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Sedans Help Me Choose!
1948 messages, Last post on Nov 01, 2009 at 9:11 AM
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Replying to: markotoole (Aug 20, 2008 5:58 pm) Really? Huh. I think the new one is gorgeous, personally. |
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Having a hard time selecting between 2 used cars. Any insights or links to other info/boards would be appreciated 2004 Accord EX, cloth, 69K miles, one owner and well maintained 2007 Elantra GLS with good options, 30K miles, prior rental car Close in price. Accord is a bit "more car" that we need, but think we will be getting a more reliable car. We are car keepers. This one will be the second car, and used mainly for short distance commuting. Like the newer safety features on the Elantra, and see that initial quality has improved. Stats on long term reliability (from CR) are not impressive. Clearly not apples to apples..and that is what makes it tricky! |
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Replying to: leonfam (Sep 21, 2008 8:57 pm) Those are two of the cars under discussion in this topic: Midsize Sedans 2.0. You'll also find individual discussions (lots) in the Accord group and the Elantra group. Folks around here are very familiar with both models for several generations back, so I'm sure you'll find lots of opinions. Good luck and have fun!
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Replying to: pat (Sep 22, 2008 12:46 am) Who knew? 
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Replying to: thegraduate (Sep 22, 2008 6:50 am)  ) won't mind helping her out there. I don't see very many of them in this topic very often.
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Replying to: pat (Sep 22, 2008 6:53 am) 
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Replying to: leonfam (Sep 21, 2008 8:57 pm) The main downside to the Accord is that it has 69k miles on it. At that mileage, parts can need replacing at any time--brakes, struts, battery, exhaust system etc. So be sure to have the car thoroughly checked by a mechanic to see if there's anything that might need work soon. There is of course also no warranty on the Accord, but there is still at least 3 years (maybe more, check the in-service date from Carfax) and 30k of factory bumper-to-bumper warranty left on the Elantra. I have been looking around a lot lately at used cars in this price range, roughly $12k. There's a lot of good ones out there at that price, including some 2006-7 loaded Mazda6i Sports (very nice cars and fun to drive) and 2006-7 Sonata GLS I4s, all with low miles. Interestingly, I've found the 2007 Elantras actually are priced higher than some mid-sized cars like the Mazda6 and Sonata, with similar miles. The Sonata has an advantage of ESC too. In fact I am currently trying to decide between a 2006 Mazda6i Sport with 40k miles, a 2005 Mazda6i Sport hatchback with 40k miles (red and pretty hot looking), and a 2007 Sonata GLS I4 with moonroof with 35k miles, all in excellent shape and all for around $12k. The best I've found in a 2007 Elantra is around $12.7k with about 30k miles, for a GLS with moonroof. I am also toying with the idea of getting a 2000 323i that has only 40k miles on it. This is definitely not apples to apples, so it is hard. I won't drive the car much, maybe 7500 miles/year, so the extra FE of a car like the Elantra doesn't mean much to me compared to a car like the Mazda6i or Sonata I4. The Accord is a fine car too, but I'd rather get a newer car under factory warranty than get an older one with more miles. Hope this helps a little. Good luck!
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Replying to: backy (Sep 22, 2008 8:56 am) What is FE? I also won't drive the car that much..which is why $12K is the top of the budget. We hadn't even looked at the Sonata. Mainly because I started looking at Civic, Fit, Matrix. Moved into Elantra and Accord as I looked into features/safety on older models. I like the suggestion of checking out the Sonata. The Mazdas weren't on the list. Safety and reliability in CR didn't compare to Honda. Though, I didn't look into the 6..only the 3. It seems like the prices in my area on the Mazda's are higher than what you are finding. But..I haven't dug too deep. Probably should check some more before making a decision. Thanks for helping me think more broadly.
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Replying to: leonfam (Sep 22, 2008 9:22 am) The Mazda6 is pretty well regarded by CR, and is in fact Recommended. I encourage you to take one for a spin. They handle great for a mid-sized sedan, and the prices are a lot lower than comparable Accords. For example, I've found a 2006 Mazda6i (I4) that is pretty loaded (17" rims, ground effects and spoiler, power seat, CD changer, leather wheel with audio controls, 5-speed automatic etc.) for around $12k at 40k miles. I found a similar car that's a 2007 with 27k miles that I think I could get for about $13k with some haggling. Be sure to look for a car with the side bags/curtains--these were optional on the Mazda6 until fairly recently. |
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Replying to: leonfam (Sep 22, 2008 9:22 am) Listen to backy; he won't lead you wrong. A big proponent of Hyundai products, but he's been served well by them (as I have Honda) so his like of Hyundai is justified, for sure. The Mazda 6 and Sonata are good choices indeed, and offer more features for the dough than the Honda will; the question will be with whether or not you like them as much, or actually like them more! They are drastically different (the 6 and the Sonata), and the Accord falls somewhere in the middle. Good luck, and I'll check in a little later! |
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