https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:17:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1191309 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 15:28:52 +0000 birdofafeather 1191309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we are obsessed with our outback! but it's the same as a forester! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1191288 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 15:17:34 +0000 swurlygurl 1191288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Ford Edge, and... meh. I like it, but it doesn't get great gas mileage, and I feel like the 'trunk' is pretty small.<br /> I don't know that any mid-size SUV would be good enough for me though. I used to drive a baby truck that had great gas mileage, and the huge bed to haul stuff :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1191278 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 15:12:47 +0000 AmandaB8 1191278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I DONT recommend a CVT transmission. I bought my car with one brand new, and had to replace the whole transmission after 4 years (and 80,000 miles). Thankfully it was still under warrenty - but I can't imagine having to do it without! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1191013 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 13:54:54 +0000 looch 1191013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Venza too (thanks to Mamamoose) and I like it, but I do think the cargo space is a little on the small side.</p> <p>I am looking for a second car and considering a Subaru. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180627 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 21:56:06 +0000 googly-eyes 1180627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We almost bought a VW but thought the CRV was a better deal. We really have grown to like it a lot! Good fuel economy (the VW didn't take the cheapest gas), back up camera, bluetooth which connects easily/automatically, USB cord to charge phone, storage space, comfy. We do wish it was more attractive though. We have the 2012. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180572 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 21:15:39 +0000 MamaMoose 1180572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: so glad everyone is safe! I have to agree with @mrsbookworm: we LOVE our Venza. It's the perfect size, it's comfortable, gets decent gas mileage, and I like the way it looks :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180498 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 20:42:09 +0000 Silva 1180498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want an outback!<br /> My Toyota matrix is a great car, though. And Toyotas just seem to keep on ticking. 170k miles, 9 years old, and I have put maybe 1500 into it, aside from regular maintenance. My husband drives a corolla and it has held up just as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180491 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 20:38:07 +0000 prettylizy 1180491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: My sister lives in the DT area so gas stations are like unicorns to find, but if they're easy to get to the TDI Golf is a good choice. I'd still go for my Rogue though, man I LOVE my car! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180411 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 19:55:03 +0000 BSB 1180411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my 2013 CRV!</p> <p>My boss has the VW Passat Wagon. She loves it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180353 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 19:29:31 +0000 matador84 1180353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an Outback and LOVEEEE it! I was previously so loyal to Honda, but I am loving my Subaru! I wanted the Forester, but the Outback has been GREAT. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180345 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 19:26:07 +0000 mrsbookworm 1180345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like my Toyota Venza. I've had it for about 4 1/2 years and still enjoy driving it. The trunk has plenty of room for baby stuff and I like the keyless entry. Makes it much easier when you're hands are full! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180199 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:23:30 +0000 mrs. wagon 1180199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: it really is awesome. I was ready to start digging up receipts, current market prices etc. It was so nice to be able to just order the new seats immediately! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180180 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:17:36 +0000 woodentulip 1180180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: I just think that it is fabulous that the insurers are providing that coverage! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180178 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:16:54 +0000 LindsayInNY 1180178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We *loved* our Ford Escape!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180173 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:15:42 +0000 mrs. wagon 1180173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: awesome. Didn't mean to sound like I didn't think you already thought of it :happy: we had never been in an accident before so I was just shocked when they asked us how much the seats retailed for and sent us a check! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180158 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:11:49 +0000 woodentulip 1180158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@prettylizy: The Golf Wagon TDI is what my bro drives here too, and he loves it. He said that the diesel has become much, much easier to find than when they first got the car, and I know where we live (South Etobicoke) there are lots of options...<br /> I haven't driven a Rogue before, perhaps we should... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180152 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:10:38 +0000 woodentulip 1180152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sophia: I hadn't thought about the Tiguan, but I absolutely will! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180150 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:10:19 +0000 woodentulip 1180150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: Thanks for that note...and it was the first thing we did--new seats for both girls, others have their straps cut and are never to be used again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180136 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:04:53 +0000 mrs. wagon 1180136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've recently become a Mazda fan so I'd suggest test driving the CX 7!</p> <p>I also wanted to add that you should make sure to replace the carseats. Not sure about insurance in Canada, but we got cash from the insurance company to replace both of ours since the accident was considered serious and the car seats considered compromised. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180135 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:04:36 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1180135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my Subaru Impreza hachback. If you liked your Subaru, why mess with it? The Impreza is just a bit smaller :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180121 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:01:30 +0000 prettylizy 1180121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Nissan Rogue and the fuel economy is incredible and it's a good size for a family of 4. I've never had any troubles parking it in Toronto. That said, the Golf Wagon TDI is also an awesome car, but I know finding diesel gas stations in TO is a bit of a pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180093 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:49:13 +0000 shinymama 1180093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mid-size SUVs: Pilot (have it, love it) or the Toyota Highlander<br /> Smaller SUVs: Nissan Rogue or Mazda CX-5 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180078 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:45:10 +0000 Ash 1180078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm crazy about my Ford Edge! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180077 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:45:06 +0000 Sophia 1180077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just bought a VW Tiguan on Saturday and am in love with it. If you like VWs, you should check them out. It's AWD and has a ton of fun features. </p> <p>I'm so glad everyone is ok after the accident! How scary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180073 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:43:18 +0000 swedishfish 1180073@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank goodness everyone's alright! I love my CRV. I'm on my second one and love, love, love it! My DH has a Jeep Patriot but I don't like it as much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180065 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:41:35 +0000 woodentulip 1180065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>PS: no need to ask...but thankfully everyone walked away safe and sound. Truly. Thankful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-buy-a-car#post-1180060 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:40:44 +0000 woodentulip 1180060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favourite posts are about buying things...Ha!</p> <p>Long story short-my husband was in a car accident (with our two gals) and our car is now finalized as a write off. So, with him in his busiest time of year, me at home with one napping kid and the other in Kindergarten (so I have two blocks of two hours a day), we have to find time to go car shopping. Fab.u.lous.</p> <p>We had a Subaru Forester that we LOVED but it felt like perhaps too much car for Toronto. But we know we want a wagon or small SUV. We didn't like the Rav4, we don't mind CRVs, but we also &lt;3 VW wagons. Anyone know what we should buy? Or what we should avoid? </p>