Best cars for Davis-area roads?

[zmgmeister.livejournal.com]

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.

Comments

[leko.livejournal.com]

I have a sporty car with a stiff suspension, but the ride doesn't bother me. What bothers me is the risk of damage to my car from the crazy potholes.

[zmgmeister.livejournal.com]

Do you every have trouble with rims? When I replace my tires ( well before the tread limits ), I've had mechanics tell me the rims are all banged up, undoubtedly from hard driving in the winter and spring.

So I get the most basic $70/piece steel rims they have, and replace them along with the tires. But I have to wonder about those guys with low-profile tires and custom rims. Either they only take those cars out for show, or theyre spending big money on rims every year.