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@stickguy said:
for someone that has always been addicted to cars, it is surprising how little there is of interest now. Not sure how much is I am just getting old, and how much is what is out there these days.

I agree with this 100%. I certainly don’t get excited or clamor over cars I think are cool like I used to. I feel like there are certain cars that I keep on my radar IF the lease deal is right or I’d be able to get out of the lease easily if and when I need a car. It would also be predicated on me getting out of whatever I’m currently leasing without a dime in negative equity.

I’d get another pickup truck in a heartbeat. Tacomas always seem to have strong lease programs backed by hefty discounts. I’d like a TRD Off Road with the Hybrid, but would be very happy in an SR5. I really dig the Ridgeline and the Frontier Pro4X.

Regular cars, again nothing excites me but I do really like my Integra and my wife’s Camry. I’d get another one of each, but would t be “that guy” with 2 Camrys in the driveway.

On the luxury-ish side of things I’d consider a Genesis G70. On paper it checks a lot of boxes. RWD based AWD car. 300 hp turbocharged 4cylinder. The base models comes with a lot of standard features. I’m ok with leatherette and seats that are just heated and not ventilated.

good to know. Will let y'all know what we think after we drive one!

Does the MB GLC or Audi Q5 interest you?

we liked the GLC we sat in. Could be worth a looks, especially since the MB dealer shares a parking lot with BMW (same owner). Not sure it floats my boat enough to buy, but see what the boss says. No chance on an Audi. She has a pathological hatred of VW and Audi.

@au1994 said:
The Genesis sedan is nice. Depending on how our searches pan out, I would absolutely take an Integra.

In a perfect world, she would get a Macan. That’s what she really wants and I would consider a service loaner. But I just think there are better (read cheaper) options out there. She only drives 8 miles one way to work so its no like she’s in it for long periods of time daily.

I’m going to put the XC60 and RDX on the board and maybe one of the myriad of Lexus SUV’s. She likes the GV70 and I think the interior is gorgeous but the exterior just meh.

Jeep is up next summer and I have no idea which direction I’ll go. Integra, Maverick, Frontier, another JGC, QX60, Camry SE??? As you can see I have a clear vision in what direction we are heading.

I’d also consider a GLI.

@nycgarguy said

On the luxury-ish side of things I’d consider a Genesis G70. On paper it checks a lot of boxes. RWD based AWD car. 300 hp turbocharged 4cylinder. The base models comes with a lot of standard features. I’m ok with leatherette and seats that are just heated and not ventilated.

I considered a used G70 prior to the Crown purchase. I would have gone with the Turbo V-6. They looked nice and reasonably priced used (steep depreciation). My biggest problem with them: No spare

The Genesis sedan is nice. Depending on how our searches pan out, I would absolutely take an Integra.

In a perfect world, she would get a Macan. That’s what she really wants and I would consider a service loaner. But I just think there are better (read cheaper) options out there. She only drives 8 miles one way to work so its no like she’s in it for long periods of time daily.

I’m going to put the XC60 and RDX on the board and maybe one of the myriad of Lexus SUV’s. She likes the GV70 and I think the interior is gorgeous but the exterior just meh.

Jeep is up next summer and I have no idea which direction I’ll go. Integra, Maverick, Frontier, another JGC, QX60, Camry SE??? As you can see I have a clear vision in what direction we are heading.