Looking for a new daily driver--suggestions?

cooden · 07-09-2017, 08:38 AM

I currently have a '15 Durango R/T as my daily driver. Absolutely love the Durango--almost 45K miles in 19 months and not one single issue. The problem is that I travel extensively for my job (roughly 25K a year) and my territory just expanded. Yes, I get paid .54 a mile for mileage. I average 18mpg with the Hemi. Part of me wants to sell the Durango and get a 4-cylinder so that I can get 30+mpg and get the car paid off quicker using the mileage reimbursement money (like my coworkers do). I also get GM employee discount as well--so I want to stay GM. My garage currently has a '16 Tahoe LTZ, '16 Camaro SS and my '15 Durango R/T.

With that being said, I am considering the following cars and would appreciate any comments or reviews if you (or know someone) who owns the vehicle:

1. Chevy Cruze Hatchback Premier: Fully loaded with every option it's $29K, have found a few on sale for $23,500--plus add in GM discount, I'm around $20-$21K.
2. Chevy Equinox AWD Premier: I have to wait till the better motor becomes available, but it seems like a great little SUV.
3. '16 Leftover Cadillac CTS AWD: I have found several that are $10K-$15K off sticker because they are leftovers. They would be the same price as the Equinox with the better motor, ironically.
4. Just stick with the Durango and deal with the mileage. Again, I don't need to get a different vehicle--I enjoy driving the Durango.

I know that the smart move is to buy a base model 4-cylinder, but my car is like my second office because I am in it so much--so I want heated leather seats, heated steering wheel, decent sound system, remote start, push button start, decent infotainment system. Appreciate any feedback.

enzia35 · 07-10-2017, 06:31 PM

Keep the Durango. The difference in mileage will take years to pay off, especially with $2 gas.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-10-2017, 06:57 PM

FYI the 2.0T Equinox is already available. Unless you want the 1.6L diesel.

strykerg8gt · 07-10-2017, 07:02 PM

I'd keep the Durango. If you're driving that much you definitely want all the comforts of heated seats, leather, etc. You'll get that with the other cars you mentioned, but will they be as much fun to drive as that Hemi?

prod · 07-10-2017, 07:34 PM

I would say for your purpose and getting something different to compliment your other cars, have a look at a Subaru BRZ.
If you really want to stay with GM the Cruze Hatch is a great option.

shaffe · 07-11-2017, 08:27 AM

I would just stick with the Durango. If you enjoy it and it has all the features you want I would stick with that.

Also something to think about, as you said your car is your second office. You soak up alot of miles in it. If you do get something different, make sure its something you would be comfortable in for long trips and has even space for wahtever you need to bring.

Casalino · 07-11-2017, 08:53 AM

Are you still looking for a bigger truck for a daily? Something to carry a full family, tow or fill with groceries or cargo? But you want better mpg. Maybe the new f-150s with the ecoboost 4 cylinders. How about going diesel like a chevy colorado.

enzia35 · 07-11-2017, 07:23 PM

F-150 ecoboosts are 6 cylinders.

Zodiac · 07-11-2017, 07:35 PM

I'd keep what you have... you like it, nothing wrong with it, so enjoy it.

Iron Lung Jimmy · 07-11-2017, 08:11 PM

Get a Volt.

Nice, comfortable car and you will make a killing on the mileage reimbursement.

cooden · 07-11-2017, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

FYI the 2.0T Equinox is already available. Unless you want the 1.6L diesel.

The dealers are telling me that the 2.0T won't be on the lots till the fall. On Chevys website, the 2.0T isn't available yet also.

jrhagen · 07-11-2017, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckeyeROC

For the roughly $1100 in gas savings per year, I'd just drive what you like and have. It'll take you about a year and a half of that gas money saved just to pay for the tax on a new vehicle anyway.

Financially speaking, this makes the best sense.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-11-2017, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooden

The dealers are telling me that the 2.0T won't be on the lots till the fall. On Chevys website, the 2.0T isn't available yet also.

I've seen multiple 2.0Ts on dealer lots already. They're out there.

Here's one:

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...lCode1=EQUINOX

cooden · 07-12-2017, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I've seen multiple 2.0Ts on dealer lots already. They're out there.

Here's one:

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...lCode1=EQUINOX

Good find! I haven't seen any up here.

07-09-2017, 08:38 AM	#1
cooden Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS & '15 Durango R/T Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 505	Looking for a new daily driver--suggestions? I currently have a '15 Durango R/T as my daily driver. Absolutely love the Durango--almost 45K miles in 19 months and not one single issue. The problem is that I travel extensively for my job (roughly 25K a year) and my territory just expanded. Yes, I get paid .54 a mile for mileage. I average 18mpg with the Hemi. Part of me wants to sell the Durango and get a 4-cylinder so that I can get 30+mpg and get the car paid off quicker using the mileage reimbursement money (like my coworkers do). I also get GM employee discount as well--so I want to stay GM. My garage currently has a '16 Tahoe LTZ, '16 Camaro SS and my '15 Durango R/T. With that being said, I am considering the following cars and would appreciate any comments or reviews if you (or know someone) who owns the vehicle: 1. Chevy Cruze Hatchback Premier: Fully loaded with every option it's $29K, have found a few on sale for $23,500--plus add in GM discount, I'm around $20-$21K. 2. Chevy Equinox AWD Premier: I have to wait till the better motor becomes available, but it seems like a great little SUV. 3. '16 Leftover Cadillac CTS AWD: I have found several that are $10K-$15K off sticker because they are leftovers. They would be the same price as the Equinox with the better motor, ironically. 4. Just stick with the Durango and deal with the mileage. Again, I don't need to get a different vehicle--I enjoy driving the Durango. I know that the smart move is to buy a base model 4-cylinder, but my car is like my second office because I am in it so much--so I want heated leather seats, heated steering wheel, decent sound system, remote start, push button start, decent infotainment system. Appreciate any feedback. __________________ '16 2SS: Summit White/Adrenaline Red/A8/Whipple Supercharger/ARH Longtube Headers/Corsa Xtreme Exhaust/Roto-Fab Cold Air Intake/Eibach Pro Kit/M228 Wheels/Lots of GM Accessories

07-10-2017, 06:31 PM	#2
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	Keep the Durango. The difference in mileage will take years to pay off, especially with $2 gas. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

07-10-2017, 06:57 PM	#3
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	FYI the 2.0T Equinox is already available. Unless you want the 1.6L diesel. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

07-11-2017, 07:23 PM	#8
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	F-150 ecoboosts are 6 cylinders. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

07-10-2017, 07:02 PM	#4
strykerg8gt Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Burlington, NJ Posts: 379	I'd keep the Durango. If you're driving that much you definitely want all the comforts of heated seats, leather, etc. You'll get that with the other cars you mentioned, but will they be as much fun to drive as that Hemi?

07-10-2017, 07:34 PM	#5
prod Drives: HHR Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: GTA ON CA Posts: 451	I would say for your purpose and getting something different to compliment your other cars, have a look at a Subaru BRZ. If you really want to stay with GM the Cruze Hatch is a great option.

07-11-2017, 08:53 AM	#7
Casalino Drives: 17' 1LE BLK Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: New York, New York Posts: 443	Are you still looking for a bigger truck for a daily? Something to carry a full family, tow or fill with groceries or cargo? But you want better mpg. Maybe the new f-150s with the ecoboost 4 cylinders. How about going diesel like a chevy colorado.

07-11-2017, 07:35 PM	#9
Zodiac Sarcasm Personified Drives: 2017 Charger R/T Scat Pack Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NC Posts: 459	I'd keep what you have... you like it, nothing wrong with it, so enjoy it.

07-11-2017, 08:11 PM	#10
Iron Lung Jimmy Drives: Iron Lung, Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,468	Get a Volt. Nice, comfortable car and you will make a killing on the mileage reimbursement.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password