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OK the wife asked about a MIni Cooper Countryman. We were next to one of the newer 2017s in traffic yesterday and I have to admit it was far larger than I had anticipated, and certainly seemed bigger than the older design. Anyone have insight or experience on the Mini Coopers in terms of...

Accent. Great engine, reliable, low insurance, low cost tires, great space for a hatch.

Originally Posted by gman2304 Urban commuter and Avalon in the same sentence just doesn't sound right. I've owned two Avalon's and they're big luxurious interstate mile eaters. I second the Prius as the ideal commuter car. That's my Vulcan logic on this too. Here's the rub: how does the Prius...

Originally Posted by Ws6 Originally Posted by NewEnglander Originally Posted by madRiver Avalon/Camry are luxury car compared to a Corolla. I would not bother with Corolla. I believe the only advantage of Corolla is price new and slight MPG improvements. That's been my assessment. My bigger...

Originally Posted by madRiver Avalon/Camry are luxury car compared to a Corolla. I would not bother with Corolla. I believe the only advantage of Corolla is price new and slight MPG improvements. That's been my assessment. My bigger question is how tricky is the Avalon to navigate around a...

Originally Posted by Ws6 Originally Posted by NewEnglander Originally Posted by Skippy722 A newer Chrysler 300 with the v6 and 8 speed transmission is like driving a couch down the road. Super comfortable seats, nice quiet ride, decent fuel economy, Uconnect is awesome... just avoid the S trim...

Originally Posted by Ws6 Originally Posted by NewEnglander I'm looking around trying to find a second comfortable car for the wife and I for commuting purposes. Initially thinking something with utilitarian purpose but we're now more focused on comfort for an urban environment, say a couple...

Originally Posted by Skippy722 A newer Chrysler 300 with the v6 and 8 speed transmission is like driving a couch down the road. Super comfortable seats, nice quiet ride, decent fuel economy, Uconnect is awesome... just avoid the S trim, as those come with sport tuned suspension... firmer than...

Originally Posted by IveBeenRued For city driving, stick with a hatchback, crossover, wagon, or small SUV. Sedans lack a rear wiper which makes it nearly impossible to see out your back window when it is raining or snowing. Sedans clear their back windows easily at highway speeds but when you...

Originally Posted by littlehulkster Originally Posted by NewEnglander Originally Posted by Rolla07 Corolla and Avalon are two very different vehicles. Econobox to luxury. I would have no issue driving my old 07 Corolla 2hrs per day plus and im 6ft6 over 300lbs. Avalon would def be more...

Originally Posted by maxdustington If you're going for a VW get a Golf over a Jetta. I've owned both in MK4 flavour and am a city slicker. The Golf's minor size difference and better visibility will be more pronounced in a city car. Thanks for the view. My hesitation here comes from that I...

It's the modern Toyota Crown the base design for the Avalon? I'm sure different but I was under the impression they were related.

Originally Posted by Rolla07 Corolla and Avalon are two very different vehicles. Econobox to luxury. I would have no issue driving my old 07 Corolla 2hrs per day plus and im 6ft6 over 300lbs. Avalon would def be more comfortable but depends on your needs etc. Test drive your choices and further...

Originally Posted by 14Accent This might be a little on the "cheap" end, but my dad is on his second Hyundai Accent, and the '18 he bought is actually a LOT of car for the money. Sunroof, heated seats, 17" wheels, keyless entry and push-start, 7" touch screen audio with Apple Carplay and Android...

Originally Posted by littlehulkster What are your priorities? If you don't care about a sporty drive, a Prius would suit well. They're very comfortable, possibly the most reliable car made and pretty spacious inside. You can even squeeze 50 MPG city out of them if you drive conservatively. For...

I'm looking around trying to find a second comfortable car for the wife and I for commuting purposes. Initially thinking something with utilitarian purpose but we're now more focused on comfort for an urban environment, say a couple hours of driving per day. We're re-opening the search to all...

If you can find yourself a 2012-2017 Kia Rio they are fun and economical to bomb around in if you are in the city. In some ways one of Peter Schreyer's best efforts if you ask me. Should be able to find a bottom price too!

Originally Posted by kkreit01 ^ 1. Comfort level: The ride was very smooth -- one of the smoothest I've recently had. It does sit a little low - you have to step down into it -- but most cars are like that. 2. AWD will make a world of difference. I had the AWD Fusion, and a FWD MKC (same...

Timely post as there is one around the corner from me I am contemplating alongside a Subaru. One question I'd have for the Fusion owners and drivers. 1) Comfort level? How have you found it for longer drives. 2) FWD v AWD. How big of a difference in good weather and bad?

Thank you everyone for the insight and details! Apologies for going dark for a while. Long story short but wife had foot reconstructive surgery and I've had my hands full between staying home and taking care of her along with trying to manage my classes and teaching. All of that said - excellent...