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[danalwyn]

So, as part of the whole moving thing, I'm looking to try and buy a car. I think I want a new car because a) now should be a good time to buy, and b) the brands I'm looking at don't deprecate in value that fast, so a used car doesn't save me that much.

Right now I'm looking back and forth between two boring cars, the Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic, both in pretty basic models. They cost the same for all practical purposes, the Corolla coming with cruise control, and the Civic with power windows and a better dashboard design. They are, performance on paper-wise, practically the same car. Comparing them gets down into nitty gritty, like the fact that the Corolla has four cupholders to the Civic's two (not that this matters. I can't hold four drinks at once anyway).

Anyone have any experience with these cars and something to recommend? I'm interested in opinions, or anything else anyone has to offer.

Comments

[tx-cronopio.livejournal.com]

I'm sure they're both fine, but I have loved my Corolla -- going on six years now and I've never had a problem. And because they rarely change the body style, it doesn't look 6 years old.

[lookingforwater.livejournal.com]

I drive a Corolla that I think is magic. Evidence: once slid out on icy road due to asshole in SUV being too good to switch to the fast lane and nearly rear-ending me. Came to sudden and unexpected halt half a foot away from tree.

Also, blew out tire on I95 after midnight, so was going about ninety. Did not skid or spin. Just felt lump, hit brakes, slowed and limped a hundred yards to the exit. Rim wasn't even dented.

DRIVE COROLLAS. THEY ARE MAGIC.

[silverjackal.livejournal.com]

Both are nice, but I'd say you may want to consider a third, the Toyota Matrix. In the hatch back version you can fit an absolutely astonishing amount into the vehicle given it's size, which might be useful for transporting household things (such as when moving or buying new furnishings).

[aries-ascendant.livejournal.com]

If you're going to be doing long distance driving on the interstate, definitely go for cruise control.

I have never heard anyone speak an ill word (at least dependability wise) about a Toyota or a Civic. I think you're safe with both cars in that regard.

P.S. I want a Scion tC. :D

[mergle.livejournal.com]

I don't have opinions on the two vehicles you're considering, since I take the bus mostly and our car is the same one I drove when I was in HS.

But I have a subscription to Consumer Reports, so if you want any of that sort of information, I can look it up for you.