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Son has started making noises about replacing his 15 Cruze with a new sedan. He's thinking of Camry, Corolla, Accord, Civic, and I told him to look at Sonata or Kia 5 and the Elantra and Forte which offer the longest warranty which would be to their benefit if they can cash in on the warranty when there's a problem with the HyuKia product. He lives within spitting distance of a Kia store and Hyunda store along with toyota and Honda. But I told him most likely he'd end up buying in Columbus where's they'd have a model and color exactly what he'd decide he liked eventually.
I told him the CVT transmissions in some engine combinations are much better for some cars, like they even
shift. But I suggested a pick that had a real transmission with those things in it called "gears." I also suggested picking the vehicles that normally aspirated engines. If he likes small I think the Elantra/Kia can fit that. Otherwise, Camry?
Anyone have input on various models? I told him not to get anything special like higher powered motor. Just get the most car with the most features of the safety nanny type he wants.
I also told him to make a check list for any model to be sure it has the features he wants. This would be his car to drive to work.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
If I was trying to get cheap ... and recently went through this with my sister ... a CPO Soul can't be beat. She got one with like 10k miles for under $15k OTD. An automatic + model. I just can't see getting something with less utility to maybe save $1k-$2k.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
One thing to think about, he might be paying it off over 5 years or more, so it might be worth getting the car he really wants even if it costs more....like say for $1500 more you can get a much better car, that's only about $300 more a year.
And that car may cost less in the long run because he won't want to trade it in earlier to get the car he should have got the first time.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I can’t attest to longevity as mine only has 13k miles so far.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
It’s not like he is driving a 2003 Cavalier with 185k on it. The Cruze is only six years old. While I don’t disagree with a HyunKia for the warranty, he may not keep it long enough to get full use out of it.
That said, I don’t disagree with what’s been recommended. Maybe throw the Mazda 6 into the mix, as it has a traditional automatic.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
That and the Elantra are certainly worth a look. I can’t warm up to Toyota much these days, but you generally can’t go wrong with their sedans either for good transportation.
I had a 2017 Elantra and it was a good car. Did everything well and zero problems during my ownership. It was also fairly roomy.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
. While I don’t disagree with a HyunKia for the warranty, he may not keep it long enough to get full use out of it.
If he gets a HyunKia and he takes it in for service, put a big sign inside..NO DRINKS OR FOOD ALLOWED.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Interesting side note: the other day I was listening to Vicki Butler-Henderson's podcast and she had Mike Brewer of Wheeler Dealers fame as a guest. He said that he had packed up his things and fully relocated back to the UK after 6 years of living in Southern California. The interesting comment came in a discussion of popular cars when he said that on the freeways in SoCal about 80% of the newer cars he would see were Hyundai/Kia. Now 80% is obviously an exaggeration but it did make me wonder how big their market share is these days (followed immediately by how they handle their warranty claims at such a high share).
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2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Accords, Corollas, etc are always a safe bet. I love my KIA. But, dealerships make all the difference (as they do with most any car). I’ve seen the K5, from a distance and like it, though. Probably a clone of the Sonata.
2021 Genesis G90
2021 Genesis G90
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I've been reading quite a bit about the many variants (mutations) of this virus. It would seem that the current vaccines should be effective against the virus's variants, however there are new variants being identified quite frequently which may require some adjustments to the vaccines already being used as well as those still in their testing stages. My fear is that this virus may be with us for quite some time - not just through December, but for several years. I just hope my fears are temporary.
Social distancing, hand sanitizing and wearing a mask at all times when out in public remains the best way to avoid contracting this virus and to fight this virus from spreading. I pray there is a light at the end of this tunnel.
2021 Genesis G90
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
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My best friend told me that he uses a guy who "air-sprays" the correct color using the car's VIN # and charges under $100. So I will go with him to get an estimate from him.
Even though the scratch is hardly noticeable, I KNOW IT'S THERE and is driving me nuts, if you know what I mean. What I really should do is go to some psychiatrist and have him/her hypnotize me and plant the suggestion that, "...my car is perfect and has no scratches...", but it would cost much less to just have the scratch repaired.
So I have decided to see how long I can live with the hardly noticeable scratch! It's not a leased car and so long as I have wax over it, it should not cause any problems. I think the doors are aluminum alloy anyway and won't rust. I just have to put it out of my mind!!!:
2021 Genesis G90
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2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
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2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
If you wet the area and the scratch is no longer visible it can be fixed this way.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
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How long are you keeping it?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
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Audi moving these models to Mexico amuses me, as there's no savings to go along with it.
I have no real scratches yet, but a few rock marks on the front - gotta love plastic. These cars should come with a clear bra standard, for what they cost.
I had to buff out a pretty long blue streak on it the other day. No idea how that got there.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
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I would rather leave the scratch though than have the whole door repainted, and potentially take a big hit to resale value. A dealer isn't going to care why it was done, once they know it was done.
My wife put a big scratch in the rear fender of the old RDX (really noticeable with the dark gray paint). I did a lousy DIY touch up, and at one point had a pro detail it (was a gift certificate I used). Still saw the scratch, but at least he smoothed my handiwork out! I thought about putting another coat of paint on but ended up leaving it alone. Was protected and never rusted.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
Maybe too much economic basis in resource extraction - boom and bust (and do you really want people from Alberta to have so much power? )
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
2021 Genesis G90
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250