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You are correct. Metro was Suzuki. Even better reason to keep her.
I am 6'4'' and fit into Corolla just fine.
I am also honest to god recommending a Camry Hybrid. I own one and just bought a Highlander Hybrid, I love hybrid synergy drive so much.
Once again, I'd not keep Accord. Lousy car. Besides, it's how many years older? Also, my times of being Honda fan are gone. We have a much better success with Toyotas.
I work in downtown Seattle and have NO issues parking my Camry. Nor Highlander.
Go to toyotanation Camry Hybrid forum. Several of us are closing on 300 000 worry free miles. Many more joined the 200 000 club. Find one with J VIN, made in Japan. Enjoy.
Btw, figuring you both are in certain age.... Why not look into Highlander Hybrid? How long will your knees tolerate low seating in and out? I have mine for 3 weeks and 2 refills, and in as bad for hypermiling area as it is here, I sit solid at 32.4 average mpg. That's closing on hybrid vehicles mpg.
ukrkoz, thanks for your comments. I've heard that Honda isn't as good as it used to be and am wary of buying a new one. A new Civic would be next to the bottom of my preference list (just above Chevy Cruze).
The Camry and Highlander are both great cars. I just think they're both too big for us. In addition to city parking spaces being tight here, our garage door is also relatively narrow because it's an old house. Even the '87 Honda is a tight fit. So I'm willing to trade off a bit of comfort for the assurance that I won't be knocking off any side view mirrors when I pull in and out! A friend of mine who lives in our neighborhood has had that happen to her several times, and her car isn't that big.
I checked the dimensions of both the Camry and Highlander. The Highlander is about a foot longer than the '87 Honda and is more than 9 inches wider. The Camry is the same length as the Highlander and about 6 inches wider. This wouldn't work for us.
I agree with your concerns about getting in and out of compact cars. So far it's not an issue, but I realize that might come up in the future and will try to find the car that has the highest platform for easier in and out without sacrificing head room.
I have a 1999 Prizm with a Chevy imprint and I love it. Just as the OP said, peppy and fun to drive. Great gas mileage, too. Amazingly, I get asked all the time if I would sell it. I've had it at three different places for maintenance in the time I owned it and at all of them someone offered to take it off my hands. A Chevy dealer where I inquired about an estimate for body work asked if he could buy it. Last week I emerged from a restaurant to find a note under my windshield wiper. A phone number with the message, "I'm interested in buying your car." He'd really be interested in buying it if he knew it only has 86,000 miles on it. So I'm keeping it, thanks. It's basically paying ME to drive it at this point.
That said, I think I'd still hang on to the Accord because of the book value and lower mileage, especially if you don't plan on driving it all that much. You certainly won't have trouble finding a buyer for the Prizm!
Thanks, jukesgrrl. Prizms are very desirable used cars because they've got the Toyota reliability and they are economical and fun to drive. You don't see many for sale. I'm glad you think it's better to keep the Honda, though. I love that old girl. It's a sleek-looking design because of the retractable headlights. Another thing I like about it is that it has expansive visibility from inside, unlike the newer cars which have higher, narrower windows. That would be an issue for a driver as short as I am.
I also voted to keep the Accord for your local second car when needed as it is in better condition than the Geo. Since you like the Camry Hybrid, what about a Prius? You can get many of the same features, and a reliable Toyota hybrid system in a Prius Touring, and its compact dimensions. Just a thought, since you said that you liked the Camry Hybrid but it is too big for your needs.
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I also voted to keep the Accord for your local second car when needed as it is in better condition than the Geo. Since you like the Camry Hybrid, what about a Prius? You can get many of the same features, and a reliable Toyota hybrid system in a Prius Touring, and its compact dimensions. Just a thought, since you said that you liked the Camry Hybrid but it is too big for your needs.
I like the idea of the Prius better than the actual car. They're supposed to be pretty sluggish to drive.
The acceleration is not very responsive from what I've heard. I live on a steep hill, so the engine needs to be able to handle it. They're also pricey. The dimensions would work, though. If I lived in a flat area I would definitely consider the Prius.
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I like the idea of the Prius better than the actual car. They're supposed to be pretty sluggish to drive.
The acceleration is not too responsive. I live on a steep hill, so the engine needs to be able to handle it.
True, the Prius is not performance oriented, even in power mode. With only 134hp, not the best car for a hilly area.
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True, the Prius is not performance oriented, even in power mode. With only 134hp, not the best car for a hilly area.
Just as I suspected. Also, I sat in the driver's seat of a 2014 on the lot and thought the cockpit design was rather strange. It didn't feel comfortable or look user-friendly. In addition to that, I live in San Francisco. If I drive a Prius too, my reputation will be really shot! "Yeah, there goes another smug liberal organic hippie tree-hugger."
Place me in agreement with Bummer. I wouldn't buy a new vehicle.
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