What car will you have in the future a year to 10 years from now?

[junorico24]

I am in 2 mindsets. To go electric or stick with gasoline.

I have a list. But mainly i am waiting what is coming our way in a year maybe 2 years from now. I want to see what the electric cars has to offer. I want these car companies to give us what we want to make me stick to gasoline cars.I think it's better to be patience as a consumer in this time.

So far my list includes.

The only gasoline cars that has be excited is 2019 new Mazda 3 looks stunning and has a new engine. Hyundai i30 N and KIA's sports cars.

Tesla model 3 looks good on paper but we shall see.
Vw electric cars looks compelling.

Your thoughts..

[DarkShadowFox]

probably looking at a used S class soon. cant do this yaris conversion thing much longer.

[Kalispel]

I'm being patient & seeing what's new for 2019, 2020 & model year 2021. I'm happy with my current car, but I am interested in finally picking up my first automatic after buying/driving nothing but manuals for over 35 years. Driving a manual in congestion just doesn't have much appeal any more - and that is what my normal driving environment is. I'm pretty picky about certain details though (size, tech-bloat, styling, brand, etc.), so most cars don't appeal to me, for one reason or another. I like the idea of buying a hybrid, but the U.S. market choices for subcompact/compact (my vehicle size preference) hybrids is damn pitiful. I'm also too practical/minimalistic in my older age to appreciate or want vehicles in the premium 'Luxury' or 'Performance' categories. I prefer to keep it down to earth. For the environmental abuse they take in daily-driving (not to mention shitty drivers causing accidents left & right), no car is worth paying more than about $25K for me. It's just too depressing when they are continually damaged, etc.

Only Gasoline vehicles of interest currently:
- I still like the current Yaris SE hatchback (in black) - go figure. But, they weren't even stocked in AZ (& quite a few other states) in 2018 by dealerships, & I am wondering if the SE trim level (& Yaris hatch in general) is going to be discontinued in the U.S due to how weak it sells here.
- The new 3rd Gen 2019 KIA Forte (S or EX trim) has perked my interest. I like the Stinger-inspired little-sibling styling (Gravity Grey is my color preference), and the fact that KIA is constantly stepping up their game while companies like Honda are falling down on the styling & quality, sort of makes me want to give them a shot. I like how KIA has developed their own new iVT (CVT) transmission in-house using a metal chain for increased durability/reliability/performance instead of a cheaper belt. Their crazy good bumper-to-bumper & powertrain warranty also means that they are more serious about their products. 2020 might even see a performance version of the new 3rd gen forte, & the new hatchback version should be unveiled sometime in 2019.

Hybrid vehicles:
- U.S. market sucks for hybrids currently in the brands/sizes that interest me, mostly due to styling. Even the relatively normal new 2019 Honda Insight is ruined by Honda's continued poor implementation of the 'fastback' sedan styling in their models (which KIA got right on their 2019 Forte sedan). Plus, I don't trust Honda quality much any more. Too potluck for the flimsy warranty that they offer. I've also read quite a bit of owner postings of failed CVT's in the 30K-75K+ range. Shame, because I was a big fan/supporter of Honda back in the day.

Electric vehicles:
Not interested currently.

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[Runethecursed]

SSV Tahoe to replace my tow pig. its bigger, more power, and more common parts ( the GMT360 platform is a limited run and uses dumb sized hubs.. meaning rims are exclusive)

sports car? still looking for something.
I would do a small b segment EV if they didnt make em shit to drive. the pruis C would be considered if it was fully EV, and if they keep the same suspension as the yaris and pruis C I could have some fun with that, otherwise I think whatever is under 10k manual and clean title ill nab. I used to be fanboy over certain cars but Im so burnt on everything I just want something that runs.

[junorico24]

Yeah, electric cars is just around the corner. So here are what we can look forward to: BMW i3, BMW mini electric, Honda EV,Chevy bolt,
Nissan leaf, Hyundai Ioniq, Kia soul Ev and Tesla model 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSZVbdnApLY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHpMw4m4Uuw

If you have anymore EV models not mentioned in this video. Keep us up to date please share thanks.

[ern-diz]

If my trend of working from home continues, I'll probably still have my Yaris as my primary car in ten years lol. My wife is looking at the new Honda Accord Sport, but she's also enjoying not having car payments and in no rush to get into a new one.

Even if I did take a position where I needed to go back to commuting, at around 76k miles, my Yaris would get the job done as well as any new car would. I've asked myself the question "if someone totaled my Yaris, what would I replace it with?" several times and I don't have a strong answer. I'd like a Focus RS but the few with the wrong head gasket scares me, not to mention parts being an issue in the future now that they're discontinued. I think I'd be happy with a new Civic Type R but the entry price is laughable. I'd prob try to find a nice 1-2 year old one, if anything. Still, I could probably find a more fun (albeit older) car for that kind of money.

At the end of the day, I'm just not blown away by anything brand new in the $15-$40k range right now. I'd probably find something older and far cheaper to tinker with before losing drive off value and getting into a payment on something brand new that I'm not super stoked on.

[thebarber]

i'd drive a prius V when we need a new family hauler.

currently im in a 2011 subaru outback with a 6 speed manual which runs fine for now.

as most family-sized cars are automatics, id rather just get a hybrid...

for my wifes commuter, it'll be something small-ish and reliable.

ideally, we'll still have the #wrecho pulling track duty

[bentjazz]

I'd be happy if I could get another 10 years out of my Yaris. It's been a reliability superstar for me, and I am really only interested in compacts or subcompacts. Also, why would I want a car payment when I haven't had a car payment for almost 6 years now and my Yaris hasn't given me a lick of trouble since I rolled it off the lot. Man, I love this car. The only way I see me getting rid of it is if an immediate family member needs a car, and in that case I'll go with either another Yaris, possibly a Fit, or perhaps a Prius C. But based on my stellar experience with my Yaris, and if they're still available, I'll probably just stick with another Yaris.

[junorico24]

I'd be happy if I could get another 10 years out of my Yaris. It's been a reliability superstar for me, and I am really only interested in compacts or subcompacts. Also, why would I want a car payment when I haven't had a car payment for almost 6 years now and my Yaris hasn't given me a lick of trouble since I rolled it off the lot. Man, I love this car. The only way I see me getting rid of it is if an immediate family member needs a car, and in that case I'll go with either another Yaris, possibly a Fit, or perhaps a Prius C. But based on my stellar experience with my Yaris, and if they're still available, I'll probably just stick with another Yaris.

Reminds me of when I bought a Yarii in 2007. It was so much fun brand new. I thought of keeping if for as long as I could. I paid it off and it was all sweet. But as they say nothing last forever. She got older and developed some problems. I sold her to my brother but he crashed her in rush hour traffic:eek::cry:. Do i miss the Yarii? not really. I got over it. Would i get another one? I'm not sure. I know for sure I wont be getting this "Darth vader" grill looking Yarri. It was a good car though.:thumbsup: I'd see if the next gen is any better.

[bentjazz]

I hear ya, junorico. I wouldn't mind being one of those high mileage stories we read about on the net. "Dude has had his Yaris for 23 years, has 389,452 miles on the odometer. Wants to keep it until it hits 400,000 miles, or more." It probably won't play out like that for me, but I wouldn't mind at all if it did. I want a car payment like I want a toothache. As they say, time will tell.....

[ern-diz]

Reminds me of when I bought a Yarii in 2007. It was so much fun brand new. I thought of keeping if for as long as I could. I paid it off and it was all sweet. But as they say nothing last forever. She got older and developed some problems. I sold her to my brother but he crashed her in rush hour traffic:eek::cry:. Do i miss the Yarii? not really. I got over it. Would i get another one? I'm not sure. I know for sure I wont be getting this "Darth vader" grill looking Yarri. It was a good car though.:thumbsup: I'd see if the next gen is any better.

I don't think I'd buy another one if something happened to mine. Not that I haven't enjoyed the car, but I'd want to try something different. Aside from that, like you, I'm not a fan of the newer Yaris' design style.

[Kalispel]

I don't think I'd buy another one if something happened to mine. Not that I haven't enjoyed the car, but I'd want to try something different. Aside from that, like you, I'm not a fan of the newer Yaris' design style.

I'm currently leaning towards the new 3rd gen (2019+) KIA Forte (S or EX trim), since the Yaris SE isn't available in my region at all, & I'm thinking it will be discontinued soon in the U.S. anyway. I never thought I would venture outside of certain Japanese brands, but KIA has really been upping its game each generation, and now rival/exceed their various Japanese competition. They are the new 'Honda' it would seem. Perhaps it's time to give them a try in 2020.

[ern-diz]

I'm currently leaning towards the new 3rd gen (2019+) KIA Forte (S or EX trim), since the Yaris SE isn't available in my region at all, & I'm thinking it will be discontinued soon in the U.S. anyway. I never thought I would venture outside of certain Japanese brands, but KIA has really been upping its game each generation, and now rival/exceed their various Japanese competition. They are the new 'Honda' it would seem. Perhaps it's time to give them a try in 2020.

I've always given Hyundai and Kia credit where due for stepping up big time over the last decade or so, but I still don't trust them as much as the Japanese manufacturers. Like the new Yaris, I'm not feeling most of their styling either. The Genesis coupe and Veloster Turbo from Hyundai are the only models I've done a double take for.

[WeeYari]

Genesis coupe

One of those entered my stable about 6 months ago. Didn't want it but a bizarre chain of events led us to receiving ownership of it. Fun car to drive (forward) and bloody fast. Forums say don't be surprised if it blows the clutch slave cylinder by 100K kms. Sure enough, mine blew at 98K, 1,400K after taking ownership.

This is my 3rd Hyundai since 1984.



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[justanotherdrunk]

the possible changes in the next few years ...

upgrade to the i3s

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trade the 2016 for a 2018/ 2019 for my roadtrips

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what i really want

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[Kalispel]

At least you won't have to travel 600-800 miles to find a Yaris SE hatch on the dealer lot. :biggrin:

The 2018 SE model looks quite a bit better than your 2016 SE in those pics. More modern & distinctive. The deeper red color is also MUCH nicer. :thumbsup: It reminds me why this car is still one of the two cars on my current short list for my next vehicle purchase. It will be a tough choice between a new Yaris SE hatch & a new 3rd-gen 2019+ Kia Forte S.

I'm still hoping that Toyota won't discontinue the French-built Yaris hatch in the U.S. - most especially in the SE trim level. It would be a shame really, though few would care I guess based on U.S. sales figures.

[justanotherdrunk]

At least you won't have to travel 600-800 miles to find a Yaris SE hatch on the dealer lot. :biggrin:



yea my knucklehead local dealer still has it on the lot months later with a stupid high price :bonk:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

yea my knucklehead local dealer still has it on the lot months later with a stupid high price :bonk:

Stevens Creek, or Sunnyvale? I know Sunnyvale should unload any Yaris they have if they're anything like their sister store, Toyota Marin.

[justanotherdrunk]

Stevens Creek, or Sunnyvale? I know Sunnyvale should unload any Yaris they have if they're anything like their sister store, Toyota Marin.

stevens creek

although i bought mine at sunnyvale

[ern-diz]

One of those entered my stable about 6 months ago. Didn't want it but a bizarre chain of events led us to receiving ownership of it. Fun car to drive (forward) and bloody fast. Forums say don't be surprised if it blows the clutch slave cylinder by 100K kms. Sure enough, mine blew at 98K, 1,400K after taking ownership.

This is my 3rd Hyundai since 1984.

Ugh, how annoying. Planning to fix it, or?

[junorico24]

I'm currently leaning towards the new 3rd gen (2019+) KIA Forte (S or EX trim), since the Yaris SE isn't available in my region at all, & I'm thinking it will be discontinued soon in the U.S. anyway. I never thought I would venture outside of certain Japanese brands, but KIA has really been upping its game each generation, and now rival/exceed their various Japanese competition. They are the new 'Honda' it would seem. Perhaps it's time to give them a try in 2020.

I have KIA sportage.It's been reliable.KIA needs to give their products character because it's another thing giving it straight line speed. But when you want to have fun around bends there's not much feedback behind the steering wheel.When you put the foot down it has slight engine lag but when you hit boost this thing goes. It wont blow you away it builds up speed linear and feels effortless. 7 year warranty is unbeatable.It's definitely not perfect but acceptable and serves it purpose for this market.Families that want a good weekend cruiser to a dependable daily. KIA has got it right with the Sportage.It's value for money.It doesn't stand out in one area but does all things, OK.

Oh, yeah give us a manual stinger hatch. LOL.KIA are getting there in a hurry though.:thumbup:

[toad]

I worry that vehicles are becoming more of an appliance than something that invokes any excitement. 10 years from now the demand will be for something you can just hop into, say 'Alexa, take me to work', play on your phone for 30 minutes, and it will park itself once you reach your destination. Yes...I realize we have those today and they're called 'taxis', but this where I see us headed.

I will probably still be driving whatever gasoline-powered subcompact I can still buy in the $20-25k range. All this new technology will push our average vehicle prices even higher and the only people driving 'traditional' cars will be enthusiasts(like me) or people who can't afford all the technology(also like me). In the meantime, I will drive the Yaris and Echo.

[jannes]

the new Audi A5

[brad187]

Den neuen BMW X6

[DarkShadowFox]

probably a big luxury boat.

[Runethecursed]

I changed my battle plans. over the next 10 years


Colorado Zr2 Diesel
Some sort of sporty car for scca game of cones
68 dart/70 gto
2004 Mercury Marauder
Some sort of rotary.

and probably one of them new electric pods when POV vehicles get banned

[Leegamer]

Car goals 10 years from now:

DD - R32 Skyline GTS-T
Project 1 - My Z31
Project 2 - My wife's current DD, pontiac vibe base model. Want to do a built 1zz or a 2zz swap
Truck - some kind of beater early 90s nissan or mazda truck to take trash to the dump
Yaris - I'm sure I'll still have it, who knows what I'll use it for

[mikkelkasper]

I was reading on reviews of the Buick Enclave and it seems to be a car i would want to own soon..in the next few years of course..it has quite a price tag on it..
The Toyota Camry Hybrid is also in the list of cars i would want to own in between the decade.

[junorico24]

Been waiting for these manufacturers to give me want I want. Hatch, AWD, manual. I waited and it looks like only 1 has listen to me.

MAZDA 3 AWD 2.5 ltr coming in june this year.:thumbup:

[Leegamer]

Been waiting for these manufacturers to give me want I want. Hatch, AWD, manual. I waited and it looks like only 1 has listen to me.

MAZDA 3 AWD 2.5 ltr coming in june this year.:thumbup:

Those do look awesome.

[eTiMaGo]

A flying DeLorean, hopefully :D

[kimona]

With only 5 payments left on my 2017 Buick Encore lease, I'm planning to get another Encore soon. I'm 100% happy with the car.

However, I drove the new Cadillac XT4 for a week, and I thought it was an outstanding car. A Cadillac??? Yup. If GM offers a special lease programme, I'd consider getting that car.

[justanotherdrunk]

With only 5 payments left on my 2017 Buick Encore lease, I'm planning to get another Encore soon. I'm 100% happy with the car.



We loved our 2013 Encore.

What kind of sweet lease deals have you found on a 2019 in your area? I haven't found any here.

I'm thinking <$4K total for a 2 year lease

[kimona]

We loved our 2013 Encore.

What kind of sweet lease deals have you found on a 2019 in your area? I haven't found any here.

I'm thinking <$4K total for a 2 year lease

In Dec., Penske (Torrance) had 24 month lease at $1500 cash, $99/month.

This week a dealer in Ontario has them for $1300 cash, $129/month.

[Leegamer]

In Dec., Penske (Torrance) had 24 month lease at $1500 cash, $99/month.

This week a dealer in Ontario has them for $1300 cash, $129/month.

Wow, that's nuts. I have considered leasing but I think I'd go over the mileage caps.

[kimona]

Wow, that's nuts. I have considered leasing but I think I'd go over the mileage caps.

Yup, these are 2 year 20,000 mile leases. But, I have 2 cars, so no problem. In fact, my 2017 has just 8000 miles on it now.

[junorico24]

Those do look awesome.

I always wondered what this zoom zoom hype is all about. Everyone says Mazda are fun to drive. So I said what the heck. Let's see what the fuss is all about.

I'll take the Silver or Blue one.

[roadknight]

Probably a GMC Sierra truck.

[KALISPEL II]

I really like the idea of trying a hybrid subcompact/compact vehicle, but just can't stand the U.S. market hybrid offerings. On the Toyota front, the Prius line is just an abomination to look at, and the upcoming 2020 Corolla hybrid is an eyesore as well (IMO). Also not a fan of the bloated-looking 'unibrow' new Honda Insight 'fastback' sedan. The refreshed, facelifted 2020 KIA Niro that was unveiled recently at a European auto show looks pretty decent (for a quasi-crossover anyway), but I doubt that version will make it to the U.S. market intact, and I'm still not sure if I want to take a chance on the KIA brand as of yet.

The most likely scenario for me still is that I will track-down & pick-up a unicorn-rare low-mileage 2018 Yaris SE hatch (automatic) in a few years. I know that it will be trustworthy/dependable, I know what to expect from it, & it will be joyfully lacking in both a CVT and GDI and/or Turbo engine. The styling has even grown on me since its debut, just like it did for the 2015 version. I know that I am the minority around here, in that regard. :laugh:

[justanotherdrunk]

Test drove this today A220 their newest/ smallest/ least expensive car

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[Leegamer]

I actually really like that interior. I see lots of stuff that could break, but it's aesthetically pleasing.

[kimona]

Sat in that Benz recently, and can't express how much I disliked that interior... every bit of it!

[Leegamer]

Sat in that Benz recently, and can't express how much I disliked that interior... every bit of it!

lol, I go back and forth on the futuristic interiors. Sometimes I love them, other times I can't stand them.

My favorite interior of all time is the stock Z31 200ZR interior

http://www.xenonzcar.com/z31/images/Modeldifferences/300ZR-Interior2.png

Also, I love the digi dash on my Z31. 80s future-tech
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[kimona]

When I sold cars many years ago, an old car dog once told me, "There's an ass for every seat." A little crass, but nevertheless it's something I've always remembered, and I think it applies to so many things in life; we each have our likes and dislikes.

Here's the dash that is still one of my favourites to this day: 1973 Datsun 240Z.

[suprf1y]

We have similar tastes.

That Benz interior is hideous.

[justanotherdrunk]

test drove these today just for fun with my wife with no interest in buying

i like the volvo styling but the interior has a cheap plastic feel

the lexus has a very nice quality modern interior that is too tight for a real sized person

2019 Volvo XC40
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2019 Lexus UX250
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[KALISPEL II]

I tested out the 6-Spd manual versions of the both the new 2019 Corolla XSE hatch & 2020 Corolla SE sedan (not available in manual for XSE sedan) this last week at some local dealerships, since I am considering sticking with my lifelong habit of buying/driving nothing but manual transmission vehicles on my next car in 2020 as well. Offputting/odd front fascia styling choices by Toyota aside (surprise, surprise), both cars have the comfort/feel/performance of great daily drivers to them (& you can turn off all the stupid sensor features for idiot/texting drivers) - and will most likely have bulletproof reliability in their manual transmission forms. The fact that Toyota mates both port & direct injection together in their Dynamic Force GDI engine design also bodes well for the vehicle, versus other automakers who are using (flawed) straight-GDI engine designs (pretty much the one thing that is stopping me from considering the Mazda2/Yaris XLE (SkyActiv engine) hatchback in 2020). If I do decide to stick to my manual transmission car buying habit then one of those two manual 2020 Corolla's is likely going to be my next car. I still really enjoy my current car though, so who knows when I will get around to changing up anything. :laugh:

Top Choice currently if I stick to manual transmission vehicles - 2019/2020 Corolla XSE 6-spd Manual Hatch - Oxide Bronze Color (too bad no mid/dark gray color is available).

Top Choice currently if I decide to buy my first automatic transmission vehicle - 2018 Yaris SE 4-spd Automatic Hatch - Whatever color that I could find in this hard-to-find model/trim. :biggrin:

[bradbowl]

The most likely scenario for me still is that I will track-down & pick-up a unicorn-rare low-mileage 2018 Yaris SE hatch (automatic) in a few years.

That's a good plan!

The Toyota dealer here on Oahu has actually still has two new 2018 Yaris SE's. Everything moves way slower here than on the mainland. :laugh: Kind of a hard sell since they are selling the 2020 Corolla for less.

In 10 years... probably an electric hatchback of some kind. Preferably made by Toyota. We test drove a Chevy Bolt a few months ago but my wife hated the quality of the materials (cheap looking plastics, interior design, etc).