[Christien]

What do you guys recommend for the "other" car in the family? Right now we've got a 94 Lexus ES300 that's on its way out, and we're thinking of what to replace it with. This is purely for utilitarian purposes, so fun doesn't have to figure in, but is always a plus. I really don't want a minivan or station wagon yet. No kids yet but there probably will be within a year or 2.

One thing we're considering leasing the new Ford Escape hybrid - we both like the size and space, without it being a gas guzzler. The other thought is buying a mid-90's semi-luxury car, the idea being that a PO of a BMW or Mercedes would be much more likely to have taken better care of the car than say the owner of a Taurus or something.

Thoughts?

Thanks,
Chris