bonfire, and it's well worth going over to see.
