ext_290795 ([identity profile] zmgmeister.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] davis_square2009-07-29 09:46 am

Best cars for Davis-area roads?

My car is approaching end-of-life, and I'm wondering if there's a car made that actually feels comfortable to drive on the roads around here. I'm getting a -very- harsh ride on the roads in and out of Davis and its a little embarassing when picking somebody up to visit. Trying to avoid that with the next car.

The OB-Davis content: We all drive on the same unevenly patched roads in and out of Davis, so when somebody says they can drive Mass Ave or Boston Ave and not feel a thing, that's a strong recommendation.

[identity profile] truffles629.livejournal.com 2009-07-29 02:59 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't think the ride really has much to do with the car at this point. The roads around here are shit, no matter what you drive.
I have a new Civic and I love it. Its comfortable AND it fits into some spots that big gas-guzzlers can't get into. Also, Hondas last forever.
Subarus are also fantastic. I'm not sure how comfortable of a ride it would be, but considering the fact that some of them are made to go off-road the harsh roads around here might not do as much damage to them. The only problem is they're kind of on the expensive side.