What drives you? NPF Cars

synkr0nized · 09-27-2014, 06:00 PM

Having moved on from the student life last year into a paying job like a real adult finally, I want to likewise upgrade from my 18-19 year old car to a new one. But I have not created this thread to fish for car ideas. I have been doing a lot of reading on site's like Edmund's, KBB, and Autotrader as well as playing with configuration tools on manufacturers' websites. I have read buying guides and "top 10" lists for categories such as sedans, high MPG hybrids, and affordable sports cars.

I thought it might be a little fun to see what cars NPF likes and what cars NPF actually drives or plans on driving in the near future.

For example, I am really excited to see that plug-in cars are gaining more traction. While I currently would not have confidence in a long trip, I can't help but feel optimistic about this being a reality in coming years. From luxury options like Tesla through plug-in/electric versions of typical sedans and electric-specific vehicles (some getting hundred of miles per charge), there certainly is a growing market for non-gas consumer travel. Likewise, hybrids are a growing market -- the Prius is still a strong choice, but the Accord, Fusion, and other newcomers to the hybrid space mesh popular 4-door designs with high fuel efficiency and affordability.

Also, 2015 models are hitting dealerships (and consumers' garages from factory direct orders). The 50th anniversary Mustangs have adopted a more European styling to coincide with increased sales aims worldwide (the Pony car's fans appear to be rather split on the trim design vs 2014), and 2015 Challengers are really rockin' the classic American muscle look. Hyundai's gotten a lot of attention with their Genesis coupe, and some luxury cars (I consider that to include most of BMW, Mercedes, Audi, etc.) also have gotten design updates.

So, NPF, what are you driving? What would you like to be driving? Do you get into aftermarket tweaking or body modifications? What drives you, emotionally and literally?

Do you go for MPG? For technical features and options? Sound system? Body shape and design? Resale value? Brand reliability?

For me, the features available in the cabin hold a lot of weight, and while I am really attracted to high MPG I also am willing to admit that body style plays an important role for me. I don't want the sensible car choice to ignore the fun car choice and am trying to find a happy medium.

Lucky for me, I am going from a 1996 Accord, so MPG and technology and features in almost anything are improvements.

09-27-2014, 06:00 PM	#1
synkr0nized synk-ism Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: throughout the Wired Posts: 6,861	What drives you? NPF Cars Having moved on from the student life last year into a paying job like a real adult finally, I want to likewise upgrade from my 18-19 year old car to a new one. But I have not created this thread to fish for car ideas. I have been doing a lot of reading on site's like Edmund's, KBB, and Autotrader as well as playing with configuration tools on manufacturers' websites. I have read buying guides and "top 10" lists for categories such as sedans, high MPG hybrids, and affordable sports cars. I thought it might be a little fun to see what cars NPF likes and what cars NPF actually drives or plans on driving in the near future. For example, I am really excited to see that plug-in cars are gaining more traction. While I currently would not have confidence in a long trip, I can't help but feel optimistic about this being a reality in coming years. From luxury options like Tesla through plug-in/electric versions of typical sedans and electric-specific vehicles (some getting hundred of miles per charge), there certainly is a growing market for non-gas consumer travel. Likewise, hybrids are a growing market -- the Prius is still a strong choice, but the Accord, Fusion, and other newcomers to the hybrid space mesh popular 4-door designs with high fuel efficiency and affordability. Also, 2015 models are hitting dealerships (and consumers' garages from factory direct orders). The 50th anniversary Mustangs have adopted a more European styling to coincide with increased sales aims worldwide (the Pony car's fans appear to be rather split on the trim design vs 2014), and 2015 Challengers are really rockin' the classic American muscle look. Hyundai's gotten a lot of attention with their Genesis coupe, and some luxury cars (I consider that to include most of BMW, Mercedes, Audi, etc.) also have gotten design updates. So, NPF, what are you driving? What would you like to be driving? Do you get into aftermarket tweaking or body modifications? What drives you, emotionally and literally? Do you go for MPG? For technical features and options? Sound system? Body shape and design? Resale value? Brand reliability? For me, the features available in the cabin hold a lot of weight, and while I am really attracted to high MPG I also am willing to admit that body style plays an important role for me. I don't want the sensible car choice to ignore the fun car choice and am trying to find a happy medium. Lucky for me, I am going from a 1996 Accord, so MPG and technology and features in almost anything are improvements. __________________ Find love.