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1902 messages, Last post on Jul 02, 2009 at 10:41 AM
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on alternatives to the pick-up truck and SUVs for cargo holding and light towing (<2000lbs.). Any ideas? I'm not really impressed with the small truck offerings due to their prices if I want seating for 4/5 people which I would like. The vehicles I am curious about are the Elantra Touring, Subaru Impreza Hatchback, Mazda 3 Hatchback. I can't think of anything else. If I'm missing some, please let me know. Thanks for your sugestions/comments. Also, I would like to stay under $20,000 buying new.
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Replying to: kreuzer (Jun 27, 2009 9:33 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jun 27, 2009 10:57 am) Do you know much about how the I4 in the Sportage does as far as enough power to pull and carry 5 and what about gas mileage? Do you have or know someone that owns one? Thanks again!
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Replying to: kreuzer (Jun 27, 2009 6:54 pm) The Sportage V6 has pretty good power for its size, and has a pretty good towing capacity as I mentioned. I've only driven the I4 Sportage and even with only 138 hp (same engine as the Elantra) I thought it moved OK--no barn burner of course. But that was only with 2 people in it, not towing, and not the V6. You might check the Sportage discussion for owner opinions, and for real-world fuel economy numbers. For fuel economy, I think you'd actually do just as well or even better with a larger crossover, such as the Santa Fe or RAV4.
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Replying to: backy (Jun 27, 2009 10:14 pm) The Sportage sounds like the way to go with the v6, anyway. I still think the Santa Fe and RAV4 will be out of my price range, although the Santa Fe would be my best bet to negotiate. Toyota won't budge on the RAV4. Thanks again on your quick reply and info. It will help!
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Replying to: kreuzer (Jun 28, 2009 7:08 am) I notice Subaru has pretty low lease payments on the Forester, e.g. $279 for 3 years with nothing down except acquisition fee being offered in my area. That might be another route for you.
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Replying to: backy (Jun 28, 2009 11:29 am) 
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Replying to: jbbevel (Jun 25, 2009 3:52 pm) |
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Has any boardie used or have experience with the no-haggle Costco buying service? I am not a Costco member yet so I was wondering: 1) Is it worth it to buy a $50 membership? and 2) Are the savings they promote significantly better than what I could get haggling the old fashioned way? Furthermore, does Costco tend to recommend dealerships close to metropolitan areas or are they inclined to recommend out-of-the-way dealerships in Podunck USA? Any feedback is appreciated.
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Replying to: bwia (Jul 01, 2009 10:22 am) Comparatively, I just bought a new 2010 Mazda 3 on monday.... I used Edmunds and got quotes from about 7 dealers... told them I was pre-approved and would buy on monday ( end of month, end of quarter ) and would take the best dealer quote. I ended up doing better than Costco program or another program I was considering. Got my new ride for $400 below invoice... Costco was about $200 over invoice. So i made out with a $600 savings... by doing my homework and timing it right. Good luck! 
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