I have a 2006 Corolla that I will keep for at least 10 years, bought new. About 16,000 miles now. I really want plug-in, all-electric for my next vehicle. What are my chances of this happening? Jay Leno has a very HOT one but a bit pricy.
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Also, of the ones that will have a manual transmission, which ones are a good buy?
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They have a lot of the same features/options and share a lot of the same parts (particularly in the powertrain), yet the Malibu is universally praised, the G6 is universally panned and the Aura tends to fall in the middle of the pack.
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I’m in the market for a new leased/company car. Currently driving a Lexus ES 330 and I am trying to decide between a luxury car and a better fuel-saver. Are there any luxury cars that get better mileage? I've looked online at the Saab 9-3 sedan. If not, is the Toyota Camry Hybrid a good option?
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How does the Yaris handle? Specifically, how does it handle in winter weather? Does it live up to its mileage ratings?
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We recently purchased a car which we believed to be a 2008 Chevy Cobalt. However, our insurance man had a problem with the VIN and suggested that it may be a 2007. The dealership maintains that it is a 2008. Is there any way to know for sure?
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I have been looking at the 2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited. It has every option possible. I never thought of buying a new car; my father told me it was stupid. I really love this car. I feel safe with my children riding in it. I have spent hours, probably 50, looking on the internet for used cars. I cannot find what I want except for this car. I have talked the seller down to $21,600. Am I being stupid buying a new car?
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Other than the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner/Mazda Tribute Hybrid, are there any small hybrid SUVs that offer the latest safety features, such as stability control?
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We loved our test drive in the new GMC Acadia, but how about those folks who own one?
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And how does it work (particularly from the driver's standpoint)? I've seen this mentioned in articles about some high-performance cars and have wondered what it was all about.
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Can you tell me more about how to interpret safety ratings? The A3 is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick, but does that only mean within its class? Also, the BMW 3 Series fared poorly in rear collisions, but the front-impact cabin intrusion numbers were better than the A3’s. Since the figures are summarized to very basic scores and are compared within car classes, it’s hard to really understand which is safer, and if the difference is meaningful.
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I’m looking for cars that are the same model but different prices; at least three. Where can I find that?
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I'm considering buying a '08 Chevy Equinox. Of the four models, three are 69.3 inches tall and the sport is 65.7 inches in height. Other than that I don't see a difference between the four models. Between the four models, what should I consider more than the other as far as handling, gas mileage, etc.? I haven't seen too many Equinoxes around within a 100-mile radius. Are they not a common car? If it’s not common, how hard is it to keep up maintenance with a dealership? I plan to keep this car five years.
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