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2k to 3k below Invoice in MA, MD, VA, FL, CA. It doesn't pay to buy a used Accord. There was a poster who claims in CA. His 16 sport Accord was bought for $3200 below invoice. You could drive that car for a year and probably break even if you sold it.
You could find some really good deals right now on 2 / 3 yr cpo Audi's, Mb, Bmw, Range rover vehicles.
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
CA has the best pricing on Accords in the country. $2500 to 3k below invoice seems to be the norm with most educated buyers.
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/06/09/2017-ford-fusion-sport-380-lb-ft/
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.
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
I've got a 6-speed auto in my Elantra GT - seems to be enough for the 148HP engine.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
1. Passat
2. Optima
3. Malibu
4. Sonata
5. Accord
6. Legacy
7. Camry
8. Mazda6
9. Altima
I guess one of criteria is that the model name could not start with F.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Toyota_Camry/2015/Reliability/
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
"For the majority of people for whom a car is merely an appliance, the Camry meets their needs to perfection. Those seeking a zestier ride should look elsewhere. A 178-hp four-cylinder is standard, while a 268-hp V-6 offers some serious zip. Both have a six-speed automatic; a manual is not available. There’s a hybrid, with 43 mpg on the highway. The XSE aims at enthusiasts with a stiffer suspension and some extra styling bits, but its steering is numb, its braking and handling unexceptional."
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/rankings/Affordable-Midsize-Cars/
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
I see you posted for a price check on your 2014 Audi A6 3.0. Did you sell it yet?. My friend sold same car but in black last month . He had trouble selling it. It sold for 30.5 k after 3 months.
Legacy 4cyl is loud and underpowered. MPG's may be suspect? but a great all around vehicle. Subaru's Small brand less competitive on pricing hurts them .
Mazda6 is not a family sedan in my eye and probably most buyers.
Egress / ingress is terrible. 6ft or over folks will hit there heads getting in and out of vehicle. Seats are brutally hard and uncomfortable. Cockpit to low / contoured . Tight inside for a family of 4. Its a Great handling vehicle . I call it the poor mans BMW without the upgrades and motor.
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
What's your take on the 2016 Camry and Malibu?
The Sonata or Optima. I liked the Sonata as far as interior room and quiet cabin. Its a straight highway cruiser that was a pleasure to drive. Handling when pushed was iffy. Optima was definitely a better handling more fun to drive with a lot of Sonata's good quality's. Sonata's cock pit was more open and bigger. Kia's SXL model and Turbo engine was fast and shifted effortless. Very quiet also . Kia did a fine job on this model.
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
Couldnt agree with you more about the legacy. But then they are selling em as fast as they make so i guess they arent really complaining.
I'll tell you what's flying off the shelves at dealerships . The Kia Sorento , Honda Civic's
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
look at any ranking of "best" car (particularly anything that involves driving enjoyment) and it will rarely match up to sales.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The car is screwed together quite well. The ride is on the sporty side of compliant. Handling is tighter than normal now that I added the rear sway bar from an Outback 3mm thicker). The AWD is worth it's weight in gold..
I have noticed that I seem to be MUCH younger than the average Legacy driver (75?).
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
In other news, I thought it was interesting that Kia led the latest JD Power IQS--the first time a non-luxury brand has topped that survey. Also interesting that Hyundai was 3rd, behind Porsche. Toyota was 4th--even topping its luxury brand Lexus. Among US brands, Chevy, Buick, Lincoln, Ford, and GMC all beat the industry average. Curiously, Honda, Acura, Subaru, and Mazda were in the bottom third of the rankings. Overall, US automakers had a better collective score than foreign automakers. Chrysler and Jeep improved the most compared to the last study, but were still in the lower half. GM had the most individual awards. Another indication that car quality is continuing to improve, even as cars get more complex.
The civic just seems to be a nice package. I have priced them out, and they did not seem all that cheap to me.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
None have been more recent after new car purchases. But I've had 3 Neilson surveys, two about 4 or 3 years back and then a few months ago...
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
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
My old 03 Honda Pilot gave to my niece at 55k and was then passed onto her younger brother is still going. 210k miles Last I checked. Trans replaced at 100k. ($2500 ) Full Ft. end replacement twice. (2) timing belts water pump replacement. and some minor repairs.
Figuring at 5 to 6k in repairs over the years it was still worth keeping around and having kids drive it. Was it worth spending almost 6k in repairs ? Not sure but I'm told its running like a top still.
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
There's the rub. It's like that research that was done on what would happen if medical science could make you "live forever". They calculated that even if all your diseases could be cured, and aging stopped, you'd still die at around 300 years because eventually your entire body would be blown up, crushed, eaten, or some such.
A lot of cars have their lives cut short through mayhem and mishap.
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE