Currently i'm driving a 2008 g37s coupe, manual. It guzzles premium fuel, relatively stiff suspension and a leg workout while sitting in traffic. None of which I really mind because the car has been a joy since I bought it 2 years ago. However, I will be starting at 50 mile (one way commute) from brooklyn out to Long island and back to brooklyn relatively soon as I will be moving in with my fiance within the next couple of weeks.
Due to this commute, having the G37 just does not make sense. So, for her replacement I have the following requirements:
- economical (must be good on gas)
- auto (fiance needs to be able to drive it since it will be our only car
- reliable (this will be my means of getting to and from work, cannot break down on me)
- relatilively sporty
- utility/awd (I ski, mountain bike, road trip etc...)
- ultimate long term durability. Now this requirement has moved me away from a turbo engine because I simply do not see them lasting as long as a NA engine.
- street parkable (brooklyn parking is scary, in a way I don't want a car that I will constantly be worrying about)
The category of CUV seems to be the best possible fit with possibilities including subaru forester, honda crv, toyota rav4 and mazda cx-5
I have landed on the mazda cx-5. It is the favored competitor between all reviews, it gets excelltn gas mileage, looks pretty damn good if you ask me, awd, simple and seems to be rather engaging to drive (as much as a cuv can be).
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t-drive-review
Out of the possiles that I have come up with my questions are:
1) am i missing any other candidates
2) what is your opinion on my choice and would you choose something different