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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
his current plan is still a loaded Mazda 3 hatch (GT AT). Dark horse is a GTI. though he still likes the A3. If he gets a promotion or a new job this year, might change the equation.
planning to buy this time, and keep it for the long term. A good idea. And worth stretching a little if you are looking at it for 10 years (the Driver amortization plan). I did show him a few slightly used cars, but he was thinking new made more sense if keeping it forever, which certainly makes sense.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
a 1 year old CPO A3 might be a good car for him. Priced comparably to a new GTI, AWD, 220 hp motor that's on the GTI performance pack, nice warranty. Maybe he could find one with the optional Sport Suspension.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
http://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/39408/honda/civic/2004-civic-hybrid-worth-it-to-fix-and-sell-or-just-sell?new=1
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http://www.mypreownedmercedes.com/used/2012/mercedes/c63-amg/2012-mercedes-c63-amg-black-mercedes-of-north-haven-for-sale-wddgf7hb3ca610023
@fintail - what's your opinion of these era C63s?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Stopped by the VW parts department and ordered the color keyed door edge guards, a skid plate for all 4 doors to protect the paint and a neat chrome strip that goes on the bottom of the hatch. Found these things in their accessories catalogue and wanted a few more things but held myself back. Really liked the brushed aluminum accelerator and brake covers to give it a more sporty look but the price was a bit much so I passed. Just felt like dressing it up a little and think it'll look even nicer.
Did see a CPO 2015 A3 at the dealer last weekend and they had it listed for the end of the month at $29,999 with 2500 miles on it. Color combo was the same as ours so there are deals out there to be had going this route. So far, we have zero complaints at 10k miles.
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)
Also got to drive a new Toyota Sienna with just under 800 miles on the odo. If I needed such a vehicle, think I'd get this over the Odyssey to be honest. Easy to drive, great leather seating surfaces and great ergonomics...I was very impressed. Granted, it is a big vehicle and I get why the wife refused to drive one when the kids were smaller but it really is the perfect vehicle for family hauling duties. As much as I like the Kia Sedona, feel the Sienna is just as good, if not a bit better and both these vehicles seem to be a class above the Dodge/Chrysler twins. Again, the Odyssey is a nice vehicle but if given the choice, I'd go with the Toyota Sienna at this point in time.
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)
2003 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 with - wait for it - 35,000 miles.
Il get it an oil change and tire rotation initially. Moms orders until she figures out the finances. However, I'm pretty sure it will need more than that, soon.
I'm worried more about the time than the miles. What should we look at down the road?
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I will take the maintenance items under advisement, as I said my mom is waiting to see where she is financially before making any large decisions of that type
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2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Let us know how the Philly Car show is this year. I wanted to make it, but not looking good.
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-BMWs are expensive. Interior design falling behind many of the competitors.
-XC90 interior is great. Homerun.
-new Audi A4 was really nice inside (looked the same outside)
-I fit in the new Miata. Just a project to hoist myself out of it
-Son was good with the Mazda3 hatch. Until we got to VW and both fell in love with the dark blue GTI there. Wow. Stunning. But we both liked the seats in the Golf SE a little better! Tough decision between VW and Mazda
-still love the TLX. Just really feels good.
-new Civic was a lot nicer than the old one, but did not really do anything for us.
-new Elantra light years beyond the prior one. Really seemed like a smaller scale Sonata inside, and very sharp outside. Should be a winner
On the MB front, C class is really nice. But for some reason, loved the GLC. GLA was not bed either
-Q50 was OK. didn't thrill though.
-Imprezza concept? Fantastic looking. Can't wait to see the real car
-Loved the Ridgeline on display. Too bad could not get inside it, but looked great from outside!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
No surprise, but I have longing eyes for either an S3 or M235. Other than that, there is not another car I'd take over my GTI right now.
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
'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
also loved the Audi Q3. Nice size, comfy, easy to get in/out of (that higher hippoint, good for old folks!).
a few neat features that I recall. The MB had power adjustable front cushion extension. I want that. Bad. So nice.
the center screen in the Volvo is huge. Really imposing vehicle too. Expensive of course.
The skinny sidewall trend continues. Worst I saw was I think a 205/40. Tire was too skinny to even read. Really looked like a rubber band. Ridiculous, especially with the crappy roads up in snow country.
a few cars are unusable for people that have any sort of love handle (heck, aren't emaciated). A little bolster is nice, but a few were like jamming into a corset 2 sizes too small. Or a seat on a discount airline!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
MB: C class, GLC (E class a dark horse)
Acura: TLX
Audi: A4, Q3
Volvo S60, V60
Lexus ES
Ford Mustang
Honda Ridgeline
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Hey, found pictures of the cheap Town Car for TJC. even has a moonroof. Spread out space for everyone! And, cheap with only 80K on it.
http://www.royaleasing.com/detail-2001-lincoln-town_car-4dr_sedan_signature-used-14677001.html
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
But, I agree.. it's a looker for a small SUV.
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'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
I'm finding myself drawn more and more to the MBs - particularly their SUVs.
I still think the TLX is a great value for what they offer. By 10/17, there should be a good selection of CPO ones at great prices.
New A4, with the increased hp and DSG should be pretty engaging.
Q3? Wife drove one, hoping it'd sort of be like her GTI on stilts. Not the case. She bought the S3 that day.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Put one more on. Just saw on edmunds that Hyundai is planning to do a pretty big mid-life upgrade on the Sonata (on top of the tweaks from 16). New styling and other stuff. So entirely possible that, if I decide to lease again, I could just move on into an updated version of my car. Hopefully with the 1.6t/DSG drivetrain by then!
Oh, so many choices.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
Plus it reminds me of an old Mazda I really liked.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Hopefully my parts will be in by Wednesday and will get them installed. Eventually, might get the aluminum pedal caps and the aluminum skid plate for the top of the back bumper, the area that luggage usually scuffs up. Also liked the aluminum tail pipe extenders but again, doing a few things at a time and will see how I like it.
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)