I’m talking about a car that is like, a normal car. Not a sports car, not a classic car, I’m talking about a regular, practical, modern car for just driving around anywhere.
I would, personally, get myself a 2020-2022 Nissan Versa. It’s one of the few sedans on Brazil that has a 1.6 liter engine, and while the fact it has a CVT is kind of crummy I just really like how it looks and all the bells and whistles it comes with. And since I’m in Brazil, we get a dark blue version that looks amazing!
Mazda 3. Just because it comes with a normal transmission
As much Accord as you can afford.
It’s a saying for a reason. It’s a great car for a great price. My Dad was in the automobile business (service side) since I was born until he retired and this was always his advice and that of most of the people he worked with. There were a few that hated imports and would recommend American vehicles, none have lasted the test of time.
Anything besides a piece of shit Nissan
You are asking for “family car” suggestions, yet give zero details on the family in question. But since you’re looking at a Versa as a realistic option, you should know that Nissan’s CVTs (made by Jatco) have a horrendous track record. Stay far away from them.
I’d go with whatever equivalent Toyota is available instead.
It would be me, my mom, and my brother, and a bunch of cats being transported sometimes. The only other realistic option I’d have would be the Volkswagen Virtus (it’s essentially just a sedan version of the Polo).
As someone who abhors water-cooled VWs, I would sooner drive a VW over a CVT-equipped Nissan.
I would buy another Toyota Camry. Had a 2005 model for almost two decades and in that time I had to replace the alternator and then the radiator got a hole in it right before we traded it out for a different type of vehicle.
Would have kept it if we had enough room to park it, as it was still in great condition and everything still worked including the A/C.
Volvo V90
Wagons are the answer.
