I have decided (due to the stupid state suspending my plate) to trade my car in on a new(er) one.

I will only buy an American car, so that pretty much leaves me with 2 cars that I like: Pontiac Grand Prix, and Ford Mustang GT.

I test drove a 2004 Ford Mustang GT convertable and fell in love! They are offering me a great deal with trading in my 2000 Pontiac Grand Am, but, it still costs more than a brand new Pontiac.

The Mustang will hold it\'s value better than the Pontiac, so it might be a better plan even though my monthly payment will be $40 per month higher... Opinions?


What are your favorite cars?

I drive a Mercury (Mercury is owned by Ford) and it\'s the best car I\'ve ever had.

Personally, I\'m not really fond of American cars.  I understand that supporting America is important, but when it comes to car buying, I think it\'s equally important to look at all your options to truly find a car you love.  It\'s such a big decision.
Have you looked at the Pontiac Vibe?  My father-in-law\'s girlfriend has one and absolutely loves it.  I rode in it and it was a very smooth ride with plenty of room for groceries, kids and anything else.  I believe it\'s all wheel drive.  I like the Ford Escape out of all Fords.  It also has plenty of room and 4x4 for winter.
I have to say I\'m not crazy about Mustangs.  The new one is hot, but way too trendy for me!  If I had my choice, I would buy the Scion Tc, if I wanted something hot.  I love Toyota, our Toyota has been great.  I\'m with Heather on the Hybrids, the Rav 4 hybrid is great for gas mileage and climbing the mountains here, plus it\'s cute!  I also love Hyundai, their warranty alone makes them appeal to me.  The Sonata is a great car, my uncle loves his.
On the subject of gas and run, our gas meters stop at $50 here.  It\'s terrible, DH can\'t even get 3/4 of a tank these days with prices so high!
Good luck with your search!