Hey gang!
I have a problem with trying to find the "best" optimization. I know I could just go find a honda fit and probably get the middle of both worlds, but that isn't in my nature - i am like to pick the extremes of something.
Which car should I pick (and I guess you can suggest others, but i've done a ton of research, and this is where i am).
2015 chevy sonic LS - $4300
Very basic car
95k miles
Salvage title (was sideswiped - body damage only)
No power windows
no dents, but sort of a lot of body imperfections (scratches, chips)
power locks
no cruise control
Runs really well
2011 Lexus CT 200h - $8000
99k miles
Salvage title (body damage only)
"luxury" prius, basically
All the trimmings of a nice car from 2011
My commute is about 15 minutes each way, and an occasional run to a store - but my wife's car is free through her company, so any family driving, we do with her car. Because of my short 10 mile commute, i considered pure EV, but when i realized i couldn't get to my parents house and back, i decided it wasn't going to be a good thing.
I looked at Volts, but why not just do the lexus ct - the pricing is about the same, but i can get a lexus instead of a chevy!
I am selling my wife's old company lease (2016 Ford Edge) and can probably get ~$18,000 for it, so this is definitely a downsize.
Sorry for the poorly formatted ask, I just don't know if i should just get the Chevy Sonic because i don't NEED the luxuries (cruise control, power windows, leather interior, backup camera, etc), but an $8k car is still pretty inexpensive, and i can get a "nice" lexus for that price (that still gets good gas mileage).
What does everyone think?