What kind of car do you drive for those 1+ hour commutes?

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I'm starting my first GN job in August and my commute is around an hour with traffic. I have a beater car now that clunks, squeals, clicks, and randomly dies but gets upwards of 33 mpg. I'm looking to buy a new car once I get some cash in my pocket. What do you all drive/recommend for that LONG commute?

TIA

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My mom has a little under an hour drive to work and she has a toyota yaris. She actually has the 2-door, and it is still very roomy, I can only imagine the 4-door sedan (I think they also have a 5-door hatchback) is just as roomy. It is great on gas and it isn't too bad of a price if you're buying brand new.

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Specializes in Cardiovascular, ER.

I drive about 1.5 hours each way (ugh) and I use a ford focus for commuting. I bought it specifically for that reason - gets good has milage. It's a 5 speed with no frills so I picked it up pretty cheap brand new. It's very reliable. I bought it when I started nursing school beginning of 05' and no problems yet!

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Specializes in CEN, CPEN, RN-BC.

1 hour commute for one of my jobs. Have an 09 eclipse 4 cylinder... gets about 28mpg hwy

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Honda Civic..gets 40mpg highway!

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I'm thinking a Civic...reliable...great gas mileage. When I get the money a Prius would be ultimate.

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Specializes in Family Medicine.

CIVIC!!!

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Specializes in Telemetry.

I drive my old (1995) Ford Taurus. I don't care if I beat the heck out of it driving it all those miles every week.

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Specializes in Assisted Living Nurse Manager.

I have a subaru Impreza and I get anywhere from 27 to 36 mpg on the interstate and I drive 80 miles one way to work mon thru fri. Sure am racking up the miles:)

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Toyota Prius is the best as far as MPG. I drive from north Texas 15 min from OK to central Texas (3hrs) and my gas hand moves one notch (10 notches in all). I spend average $40 to fill up.

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, Hospice.

Honda Civic! It's an 06 and has 150K miles. The only thing I've done to it is new tires X3, brakes, battery, and regular oil changes. I get between 28 and 35 mpg.

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Specializes in ICU.

05 chevy classic. 180000 miles 30 mpg.

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