# Revised Spec - Looking to replace my Car **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** integra\ **Created:** [November 6, 2007, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revised-spec-looking-to-replace-my-car/6944 "2007-11-06T20:02:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sciconf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/919ad9/32.png) [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2007, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revised-spec-looking-to-replace-my-car/6944/1 "2007-11-06T20:02:10Z")
I drive an Integra. Ideally, my next car has: - 5 doors, a hatch is fine - safe, does not easily overturn - reliable - gas saver - some degree of luxury Any recommendations? ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2007, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revised-spec-looking-to-replace-my-car/6944/2 "2007-11-09T03:18:15Z")
VW GTI sedan. ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2007, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revised-spec-looking-to-replace-my-car/6944/3 "2007-11-09T05:39:41Z")
Or SAAB. ---
**Author:** ![lprocter](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/lprocter/32/40_2.png) [@lprocter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lprocter)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2007, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revised-spec-looking-to-replace-my-car/6944/4 "2007-11-09T11:45:18Z")
Chevy Impala. Doesn’t have a hatchback, but has enough trunk space to store a couple spare Smart cars. Plus, it costs less than either the VW or SAAB. ---
**Author:** ![andrew\_j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/91b2a8/32.png) [@andrew\_j](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew_j)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2007, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revised-spec-looking-to-replace-my-car/6944/5 "2007-11-09T14:01:08Z")
A loaded Mazda 3 or Mazda 6 hatchback(4cyl) are the likely most reliable choices. Not sure what some degree of luxury is, however coming from an Integra both will feel luxurious. ---
**Author:** ![andrew\_j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/91b2a8/32.png) [@andrew\_j](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew_j)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2007, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revised-spec-looking-to-replace-my-car/6944/6 "2007-11-09T14:03:34Z")
People who like hatchbacks/wagons like the open storage space available to move bulky things with ease. Impala or even Ford Crown Vic will cut it due to low trunk height in sedans. I am huge fan of fun to drive hatchbacks. ---
**Author:** ![Kendahl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Kendahl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kendahl)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2007, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revised-spec-looking-to-replace-my-car/6944/7 "2007-11-09T14:08:08Z")
Subaru Impreza or Legacy wagons BMW 328i wagon Audi A3 or A4 wagon ---
**Author:** ![Ranck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/aca169/32.png) [@Ranck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ranck)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2007, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revised-spec-looking-to-replace-my-car/6944/8 "2007-11-09T18:26:16Z")
If you can wait a bit you could try the Mini Cooper Clubman. [http://www.jdpower.com/articles/article.aspx?ID=299](http://www.jdpower.com/articles/article.aspx?ID=299) ---
**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2007, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revised-spec-looking-to-replace-my-car/6944/9 "2007-11-09T21:22:58Z")
The Malibu MAXX has tons of space as a hatchback. It has a good rating and is cheap to buy. Parts and service are easy and inexpensive. The 4 cylinder is a little rough, but the V6 is well proven. ---
**Author:** ![sciconf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/919ad9/32.png) [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2007, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revised-spec-looking-to-replace-my-car/6944/10 "2007-11-09T23:56:57Z")
Lots of thoughts, VW, SAAB, Malibu MAAX, Mazda 3/6, Subaru, BMW, Audi My Concerns: - how reliable are these? VW - I was told not good till 2005 models - Gas mileage ? The new Subaru Impreza gas mileage is poor in Car & Driver mag. Honda or Toyota means that both of the above issues are Not there - not sure how close are the newer models on above cars are to Toyo or Honda? ---
**Author:** ![Ranck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/aca169/32.png) [@Ranck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ranck)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2007, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revised-spec-looking-to-replace-my-car/6944/11 "2007-11-12T16:49:57Z")
If you want reliable and good fuel mileage the answer is Honda. They get about the best fuel mileage out of their engines of any car maker. They also have a well deserved reputation for building reliable cars. _All_ the European brands have fallen behind on reliability in that last 10 years or so. I don’t know if they have actually gone down, or just not gotten better as others passed them by, but either way if you want reliable you want non-Euro. I don’t follow GM cars, so can’t comment on the Malibu. Of the cars you list, I like the Mazdas and Hondas. OK, I like BMWs, but I think they are overpriced to buy and expensive to maintain once out of warranty. ---
**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2007, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revised-spec-looking-to-replace-my-car/6944/12 "2007-11-12T16:56:43Z")
“If you want reliable and good fuel mileage the answer is Honda. They get about the best fuel mileage out of their engines of any car maker. They also have a well deserved reputation for building reliable cars.” This is debatable… ---
**Author:** ![pacific903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a87d85/32.png) [@pacific903](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pacific903)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2007, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revised-spec-looking-to-replace-my-car/6944/13 "2007-11-12T20:52:06Z")
Toyota Matrix or Pontiac Vibe. Both manufactured at same plant. Good reliability, etc. Scions are supposed to be good too; owned by Toyota. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2007, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revised-spec-looking-to-replace-my-car/6944/14 "2007-11-13T01:42:59Z")
They are built in different plants. The Vibe is assembled at the NUMMI plant in Fremont, CA and the Matrix is assembled in a Toyota plant near Toronto, Canada. BTW, the Corolla and Tacoma are also assembled at the NUMMI plant. ---
**Author:** ![djvjain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ac91a4/32.png) [@djvjain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djvjain)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2011, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revised-spec-looking-to-replace-my-car/6944/15 "2011-10-12T03:09:21Z")
mazda 3 or mazda speed 3 depending how much you want to save on gas. Both of them are very reliable cars and will run for a long time.