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1950 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 6:58 PM
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| 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! | |
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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.
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Replying to: markotoole (Aug 18, 2008 8:36 am) |
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Replying to: markotoole (Aug 18, 2008 8:36 am) 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. |
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Replying to: markotoole (Aug 18, 2008 8:36 am) 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). 
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Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 18, 2008 10:46 am) My wild guess? Because he wants something more luxurious. ;P Seriously, though, I don't care how nice the new Taurus is compared to the old, you can't make something for nothing. It will never compete in the luxury segment at its current pricepoint. I made the mistake of thinking I could get more for less when I leased a Honda Accord. I eventually discovered there is a reason why it is cheaper than the higher-tier cars I enjoy driving. So my advice is just the opposite. If you are used to and enjoy a higher-class car, do NOT settle for a less expensive new car. You will most likely regret it.
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Replying to: qbrozen (Aug 18, 2008 11:37 am) I don't know the person's background that is looking for the luxury brand, which is why I suggested the Ford; they can get luxury features (some that Acura, Saab, etc don't offer) and get one brand new. I'm a practical guy, what can I say... 
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Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 18, 2008 11:48 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Aug 18, 2008 1:57 pm)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Aug 18, 2008 1:57 pm)
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