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2020 Ascent Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
23 Civic Type-R / 22 MDX Type-S / 21 Tesla Y LR / 03 Montero Ltd
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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Point being, less than 1.5% of the world's population has tested positive. Could be a whole lot worse.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
I've always known the car I wanted, perhaps it's the recent events in my family and covid world in general, but I just have no strong feelings as to what would replace the XF (and I've babbled like this before here, sorry).
As I may be house hunting soon, I don't want to spend billions, so I'm thinking of used/CPO:
MB E400/450
Porsche Macan, 2018-2020. Is the update in '19 a much better choice than an '18?
Maybe a new M240, but I'm thinking I should still have four doors.
Audi A/S 5, coupe or Sportback?
A7?
Nothing really moves me, feel free to comment if you so desire.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
I know what you mean though. Maybe because I hardly drive now, and when I do, it is a very nice new RDX, but I really don't have a burning desire for anything specific, and until our needs change, would not even consider another expensive car.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Wonder how much they'd actually discount this unit? It's a 2020 model which works for me. And to be honest, this is the first vehicle that if all the stars aligned, I'd have no problem trading the Golf. First vehicle I've seen that I feel that way to! Now that the Golf is running so well, might just be the time to let it go and move forward. But the price...the price could be a problem. Not sure I could actually spend close to $28K plus my trade for something new, and I'm just guessing here. I'm more comfortable spending around $20K plus mine.
But, I really think this could be the one! The lighter colored one in West Palm was also super nice but not sure what it includes since I didn't get to see the sticker sheet like the one closer to home. Suspect though that it's equipped almost the same or the same.
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
I did look up the 0-60 times and the H6 was 6.8 and the T4 is 6.1. In other places you look the times may differ, but the same conclusion will be reached.
2020 Ascent Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Based on what you’re coming from and the other candidates on your list, I’d probably skip the A5. We’ve had two - one current gen and one previous - and they both had style in spades and were very comfortable, but had a very “vanilla” driving experience.
An S5 of course should solve that.
For the Macan, when we were shopping them recently, my wife thought the 2019 updates with the taillights and larger infotainment screen made the pre-refresh model feel dated. Also, for the S model, I believe they changed the engine in that, FWIW.
Like @stickguy said, everything on your list is very desirable.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
Obviously you need to take a test drive in a Countryman, but it could hit all the right buttons for you. It’s compact, but you sit a little higher up, which may be nice for entry and exit. It’s sporty, like your Golf. And the styling attracts you - you’ve been drawn to them for some time now.
Give it a shot...but make sure to pay attention to the firmness of the ride.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
These still qualify for new car incentives, as well - $2000.
$37,900 - 18% = $31,078 - $2000 incentive = $29,078
Plus tax, title, fees, etc.
Offer them $29K less your trade and see what they say.
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2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Anyway...agree with most, not a bad car in the bunch. Personally, I’d lean towards the M240. I’ve kicked the tires on a variety of “2s” in the past. Always liked them. I've tested a 235i. I would imagine an M240 would be better.
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Back in '13, when I had to get a grown up car (adios, XK), I narrowed it down to the XF and the A5. And, while lovely, as breld noted, I found driving the A5 "efficient," but I wasn't moved to buy. The XF just hit all the right notes for me. Perhaps coming from the XK, perhaps the emotional relationship to my father's friend's E-Type of the late '60s.
So, I'm searching S5s vs A5. There's a '19 E450 with (IIRC) the same interior as Fin's wagon, Polar White exterior and AMG graphics. I'd really like a blue or red car next, tired of white and silver/gray variations. But, beggars...
Still not sure I'm an SUV guy, but having wrecked my left knee running back in November, for a few weeks getting in/out of the XF was a bit of an origami exercise. Knee's better, but that's one reason I'm thinking Macan. And, I do like the interior updates of '19, although I think the CD player went away. But, if I can xfer music to the hard drive, no biggie. Used '19+ Macan S are a bit more rare around here,
And, now that I've been reunited with my dog, probably want four doors, so unlikely M240i. Why must I continue to be an adult???
Yup, GG, I'm a dilettante on this board.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
i have a '17 macan S-- bought CPO; prior had '14 A4 (like several others here) and acura TL before audi; CPO adds two years to the 4 year factory warranty
porsche is by far the most fun; the DSG is fast and i use the paddles most days...the SUV is much easier to get into and out of esp for wifey who has bad knee
porsche like most german cars have very expensive maintenance as has been discussed;
'19 vs prior generation-- nicer interior esp HVAC and infotainment; if you have android phone-- doesn't work like carplay as no android auto-yet
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
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
I emailed today and asked politely whether they would provide a loaner, given that I had paid for a rental last time in anticipation of them performing a thorough diagnostic of the vehicle, which they did not do. The response was "Unfortunately we do not offer loaners our dealership doesn’t have them...what I can do for you is set you up a rental through enterprise and you would only have to pay our price of $35 a day."
Too little, too late. I'm done investing time, money, and energy on an in-warranty vehicle trying to fix an annoying issue that doesn't affect drivability when it's halfway through its lease.
If you ever watch a TFL review on YouTube, they always mention it (they are in Boulder I think, somewhere around there).
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
2020 Ascent Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible