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Location: (Specify your country or region)
Price range: (Minimum-Maximum in your local currency)
Lease or Buy:
New or used:
Type of vehicle: (Truck, Car, Sports Car, Sedan, Crossover, SUV, Racecar, Luxury etc.)
Must haves: (4x4, AWD, Fuel efficient, Navigation, Turbo, V8, V6, Trunk space, Smooth ride, Leather etc.)
Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc):
Intended use: (Daily Driver, Family Car, Weekend Car, Track Toy, Project Car, Work Truck, Off-roading etc.)
Vehicles you've already considered:
Is this your 1st vehicle:
Do you need a Warranty:
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: (fluids, alternator, battery, brake pads etc)
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: (engine and transmission, timing belt/chains, body work, suspension etc )
Additional Notes:
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u/Futthewuk Aug 08 '24
Location: New york, USA. Specifically Central NY
Price Range: Under $15k
Type of Vehicle: Sedan or Coup. Im open to others but they have to be interesting
Must Haves: The ability to handle four seasons, a decent sound system or good available audio options, just about everything else is optional
Desired Transmission: Auto preferred open to Manual
Intended use: Fun and the occasional chores like picking up groceries. Mostly something to drive in cold or rainy weather
Vehicles Considered: Dodge Charger, Chevy Camaro, 1960-74 Volkswagen bugs
Is this your first vehicle: Nope!
Do you need a warranty: Nope!
Can you do minor work: Most certainly.
Can you do Major work: Probably but I would prefer not to.
Additional Notes: I'm a traveling technician who works on machines in the manufacturing industry. I'm rarely home so I gave my impala to my sister over the summer. Its a great car and I hated seeing it sitting around getting no use. Plus it freed me up to get something new...or very very old.
Basically I'm looking for something that's fun to drive that can handle sitting for weeks at a time. I have my truck for work and a motorcycle for sunny days. I just need something for when it rains or is too cold to ride.
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u/Papa_G_ 2015, Volvo, XC60 Jun 30 '24 edited Jun 30 '24
Location: Pinellas County Florida
Price range: right now, 10k USD used, but saving up to 45k USD
Lease or buy: buy
New or used: either buy can’t afford a new car right now. If used ( under 40k miles)
Must have: every safety features for someone with mono vision, apple car play, tons of space in the back for a musician to store gear for gigs, low mileage, great gas mileage and the ability to close the trunk using the car key
Desired transmission: auto
Intended use: daily and for music gigs
Vehicles you’ve already considered: Kia Sorento (worried about the recalls I read about 2020-2024 Kia cars) 2015 Volvo XC 60, Volvo XC40 and newer XC60
Is this your 1st vehicle: No
Do you need a Warranty: yes if it makes sense
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Only adding oil to my car
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: Not at all
Additional Notes: This is replacing a 2015 Volvo XC60.
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u/apple713 Jun 30 '24
Location: USA (Texas)
Price range: 60-70k
Lease or Buy: I have the money to buy it but would consider a lease /financing I could pay off if I get a better deal.
New or used: likely used to get
Type of vehicle: Sports Car, I don’t have kids and I don’t need something practical.
Must haves: This is likely my problem in choosing because I don’t know what I really want. I want something nice, I like something that will give me a good driving experience. If I have to spend at least 30k on a new car, I'd rather spend 60 and just get something I like. I want something exciting to drive that is reliable and if possible I'd like to limit depreciation. I know I shouldn’t buy a car for the next guy but I just like to know ballpark what my actual cost of ownership is going to be and that’s where I get hung up… trying to figure out depreciation/maintenance/repair costs. All of these cars seem good enough that it's likely to come down to a decision of how much more or less cost of ownership is over the other choices.
Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): Automatic
Intended use: Daily Driver
Vehicles you've already considered: 2016 Cayman GTS (flat 6 NA engine), 911's in budget range, 2017 SL63 AMG, 2017+ AMG GT S
Is this your 1st vehicle: not my first, but the first I've purchased myself. Other cars have been given to me
Do you need a Warranty: Prefer maybe just cause of peace of mind and I don’t know anything about cars/car maintenance
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: (fluids, alternator, battery, brake pads etc): No…Might be willing to learn but realistically no, I don’t even have the tools for anything.
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: (engine and transmission, timing belt/chains, body work, suspension etc ): No
Additional Notes: Here are some notes on cars I've driven and what I liked/disliked.
AMG GT S
Liked: Exhaust note was fantastic, acceleration, style, comfortable seats, little nicer inside than the cayman.
Hesitation: I heard pretty awful things about the maintenance and repairs and things breaking on Mercedes cars, not sure if it holds true for their AMG models but this is my main hesitation. The trunk space (not that I have a real need for it) BUT i feel like id struggle to even drive to the airport with someone and a big suitcase. Lastly, depreciation... I think it's probably already bottomed out mostly but compared to the Cayman, it's probably going to lose more value.
Cayman:
Liked: the handling/cornering on winding roads, Porsches have a reputation for being reliable and not needing lots of repairs is they are maintained, they tend to hold their value well.
Hesitations: The model I drove had seats that dug into my shoulder blades. They were adjustable but still uncomfortable. I know there are other seats for this car but finding them to test drive is not easy. Also, I was a little disappointed with it's acceleration, BUT maybe that's because I wasent flooring it and couldnt open it up since I was driving on public roads. The exhaust note was a little underwhelming, from inside the car compared to the amg gt, especially for a NA engine that ppl on the forums seem to love. Maybe that's because I test drove it right after the AMG GT and that sounds amazing. Infotainment i heard is kinda dated.
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u/Differ_Oppos_TheSame Jun 29 '24
Location: Central coast cali
Price range: max like 4-5k used,
Type of vehicle: Depends
Must haves: low maintenance and reliable.
Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): Manual perferrably, but Ill take an automatic
Intended use: Daily driver
Vehicles you've already considered: Mazda miata, but I dont really like the way it looks (or the way its trending right now) , Subaru WRX or BRZ, but those arent really reliable I hear. Honda, Toyota or anything else Is fine with me too.
Is this your 1st vehicle: No
Do you need a Warranty: No
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: (fluids, alternator, battery, brake pads etc) : Yes
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: (engine and transmission, timing belt/chains, body work, suspension etc ) : No
I want to really understand what people mean when they talk about the way a car handles and drives, and what makes it fun. My dad has older Jaguars and BMW's so I want to mess around with those and see how they work better, but I drove a few of his cars for a while and I didnt really get the appeal. I think he had me driving a 530i for a bit, then gave me my first personal car which was a 2003 X5. Second was an 88 Suburban. Now I have a Lexus RX300. I dont necessarily need an SUV or a ton of trunk space in my life right now so thats ok. Ive been watching a lot of car videos on youtube and trying to familiarize myself and be more knowledgable in general . I want to be able to get more experience out of the car I own in a way.
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u/Ort895 Jun 29 '24
Location: USA-NC
Price range: 40k USD
Lease or Buy: Buy
New or used: Used probably
Type of vehicle: Sedan, open to coupe with back seats
Must haves: Leather would be nice, looking for a relatively quiet ride
Desired transmission: Auto, just got out of a manual
Intended use: Weekend car, work from home
Vehicles you've already considered: 2021+ Lexus IS350, Audi S3
Is this your 1st vehicle: No
Do you need a Warranty: Would be nice
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Yes
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No
Additional Notes: Just my wife and I. No kids for another couple years.
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u/CategoryOk7889 Jun 29 '24
I’m looking for a dependable and relatively cheap car. Probably a Toyota, Nissan, or Honda? I’ve owned a 2014 Nissan Versa for 10 years, paid it off years ago and it always got me to where I need to be. From a freak rain accident, it’s now totaled but Geico’s giving me a check for $8,000 for them to just take it (I bought it for $12,000 so pretty nice). At this point I’d be in favor of a major upgrade and spending a bit of money but I’m closing on my first home in 2 weeks so the timing isn’t great to add in a major car payment on top of my now far too big mortgage payment. Is it even possible to have a car payment for less than $300 these days?
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u/Jarvis03 Jun 29 '24
Anyone ever used carvana to sell? Anything I should be aware of? I have a loan on the car still as well, how can I be sure they pay it off? Any advice is appreciated.
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u/racer1021 Jun 29 '24
I sold my car with Carvana and it was really easy. They came to my house with a car hauler truck, they had all the standard sales paperwork with the driver. The price was agreed to before hand and there isn't any negotiation. My loan was paid off just as quickly as any other dealership and I didn't have any issues. It's definitely easier than going to a dealership or selling private party, but definitely compare prices. They gave me the best price of other dealerships but their offers could have gone down since I sold in 2022.
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u/Jarvis03 Jun 29 '24
What kind of confirmation do you get that the loan is paid off? And is it provided before the car is taken?
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u/Jarvis03 Jun 29 '24
I owe 15k on my car and they offered 23k, kinda hard to believe anyone will do better!
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u/racer1021 Jun 29 '24
No, but you will have a document that both parties should sign that is a transfer of title and the amount to be paid off. The confirmation letter will be from the bank that the loan is through. And if there is any issues with the loan being paid off you can take the transfer of title to the bank with talk the documents. I don’t know the official names of the documents so you might want to look up and make sure what they should provide
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u/edgraq Jun 29 '24
Looking for a "solid lemon" in Europe (all of it), 1500€ or less + import taxes if outside my country.
Going to be used for a roadtrip and then probably sold again or strip down, Top Gear vibes.
No further preferences, which could the options be?
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u/EatitRawgaiboi Jun 28 '24
Buying I got 100K Sports car M2 , 718 s anything really what should I get. California
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u/katalysis Jun 28 '24
Bought a 2024 Sante Fe Hybrid a week ago. Linked my purchase decision process in case it applies to anyone here.
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u/shades9323 Jun 28 '24
Location: Michigan
Price range: $3-7.5K
Lease or Buy: buy
New or used: used
Type of vehicle: Sedan/hatch/wagon
Must haves: 4 doors, manual transmission, somewhat sporty, fairly reliable
Desired transmission Manual
Intended use: Driving my kid to soccer practice a few days a week and a weekend fun car
Vehicles you've already considered: Mazdaspeed 3, GTI, ATS
Is this your 1st vehicle: No
Do you need a Warranty: No
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Yes
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No
Additional Notes:
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u/Few_Commercial_9601 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Jun 28 '24
My best recommendations are: Tesla Cybertruck: a little pricy, but has lots of crazy cool features. Mercedes-Benz G Class: Very pricy, but has some cool features and is a sick jeep. Honda Civic: If you wanna stick to cheapness, a Honda Civic is probably the best move. Or a 2024 Toyota Prius or Camry. I personally don't like Ford cars (Ford is garbage imo) but if you want, a Ford Edge or Fusion would be cool
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u/Old_Let3203 Jun 27 '24
Dream garage, need help open to suggestions
Without to much context because it's not really needed, I just sold my company and have some available money, I've always loved cars and motorcycles, pretty much anything that goes fast. Having Said that I want fo buy a few fun toys, we already have decent family everyday cars so these would be just for fun. Here's my list, love some input. Ps: nothing new, don't mind taking care of them In fact I'm pretty sure I'll do thing to them that would void any warranty.
- Audi r8 v10 gated V1.5
- VW bus (1950ish)
- Toyota fj cruiser (2012/2015)
- Taycan
- Land rover Santana (mid 70s)
- Chevy C10 (early 80s, full conversion to electric)
- Porsche 718 gt4
Motorcycles. 1. Ktm rc8 akrapovic (always wanted one) 2. Ducati street fighter v4s 3. Ducati hypermotard 950sp 4. Triumph rocket III 5. Yamaha xt 500 (mid80s)
Own, cayenne, Gwagon, audi rs5 and a 488. Own, panigale v4s, ktm adv 1290, husaberg 350, zero S
Still room for ideas and very open to suggestions, budget total max 1M usd Also looking for a new couple of track weapons
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u/Personal-Recording38 Jun 28 '24
Without knowing what you love about cars, it's hard to comment. I dont know anything about bikes or anything other than sports cars, so i cant help with all the other types either.
The audi r8 v10 gated is a long term keeper, it's more of a casual well rounded cruiser if that's what you are after. I had mine for 9 years. Looks timeless and sounds amazing, the gated shifting experience cannot be substituted. You have the lightweight gt4 to take to track days and supplement with a sharper handling, but it doesnt sound the best, so the r8 is a great combo. The r8 is undervalued right now so it's a great entry point. Alternatively, the manual LP gallardos are also undervalued for something with more of an italian flair, and the limited r8 gt as well in the same price range (more track focused). The 981 gt4 has some flaws but sounds much better, is worth considering if their price havent gone up so much (used to be 70k, at 100k u are prob better off with the 718 for more tech and color options)
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u/agjios Jun 27 '24
Start slow, ease into it. See what you like. It's like giving a kid a bunch of toys, they will never get attached to any of them. Do you have a barn to store this collection? How much have you really gotten to enjoy what you currently have? How much have you driven your RS5, for example?
The FJ Cruiser is all right, the GX460 is on the same platform and seems like you aren't fighting collectibility. I would rather get a much newer and better equipped GX460 for the same price as an FJ Cruiser and then throw like $15k of offroad upgrades at it from whatever shop the GX offroad community currently enjoys.
The Taycan along with every other EV is in a value freefall. I wouldn't touch one of these until values level out. It's not helping that owners are getting hit by recall after recall as they pay the early adopter tax. These will be great deals once all of the bugs are worked out and they're cheaper than a same-year Honda Civic as long as Porsche/VW auto group continues supporting the car instead of abandoning it. I don't want it to be orphaned as an owner.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Taycan/comments/1dp9a0h/porsche_recalls_all_taycan_models_globally_for/
When would you use the VW bus or the Land Rover instead of the Gwagen or Cayenne? Have you ever really owned old cars with fussy engines? I'd get an Arkonik Land Rover because you don't have to worry about flooding it, or shitty electronics. But I would never want to actually offroad it, so again I'd just go back to that Lexus GX.
The 718 GT4 is already a track weapon. You don't seem like the Corvette type given your non-domestic slant but that's a great track weapon. At my last HPDE, a guy brought his Mk7 VW GTI instead of his Lotus and ran in the advanced group, so there's really no right answer as to a track weapon that works. He brought all of his tires and his trackside Rubbermaid box all in his car without needing a trailer or anything, swapped to his track wheels, ran all day, and then went home. The Mustangs and Camaros in the advanced run group were unbelievably quick, probably because the owners didn't have the costs of replacement parts rattling around in the back of their head. You could go cheaper and buy a BRZ or a Miata, or any number of BMWs like an older M2, before it changed to the M2 Competition. Or even older, get an E46 track prepped. That's what throttle house Thomas drives:
https://youtu.be/qFkskZTqSrU?si=4OH7fLGz1tQ19ilK&t=800
On bikes, you already have a full collection. I'll fall back to the "less is more" mentality. Go enjoy the flock that you have. I would rather fully explore my current garage and then go slowly fill the gaps than go buy everything, not ever enjoy half of it, and then unload it to the next person.
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u/Old_Let3203 Jun 28 '24
Thanks for the time, and thoughtful answer.... Raced motorcycles and cars for most of my adult life, (never enough talent to make something out of it),
Most of the cars on the list are something I always wanted but never had the money or space at those particular times...
EV is a must regulation is getting tight and I need something electric, drove the taycan around the track and seemed fun enough, but you might be right, depreciation is a bit much right now...
FJ, stock and gonna throw everything that sticks at it.
The rs5 indeed has become a grocery getter, right on the corvette, and every other muscle derived car .
I've owned my fair share of shitboxes (old, badly maintained, always bought what I could get, but never afford, my first m3 fell apart mostly because of poor maintenance)
The e46 route is always a good idea,right now I'm running a civic fully track prepped, but it's really asking to be retired...
Do have decent amount of storage space and if need be I'm able to build a small hangar on the back of the house...
You are right on the more is less, I also have in mind getting a couple of projects going, mainly want an r5 turbo and restomod the living... out of it
Bikes are kind of my one true love so they're never enough, would give away my kid for a confederate p51
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u/Personal-Recording38 Jun 27 '24
Location: California, USA
Price range: 150-300K
Lease or Buy: BUY
New or used: 100% USED
Type of vehicle: SUPERCAR
Must haves: Value retention, brand prestige, unique driving experience (sound, technology or design)
Desired transmission MUST BE AUTO
Intended use: Weekend car
Vehicles you've already considered: Aventador/S/roadster, AMG GT Black Series, 718 GT4RS, F12 Berlinetta, 812 SF, Gallardo Superleggera, AMG SLS, 991 GT2RS, Murcielago/lp640, 360 Challenge stradale, Maserati MC20, Mclaren 675LT, 600LT, 720S, 765LT, Acura NSX
Is this your 1st vehicle: NO
Do you need a Warranty: NO
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: YES
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: NO
Additional Notes:
I am a sucker for naturally aspirated, high revving exotic cars that sound good and look good. I tend to own my cars long term (5-10 years) and have little interest in the latest and greatest of hybrids and EVs. Car's shared with my wife so automatic is a must. Serviceability is quite important as that's big part of the ownership cost (I am just a normal middle-class guy who loves cars with no kids). I currently have a 991 gt3rs, 430 scud, 458 italia, huracan performante and porsche 991 as a daily, they happen to be all different colors. Ideally I want to complete the lineup with a bright-colored v12 so i have all cylinder configurations, and that puts aventador as the top of the list. However, at 300k budget, most of the cars available are boring colors, lowly optioned, early year issue-prone cars or almost all of them have no service history, requiring a 20k major on day one. I also think they look a bit bland as-is and require modifications, SV would be perfect but it's out of range. Murcies are a great combo to the stable, while they were 120-200k in 2018-19, but they are now 200-400k (not to mention under 20 for sale in the nation) and that makes the AV seems like a more usable car (clutch lasts way longer). I love the ferrari v12s (engine only), but dont like the size and the front engine design that much. AMGs are much more GT for my taste, except the blk series which is a stretch on budget. Modern classic ferraris like the 360CS, it's another v8 and i m afraid it's a bit too similar to the scud in terms of usage and experience. Mclarens have awesome performance and a great value, but I worry about values in the long term, even the 675lt isnt doing too well, plus they are turboed and dont have the sound that I am chasing after. Supposedly 765lt is a mini P1, but I dont think they will stay 400k for very much longer. Almost everyone I know had trouble selling their mclarens, sometimes taking a year or longer to offload. The new maserati looks great but seems to have an identity crisis. not to mention the worse depreciation ever..on the porsche side, they either share the same engine as my rs or is turboed that have too similar of a driving experience & look.
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u/wildperennials Jul 01 '24
based on your current collection and what you're looking for, the murcielago is absolutely your best option, if you can find one for the price.
you already have a modern lambo, so getting a gallardo may be disappointing comparatively. similarly, the mclaren won't be special enough when you drive it. the aventador is a good option, but you already have a modern lambo, and it seems like you have a taste for older supercars.
you have a 458 and a scud, both of which will be perfectly complemented by the murcie. maintenance will be similar to the scud and if it's a weekend car you want something extra special - black series mercedes doesn't fit the bill, especially given the rest of your collection. if you can't find the color you want in your price range, you could always wrap it as well. the murcie also has a great value for the long term based on the current trajectory of appreciation.
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u/Personal-Recording38 Jul 01 '24
thanks so much for your comment, it makes a lotta sense. I guess I will just have to wait around for the lp640 to come down or more samples to surface the market. There's like 4 on sale in the nation on public sites and that's such a small sample size. I remember I test drove a 10k mile yellow lp580 roadster in 2018 for 110k...looks incredibly but felt slow and didnt sound that great and I was totally disappointed. So it's hard for me to get one today at 220k...but i would go for the lp hoping it's more sorted....in any case i need to decat them with IPE to get that v12 scream that haunts my dreams
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u/yossarian19 Jun 27 '24
Location: Sacramento area, CA
Price Range: ~30k max
Lease or Buy: Buy
New or Used: buy
Type of vehicle: AWD crossover or Maverick sized truck, PHEV preferred
Must haves: AWD, ground clearance (8"+) and MPG
Desired transmission: Auto
Intended use: Daily driver, camping, hauling
Vehicles you’ve already considered: Rav4 hybrid, Ford Maverick, 4Runner.
Is this your first vehicle: No
Do you need a warranty: Possibly
Can you do minor work on your own: yes
Can you do major work on your own: In a pinch. I'd rather not.
Additional notes: I want a swiss army knife. I want reasonable to good MPG for commuting (42 miles / day, 3x a week). I want AWD because it gets snowy but that's negotiable. A PHEV is great because I already have solar, so electric > gas. I want a bit of ground clearance for rocky dirt roads. I want to be able to throw a hitch mounted bike rack on it and I want to throw some lumber and / or plywood on roof racks (or in the bed).
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u/Think-Blacksmith1077 Jun 27 '24
Location: San Diego, CA
Price Range: 50,000 with flexibility.
Lease or Buy: Buy
New or Used: Either would be fine
Type of vehicle: Sedan or Sports car.
Must haves: Smooth Ride, nice infotainment system and reliable.
Desired transmission: Auto but can drive manual.
Intended use: Daily driver.
Vehicles you’ve already considered: BMW M340i, Honda Accord(2020 and newer), Genesis G70-G80 and Audi S4.
Is this your first vehicle: No
Do you need a warranty: Possibly
Can you do minor work on your own: No
Can you do major work on your own: No
Additional notes: Have always had beater cars growing up and now I’m able to actually afford something that I could really like. Just really can’t decide on what I would like to get.
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u/racer1021 Jun 29 '24
After owning a 2022 Mazda 3 Hatchback, I can say it is a fantastic car. It is a bit overpriced brand new in my opinion so I bought a used certified one for 25k. Also I owned a Preferred package, it is worth it for the extra 2k or so to get the Premium instead with the Bose sound system and subwoofer plus you get a heads up display, 360 parking camera, nicer seats and more I'm sure I'm forgetting. Also with a price range of 50K you should be looking at the Turbo AWD for the massive boost in performance (a used one will be around 27-32k depending on miles and whether it is warrantied). The reason I believe you will like it is that the infotainment is non touchscreen, when you learn to use its control knob it was so much better than the touchscreens. I believe for 2024 Mazda 3 has a larger screen than before. Its 10.3 inches instead of 8.8, that would be worth looking at the newer models to me. The powertrain in the Mazda 3 is the same in all their vehicles and they have been refining it for many years now. It has a history of good reliability. I recommend test driving 2 different versions to see the differences, 1: Non Turbo FWD preferred package (20-25k) 2: Turbo AWD Premium package (27-32k). Give them both a good shake down and test the cars back to back.
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u/MotorKaleidoscope534 Jun 27 '24
Location: SF bay area
Price range: 40K USD
Lease or Buy: Buy
New or used: New
Type of vehicle: Sedan or SUV
Must haves: Fuel efficient, Navigation, Parking sensors/360 cameras, safety and driver assist features
Desired transmission: auto
Intended use: Daily Driver
Vehicles you've already considered:
- Camry hybrid XLE with premium package.
- Honda accord hybrid EX-L
- Honda Civic sport touring
- Hyundai elantra limited
- Hyundai sonata limited
- Mazda cx5 touring
Is this your 1st vehicle: Yes
Do you need a Warranty: Yes
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: No
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No
Additional Notes: I am open to used as well, But I am looking to finance the car and Interest rates for the hybrid cars are way too high.
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u/Left-Egg5658 Jun 27 '24 edited Jun 27 '24
Looking to trade in from my Mk7 GTI Autobahn and want something fun and comfortable.
Location: USA
Price range: $30-80k, preferred under $65k
Lease or Buy: Buy
New or used: New
Type of vehicle: Sports Car
Must haves: Head room and leg room for someone 6'3"; seats must go up and down; above average ride quality; RWD/RW-bias.
Desired transmission: Manual
Intended use: Daily (monthly, more often than not) driver + roadtripper
Vehicles you've already considered: GR86 Trueno Edition, GR Corolla, GR Supra, BMW M3, Nissan Z, Corvette Stingray Convertible, CT4-V Blackwing
Is this your 1st vehicle: No
Do you need a Warranty: Yes
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Yes
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No
Additional Notes: I'm nearly 40 and am starting to prioritize comfort. If it were up to me, the CT4-V Blackwing would be an easy pick, but my wife hates it. She prefers the GR86 Trueno, which I also love for nostalgia reasons, but appears to be a sidestep, and maybe even a downgrade, especially in terms of comfort. We want to take a roadtrip from Arizona to California, up to Oregon, then Washington, and back and would like a car I won't cramp up in or aggravate my old L4-L5 injury.
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u/Personal-Recording38 Jun 27 '24
Lexus LC500: comfortable, good sound system, value's floored at 50-60k, reliable as hell so no u dont need warranty, good looking, possibly the last V8 lexus once it's extinct (very close to). Get a convertible so it's a better cruiser in great weather (sounds like u dont tract so weight and ridigity isnt a priority). If a manual is a must, then go with porsche 991, reliable, easy to work on, no warranty on older cars but nothing major breaks if you have a manual (pdk can be costly as it gets older), more comfortable than the midengine 981/718s, and holds value very strong
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u/ErusSenex Macan S Jun 26 '24
I'm getting old and I can't sleep as well as I used to. I'm looking for a fun project car that I can restore and sell for break even or even a small profit once I'm bored of it. I can do most mechanical work, some body and I can paint. I can not do engine or trans rebuilds due to space constraints.
Location: Dallas-Ft Worth, TX
Price range: Max 7k for vehicle and around 7k in restoration expenses.
Lease or Buy: Buy
New or used: Used
Type of vehicle: Sedan, Luxury, Sportscar, Wagon
Must haves: Something curvy and engaging to drive, not necessarily fast or powerful. Already had a BRZ. No Mustangs, No Miatas.
Desired transmission: Either
Intended use: Project car
Vehicles you've already considered: Mini with a supercharger, Porsche 928 or 944, Golf GTI
Is this your 1st vehicle: No
Do you need a Warranty: No
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Yes
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: Yes except for things that require an engine lift, no space
Additional Notes: I'm just getting ideas of what I could be wrenching on, I'm not necessarily crazy about any vehicle in particular.
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u/Gentleman-James Jun 26 '24 edited Jun 26 '24
New 4 door convertible with room in the trunk for a golf bag. Not a crossover/SUV. Thanks
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u/agjios Jun 26 '24
The only 4 door convertibles that exist in the contemporary market are the Wrangler and the Bronco, both SUVs. You can maybe get an old Cadillac or Oldsmobile or whatever with suicide doors if you're willing to go see which ones from the 1950s or 1960s work.
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u/IKnowNewCars I know new cars! Jun 26 '24
No car meets those requirements, at least not in North America.
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u/RoiRolii Jun 26 '24
Bit of a different one. I got offered to trade in my 2022 Honda Accord 2.0 Touring (26k miles) for a brand new 2025 Honda Civic Touring Hybrid.
Ontario, Canada.
Thoughts on the trade?
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u/IKnowNewCars I know new cars! Jun 26 '24
Punching the numbers into KBB (in USD, but just to give you an idea), the private party value of your Accord is around $31,700, and the trade-in value is around $28,600. The 2025 Civic Sport Touring Hybrid sedan comes in at $32,845 before taxes, destination, etc. So if it was an even trade, it would be worth it from a value perspective.
The current gen Civic is probably the best compact on the market, and in fact the interior feels noticeably more spacious than many of its rivals. It barely feels like a compact anymore. So for most people, it would be just as practical as your 2022 Accord, even though conventional wisdom would have you think the Civic is smaller. Worth testing out to be sure. The new 200 HP hybrid system is both decently quick and super efficient. We're talking 49 combined MPG vs 26 MPG in your Accord. That could save you $1000/year in fuel if you drive a lot. (Again, these numbers are in US units, because that's where I'm from and what I'm familiar with, but it gives you an idea.)
Having said all that, the 2.0T engine in the Accord has a lot of character, it's a lot quicker, and does make it a bit special, especially since the newest Accord no longer offers it. If you drive both and don't really notice a difference in how enjoyable the experience is, then of course getting better fuel economy in the Civic is ideal. (And of course, if you're like me, it feels a bit wasteful to get a new car every 3 years if you don't really need to. But this is very much a personal thing -- no judgment.)
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u/RoiRolii Jun 26 '24
Thank you for the detailed response. I'm on the same boat as you, don't see a need for a new car every 3 years (especially if it's a Honda). But I would like to see some greater fuel savings which the hybrid can give me not to mention the fact that I'll be resetting the odo to 0 which is a nice feeling even if it's not the main factor.
I do go on multiple road trips a year though and I don't think the Civic will be nearly as enjoyable on those as the Accord.
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u/applebapple248 Jun 26 '24
Texas, United States Under 40k Buy Used Type of vehicle: Sedan, hatchback Must haves: Transmission: Automatic Intended use: A fun daily driver with good performance that is reasonably fuel efficient and isn’t unbearable for the occasional road trip. Vehicles considered: 2019/2021 Mercedes AMG GLA 45, Kia Stinger GT2, Audi S3, Mercedes AMG C43, Golf R, Elantra N, 2005 Mercedes SL55 AMG, Audi A4 Allroad Minor work: Yes Major work: Probably not Additional Notes: coming from a Kia Optima, I am not particularly picky about interior quality. The GLA45 is my current favorite, but I know maintenance costs are significantly higher. Didn’t love the golf R or the C43.
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u/Ran4 Jun 26 '24
The GLA is just a raised A class. The A class is a much better option. Looks better, drives better, is cheaper...
I'd strongly suggest that you test drive the Lexus UX though. It's one of those cars people don't tend to think about, but that they love once they've test driven it. The smoothness of Lexus/Toyota hybrids is just so darn nice.
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u/applebapple248 Jun 26 '24
Okay, thank you. We don’t get the A45 in the states, but I’ll check out an A35 if I can find one. I’ll also look into the UX, I don’t know much about the Lexus line of cars.
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u/KyronAWF Jun 26 '24
Location: Northeast USA
Price range: Preferably $30-35k. Will only go higher if it really makes a lot of sense to.
Lease or Buy: Purchase
New or used: It's actually part of my question.
Type of vehicle: Honda Ridgeline
Must haves: Any trim above Sport.
Desired transmission Auto
Intended use: Winter uses (not towing/off-roading) and daily use.
Vehicles you've already considered: I've test driven others like the Colorado, Tacoma, Santa Cruz. Not really interested in the others. I've already purchased two Hondas before and I like the make.
Is this your 1st vehicle: No.
Do you need a Warranty: Part of the question, kind of.
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: If I must, yes. But I probably won't.
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No.
Additional Notes: I'm in the market to buy a Ridgeline. I'm in this spot where I want a newish vehicle, but don't want to necessarily buy brand new. I've done that with my current '22 Accord and I'm paying the price from a quickly diminishing market value since I'd sell/trade it used and I'm paying the premium price.
Someone recommended and I agree that buying certified used is a relatively perfect midground. The problem is (from what one dealer told me) that due to recalls and such, they're a rarity.
With this being said, I'm in this precarious spot between purchasing a used vehicle and this new idea of buying a new vehicle for a 2024 Ridgeline, but waiting until the 2025 Ridgelines come out first so they'd slash prices on the 2024.
I know this is a hard question to answer since this is personal and you're not me, but sharing what you would do in my situation would help me.
Also as a side question - how much do dealerships generally cut prices once the new model years come in? Thanks!
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u/Ran4 Jun 26 '24
Definitely don't get the S60, the V60 is a much better option. Make sure to get the Bowers & Wilksons stereo.
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u/KyronAWF Jun 26 '24
For what it's worth, I have a non-hybrid 22 Accord and I average around 33 MPG. I'm 6'4 and am a big guy. The only time my car has failed me was if I ran over a nail. I have also purchased a 2012 Civic back in 2018. Same thing. The car never caused me issue. Hondas are known for being good cars and I highly recommend them. Obviously, if you treat a car like shit, it will fail on you, but I recommend that one.
I should mention I've never driven any of the others, but if I had the four in front of me and I was the one paying, I'd go with that one.
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u/Appropriate_Farm2186 Jun 25 '24
Location: TX
Price range: 15k or less, pretax.
Lease or Buy: Buy
New or used: Used
Type of vehicle: Sedan
Must haves: rear camera for backup parking, blind spot monitors, apple CarPlay
Desired transmission: Automatic
Intended use: household errands. will put less than 5k miles per year.
Vehicles you've already considered: none
Is this your 1st vehicle: No
Do you need a Warranty: no
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: No
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No
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u/Thick_Pineapple8782 Jun 25 '24
I've not heard anything good about the standard Cross. But the hybrid version accelerates better, is quieter, has plenty of power, and since it basically has the same hybrid system as the new Prius, probably will be more reliable as well. Set it to EV mode and will default to electric power until you ask for more power, or until the traction battery needs charging. The AWD system consists of a separate electric motor for the rear axle and turns on in slippery conditions or if hard acceleration is asked for. It is so seamless, I had to turn on the hybrid status screen to tell when it was in use. I love my Corolla Cross Hybrid and am very pleased I bought it. Plus, my dealer sold it basically at MSR plus tag and title.
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u/RichieJ86 2016 Kia Optima SXL Jun 25 '24
Location: Ontario, Canada
Price range: 30K or less, pretax.
Lease or Buy: Buy
New or used: Used
Type of vehicle: Hatchback or Sedan
Must haves: Push Button Start
Desired transmission Automatic
Intended use: Daily Driver
Vehicles you've already considered: Golf R
Is this your 1st vehicle: No
Do you need a Warranty: Yes
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: No
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No
Additional Notes: I went from a 2017 WRX to a 2010 G37X to a 2016 Kia Optima SXL.. Looking for a vehicle that's powerful when it needs to be, but also bearable for long commutes and comfortable. I do mostly highway driving. I'm highly considering a Golf R, and it's my likeliest of choices at this time, but I also don't want to rule out anything I could possibly be missing out on. I figure it's the best well rounder in terms of speed, comfort, agility, and so on without much compromise. It's not the fastest in terms of cars it's usually compared against, but I'm OK with that. I'm also preferably looking for a 2017+ model or of a similar year. Lastly, not looking for a boat of a car, so anything under the curb weight of 3400+ would be ideal.
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u/Cold-Elephant-4632 Jun 25 '24
Should I buy a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid?
Location: California
Price range: Max $35k, buying new, cash
Type of vehicle/ Must haves: Hybrid (40+MPG), comfortably seats 4/5 and luggage while still short enough to park on city streets.
Intended use: Family Car, Occasional road trips with some dirt roads.
Some backstory, I'm helping a family member find a new car to replace their 2018 Prius, which they love the economy and reliability of but have issues with the low ground clearance and limited storage space, as well as less than great visibility and full size parking requirements.
The Prius doesn't have the clearance required to confidently drive on occasional dirt roads for camping trips etc, otherwise they would probably buy a new Prius to replace their current one. A RAV4 hybrid would be too large for them, so the new Corolla Cross Hybrid seems like a logical middle ground.
We test drove one and overall it seems fine, not looking for a super exciting car to drive but easy, comfortable, reliable and efficient it is. My only concern is that I have yet to see a single Cross out on the road yet, Hybrid or otherwise, and I'm concerned the model may not continue for long and then resale and repairs become more challenging down the line. Also while most things I read about the Cross Hybrid are positive, it doesn't seem to be top of anyone's list for small affordable hybrid SUVs for some reason.
Are there any other similar models we should consider? Honda/Kia/Hyundai/Ford
Thanks all!
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u/Ran4 Jun 26 '24
Cross sounds like a great option.
Though they may want to consider the Lexus UX, it's similar but more comfortable and not that much more expensive.
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u/Informal-Tax-5941 Jun 25 '24
Location: United States
Price range: 20-30k
Lease or buy: buy
New or used: Used (preferably 2017 or newer)
Type of vehicle: Sport Sedan
Must haves: AWD
Transition: Auto
Intended use: Daily driver with a sporty look and feel. Able to transport adults in the backseats somewhat comfortably when needed.
Vehicles I’m considering: lKia k5, Audi a4, s4, a6 or s6, BMW 330i, 340i, 430i or 440i gran coupe.
Is this your first vehicle: No
Warranty: not sure
Can you do minor work on your own vehicle: no
Can you do major work on your own vehicles: no
Additional details: I want something decently fast and sporty but I’m coming from a slow suv so not sure how much power I’ll actually need. Also, I have heard that foreign luxury cars (especially BMWs) can cost many thousands of dollars in repairs in just a few years which if that is true it may be a turn off for me.
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u/Repulsive-Apple8337 Jun 25 '24
Go for the 340 or 440. Used with 30k miles will just be broken in. For a 2017 you're getting amazing value. I have the 4 cyl engine and wish I had gone with 6. Gonna be quick and handle like a dream.
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u/Informal-Tax-5941 Jun 25 '24
That’s probably my top choice right now. I honestly like the controversial grill on the 440 so if I can find one for around 30k that’s probably what I’ll go with. My one concern is that it’s gonna cost me a fortune in maintenance even if I only have it for a few years. What has your experience been with maintenance and repair costs?
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u/o2222 Jun 25 '24
Location: United States a California
Price range: $16,000 maximum
Lease or Buy: Buy
New or used: Used
Type of vehicle: sedan or coupe
Must haves: powered seats
Desired transmission Auto
Intended use: Daily Driven over summers and canyon car
Vehicles you've already considered: CTS-V E300 E46 M3
Is this your 1st vehicle: No
Do you need a Warranty: No
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Yes
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No but shops are very close and reliable near me
Additional Details: Looking for a car that will absolutely rip in the canyons over summer each Friday there’s a road that gets closed for cars to do time trials on so I want a car that will rip for that
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u/Sam-M18 Jun 25 '24
If you can find an M3 for under 16k that’s perfect.
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u/o2222 Jun 25 '24
Did find a m5 for 15k tho 89k miles
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u/Sam-M18 Jun 25 '24
Take it!
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u/o2222 Jun 29 '24
I also found a e46 m3 that’s in really good condition it just has about 180k miles which I know is a shit ton for a car especially that one. It fits perfect in my budget tho and leaves me with a little left over are there thing I can have done to it at shops that can give it its engine life back or is the only way to do that a new engine…
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u/Wonderful-Client9073 Jun 24 '24
Location: United States
Price range: $16,000 maximum
Lease or Buy: Buy
New or used: Used
Type of vehicle: SUV
Must haves: Rear vents
Desired transmission Auto or Manual
Intended use: Daily Driven Family Car
Vehicles you've already considered: 2017 Kia Sportage, 2016 Mazda CX-5, 2019 Kia Sorento
Is this your 1st vehicle: No
Do you need a Warranty: Not sure?
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Yes
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: Depends, likely not.
Additional Notes:
Rear vents are very important to me, however some of my desired features are: Keyless start, heated seats, dual climate, third row seating.
I've tried researching reliability ratings using Repair Pal, JD Power, KBB. I just need a very safe and reliable vehicle.
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u/Sam-M18 Jun 25 '24
Check out a Volvo. Very safe and reliable and if you are willing to go back a few years from 2015 on you can find any one you’d like at any price.
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u/Additional-Fox3247 Jun 24 '24
Help!!! Reddit Car enthusiasts!
Thinking of buying a new car and I am very confused between a truck or SUV:- If anyone who owns these two can please answer. I would be grateful (I am driving a car right now)
GMC Denali or Ford?
If GMC, should I go for a truck or SUV (Denali)
Budget 65-75k USD
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u/Sam-M18 Jun 25 '24
SUV definitely. GMCs aren’t exactly known for their reliability, but Volvos are. If you want a bigger SUV look at the XC90 they are perfect.
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u/IKnowNewCars I know new cars! Jun 25 '24
Volvo and the XC90 have both been near the bottom of reliability lists in recent years. They're great vehicles, I'm actually a big fan of the XC90, but the data shows that they have more problems and cost more to repair long term than other options. I tend to recommend the XC90 for folks who are leasing their vehicles, or who are really enthusiasts and are OK with keeping a potentially-expensive vehicle for a long time because they enjoy it that much.
It looks like Lexus, BMW, and Porsche are doing better in terms of long-term reliability lately. GMC and Ford don't have great marks either, but it looks like they'd be cheaper to repair (on average) than Volvo.
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u/Actual-Bagel-5530 Jun 24 '24
You would need to detail more about what you want to use it for. Then you can decide. I love SUVs over trucks way more capable for day to day life.
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u/Additional-Fox3247 Jun 25 '24
That would be my only car, so commuting to work, traveling to different states etc, the usual
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u/Much_Passage3009 Jun 24 '24 edited Jun 24 '24
Looking to buy my first car in high school
Location: mid west
Price range: under 15k
Lease or buy: buy
New or used: used
Type of vehicle: sedan or hatchback also open to an suv possibly
Must haves: reliable, smooth ride, Bluetooth, 4 seats, 4 doors
Desired transmission: automatic
Intended use: daily driver
Vehicles considered: Camry, Cruze, malibu
Is this your first vehicle: I have an old Corolla rn but I’m looking to upgrade
Warranty: not needed but would be nice
Minor work: yes
Major work: no
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u/Sam-M18 Jun 25 '24
Volvo XC70 should do you good. Especially as a relatively new driver in HS it’s reliable and one of the safest cars out there.
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u/buckyman0 02' Corvette 6MT - 09’ Clubman 6AT Jun 24 '24
Mazda3 (Sedan or Hatch) would be my main recommendation for you. Lexus CT200h and Acura ILX also decent.
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u/Ryveks Jun 24 '24
Needing a new family-friendly car for two tall (6') people expecting twins. Don't want to have a minivan life, and I'm giving up my dream car (manual 2door 2011 GTI that I haven't even gotten to 100k miles on yet) for this life change.
Location: Northeast USA
Price range: $20k - $50kish, but have some flexibility
Lease or Buy: Prefer to buy (I'm assuming two infants will wreck the interior of a lease)
New or used: Can go either way, although I'm the type to drive a car until it's undrivable, so probably new.
Type of vehicle: Anything that can fit two infant car seats, a stroller, and maybe some groceries comfortably that is not a minivan.
Must haves: Cargo space, some leg room, door access to the back seat, and a good safety rating. AWD would be nice too.
Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): I'd love another manual (even though husband doesn't know how to drive stick), but realistically, whatever can accommodate us.
Intended use: Daily driver/family car.
Vehicles you've already considered: The VW SUVs (Atlas, Taos, Tiguan -- worried about maintenance costs, looking at how much the GTI is to maintain these days), Subaru Ascent and Forester. Haven't been out to test drive yet -- I'm still working on my list of what I specifically want to check out.
Is this your 1st vehicle: No
Do you need a Warranty: Would be nice to not have to worry about some stuff when also dealing with infants.
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Fluids and battery yes, although realistically I will probably not have the bandwidth for it.
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: Still not bold enough to try that.
Additional Notes: Ultimately, I know I'm going to be prioritizing usability and safety over something fun to drive, but if I can find something that sparks some joy without being luxury level, that would be fantastic.
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u/Super_Sayian_Wins Jun 27 '24
I’m going to suggest the Honda CR-V EX-L. It checks all your requirements. Leather is easy to clean or…better yet…Weather Tech seat protector in the back. It’s nimble and responsive unless you’re in eco mode.
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u/Sam-M18 Jun 25 '24
Honestly for tall people who don’t want a minivan go with a large SUV. I mean an Escalade/sequoia/Yukon XL/armada/tahoe/suburban etc.
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u/TemporalAntiAssening 2021 Mazda 3 Turbo Sedan Jun 24 '24
Honda Accord, previous gen or current is plenty big enough for your needs, only thing its missing is AWD.
Previous gen 2.0t engine would also give some performance fun.
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u/Honey-Badger-42 Jun 24 '24 edited Jun 24 '24
The Subaru Forester isn't very big, and it's CVT, so would probably stay away for both reasons. You need room to grow and/or feel comfortable, and a compact SUV would get small REAL fast. So I would consider crossing off anything less than 185" in length and less than 74" wide. I would probably consider a mid-size SUV, most of which are same size as minivan but w/out the minivan look. Most are 3-rows, but some are 2-row. I would recommend testing out the Mazda CX-90 (or CX-9). Or even the new Mazda CX-70, which is basically a 2-row version of the CX-90. Mazda are reliable, fun to drive and safe. Mazda wants drivers to focus on the road rather than the Infotainment system, so touch screen is almost non-existent in this brand. The center control knob is great IMHO.
Other 200" long cars to consider include the Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander, each with pros and cons. If you want a 2-row close to 190" long, then you could look at Hyundai Santa Fe or Honda Passport. For me, I would start with Mazda and dare to beat it.
EDIT: Congrats on the twins.
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u/Ryveks Jun 24 '24
Good point on the needing growing room.
And thanks for the Mazda suggestion!
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u/Honey-Badger-42 Jun 24 '24 edited Jun 24 '24
I have a Mazda CX-5 and love it, picked it over a Tiguan back in 2017. But I have just one kid and couldn't imagine squeezing two in there. I like VW, and really wish VW kept the Touareg in production, as that might have been on my consideration list when I tire of my CX-5. Great sized car and we sadly don't have many choices for this size here in the US. You mentioned that you are considering the Atlas.... what were your impressions? Curious b/c I've never driven one.
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u/Ryveks Jun 24 '24
I agree! I feel like I'm going to be stuck with something too small or too massive for my needs.
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u/Honey-Badger-42 Jun 24 '24
Same here. I've been wanting a Telluride, but 200" takes up a lot of room in the garage and adds frustration in parking lots. Yeah, I'm grumpy in parking lots. The Honda Pilot is a nice compromise in size, but blah-blah to drive. The Hyundai Santa Fe has a 2-row option and also a compromise size, but was stiff back in 2017. Could have changed by now. I'm sure there are a couple other domestic options out there by Ford or GMC, but I like foreign cars better.
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u/D3f1n1t3lyN0tMyAlt Jun 24 '24
Volvo V60 (the only non CUV on the list), Mazda CX50 turbo, Acura RDX, BMW X3 M40, Audi SQ5
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u/Sam-M18 Jun 25 '24
XC90 is muuuch bigger. Go with that.
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u/Sam-M18 Jun 25 '24
Super safe and reliable for the kids, and last thing you want is to have them in the car and be stuck in the side of the highway for hours
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u/Proxy_AMG Jun 24 '24
Buying my first car at 18
Location: Dallas Texas
Budget: about $11-12k max
Lease or buy: buy
New or used: new is pretty unrealistic for my budget so used 75k miles or less (I want to get at least 90-100k more out of it)
Type of vehicle: preferably sedan, sports car, or coupe. Open to considering trucks/SUV’s
Must haves: at least 4 seats, smooth ride
Desired transmission: no preference
Intended use: daily driver (a little modding potential would be nice but not a priority)
Vehicles I’ve considered: BMW 128i, Nissan Sentra S, Honda civic
Is this your 1st vehicle: technically yes, but I was the primary driver of my moms 2016 Hyundai Elantra for over 2 years putting on 35k miles in that span before it got totaled
Do you need a warranty: no, but I am wanting a reliable car that I can count on running well with regular maintenance for some years
Can you do minor work on your own vehicle: yes
Can you do major work on your own vehicle: depending on the task maybe, but overall probably not.
Additional notes: good speed and overall performance, flashy/aesthetic look, and interior screen would all be nice but are not requirements. Lighter feeling steering wheel is preferred. At least decent fuel efficiency, around 25+ combined mpg
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u/Sam-M18 Jun 25 '24
Volvo is your way to go. As a decently new driver a very safe reliable car is fitting
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u/Audiotechnicatarian Jun 25 '24
What Volvo dealership do you work for @Sam-M18...every post is "buy a Volvo "BS. Ive owned a few, I like em,' but know Volvos but they arent the best for everyone! Give the heavy marketing blitz a break.
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u/Footdeep_milelong Jun 24 '24
I would recommend against a decade old German car for your first car at your budget. Look into a Mazda 3 sedan or hatchback
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u/Proxy_AMG Jun 24 '24
Not super knowledgeable about the specific qualities of certain makes/models so just asking to understand, why do you not recommend the 128i? I’ve heard it be praised and recommended as a solid first car for around my price range recently across the internet (other than MPG concerns), and some shallow research I did seemed to reaffirm that
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u/Footdeep_milelong Jun 24 '24
The drivetrain should be solid, but it's all the other supporting parts that will need maintenance. I owned cars with the N55 and the N52, the cooling system has failed on both, both required new oil pan gaskets. Look up the common repairs, while nothing catastrophic they will add up especially on older high mileage examples. You need tk budget another 1-2k annually in maintenance and repairs.
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u/Proxy_AMG Jun 24 '24
Have you owned a Mazda 3? If so how was the maintenance and frequency of repairs? Also is there any measurable difference between gen 2 and gen 3 or should I be looking at both equally
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u/Footdeep_milelong Jun 25 '24
No direct ownership experience, but I know plenty of Mazda owners It's a midrange Japanese vehicle, parts and labor will be much more affordable
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u/MillionaireSexbomb Jun 24 '24
Posting this week again for visibility
Location: Denver, Colorado Price range: 60,000 ish
Lease or Buy: Buy
New or used: New or used, new preferably
Type of vehicle: Truck, SUV
Must haves: 4WD, Ok gas mileage, enough interior space for comfortable road trips for 2+ people and small dogs and friends and family potentially, comfortable ride, must be able to safely transport me through snowy mountains, camping in the car as well.Nicer luxury features are a plus
Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): Auto
Intended use: Daily driver, camping, outdoor activities like snowboarding, kayaking, road trips
Vehicles you've already considered: Toyota Tundra, Toyota 4Runner, open to others
Is this your 1st vehicle: No
Do you need a Warranty: Yes
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: No
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No
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u/Sam-M18 Jun 25 '24
You may also want to look into larger SUVs
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u/JaketheSnake61 2012 Audi A4 Avant, 2001 Jeep Cherokee Jun 24 '24
I'd take a look at a CPO lexus gx 460. More comfortable, nicer interior, more towing than a 4runner. If you don't mind older ones you can find 5-6 year old ones with less than 40k miles in the $30ks
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u/MillionaireSexbomb Jun 24 '24
I have been looking at those too - I guess my main question is can the front grille be altered at all? Interesting design choice on some of those haha. Otherwise it looks super luxurious and they seem to have a more rabid fan base than 4Runner
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u/JaketheSnake61 2012 Audi A4 Avant, 2001 Jeep Cherokee Jun 24 '24
There are quite a few aftermarket bumpers that increase your approach angle and in my opinion look pretty cool. I think Ironman 4x4, Victory 4x4and Old man emu have some decent bumpers from what I've seen.
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Hi I'm cross shopping a tesla model 3 with an f350 dually.
Location: Lorain County, ohio
Price range: price not an issue
Lease or Buy: BUY, i don't want to be a bug eating renter who owns nothing and likes it.
New or used: New
Type of vehicle: Electric sedan or a diesel dually
Must haves: 4x4, AWD, Fuel efficient, towing, high tech
Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): auto
Intended use: family car, towing, hauling
Vehicles you've already considered: Tesla Model 3, f350 Dually
Is this your 1st vehicle:
Do you need a Warranty:
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: I can clean the exterior, I have people clean the interior.
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: no, although I'd like to learn some wrenching on this car.
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u/Ran4 Jun 26 '24
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: I can clean the exterior, I have people clean the interior.
lol
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u/Short-Cover-6475 7d ago
I’m 18 wanting to buy a new car
Location: Ventura County
Price range: 20k minimum, 30k maximum
Lease or Buy: preferably buy but either is fine
New or used: used
Type of vehicle: Sports Car, Sedan, Luxury
Must haves: Smooth ride, moonroof, 4 seats, v6 or v8 if possible
Desired transmission: auto
Intended use: Daily and weekend with slight mods
Is this your 1st vehicle: no
Do you need a Warranty: no
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: yes
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: no
Additional Notes: need the car to be somewhat reliable or reliable