Need advice, shopping for a new/used family car

[paddlenbike]

This thread is way too helpful, with not nearly enough arguing over cars. Chris, I'm going to suggest you go a different direction and get a used compact wagon that actually has some style and elegance to it.



See how bland our new-age wagon looks compared to this fine Chrysler automobile? Acura tried to copy the Chrysler's chrome roof rack, chrome window moulding and chrome door handles, but was not willing to go the extra step to fit fine wood exterior treatments along with those classy looking whitewall tires. Such a shame.

Just do it and don't look back.