In the market for Another Car - Page 2

breytonX5 · #11 04-04-2005, 08:16 PM

Mazda 6 wagon gets my vote. Fantastic car for the buck with ample room and looks good too. My sister has a Mazda 3 and dollar-4-dollar it's one of the best small car around.

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Curious Joel · #12 04-04-2005, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rangerfan

My inlaws have 2 2002 XC70s. No way you get 26 mpgs in your car. I drive their XC all the time, and I fill it up too. It's a nice car, but service is expensive, though the new ones have 'free' service (as in, paid for up front by me

).

We got 26.9mpg once on a highway trip to CT as an average...

It gets like 23 I think combined, which is so-so.

breytonX5 · #13 04-04-2005, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Curious Joel

If I were you, I'd go for:
1) Volvo V50
2) Honda Accord
3) Toyota Camry

The Volvo is just soooo nice looking. I think every Volvo is great... They're safe, comfortable... They get good mileage. !

Agree with CJ. Love how the new V50 wagon looks. Very nice!

JV · #14 04-04-2005, 08:44 PM

Since you mentioned some similar vehicles...the latest Motor Trend has a piece about the Toyota Highlander Hybrid- it gets to 60 almost as quick as an X5!

JV

rangerfan · #15 04-04-2005, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Curious Joel

We got 26.9mpg once on a highway trip to CT as an average...

It gets like 23 I think combined, which is so-so.

Ah, highway it's not too bad. Around town it gets 18ish. Not a bad car tho, especially at what the in-laws are paying for it.

rangerfan · #16 04-04-2005, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by motordavid

RF: ya gotta handful of quotes in 20 mins.

I sent req for quote to internet "mgr" at 3 BMW stlrships last Thurs.: Century, Fletcher and Hendrick. I've heard from None, thus far. What is it w/these idiots?

GL on your hunt, but at least you have some options and responses. md

It's all about being a pain in the a$$ and not responding to their BS canned emails with a good response. I'll send you some of the emails I sent out tomorrow.

motordavid · #17 04-05-2005, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rangerfan

It's all about being a pain in the a$$ and not responding to their BS canned emails with a good response. I'll send you some of the emails I sent out tomorrow.

RF: I write pretty well, I think, but always looking to polish the prose!

I haven't even received a canned response.

Maybe they jes' wanna quote a car on their lot.

Madkim · #18 04-05-2005, 08:26 AM

Honestly, I wouldn't recommend the CRV. Back when I had one I always felt unsafe when ever it rained or when it was slightly windy b/c it caused to sway a bit too much.

I would go for the subaru. Good luck in your decision.

ncx · #19 04-05-2005, 09:16 AM

Rangerfan -
Sorry I can't offer any help with your car list. I am only familiar with the Accord and the Explorer. The Accord was a zero maintenance car (2 Accords), ride was decent, space was ok, mileage was good, safety was good, and the interior took a beating and held up pretty good. Design was less than inspiring but you aren't looking for your main sports car either.

The Explorer was low maintenance and, despite was you hear on the news, saved my life in a terrible accident (AWD '99 Eddie Bauer). I was T-boned at speed 7-months ago. It rolled it end over end twice, and sideways three times, and skidded upside down 180 ft. My wife and I walked away with just scratches. The truck was totaled of course but the interior held up amazingly. We had an angel riding with us I think. Now you can get the third row seating but I wouldn't buy another due to so many other good options in that price range. I towed, hauled, and mudded in that truck, and never had any problems at all in 50K miles.

If I had to guess I would probably start with the Mazda wagon for bang/buck and space/safety/reliabilty ratios. Since you can get a great price on a Subaru that seems logical to check that one out fully too. Best of luck in your search.

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