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I'm going to Graduate School for a Ph.D. I'm thinking of getting a new car to help move stuff as well as have a comfy drive.

I am currently looking at a Scion and a Kia, but open to other ones if you can introduce them to me.

I'm looking for box-type cars. Not the huge ones like the Honda Element though. Smaller like the Kia Soul.

Basically I'm looking for something that's about the size of a sedan or mini suv, but is still fun to drive.

I'm not racing in this car so it doesn't need much power. If it can go along the highway and not rattle like my civic I'll be happy.

So far:

Kia Soul
Scion XB

I want the box-type since it has a lot more space and comfy spacing interior. I want to be able to move all my shit without 5+ trips as is my current situation with my Honda Civic.

Smart Car

what's your budget?

Goseki wrote:I'm going to Graduate School for a Ph.D. I'm thinking of getting a new car to help move stuff as well as have a comfy drive.

I am currently looking at a Scion and a Kia, but open to other ones if you can introduce them to me.

I'm looking for box-type cars. Not the huge ones like the Honda Element though. Smaller like the Kia Soul.

Basically I'm looking for something that's about the size of a sedan or mini suv, but is still fun to drive.

I'm not racing in this car so it doesn't need much power. If it can go along the highway and not rattle like my civic I'll be happy.

So far:

Kia Soul
Scion XB

I want the box-type since it has a lot more space and comfy spacing interior. I want to be able to move all my shit without 5+ trips as is my current situation with my Honda Civic.

But no, in all seriousness, go with the Kia Soul. They're pretty dang nice.

Tasdik wrote:

Spoiler!

Basically, what I've deduced from this, is that you're either gay, or a soccer mom. If the latter, call me. If you are indeed a homosexual, I'd recommend a healthy dosage of a man vehicle, also know as this:

One damn nice truck imo, HAS to be a diesel though like that truck already is nom nom nom. Rather be Cummin' than Strokin'

Rav4

Rav4 is a bit too big. I was originally going to get a Honda CR-V, but since I wrecked my dad's car... i got a shitty civic instead. I didn't really like it though. I'm not looking for a soccer mom type car.

Roomy but compact if you get my drift.

I am srsly considering the soul, but I've heard the engine is really bad. I don't mind a car that can't accelerate, I've had to deal with the civic all through college. I just don't want one where the car moans going uphill and won't be able to drive on the highway without feeling like it will explode. If someone knows someone that has driven the soul please let me know how it handles at speeds over 80 mph.

kia is a great car.. go for a kia soul and you wont regret it =)

I recommend the Hyundai Elantra SLX. I bought one myself, '10 model and I'm not regretting it at all. It's a pretty small car, much smaller than my Mitsubishi Magna Executive yet it still doesn't feel too squishy in the back seat. I bought mine for $20,000 brand new, although it was a demo model so I got a pretty good discount on it. Although that cost included al lthe extras, spoiler, alloys etc etc.

MrTwilliger wrote:I recommend the Hyundai Elantra SLX. I bought one myself, '10 model and I'm not regretting it at all. It's a pretty small car, much smaller than my Mitsubishi Magna Executive yet it still doesn't feel too squishy in the back seat. I bought mine for $20,000 brand new, although it was a demo model so I got a pretty good discount on it. Although that cost included al lthe extras, spoiler, alloys etc etc.

Spoiler!

i know its a good car... but a friend of mine had it before and the skeleton of the car was really weak, if i remember correctly it was like a 07 model did they change that or still the same..

Love the Opel Zafira, I guess you can class it as a soccermom car? Problem is that I need those cars cuz I won't fit in smaller ones xD Not properly atleast.

If you were driving a Kia Soul in the UK everyone would think you were gay or over 75.

XMoshe wrote:Love the Opel Zafira, I guess you can class it as a soccermom car? Problem is that I need those cars cuz I won't fit in smaller ones xD Not properly atleast.

its funny never seen an opel in the usa but saw it alot in the middle east and europe =D its a great car though

Lifted chevy tahoe. Damn rite.

suzuki swift. even i want one.

Scion XB

Swift looks interesting. I'll go see if there's one around me to test drive laster this week. Kinda reminds me of a PT cruiser in shape.

If you don't care about what type of looks you will have driving a car (based on previous cars mentioned) get a van, like a dodge caravan, or nissan quest, toyota siena, ford freestyle lots of space, comfy.

Now if you care about the looks, get something like a Mazda 3 hatchback or a golf. People tend to under estimate the space in a hatchback car...

Master_of_Puppets wrote:If you don't care about what type of looks you will have driving a car (based on previous cars mentioned) get a van, like a dodge caravan, or nissan quest, toyota siena, ford freestyle lots of space, comfy.

Now if you care about the looks, get something like a Mazda 3 hatchback or a golf. People tend to under estimate the space in a hatchback car...

Well I'm prob gonna stay within the cube cars/hatchbacks. I don't want a van or full size suv since that's what the CR-V already is.

Here is what you asked for. lulz

Mini Cooper?

DumboDii wrote:Mini Cooper?

I'm not sure, but it's the smallest car in the world.

Buut it doesnt have reverse.

If its what i think it is at least.

Goseki wrote:

Master_of_Puppets wrote:If you don't care about what type of looks you will have driving a car (based on previous cars mentioned) get a van, like a dodge caravan, or nissan quest, toyota siena, ford freestyle lots of space, comfy.

Now if you care about the looks, get something like a Mazda 3 hatchback or a golf. People tend to under estimate the space in a hatchback car...

Well I'm prob gonna stay within the cube cars/hatchbacks. I don't want a van or full size suv since that's what the CR-V already is.

Full size suv :

Mid size suv:

I guess our definitions are different..

Honda Civic S-Type

*BlackFox wrote:

DumboDii wrote:Mini Cooper?

I'm not sure, but it's the smallest car in the world.

Not even close.

Toasty wrote:Buut it doesnt have reverse.

If its what i think it is at least.

I meant the car in the pic.. not a mini copper.

If thats what the quote meant at least.. idunnolol.

*BlackFox wrote:

DumboDii wrote:Mini Cooper?

I'm not sure, but it's the smallest car in the world.

I wasn't referring to your image. It was a suggestion to OP.



Mini Cooper Countryman's pretty cool^

audi A3
toyota Matrix
bmw x3
MB GLK
MB B Class
volvo C30

GOSEKI ON THE WAY HOME FROM COLLEGE I SAW THE BEST!

Im dead serious too, no troll.

Mazda B4000


Ford Ranger


You need to move stuff, which you got plenty of space.

Not too much fuel consumption, because of small engine

Downside, you need to move on a sunny day, or cover your stuff up pretty good...

As for driving quality I highly doubt its good, but I never went in one so I can't say for sure!