[VardyCodarexyz]

My dad was complaining today at the gas pump. It costs him 650$ to drive per month.SO He needs something:
Good on Gas,
Able to pull 500Lbs
Under 25,000 Canadian
Reliable.
And needs to hold a bit.
He likes the HHR,And I do too.
What do you guys suggest?

[Vipvlad]

Nissan Frontier, I have a 2000 4 banger and it works great for hauling about our 650 lb hobicat... Or taking half of our broken fence to the dump..., though it still only gets around 20 MPG
If you want enclosed spce get a shell :P

[uncoodync]

Quote, originally posted by Andre »Nissan Frontier, I have a 2000 4 banger and it works great for hauling about our 650 lb hobicat... Or taking half of our broken fence to the dump..., though it still only gets around 20 MPG
Do you have the rear cover plastic on the back? Those Nissan's are known to be rust buckets. You can't even take the rear lights out without taking the cover off, then ou find out about all the rust that it hides.

[uncoodync]

Quote, originally posted by FordRules »My dad was complaining today at the gas pump. It costs him 650$ to drive per month.SO He needs something:
Good on Gas,
Able to pull 500Lbs
Under 25,000 Canadian
Reliable.
And needs to hold a bit.
He likes the HHR,And I do too.
What do you guys suggest?
Have you seen the Toyota Tacoma? It offers very good MPG on it's 4cyl but not that powerful. The V6 is also very good on gas and offers more power to haul. You can get a 4cyl for $16,000 US. And the thing looks freekin' hot.
If you need more towing power then go to the Dodge Dakota. Even the 6 cyl can drag another pickup. But they are a little more expensive. I think the Dakota is sharper inside and less noisy then the Toyota pickup. Something I always thought Toyota was the best at, in cars anyway.

[VardyCodarexyz]

He dosnt need a truck,And we are going to look at some HHRs.he will NOT drive a toyota honda ora nissan either.

[w4HPpbSW]

Quote, originally posted by FordRules »He dosnt need a truck,And we are going to look at some HHRs.he will NOT drive a toyota honda ora nissan either.
I see your family is still brand loyal to only domestic companies At least go to a Toyota/Honda/Nissan (etc.) dealer and look at their vehicles. You don't have to buy one, but should still get a first-hand look at their products. It's better to like a vehicle for what it offers than to hate a vehicle based on who made it. That's why I still don't mind domestic-brands.
As for vehicles you might want to look at, go ahead and check out the HHR. It looks like a cool vehicle.
By the way, aren't all cars made to tow at least 500 pounds?

[incizarry]

Truely, if he does not need a truck and wants something along the lines of an HHR, I would say get a Mazda3. It competes against the HHR and is really the better vehicle of the two. If that is a no-go because of it being a Mazda, remind him of Ford's stake in Mazda, since you and him seem to like Ford so much.

[buyviagraonlineusatoday]

Here they are practically giving away Mazda6 Wagons, they can hold a good amount of cargo in the back and still is a good driver.

[Vipvlad]

Efficiency Carmatt, we're all recommending cars which get 20MPG or less.
Beyond that, it sounds like they want a big-name American-made car. HHR sounds like the best for you, I can't think of anything better by Ford, and I don't suppose he's considering the PT Cruiser . then there is the Calliber, but it's not here yet.

[VardyCodarexyz]

He HATES Pt Crusiers. We looked at the Chevy Dealer today and there was no HHR's left.So where going to a different dealer tomorrow!Saw an 06 Impala though.Looks nice,

[Yarmark]

jeep liberty CRD?
pontiac vibe awd?

[wallyfindme]

fordrules what car does ur dad want to switch from?

[Yarmark]

i believe its an f150 or f250

[VardyCodarexyz]

2001 Ford F150 XLT Supercab 5.4L V8. 15.5Mpg combined.

[RonPeeredob]

Get a Chrysler 300C Wagon. Thats as nice as it gets from american cars....
I'd get a Mazda 6 Anyway, but if you can only do yank tanks, go for the 300C....

[wallyfindme]

superfresa i dont think they sell 300c wagons in NA. or maybe they sell them in Canada and not in the US.

[RonPeeredob]

Dunno, I've seen a pic of a 300C wagon so I thought that was only in USA... Oh well... I'm sure most of those overpowered tin cans with cupholders you like will make you happy lol j/k
Hmmm american, good in size... erm... yeah hell, get a Jeep Liberty then.

[SusanSazzios]

yanksrule26 is correct, 300c wagon is not sold in NA, although it is available in europe, i believe. The closest thing I can think of is the magnum.

[VardyCodarexyz]

Thats too expensive. I did say UNDER 25K CANADIAN DOLLARS.

[VardyCodarexyz]

Quote, originally posted by Hyundai_Fan »I see your family is still brand loyal to only domestic companies At least go to a Toyota/Honda/Nissan (etc.) dealer and look at their vehicles. You don't have to buy one, but should still get a first-hand look at their products. It's better to like a vehicle for what it offers than to hate a vehicle based on who made it. That's why I still don't mind domestic-brands.
As for vehicles you might want to look at, go ahead and check out the HHR. It looks like a cool vehicle.
By the way, aren't all cars made to tow at least 500 pounds? Ford GT's all Lamborghini's and Corvettes probaly shouldnt tow.The F150 too.....JK