Help deciding on second car (daily)

kholy · 06-26-2015, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by AntiVenom

fun vehicle. reliability is always a concern with Jeeps IMO.

it made Forbes "cars to avoid" list
New Cars To Avoid: Jeep Wrangler, Nissan Xterra And More - Forbes

and JD power gives it a 2.5 star rating for dependability:
2015 Jeep Wrangler Reliability | U.S. News Best Cars

you really can't go wrong with Subies. I like the new Crosstrek, the only downside is that it doesn't have a lot of power.

I think whatever i get right now i will be leasing so i am not too worried about reliability since it would be under warranty for the entire life of me owning the vehicle

Red__Zed · 06-26-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by schellingr

Horrible in gas mileage (which is one thing you want). You will get 11 city and 18 highway at the most. (and that's not carrying anything).

Not true at all. They've switched to a much more fuel efficient engine.

I get 20-25 in mine on the highway, and 20 around town. That said, I'd probably look elsewhere for towing. 3500 limit with tow package.

DR_ · 06-26-2015, 10:32 AM

A Civic SI could easily tow a 700 lbs jet ski/300 lbs trailer combo. Here in Texas everyone has trucks but I hate them. I just put hitches on my cars and have a small utility trailer. I've towed this trailer with my last three cars (12 Accord, 14 Accord, 15 Mustang).

kholy · 06-28-2015, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Not true at all. They've switched to a much more fuel efficient engine.

I get 20-25 in mine on the highway, and 20 around town. That said, I'd probably look elsewhere for towing. 3500 limit with tow package.

i dont need anything more than like 2000 for towing (jetski)

That being said, the Jeep is about 100 more a month to lease vs the civic si...

Red__Zed · 06-28-2015, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kholy

i dont need anything more than like 2000 for towing (jetski)

That being said, the Jeep is about 100 more a month to lease vs the civic si...

Towing is one of those things where your needs tend to grow over time.

You can definitely tow with a smaller car. It will be more enjoyable with a bigger, more tow-ready vehicle, especially if you're towing frequently.

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06-26-2015, 10:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	A Civic SI could easily tow a 700 lbs jet ski/300 lbs trailer combo. Here in Texas everyone has trucks but I hate them. I just put hitches on my cars and have a small utility trailer. I've towed this trailer with my last three cars (12 Accord, 14 Accord, 15 Mustang).