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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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#1667 of 1950
Re: Comfort, Power, Bang for the Buck [ronsmith38] by backy
Mar 17, 2008 (7:35 am)
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Replying to: ronsmith38 (Mar 15, 2008 11:28 am)

Yes indeed. I saw an ad in the Minneapolis StarTribune yesterday for new '08 Taurii for just under $19k, and slightly used '08s for just under $17k. That is a lot of car for the money, especially considering what you would pay for a car like the Avalon with comparable power and room.
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Consumer Reports vs. Edmunds by skyblu88
Mar 17, 2008 (10:48 am)
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I am getting ready to purchase a Mazda3 5-door.
 
Does anyone know if it is worth spending the $14.00 for the CR vehicle price report from CR, or is the same info available here on Edmunds?
 
Thanks!
 
 
#1669 of 1950
Re: Consumer Reports vs. Edmunds [skyblu88] by thegraduate
Mar 17, 2008 (11:10 am)
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Replying to: skyblu88 (Mar 17, 2008 10:48 am)

Mazda 3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
 
Try poking around this board, asking whatever questions you have; you might find some answers! It'll let you know what others are paying.
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Re: Comfort, Power, Bang for the Buck [thegraduate] by bhmr59
Mar 22, 2008 (7:13 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Mar 10, 2008 12:01 pm)

Grad.
 
Tell them to test drive an Azera and see it they like it. One of my buddies has one and it's a fantastic car. '07 Limited w. Ultimate pkg. Sticker was $31K+. He paid $25700 last April + $189 doc fee + TTL. Great car, great highway cruiser.
 
Maybe they'll like it, maybe they won't...but they won't know unless they test drive it.
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Re: Comfort, Power, Bang for the Buck [bhmr59] by thegraduate
Mar 22, 2008 (7:21 pm)
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Replying to: bhmr59 (Mar 22, 2008 7:13 pm)

I've mentioned it to them more than once. My folks are open to nearly everything except Chrysler products (burned by them twice). At the moment, a local Cadillac dealer has two Cadillac DTS sedans, 2007 models, both around 15,000 miles, for $28,990. That, compared with a Toyota Avalon XLS quote I received for $29,598 + $399 doc + tax ($1400 or so) makes the Cadillac look like quite a deal.
 
Trust me, nothing too much is ruled out yet, except the VeraCruz.
#1672 of 1950
Re: Comfort, Power, Bang for the Buck [thegraduate] by kdshapiro
Mar 23, 2008 (5:45 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Mar 22, 2008 7:21 pm)

Sure a used Caddy with 15K miles makes a new Avalon look like a great deal. Any user car makes any new car the deal of the century. I would soon as drive around in a new Avalon than a used DTS :blush.
#1673 of 1950
Re: Comfort, Power, Bang for the Buck [kdshapiro] by thegraduate
Mar 23, 2008 (6:59 am)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Mar 23, 2008 5:45 am)

The Avalon XLS was still more expensive than the Caddy... that's the problem. They were trying to stay under $30k, and that cant do that without stepping into a base model XL.
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Re: Comfort, Power, Bang for the Buck [thegraduate] by kdshapiro
Mar 23, 2008 (7:41 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Mar 23, 2008 6:59 am)

Your parents will wind up by feeding the Caddy with gas, the Avalon will be more fuel efficient. That might tip the scales a bit.
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Re: Comfort, Power, Bang for the Buck [kdshapiro] by thegraduate
Mar 23, 2008 (6:07 pm)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Mar 23, 2008 7:41 am)

After talking to my dad's aunt and her husband (who had a 2005 DeVille and now have a 2007 DTS), they always get about 27 mpg highway with the Northstar. Considering our V6 Odyssey got about 24-25 mpg highway, that sounds good for them, considering it has a V8, and will be a "trip car" first and foremost.
 
I understand the Avalon is a very good car, but the Cadillac costs less, and delivers more. It's just that simple. What doesn't help is local Toyota dealers' reputation for not being customer friendly.
 
I'll keep you all posted as the shopping continues - they are actually not looking to make their purchase until the fall, so other vehicles will come and go from the shopping list I'm sure before then.
#1676 of 1950
Re: Comfort, Power, Bang for the Buck [thegraduate] by backy
Mar 23, 2008 (7:16 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Mar 23, 2008 6:07 pm)

Since they are looking to buy this fall and don't mind spending nearly $30k for a car, and seem to want a luxo-cruiser (ala DTS), they should take the Genesis for a spin. The V6 will start under $30k.

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