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Best cars for commuters 2012

Forbes -- To determine our list we started with new vehicles listed as Consumer Reports "Recommended Picks" for this year. Recommended Picks are models that have average or better predicted reliability and that meet Consumer Reports' safety standards; they also had to have performed well in accelerating, braking, handling, comfort and other user-oriented tests.

Then we selected from that group those vehicles that earned the "Most Reliable" distinction for this year—and crosschecked them with CR's "Most Fuel-Efficient" winners as well. Nine vehicles, including hybrids, sedans and even a couple SUVs, made the final cut.

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Submitted Feb 09, 2012 By: PhilMils

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remay Champion Author Houston Posts:5,227 Points:1,761,920 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2012 8:45:15 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse What a MISLEADING article! You think you are going to read about the "best" cars, and right up front, they make this HUGE plug for this??? "The Tesla and SpaceX founder released his $109,000 electric Roadster last year, but a new project, the Model S sedan, could be the perfect thing for eco-minded commuters" I wonder how much kick-back Forbes is getting for THIS!
kkimes All-Star Author Illinois Posts:854 Points:1,185,485 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2012 1:00:16 AM Ignore kkimes Report Abuse "Come on, the Chevy Volt? Obviously throwing GM a bone. High price and no range, guess it's for commuting to the train station." You're kidding us right? The range is infinite. It has a gas engine!
PCWHIZ Sophomore Author Denver Posts:135 Points:157,625 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 10:24:38 PM Ignore PCWHIZ Report Abuse We bought a used 2010 Toyota RAV4 last year & we love it.
Moumoom Sophomore Author Toronto Posts:192 Points:192,735 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 9:19:00 PM Ignore Moumoom Report Abuse All sensible and probably expected choices.
jjjleblanc Champion Author Rochester Posts:4,737 Points:1,200,040 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 9:04:03 PM Ignore jjjleblanc Report Abuse Makes sense.
BobBG Veteran Author Albany Posts:447 Points:581,700 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 6:04:38 PM Ignore BobBG Report Abuse Looks like a well rounded list.
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,252 Points:681,040 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 1:06:29 PM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse great range of prices on that list
PuddinPal Champion Author California Posts:1,250 Points:312,615 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 12:35:52 PM Ignore PuddinPal Report Abuse The Honda Civic, which I own, is my choice. It is very efficient on fuel, very well built and reliable, and is a sexy little car that handles well. On top of that it does a very good job of maintaining its resale value. Sounds like a win, win and win to me.
BigTruc Veteran Author Memphis Posts:479 Points:569,030 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 11:39:23 AM Ignore BigTruc Report Abuse Which is the most expensive?
vrossi46 Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,440 Points:553,420 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 10:41:32 AM Ignore vrossi46 Report Abuse Come on, the Chevy Volt? Obviously throwing GM a bone. High price and no range, guess it's for commuting to the train station.
Norm10 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:1,853 Points:90,770 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 10:41:28 AM Ignore Norm10 Report Abuse How did the Volt get on this list?
fuel2use Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,821 Points:412,225 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 10:37:21 AM Ignore fuel2use Report Abuse I cant afford them.
Night Owl Champion Author Toronto Posts:5,790 Points:1,436,625 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 10:32:47 AM Ignore Night Owl Report Abuse There are too many hybrids/EV in this list.
jwalkerh Champion Author Louisiana Posts:4,820 Points:1,099,955 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 10:28:39 AM Ignore jwalkerh Report Abuse I can't fit my family in any of those, I need at 7 passenger seating...
Goatroper Champion Author Dallas Posts:5,189 Points:1,013,450 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 10:27:41 AM Ignore Goatroper Report Abuse The best car for a commuter is no car at all. If you can work remotely, then do so. Use mass transit when available. A NEW car would be my last choice.
gs7101 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:3,743 Points:276,855 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 10:18:50 AM Ignore gs7101 Report Abuse I'm not interested in any of these cars.
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:1,698 Points:420,115 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 10:18:21 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse don't care for any of them.
portlandcat Champion Author Tennessee Posts:1,837 Points:330,370 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 9:49:28 AM Ignore portlandcat Report Abuse nice to see there are some under $20K
mossimo36 All-Star Author St. Louis Posts:649 Points:136,750 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 9:43:08 AM Ignore mossimo36 Report Abuse ok
PhilMils Champion Author Virginia Posts:5,476 Points:1,052,490 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 9:35:12 AM Ignore PhilMils Report Abuse Not everyone has the same requirements, so it is good to see some variety in the list.
firemunkee Veteran Author Maryland Posts:408 Points:55,225 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 9:34:49 AM Ignore firemunkee Report Abuse I disagree, you can fit 2-3 kids in a prius. It may not be as spacious as an SUV or a full size sedan, but it is very doable. But I guess it comes down to what everyone is willing to sacrifice (your kid's space, money, looks, etc.).
lcleveland Champion Author San Antonio Posts:1,465 Points:334,875 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 9:30:54 AM Ignore lcleveland Report Abuse the Highlander is the largest and it's a hybrid. need something where you can get all the kids into and then go to work. you can't cram 2-3 kids into a prius