A car WWYD

[HoneySpider]

We have 2 cars but are only keeping one with us in DC, the other will stay at my parents' for the meanwhile. We have not decided whether we want to keep it or sell it (but leaning toward keep it).

Of course we both want to keep our own car here. There are pros and cons to both. We're currently getting new insurance quotes to see if there is a big difference but so far it doesn't seem there is. 

Car #1: 2005 Honda Civic with 130,000 miles
Pros: Better gas mileage, older car so care a little less about something happening to it, easier to park on street because it's smaller
Cons: 2 door, smaller so DH isn't as comfortable

Car #2: 2009 Chevy Cobalt with 45,000 miles
Pros: Roomier, newer/less miles, 4 door
Cons: Not as good gas mileage, problems with the lock remote, generally has been a crappier car (lots of recalls and such)

The car will be parked on the street in our neighborhood and I don't anticipate using it all that much locally, much more for when we go OOT to visit family/friends. On one hand, it seems to make more sense to have the car that is newer and DH is more comfortable in, but on the other hand, if we take the older car, we can basically run it into the ground (it's still in good shape right now) and keep the newer one in good shape for when we need it again. Both cars are paid off, we don't anticipate buying a new one for several years.

I've never lived somewhere where we didn't each have our own car so this is strange. Which car would you take?

[wanderingenough]

That depends, which car do you want? That's my vote. Haha.

Honestly I'd probably lean toward the older smaller car. Street parking can be such a nightmare.

[bk1]

I would probably keep your H car with you. 

This is based on using it more for traveling. When we travel we take my H truck even though my car gets much better mileage. He is just much more comfortable in his truck. 

[krystee]

Have you checked the resale value of both? I'd probably keep the one worth less, sell the one worth more, and use the money toward a new car fund for when you're ready for a second car, unless you anticipate taking back the second car within a year. Each year, they'll be worth less so you may as well get top value for it now!

Or I would keep the car of whoever will be doing more of the driving since that person's preference should count a bit more.

[HoneySpider]

In all fairness, I really should say that the Cobalt isn't that much bigger than the Civic...

[zarapipe]

I would say the one who cares the least should forfit the fight since they are both about the same size. The older one would be better parking in the street in case it gets hit.

[mac08]

Given street parking, I'd take the older one that you would be less upset if something happened to.  It might get scraped or dinged by being on the streets.

[HoneySpider]

Hmm, maybe I should let DH bring his car, I really don't want mine getting hit