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the Sonata has Hankooks. Not fantastic, but decent. I think weak in snow, but mine have never touched the stuff. But at 21K, still look like new. A big plus on a lease!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
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)
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
"Beginning in 1991, the speed symbol denoting a fixed maximum speed capability of new tires must be shown only in the speed rating portion of the tire's service description, such as 225/50R16 89S. The most common tire speed rating symbols, maximum speeds and typical applications are shown below:
L 75 mph 120 km/h Off-Road & Light Truck Tires
M 81 mph 130 km/h Temporary Spare Tires
N 87 mph 140km/h
P 93 mph 150 km/h
Q 99 mph 160 km/h Studless & Studdable Winter Tires
R 106 mph 170 km/h H.D. Light Truck Tires
S 112 mph 180 km/h Family Sedans & Vans
T 118 mph 190 km/h Family Sedans & Vans
U 124 mph 200 km/h
H 130 mph 210 km/h Sport Sedans & Coupes
V 149 mph 240 km/h Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars
When Z-speed rated tires were first introduced, they were thought to reflect the highest tire speed rating that would ever be required, in excess of 240 km/h or 149 mph. While Z-speed rated tires are capable of speeds in excess of 149 mph, how far above 149 mph was not identified. That ultimately caused the automotive industry to add W- and Y-speed ratings to identify the tires that meet the needs of vehicles that have extremely high top-speed capabilities.
W 168 mph 270 km/h Exotic Sports Cars
Y 186 mph 300 km/h Exotic Sports Cars
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?gclid=CjwKCAjwpfzOBRA5EiwAU0ccN3-5HF_lyGjhLF8wyzEC9DDdqpKrQrtxKt1qGpvauVBZyXraPr6VVxoCmoUQAvD_BwE&techid=35&s_kwcid=AL!3756!3!200245277656!b!!!!+h +speed +rating&ef_id=V3hRDgAAApKYsF04:20171012142721:s
In fact, the PSS's offered a 30,000 mile warranty if I'm not mistaken, unheard of in an aggressive Summer Performance tire. Typical mileage warranties on tires I buy is 0.
Shame! I know my sample size is small but I feel Dunlops are puncture-prone by nails, screws, and whatever else that is sharp on the road.
I'm having Blizzaks put on both the Durango and GLC tomorrow. As @michaell would say, snow tires are probably a bit of overkill in Denver, especially on an AWD SUV, but the wife and I do have long commutes, and appreciate the added performance on the snow days.
And the Durango has the upgraded performance tire option (Pirelli something or anothers), and I suspect they are not as great in the snow as a more traditional all-season.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Guess each area of the country has their own weather issues.
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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)
also sat in a nice CX5. Touring with moonroof. Dark crystal blue over beige. Gorgeous car. especially the nose. Nice interior too. not a bad price for the equipment and class. salesguy said that it could lease for about $300 with nothing down (but not sure about other fees/taxes). Or exactly what "about" meant. Still, not a bad option.
did not talk numbers on the 6. maybe later in the month.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
Many winter days are cold, but clear, and all season tires have seemed to work just fine on all the cars we've had over the years.
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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
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2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2017/10/2018-volkswagen-jetta-gli-kills-manual-transmission-oddly/#more-1595502
2018 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Kills the Manual Transmission
By Timothy Cain on October 13, 2017
As the 2018 Jetta is the last MY for the current platform, I understand why VW did this.
But - VW had better reintroduce the manual GLI when the new MQB Jetta is released.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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I just did a 800 mile road trip this week, and noticed that my Edge is still very quiet, even after 92,000 miles. It's important to me to have a quiet, solid road trip vehicle.
The CX3 just has the 2.0. Other common complaint is being a bit tight on room up front. It is based on the Mazda2 platform I think, so can't expect too much room!
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
Back to tires, there are a few other brands out there that now have "all-season" offerings with winter ratings (mountain/snowflake). Oddly, I received an actual catalog from Tire Rack a few days ago that has a section in there on them. Not that Nokians aren't an excellent (albeit very expensive) tire! A man's gotta have choices, ya know?!
It was a bit small in both the rear seat and cargo area, but as noted, it's based off the Mazda 2, which is a pretty small car (it's the Toyota Yaris iA, now). But, I didn't feel cramped in the front seat.
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A little higher ground clearance would be a benefit to her.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
I really like the Mazda interiors - if only they would slap a small turbo onto their engines for a little more "oomph".
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
short list (more like what caught my wandering eye and got stuck in my brain) is: Elantra Sport (should have gotten the 2017 when I had the chance), an Accord when they come out next week, Mazda 6, a 2009 BMW 328i, and a 2000 Toyota MR2 spyder in screaming yellow. And a 2017 Jetta SE since relatively cheap.
Yes, I realize this list is all over the place. Fun new sporty car, large comfy everyday and travel car, fun used car to help budget, and an interesting toy for less money.
that last one piques my interest. Since I don't really need a car much, but do occasionally need a 2nd, I could get a toy now, and down the line, add a practical car or truck (some cheap lease probably) after we move the kid off the policy. Or, just keep using the toy if my commute needs don't change.
I never said I had any common sense.
Suggestions welcome!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
The MR2 is always fun if you can get used to the styling and if you can fit in it. It certainly would cost you the least of all your choices, but you can forget about carry stuff in it. So it wins the "Fun per Dollar Ratio" contest.
My only concern in your choices is the implication of little use. Whether you use the car or not, the new car depreciates right there in your driveway. So for me, driving 15,000 miles a year, my cost per mile is probably going to be less than you driving the same car only 5,000 miles per year, even accounting for the cost of fuel.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Yes, the sports car would not be used for travel much. But, would be payment free, so a way to convince the wife to upgrade the other car to something fancier. My new (old) rule is only 1 payment at a time, and be payment free as much as possible.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Your new options all seem good enough. The Jetta is mediocre but cheap. The Elantra seems ok, but not as cheap. I'm enthusiastic about the Mazda6, because I've really enjoyed driving my past Mazdas. But why not a Mazda3? Even less. Given that you don't drive that much, and you have the Acura RDX for trips, and seem to be really trying to save money on this purchase, it doesn't seem like the 2018 Accord is really the right car for you—seems like it's maybe too big, too fancy, and too expensive?
What about the 2018 VW Golf with the 6 year 72k mile warranty?
You seem to like getting a new car every 3 years, and so leasing seems like a good option.
All just my 2 cents, of course.