# Seeking Something Sexy **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [August 24, 2010, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110 "2010-08-24T22:48:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![bscar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bscar/32/34_2.png) [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2010, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/21 "2010-08-29T01:51:35Z")
Like me, you don’t put that many miles on your vehicle a year, so fuel mileage is way down on the list of actual expensive items. I bought my CX-7 back in May and have roughly 1200 miles on it right now, so that 14~15mpg I’ve been averaging since I bought it hasn’t hurt all THAT much. Hurts more to fuel it up since I put more in it than the whole tank could hold on my last car(Honda Civic coupe), but it’s not a “gas or food on the table” problem yet. ---
**Author:** ![oldwrench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@oldwrench](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwrench)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2010, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/22 "2010-08-29T22:06:38Z")
What is a sexy vehicle? Are you going thru menopause or midlife crisis? Do you consider yourself sexy? Sexy is in the eye of the beholder. Some people think someone that weighs over 125lbs is sexy. If that is the case, don’t buy a Ferrari. Buy a Hummer. ---
**Author:** ![LauraP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e79b87/32.png) [@LauraP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LauraP)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2010, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/23 "2010-08-29T22:56:26Z")
Here is one female’s perspective. Men(at any age) look sexy in a pick-up truck. Older man in a Corvette, Hummer or any flashy car would make me laugh & roll my eyes. ---
**Author:** ![oldwrench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@oldwrench](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwrench)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2010, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/24 "2010-08-30T21:11:22Z")
LauraP,you thought I was serious about the Hummer? I’m guessing the OP is female. Thanks for the 'vette comment.Mine is an '80. ---
**Author:** ![LauraP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e79b87/32.png) [@LauraP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LauraP)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2010, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/25 "2010-08-30T21:56:43Z")
🙂 no offense meant. I just assumed the op was male. Although my answer would be the same for a female, too. What do I know, I drive a trail blazer. ---
**Author:** ![La\_Ribere\_a](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/2acd7d/32.png) [@La\_Ribere\_a](https://community.cartalk.com/u/La_Ribere_a)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2010, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/26 "2010-08-31T00:11:04Z")
Thanks, Laura. Yup, female. Didn’t make offer on the Envoy. Maybe I’m getting too practical in my old age (ick!). I thought it was sexy (did I mention it was red?), but terrible gas milage. What do you get in your trailblazer? I DON’T think Hummers are sexy (well, maybe with Sean Connery driving). I know what you mean about pick-ups. My sweetie drives one. ---
**Author:** ![LauraP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e79b87/32.png) [@LauraP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LauraP)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2010, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/27 "2010-08-31T00:18:05Z")
I get about 18-20 mpg, less in city driving. But, I love my trail blazer - room to haul stuff, four wheel drive for the wonderful winter driving(never get stuck, always able to get in and out of my driveway without plowing first. Plus I feel safe in it - sturdy, etc… I have 160,000 miles on it. Lots of minor repairs but it works for me. ---
**Author:** ![La\_Ribere\_a](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/2acd7d/32.png) [@La\_Ribere\_a](https://community.cartalk.com/u/La_Ribere_a)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2010, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/28 "2010-08-31T00:25:18Z")
Envoy ('06) has 65,000 miles, immaculate, gets 15 mpg (ick). Leather, etc. They want $16,250. Can I justify it? Laura, I wanna be talked into it! ---
**Author:** ![LauraP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e79b87/32.png) [@LauraP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LauraP)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2010, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/29 "2010-08-31T00:33:49Z")
I say go with your gut. If you like it, get it. However, make sure you have it checked out by independent mechanic, maybe more than one. I took mine to a place that looked it over bumper to bumper for $35. I had my brother-in-law look it over & drive it. Used cars are always a gamble… Check out [repairpal.com](http://repairpal.com) - you can plug in the details of the vehicle and see how it’s been rated by other people. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2010, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/30 "2010-08-31T01:01:53Z")
Is this an Envoy or Envoy XL? What trim level? I think it’s only a good deal if it’s and XL Denali. How many miles are on it, and is it a private sale or dealer sale? ---
**Author:** ![La\_Ribere\_a](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/2acd7d/32.png) [@La\_Ribere\_a](https://community.cartalk.com/u/La_Ribere_a)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2010, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/31 "2010-08-31T01:19:06Z")
'06 Envoy XL SLT, 65,000 miles, private sale. Original owner, all service records, good tires, new water pump. Always garaged. ---
**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2010, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/32 "2010-08-31T23:06:06Z")
My wife is a little older than you and wants a RED Ford Fiesta, loaded, or a RED Mazda 2 loaded. Both are new models and both have been very successful overseas. The Fiesta was European car of the year. I realize everyone has different taste; my choice, if I were a 67 year old female, would be a Mazda 3 Sport hatchback in red, of course. It’s fun to drive and park, looks great, holds all my gear (no ski rack needed), and is easy on gas. ---
**Author:** ![oblivion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@oblivion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oblivion)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2010, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/33 "2010-09-01T01:50:52Z")
Chrysler 300C? I’m thinking about one for my next vehicle. [![](http://www.privatefleet.com.au/images/upload/Image/new-cars/Chrysler/300C%20Sedan.jpg) ](http://www.privatefleet.com.au/images/upload/Image/new-cars/Chrysler/300C%20Sedan.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![CamaroBeau](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/camarobeau/32/1940_2.png) [@CamaroBeau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CamaroBeau)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2010, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/34 "2010-09-01T03:59:27Z")
The Envoy is really sexy… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ignoramus9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/d07c76/32.png) [@ignoramus9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ignoramus9)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2010, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/35 "2010-09-01T17:05:37Z")
Miyata or the new ford mustang come to mind. ---
**Author:** ![La\_Ribere\_a](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/2acd7d/32.png) [@La\_Ribere\_a](https://community.cartalk.com/u/La_Ribere_a)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2010, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/36 "2010-09-01T19:02:40Z")
OK, so if I get practical now (no gas guzzlers): these are in my price range ($10-16,000)and available on Craigslist: '05 Toyota Avalon Limited; 2001 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD; 2004 Toyota Highlander; 2008 Ford Taurus SEL, Loaded; 2006 Chrysler 300 Touring ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2010, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/37 "2010-09-02T00:54:30Z")
A RWD version with the usual options sells for about $13,800. A 4WD version sells for $15,100. You need to get $1000 to $3000 off, depending on what it needs. If you are interested and they are willing to dicker, have a mechanic check it as a pre-purchase inspection. This will help you decide how high the price is from a realistic offer. ---
**Author:** ![oldwrench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@oldwrench](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwrench)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2010, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/38 "2010-09-02T01:06:44Z")
Dear La, Toyota Avalon is sexy in my opinion for a female. Any female with car smarts ;I consider Smart and Sexy. ---
**Author:** ![La\_Ribere\_a](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/2acd7d/32.png) [@La\_Ribere\_a](https://community.cartalk.com/u/La_Ribere_a)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2010, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110/39 "2010-09-02T04:20:38Z")
I’m driving the Avalon tomorrow. Is an older Avalon ('05) preferable to a ('08) Taurus with similar prices? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-something-sexy/54110.md?page=1)