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Price is $3,150 asking. With cars like this, what you do is take a test drive.....alone...and drive the living crap out of it for 20 minutes....if it doesn't break down, leak, emit steam, make horrifying noises or light up the dash board, it's probably OK.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The company says the smaller engines are sufficient for what its customers want. Only 14 percent of buyers in 2016 bought V-6 Accords.
Honda released some details of the new Accord on Friday. The car will come with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a more powerful 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. A hybrid powertrain is optional. The smaller engine will get a continuously variable transmission, while the larger one will get a new 10-speed automatic transmission. Manual transmissions also are available.
Honda says the new design has a more aggressive stance than previous Accords.
Price and gas mileage and other details will be announced later.
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When you get used to a certain amount of power, you notice it when you drive slower cars. I don't mind winding a smaller engine out, so I can get by as long as the max HP output is sufficient.
The 3.6 in the Subaru is definitely more quiet than the 2.5 at equal acceleration inputs.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Can't blame those that get the bigger car though, but how often do most really use all that extra space?
It probably also streamlines production and lowers CAFE so all in all a big win for the manufacturers.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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I suppose the G8 did have a V8, but I see those once every blue moon.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
one difference I just realized that hurts too. The V6 is usually only on higher trim levels. The stick on just a sport model or strippo one.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Imagine this:
240 HP V6, but hub cap plastic wheel covers over steel wheels. No moon-roof. No leather.
This was a "rare bird" as one dealer put it. The Accord LX V6 Coupe. It was a bargain compared to the EX V6 though! Had everything else, and the wheels are easily fixable. So if you don't like leather all that much, and you don't care for moon-roofs, it saved you a lot of money back then.
When I got my 2000 every V6 for miles was a full boat loaded SLE so that is what I got. I loved that car.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I figure I find I can squeeze in a test drive a month I'll know what's replacing the Enclave by the time it goes back in Dec.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
- I like that last model Saab 9-5 too - very sharp. I suppose if it were cheap enough, it may be worth the risk to experience one.
- I have quite a few voicemails from the newbie salesperson who showed me the Del Sol - "We have a few people inquiring about it, so if you're interested you may want to come in this weekend." Uh, yeah - I don't doubt that there are others interested in the car for the low miles. But anyone legitimately interested in the car knows a bit about the car and understands it is way way overpriced. A CRX with those low miles? They could probably get $7-8k from someone who just has to have it. Not a Del Sol. And if someone did? Go for it.
- If that new Accord is available in a stick with the 2.0l turbo, I may find myself back in a Honda. That could potentially be the "mature" version of a Civic Si that I'd like.
- Finally, my trip computer on the Durango showed around 22 mpg for the trip down - I'm thrilled with that, and happy I didn't let gas mileage get in the way of the upgrade from the V-6.
Okay - I'm off to more baseball in the desert.2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
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On the CCB idea, my friend who is thinking about MKZ lease end. He drove a CT6 hybrid today. MSRP 76K, get this - it had a "green car" ADM for an additional 10K. I laughed out loud when he mentioned it. He liked the car though - the reverse camera in mirror wows him, and he was impressed by the silence and smooth ride. Still a bit dear, I wonder what real world leasing will be towards the end of the year.
Don't hybrids in WA get exempt from sales tax?
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
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My son texted today that his roommate was at the BMW dealer, working on trading his 2014 GTI for a 328i. Ended up buying a 2014 CPO 3 series, and selling his GTI to carmax.
now he needs to find someone to buy the older MB S class that he got back in the winter. 20 years old or so? I forget which engine, but I think the V8 version of the big mama benz that Fintail had.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Don't hybrids in WA get exempt from sales tax?
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
Oh wait. Not that kind of advice?
Will pop right over!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2024 Ram 1500 Longhorn, 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium, 2016 Kia Optima SX, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
But on the list now are also a 2 door Wrangler (stick) and a Ram PU. Just don't ask me why. Along with all the other stuff already on it (too numerous to mention).
Though if I needed a car today, that 2013 Mini S 6 speed is still calling my name!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
@stickguy funny you added a Ram to the list because I parked near a GMC Canyon Crew Cab and thought of adding that to the list but I think my happiness with a truck would be short lived.
I was really pushing the wife to allow us to get a sedan when the Enclave goes back but unfortunately the roominess is needed. I came to this realization last weekend (I pretty much knew anyway) when one night we had both car seats and an extra passenger and then the next day I took a loveseat and chair to my SILs house. Oh well...
And good for you doing landscaping. We didn't do our raised planting beds or flowers all over we usually do because most likely sometime in August there will be backhoes and bobcats tearing up the yard pouring footing for an addition. Fun fun
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
I was really pushing the wife to allow us to get a sedan when the Enclave goes back but unfortunately the roominess is needed. I came to this realization last weekend (I pretty much knew anyway) when one night we had both car seats and an extra passenger and then the next day I took a loveseat and chair to my SILs house. Oh well...
And good for you doing landscaping. We didn't do our raised planting beds or flowers all over we usually do because most likely sometime in August there will be backhoes and bobcats tearing up the yard pouring footing for an addition. Fun fun
There's a part of me that doesn't want to give up driving a sedan but needs like today's Lowe's runs, my son's baseball games, and sometimes needing to drive several 6 year olds and their equipment to those games becoming the new normal I know the extra room will be very welcome. There's still Ms. Pensfan's Altima if I really get the itch to drive a car though.
And as for landscaping I actually find it very cathartic, even though today was pushing it with 87 degree temps outside. Got all of the herbs planted, some areas reseeded with grass, and plants planted. Productive day for sure.
Today I got a call that our patio door was fixed (at local hardware store). Had my car at the time. Had to go back to get the Acura, since I discovered last week when I took it in, that the door was too wide to fit through the opening into my back seat. Fit fine in the RDX (though it did sit on top of the front headrests!).
I just like having the big box space available when needed. But we really don't need 2 of them, but I would not mind a hatch or small wagon if I don't get another sedan. 99% of our driving is fine with the sedan, which is why having a PU of some sort as the 2nd car is intriguing. But I am pretty sure I would quickly tire of a FS one like a ram. A Canyon or Ridgeline could work. They are big but not too giant.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
After the game, I was headed to dinner in Pearl River (@stickguy The Saloon). Over the GW Bridge, then go some gas on Route 46. Pulling out of those gas stations is always an adventure. No problem for my Infiniti's 328hp V6. Find some daylight, mash the gas, and see ya later!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD