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What is this discussion about? Chevrolet Malibu, Nissan Maxima, Mazda MAZDA3, Nissan Altima, Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Lexus IS 250, Acura TSX, Car Comparisons, Sedan

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#1583 of 3286 Re: Honda vs Toyota vs Nissan [kdshapiro] by cj7375

Jul 16, 2007 (7:25 pm)

Replying to: kdshapiro (Jul 15, 2007 6:33 pm)
I am not sure Accord and Camry are "head and sholders" above Altima. Although youadded "IMO" ...
 
I have currently Civic 2007 and Altima 1997, and I tell you the Altima was and is a bulletproof car for me.
 
I love the new Civic 2007, too. It is fast, quite and very economical in terms of gas mileage.
 
I expect the Civic to be very reliable as well.
 
I've driven Camry and Accord. They are nice cars, too. But head and sholders above ... hm ...
 
I am eyeing the Altima and won't be long before I get to the dealer for a spin.
 
I already tried the new Camry, it is not bad but I have the feeling that it lacks something. And I do not know what, yet.
 
Also, the newest Jeta 2.5 L is good and loaded with features, but reliability is an issue there.

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Jul 24, 2007 (7:10 am)

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#1585 of 3286 towing with a smaller car by mxcarne

Jul 31, 2007 (10:29 am)

I currently have a 2001 dodge durango with the 5.9 motor. I use it mainly for daily driving and towing my dirt bikes to the track or trails. I may be switching jobs soon and will be commuting about 3 times farther than I am right now. Right now I average about 14mpg.
 
I will more than likely be trading the Durango in for something more economical due to gas prices and the longer commute. The problem is I still want to be able to haul 2 adult dirt bikes and occasionally my daughters little 50cc dirt bike.
 
Over all I dont think I will be pulling more than 1200lbs once a month on average. Any suggestions as to which car might best suit my needs.
 
Here is kind of what I'm looking for:
25-30mpg avg
Front-wheel Drive or all wheel drive
Around $12K used with under 40k miles
Manual trans. preffered but automatic is ok
maybe something kinda sporty

#1586 of 3286 Color for BMW 328i coupe by jenno2

Aug 03, 2007 (8:50 am)

I realize this may be very subjective, but I am trying to decide between the Space Gray metallic and the Sparkling Graphite Metallic with the saddle brown/black dakota leather interior. Any preferences. I haven't seen many of the space gray. I currently have the Sparkling Graphite on my 330i. Thanks.

#1587 of 3286 Re: Color for BMW 328i coupe [jenno2] by kyfdx HOST

Aug 03, 2007 (9:41 am)

Replying to: jenno2 (Aug 03, 2007 8:50 am)
Gee... I was going to tell you that Sparkling Graphite sounds better than it looks, but if you already have one, maybe I won't..
 
I vote for Space Gray.. not a lot of them, and it's a nice color.. Sparkling Graphite really changes depending on the light, and not always in a good way... IMHO

#1588 of 3286 Re: towing with a smaller car [mxcarne] by britcrlvr

Aug 08, 2007 (9:54 pm)

Replying to: mxcarne (Jul 31, 2007 10:29 am)
Part of your problem is that it will be difficult but not impossible to find something for around 12 K and less than 40,000 miles. How reliable was your Durango? My biggest fear with American is that reliability is suspect. I guess the vehicles I can suggest, would be a Toyota RAV 4 or a Honda CR-V. My best advice forget about sporty, if you can hold on to the Dodge for a little bit longer it might be worth it. Your other option is to find a sedan, maybe a Subaru, wagon, and equip it with a trailer hitch. Hope I was some help.
 
possible sedans
 
honda civic
toyota corolla
i don't think this will satisfy your taste but it is an attempt.

#1589 of 3286 PLYMOUTH BREEZE OR SATURN SL2? by shartson

Aug 10, 2007 (10:34 am)

HELP ME CHOOSE! WHICH ONE TO BUY? BOTH ARE 2000, WITH 70K MILES. WHICH IS A BETTER CAR?

#1590 of 3286 Re: PLYMOUTH BREEZE OR SATURN SL2? [shartson] by scottm123

Aug 10, 2007 (1:59 pm)

Replying to: shartson (Aug 10, 2007 10:34 am)
I wouldn't buy a Plymouth with even YOUR money.

#1591 of 3286 Re: PLYMOUTH BREEZE OR SATURN SL2? [shartson] by thegraduate

Aug 12, 2007 (10:29 pm)

Replying to: shartson (Aug 10, 2007 10:34 am)
Avoid the Chrysler product, especially from that time-frame (late 90s-early 00s).
 
I'd go with the Saturn (although neither of these would be on my list, the Saturn would be the lesser of two evils in my eyes).

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