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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
The 2018 version of the elantra sport has better equipment packages. The base model now has moonroof, BLIS and proximity key. The key options for us (along with carplay). For about the base price of the 2017 model without most of that. So no need to add the premium package (basically navi, and fancier stereo, which we can live without, particularly navi with Carplay on board).
so will work with the Hyundai dealer to find a car, and work a deal. If the monthly nut is close to the Jetta, will go with the Elantra. A major plus is my last payment and the disposition fee disappear. whether I get before the lease ends, or shortly after. So time for them to find my car.
I love when a plan comes together.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
nice colors!
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Wife's first choice in color combo, which almost never happens, so that's a big bonus. Ticked every box, plus Blind spot, lane daparture and surround view camera that we weren't really looking for. Also, 19" wheels, that we were definitely not looking for (18" standard).
It's a service loaner with 4400 miles. CPO Elite with an extra year of warranty. Only been in service for 5 months, so 4yrs, 7mo of warranty.
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Beautiful car. I had no idea those 28i models could go that high into the 50s new.
this a buy or lease?
Maybe next year I can convince the wife to trade the RDX in on something newer. My best bet I think is if Acura releases a redesigned RDX!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
We bought it. 0%/72mo. financing.
$1500 X3 loyalty rebate (just had to own an X3, to qualify)
$1000 finance rebate (they give you $1000 to take 0%. Dumb)
Ended up about $800 over my optimum price, but the trade was always a big variable. Not sure this was the best move, financially, but she got exactly what she wanted, and that counts for a lot. At least she is set for 5+ years. Had the last one for 4 years, 5 months, and it was two years old when we got it.
$9400 trade, after some serious crying on my part. @qbrozen pegged it at $9500, in August. Their first number was $8500.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
There's one 05 E55 wagon on Autotrader right now, and they want 25K for it, with 121K miles on it. Of course, that's hilarious, but I suspect something closer to 20K would be real world.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
@kyfdx - congrats on the punch.
@stickguy - I moved in the opposite direction that you're looking to go. I had the 2013 E-GT which got traded in for the 2016 Jetta SE with the 1.4T.
You should drive the E-GT to see how it feels. My E-GT had the 148HP 1.8L, and the extra torque of the 1.4T is really noticeable in the Jetta.
But, feature wise, really hard to beat Hyundai, no question.
Have you considered the Forte5?
Will I be seeing you in the relevant lease threads asking questions?
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
I have driven the Elantra GT. Do like it, The 2.0 in that makes about 162 HP (20 more I think than the 2.0 in the sedan). It is a nice car, but quite a bit more money.
what I am actually looking at is the Elantra sedan sport, with the 201 HP turbo. Going from the 1.8t VW to a base motor Elantra was never going to fly. So a good compromise of performance, stuff, and (hopefully) cheap. Daughter, who gets it next June, likes it too (we have driven one).
What helps is that they reconfigured the equipment levels for 2018, so the base sport now has everything we need standard. No need to add an expensive premium package to it. I would consider a killer lease on a leftover 2017 with the extra goodies on it, but they are actually in very thin supply.
I already had initial discussion with the Hyundai internet lady, and should be hearing Monday from someone with detailed pricing. And should be getting VW numbers too, so will have a good idea where we stand.
at least with the Hyundai, I can wait a couple of months (well, 6 weeks) if needed, and just drive into any Hyundai dealer before my lease is up and just swap out with no fees involved.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Combine that with the presumably simpler transaction with trading out of one Hyundai lease into another, I'd be very excited for you to get into one.
Heck, I'd consider it for my stepdaughter's vehicle to replace her own Jetta sport. You could start a trend!
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Waiting to hear back Monday from the not too far away guy I got my Sonata through (easiest place to swap it out since I also got the protection plan through them) about price and availability, since we want a specific color (though there are only about 5 max to choose from, all have same interior, and just 1 option package which will not likely be that common)
I actually found the exact car in Connecticut (while searching online for pictures to show the wife, who actually liked it too), so shot them a "send me an Eprice" request just for the heck of it.
If the local guy gives me a number I like, will just tell him to find what we want and let me know when to come pick it up. Or can wait for October or November programs, hoping they get better!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
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.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
The rest drive didn't look all that exciting to me, but the car seems quite competent.
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
Timing is just so off right now. Anyways, enjoy driving my Golf so why not just keep it a bit longer and get something new once I retire again. Works for me at this juncture.
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
I think you and your Daughter will love the Elantra Sport. If they were available when I got mine I’m sure I would have went for it.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha