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http://www.kennyrossfordsouth.com/new/Ford/2017-Ford-Focus-e3e420110a0e0a17597ca3b634bc08b4.htm
MSRP $42,765, Listed Price $39,381
http://www.jimshorkeyford.com/new/Ford/2017-Ford-Focus+RS-97c56fc30a0e0a1709e1ddd3894f16b2.htm?searchDepth=1:2
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
I do know my Audi dealer started just recnetly a new policy on loaner vehicles that included pages of fine print, one of which is "no driver training use" (HPDE = Driver Training use). Geico used to say no high speed racing or high speed driving on a track. (Always thought HPDE's weren't really all that high speed; very subjective). Now they say no driving on a track primarily designed for high performance driving. That his certainly more bulletproof of an exclusion.
Almost every mfr has this type of disclaimer.
"However, a Ford representative sent us this clarification: "Ford vehicles such as Mustang, GT350, Focus RS, Focus & Fiesta ST and Raptor are designed for spirited driving and will be covered by warranty if the vehicle is operated within the limits and guidelines outlined in the vehicle's owner's guide and warranty manual, including when the vehicle is driven in 'track mode,' a feature that is contained on some vehicles, if it is driven on a track in a manner that is consistent with the guidelines. Ford does not recommend racing these vehicles in timed competitions or sanctioned race events, as they are designed and built to be driven as delivered from the factory, and the vehicle warranty does not cover mechanical failure or damage caused when a vehicle is used for racing."
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
That was enough for me to equate Buick with "old, soft, living room couch, floaty, and big." The Ford Five Hundred was big too!
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
Didn't they just rename the LeSabre the Lacrosse
Cavalier = Cobalt = Cruze
GM has a thing for sticking with the same first letter I think.
At least Chrysler is more creative:
Neon = Caliber = Dart
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
A regular plug-in hybrid with a bigger battery pack is more efficient. But not enough people want or need (or are willing to pay for) a 40+ mile range on a PHEV which is why Volt sales have never been great even though it has almost no direct competition.
Just sayin........
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Rav4 41,803 +31%
Civic 36,683 +11%
Camry 33,827 -1%
Rogue 32,425 -2%
CR-V 31,761 -12%
Accord 30,903 -3%
Escape 27,716 +5%
Corolla 26,600 -16%
Equinox 23,534 +7%
Altima 22,314 -11%
Explorer 21,529 +12%
Camry 33,827 +3.1%
Accord 30,903 +.6%
Altima 22,314 -10.6%
Fusion 13,886 -42.2%
Sonata 10,648
Malibu 10,549 -10.8%
Optima 7,933
Passat 5,143 -21.5%
Legacy 3,785 -27.4%
Mazda6 3,482 -19.8%
Fusion is dropping like a rock.
Civic YTD: 212,446
Camry YTD: 210,724
Civic 36,683 +15.8%
Corolla 28,333 -11.6%
Sentra 18,724 +1%
Focus 16,505 +18.1%
Elantra 13,287
Cruze 12,278 -10.5%
Forte 12,022
Jetta 11,054 -3.5%
Impreza 7,777 +49.6%
Mazda3 7,407 -8.6%
Focus had a good month!
Is Mazda worried "sky active" isn't getting it done! Time for more zoom zoom.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Ford F - Series PU 69,467 + 5.8
Chevrolet Silverado PU 45,966 -15.1
Toyota RAV4 41,804 31.1
Dodge Ram PU 39,708 -0.3
Honda Civic 36,683 11.3
Toyota Camry 33,827 -0.9
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
if I was to get a replacement, it would have to be the 2.0T turbo model. But pretty sure I will be going a different direction. Not a bad car, but I want a change.
Next, stopped and scoped out a new Camry. They had an XLE and a couple of SEs. I sat in the 4 cyl XLE. Included some options (including a pano roof), MSRP was ~$31K (comparable to the Sonata). Seemed nice. Definitely a fully new design in and out. Interior is much different. Not sure I liked the heavy dash on the passenger side (it really is "cockpitty" and intrudes) or the overall dash styling, but it was comfortable and well equipped. side and rear styling is sharp. Front end, well, something to be desired, and probably looks better in a darker color. I will take the wife back at some point to look at it, and probably take one for a drive, but I doubt I end up with one. Daughter might not mind one next year if they are going cheap!
I really want to see the new Accord. They need to hurry up and get those on the ground.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
ES 6,641 +25.6%
CClass 4,899 -22.3%
3series 4,084 -39.9%
A4 2,652 +1.5%
Q50 2,596 -7.5%
TLX 2,495 -16.9%
IS 2,443 -26.6%
MKZ 2,399 -19.2%
LaCrosse 1,028 -56.4%
S60 904 -51.5%
ATS 777 -63.3%
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
On Honda's website it says vaguely that the new Accord will arrive in "Fall." My guess is that it'll be October. If it was next month, I think we'd already have details on trim levels, msrps, etc.
Given that I felt that my 2016 Accord was fairly state-of-the-art for midsize cars when I got it a little more than a year ago, I'm impressed with how many changes there are going to be with the 2018 Accord. Most of these changes are for the better, but a few are not imho.
I like the new styling of the 2018 Accord, and have warmed up to the "blunt front" and "coupe-like" back. But it still seems like rear visibility behind the driver has been compromised for this. I would like to sit in one to see for myself. Blind spot monitoring will be important imho.
So, that's one possible big minus for me for the 2018 Accord, while two other small minuses are that they are eliminating at least two things: no CD player for the 2018 Accord, as far as I can see, and no side view camera "LaneWatch." But, it's true that I rarely use my CD player on my 2016 Accord now, preferring XM, FM, or audio books through AndroidAuto.
Other changes for the 2018 Accord compared to my 2016 Accord all seem positive. Overall, the new dash design seems more elegant and more ergonomically efficient. I like the return of the knobs. Also, although I didn't have a problem with Honda's controversial two-screen set up, probably one screen will end up being better (and more cost efficient for Honda. My 2016 Accord seems plenty fast, and is significantly more powerful and faster than my 2008 Accord, but the 2018 Accords with standard turbo power should be faster even with the 1.5. I'm also guessing we'll have a 10% improvement in mpg over the current Accord, to 33 mpg combined. This will mean that a 2018 Accord is going to get 2 more mpg than a 2012 Civic, which is a nice improvement.
But, because of the rear visibility issue, when it comes time to replace my wife's 2013 Accord, we will probably test drive a Camry. But right now it seems like her Accord has plenty of life in it. In fact, we're covered by the extended HondaCare warranty we got till Feb. of 2021. Maybe we'll just keep it till then. We finish paying it off Feb. of 2018. We had a big downpayment, and so the monthly on it was only $290, but still it'll be nice to be free of that. Given that our daughter just adopted a stray kitten she found, we'll need to put some of that toward cat food, litter, and vet bills.
October certainly seems logical. Clear out some 17s. The Toyota salesman said they have at least 100 2017 Camry left. Must be deals to be had there.
One flaw with CarPlay (we have iPhones). Stuck with apple maps, instead of google maps. My daughter has a pathological hate of apple maps, saying it has constantly done weird things and gotten people lost. But better than nothing.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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Audi A6 length 194.2 inches, width 73.8, height 57.8, base curb weight FWD 3803, interior volume 97.2 cubic feet, 14.1 trunk, 19.8 gallon gas tank, 28 mpg combined, msrp with a few options. c. $56,000 (this is the A6 with the lowest msrp in my area).
2018 Accord Touring 192.1, 73.2, 57.1, curb weight for the Touring 2.0 c. 3450? 102.7 cu foot interior, 16.7, trunk, 14.8 gas tank, c. 29 mpg combined, msrp c. $36,000.
Yeah, they are different classes of car. I know. But close in some areas. I'm sure the Audi is nicer in a few areas, but not 20k nicer. And I think the Accord is likely to be more reliable out of warranty. Still, far short of the double that I was first guessing. And the weight difference isn't quite as big as I was guessing. It's closer to 350 pounds rather than 500. The 2018 Accord is going to have c. 40.4" rear leg room, compared to 37.4 for the A6. That's a significant difference for those rear seat people. The A6 will certainly be comfortable, but if the numbers are to be believed the new Accord is going to seem almost like a Lincoln Continental in the back seat.