Quote Originally Posted by Koronin View Post
Ford did not take any bailout money. The Mazda trucks are basically Fords, no idea about the other vehicles.
I've actually just started looking at vehicles as I'm going to be getting a new work vehicle at some point, just need to get debt paid down first. The biggest thing I'm looking for are fuel effient as possible (and better than my current car), a good bit of easy to use and get to storage space and I really want radio controls on the steering wheel. Yes, my current car has spoiled me. No we are not getting rid of any of our vehicles for the new one. I've basically decided it needs to be a hatchback car. We have two pick up trucks and do NOT need an SUV (nor do I want one). We're looking at the Mazda 2 and 3, the Nissan Versa, and the Ford Focus. Actually just saw the Focus yesterday and that is a nice looking car. Also may consider the Nissan Lief and the Toyota Yaris.
We had considered the Leaf as a possible purchase...that is, until we found out that they are pretty much useless in cold climates. That 100-mile range they supposedly have, drops down into the 40's when the temperature drops. If you happen to live in a "green" state (west coast, SW, & south), then I'm sure the Leaf would be awesome...but for us in the Midwest, not so much.