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#1704 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [06stang] by cccompson Jul 04, 2008 (1:12 pm)
Replying to: 06stang (Jul 04, 2008 12:13 pm) I'm shopping for a mid-size right now too (and, like you, have an '06 GT). However, after 30 years of watching GM again and again come out with supposedly "great" cars that will compete, inevitably they turn out to be dogs. As a result, I simply won't even look at a Malibu.   That said, I'm not sure where to turn. The current Camry seems to have its share of issues and I hate the way Toyota packages their options. I've bought many Hondas but dislike the styling, dashboard, and seats in the new Accord. Hyundai seems to have come a long way but the resale scares me and, in spite of more content/lesser price, the Sonata just doesn't strike me as a truly great value.
#1705 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [06stang] by backy Jul 04, 2008 (2:02 pm)
Replying to: 06stang (Jul 04, 2008 12:13 pm) If you want you can probably find a Sonata V6 to rent at Hertz et. al. I don't know if you can get a Limited, but a GLS V6 would drive pretty much the same (except the Limited has 17" rubber vs. 16" on the GLS). That would give you a real good feel fo car, to drive it for a few days.   I don't know if the new Malibu is available to rent, but if so it would be good to drive both cars for a weekend or so. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jul 04, 2008 7:57 pm) backy (Jul 05, 2008 6:09 am)
#1706 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [backy] by thegraduate Jul 04, 2008 (7:57 pm)
Replying to: backy (Jul 04, 2008 2:02 pm) There are plenty of 08 Malibu's with the little "e" Enterprise rental sticker here in Birmingham. Replies to this message: backy (Jul 05, 2008 6:09 am)
#1707 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [thegraduate] by backy Jul 05, 2008 (6:09 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (Jul 04, 2008 7:57 pm) Well, so much for GM's promise not to sell the new Malibu to fleets...
#1708 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [06stang] by packer3 Jul 05, 2008 (5:58 pm)
Replying to: 06stang (Jul 04, 2008 12:13 pm) Go to the Sonta blog, for some info.
#1709 of 1950 Stability control for 2009 Mazda3? by cyshes Jul 12, 2008 (5:47 pm)
I am debating between the Mazda3, Civic, and Elantra. The biggest factor is stability control. Elantra already has it, Civic is supposed to get it on the 2009 model. But I'm not sure about the Mazda3. I heard that it from a sales person won't except for the s models. Has anyone heard differently? Thanks!
#1710 of 1950 Sedan, small SUV, wagon? by markotoole Aug 18, 2008 (8:36 am)
I am about 30 days from buying.   Here is my situation and the cars I am considering. I have two kids (6 and 10), live on a steep narrow hill outside of Boston (AWD is needed to get in the garage), have a city drive to work (about 15 miles each way), occassionally have clients in my car, and my wife has a Sequoia.   I am looking at the RDX, X3, 9-3 Cross-drive, A3, Volvo 60/80, Cadillac CTS.   I know these cars are all over the place, but they are what my research has pointed me to as the best options. I drive a 2000 A6 which I would have loved had it not suffered malfunctions of different varieties over the years. My Audi experience makes the A3 a longshot.   Any opinions on the above or are there other cars I should consider? I will likely buy a year-old car and want to spend $30,000 to $35,000 ideally. Replies to this message: ronsmith38 (Aug 18, 2008 9:20 am) qbrozen (Aug 18, 2008 10:09 am) thegraduate (Aug 18, 2008 10:46 am) qbrozen (Aug 18, 2008 11:37 am) thegraduate (Aug 18, 2008 11:48 am) and 6 more...
#1711 of 1950 Re: Sedan, small SUV, wagon? [markotoole] by ronsmith38 Aug 18, 2008 (9:20 am)
Replying to: markotoole (Aug 18, 2008 8:36 am) Did you consider a Taurus AWD? You can get a loaded top of the line for less than $30,000.
#1712 of 1950 Re: Sedan, small SUV, wagon? [markotoole] by qbrozen Aug 18, 2008 (10:09 am)
Replying to: markotoole (Aug 18, 2008 8:36 am) well, with a 10-year-old who will only get taller VERY fast and the need to cart clients around, I would think you'd be looking for a roomy backseat. That should knock the A3 and S60 off your list, at the very least.   Since you are looking used, although the S80 is a bargain, I wouldn't want the previous generation, personally (and I'm a volvo fan). If you can find an '07 V8 AWD in your pricerange, then by all means, it would be near the top of my shopping list.   The mileage in the RDX doesn't impress me for what you get. I wouldn't touch a Saab, personally.   So, from your list, that leaves me with the X3 and CTS. I haven't driven either. My wife has driven the X3 and was not impressed. She thought it was OK, but, in her opinion, it lacked in the solid and luxo feel found in the XC90 we wound up buying. Does the CTS come with AWD? I didn't realize it did. In any case, I would definitely want the DI 3.6 engine. ..... edit: just looked it up, the '08 DI caddy can be had with AWD. Good luck finding a used one, though.   If I wanted AWD, luxo, and a decent backseat ... I think I'd be looking at an Infiniti M35X or FX35. And you MAY be able to get an '06 530xi in your pricerange, so I'd add that to the list, too.
#1713 of 1950 Re: Sedan, small SUV, wagon? [markotoole] by thegraduate Aug 18, 2008 (10:46 am)
Replying to: markotoole (Aug 18, 2008 8:36 am) Is there a reason you've limited it to the luxury brands? You can get a lot of car from the mainstream brands, these days.   RonSmith had a good idea as far as checking out the Taurus Limited AWD. You can get a brand new car instead of worrying about who drove your car and how. With the 263hp V6 it is an excellent performer, has best-in-class trunk and interior space. Sync, the voice activated phone and media system is great. Heated Leather Seats with memory function, a DVD player for rear passengers, Navigation, rear parking sensors, and a seating position that puts you higher than other passenger cars all make the Taurus at least worth a look (to me). Replies to this message: qbrozen (Aug 18, 2008 11:37 am) thegraduate (Aug 18, 2008 11:48 am) qbrozen (Aug 18, 2008 1:57 pm) and 5 more...

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