https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:11:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2469866 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 10:06:07 +0000 emilye519 2469866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the replies everyone! We aren't sure what sort of car we're looking for and are overwhelmed by all the options! We really like the sonata, but my husband wasn't happy with some of the older models' crash test ratings and the newer models price us out. </p> <p>We are looking into a Honda Accord hybrid, but I don't have any experience with a hybrid and am a little concerned about extra maintenance costs with the battery or other hybrid-specific parts. </p> <p>Anyone have any experience with a hybrid? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2468985 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 21:21:13 +0000 Mama Bird 2468985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A Prius is great! Ours fits two car seats (without bases) and a ton of stuff. One of the car seats is front facing, but I think two rear facing would fit fine too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2468905 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 19:58:53 +0000 Mrs. D 2468905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure how fuel efficien it is, but we love our Hyandai Santa Fe. I couldn't imagine getting kids into and out of a car seat in a smaller vehicle. I love the head room. It's a 2007, and while it's had a bit of work done, it's still good to go for quite some time, </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2468338 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 21:57:54 +0000 winter_wonder 2468338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my Honda accord! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2468319 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 21:17:30 +0000 Ms. RV 2468319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What year Forester do you have? Now that they have the CVT they are more fuel efficient. So maybe get another Forester? I have an Outback and I love it. I also test drove a Legacy but it just wasn't for me, but I know plenty of people that love them. Seriously- just get another Subaru! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2468310 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 20:47:27 +0000 FannyMae 2468310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.KMM: I have a Passat wagon, which came out just at the end of last year (I think they are a little bit different to the US model). LOVE LOVE LOVE them. Lots of room in the back, fits 2 seats nicely without squishing up the front seats, and drives so smoothly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2468218 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 18:02:26 +0000 Eko 2468218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you live where it snows?? I love all things Subaru. But if snow isn't really a factor Toyotas and Hondas are great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2468190 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:22:26 +0000 rachiecakes 2468190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm on my third Prius! I love them </p> <p>(first was a Prius-C, then upgraded to newer Prius C and now DH drives the C and I have a full-size Prius - love!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2468162 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:49:30 +0000 PawPrints 2468162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love our Corolla. Such a great, dependable car. We plan on driving ours forever and will probably replace it with another Corolla if it ever dies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2468148 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:35:01 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2468148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love our VW Passat! Pretty large back seat for a car, good trunk space, fuel efficient. And we've had no maintenance issues with it either! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2468144 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:27:49 +0000 gingerbebe 2468144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our commuter is the Toyota Plug-In Prius. Don't have to get the plug in version but we love that we are tall and our son's rear facing convertible leaves plenty of leg room up front (although the infant bucket took more room). Decent trunk space, outstanding mileage, and the keyless entry is so convenient with the kid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2468140 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:24:33 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2468140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a Hyundai Elantra, then traded it in for the Sonata. I loved both cars. The Sonata has a considerable amount of room, and the trunk is huge. It also comes with a lot of great safety/luxury features for the price. I actually don't know why more people don't buy this car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2468128 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:13:48 +0000 Alba4 2468128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My SO's commuting car is the 2015 Subaru Impreza. The seats are super comfy and it's surprisingly spacious for a smaller car.. It drives really well and hugs the road nicely. And it's AWD. I think it drives better than my '08 CRV. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2467995 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:39:48 +0000 kiddosc 2467995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Mazda 6 and LOVE it. We upgraded from a mazda 3 last year so we would be able to fit two carseats, and there is a lot more backseat room. The 6 is comparable to a ford fusion, or hyundai sonata, but has better fuel economy at a lower price too! We had our 3 for 6 years and never needed to do anything to it but basic maintenance. I'm totally a huge mazda fan now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2467982 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:28:56 +0000 Ajsmommy 2467982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I currently have a sonata and I would recommend it. It gets good mileage and is so spacious! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2467977 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:26:32 +0000 chopsuey 2467977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would get a Prius! I drove mine for 5 years and it was great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2467971 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:23:07 +0000 mediagirl 2467971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love my Mazda3. It's great on mileage and fits us comfortably. It's a big step up from the tin-can that is the Toyota Corolla. I have the hatchback which makes me feel like I have more room. It's a 2008 and all I have done is put new tires on and get oil changes. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2467966 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:19:41 +0000 Littlebit7 2467966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>VW golf. We have the GTI (sporty version), my parents have a GTI, my sister in law has a golf. We all LOVE them<br /> Fantastic gas mileage, large trunk for a hatchback (but actually a large trunk in general), big back seat. zippy ride thats actually fun to drive<br /> and given VWs current diesel sitch, you could probably get a good deal. We got our CPO with warranty and we have been 100% satisfied.</p> <p>eta: this is our only car.. we've added a roof rack and cargo box for family vacations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2467961 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:15:43 +0000 snowjewelz 2467961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have similar situation! We have a Honda CRV, and I'm looking into getting the Honda HRV, Mazda CX (whichever is the smallest) and then the Subaru Crosstrek. My only requirement is that it has to be AWD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2467959 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:15:27 +0000 lisa1783 2467959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Sonata also and love it! We actually got the Sonata Eco and it gets even better mileage and the eco comes with a lot of great features for the price - nav, oncoming car warning when backing up, side car warnings, seat warmers. They are discontinuing this model for next year so you might be able to get the 2016 model at a great price! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2467926 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:52:54 +0000 FancyGem 2467926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drive a 2014 Avalon. It is fuel efficient (with the low gas prices I filled up for $15), it can pick up speed well, great turn radius, spacious, low road noise, and more affordable than a Lexus. We are all pretty tall and we can fit 4 adults and my son in our car comfortably. It also has great trunk space. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2467920 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:45:34 +0000 NCSUchick27 2467920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a 2013 Hyundai Elantra and we really like it. It is surprisingly roomy in the backseat and the trunk is large for a smallish car. The EPA mpg rating is 28 city/38 highway. We regularly get 40+ mpg on road trips with only highway driving.</p> <p>The new 2016 Elantras are pretty snazzy looking on the outside, but I haven't seen the inside of one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2467915 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:36:23 +0000 Meow 2467915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@emilye519: it sounds like a sedan would fit your criteria for a fuel efficient, affordable commuter car, esp since you already have a larger car for travel, is that right? if so, I'd highly recommend a Hyundai Sonata! I rented 5-6 cars in the past few months and it was by far my favorite. Very roomy in the back, sleek, handles well and affordable. My husband and I both loved it and were commenting how Hyundai has come such a long way. He has a Subaru Outback and I have a 3 series. If I had to replace my old bimmer tomorrow, the Sonata would be my top choice in the affordable category. We liked the Corolla too but it is definitely smaller and slightly less nice. A good friend loves his Hyunda Tucson if you were looking for something a little bigger. He got the Limited with the ultimate package (whatever that means but basically loaded with bells and whistles) for about $30k which was a few grand under he MSRP. He doesn't have kids but he's a big guy and he loves it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-your-car#post-2467885 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:02:18 +0000 emilye519 2467885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We need to purchase a new vehicle ASAP! We are looking for something fuel efficient, relatively affordable that can accommodate 2 rear facing car seats. It will primarily be my commuter car, but lo rides with me most of the way and so would lo#2 someday. We have a Forrester that we could use for family travel.</p> <p>Any suggestions? </p>