29 Jun 09 Advice on buying a new car?

jhnysgirl asked:


My husband and I have 3 kids. We want to buy a vehicle that will fit all of us (and groceries and soccer gear etc…)comfortably, and possibly fit a few of our kids’ friends as well. I don’t want a gas hog but am not sure we can afford a hybrid.

We will be trading in an 04 Ford Taurus with about 7000 left to payoff. We want to pay no more than 35,000 and would like to keep our monthly payments below 400. We pay about 320 now.

What suggestions do you guys have if any. We have been looking at the Jeep Commander.

Please help. Any serious suggestions would be great. Thanks!
Thanks DodgeMan…but…surprised you don’t recommend a Dodge ;-o

Val