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#1843 of 1950 Need help choosing the right SUV by gerri1 May 03, 2009 (11:43 am)
Hi all, there doesn't seem to be a Help Me Choose SUV forum but another CarSpace host sent me this way. We need a car for our 22 year old son who's environmentally conscious, good safety record, and starting a new job. We want quality, reliability, safety and something that doesn't scream old surburbia. He needs an SUV v a sedan since he wants to cart around his dog. We are happy to do used v new. We've been looking at hybrids frist but boy, there just doesn't seem to be a lot options. Scared about the Ford Escape's brake issues, or is that overblown? Don't want the boxy, quirky of the Kia Soul, etc. Shoudl we just be looking at a good, used fuel efficient non-hybrid SUV and if so, what would you recommend? Wouldn't want one any older than a 2007. Thanks tons! Replies to this message: backy (May 04, 2009 9:54 am)
#1844 of 1950 Re: Decisions, decisions [backy] by irismg May 03, 2009 (3:52 pm)
Replying to: backy (Apr 11, 2009 10:11 am) Congratulations on your new-to-you VW! I liked your piece on your thought processes in deciding on a car, and I just thought I'd add that another consideration sometimes in deciding what car to get is how many dealers in your area can do the warranty work. Example, there is only about one Volkswagen dealer every 100 miles in Oklahoma, so no matter how much I may like VWs, the lack of VW dealers is a deterrent for me even though there are quite a few late model/off-lease cars on the used market. It's a similar situation here with Hyundai and Kia. Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Honda and Toyota dealers, on the other hand, are almost dime a dozen. Therefore, sometimes it pays to not always go with your first choice for the sake of the convenience of having someone nearby who can service it. Replies to this message: backy (May 04, 2009 9:49 am)
#1845 of 1950 Re: Decisions, decisions [irismg] by backy May 04, 2009 (9:49 am)
Replying to: irismg (May 03, 2009 3:52 pm) Yes, availability of dealer service is definitely an important criterion, especially if the car is still under factory warranty (as mine is). Fortunately, I have one VW dealer five minutes from me and another, the one I bought from, 15 minutes away, plus at least one other within 30 minutes. So that was not an issue for my purchase decision.
#1846 of 1950 Re: Need help choosing the right SUV [gerri1] by backy May 04, 2009 (9:54 am)
Replying to: gerri1 (May 03, 2009 11:43 am) Have you looked at the Sportage? Excellent utility for its size, good reliability record, good active and passive safety (not tops in class in crash tests but not too bad either), and attractive pricing. Dealers in my area are offering 2009 Sportages (new) starting at $14k for the I4. Fuel economy is not as good as a hybrid of course, but it will cost a lot less than a new hybrid SUV and it has the benefit of a long factory warranty. I almost bought a Sportage I4 FWD last year, decided to go with a used minivan instead. Its twin is the Tuscon, but I like the Sportage better and the Tucson is being replaced soon by an all-new (and very impressive, based on early pics and info) SUV design.
#1847 of 1950 Bottom line price for 09 Jetta SE Automatic by infinit97_owne May 08, 2009 (11:04 am)
Hi All,   i need some assistance from the community here. I'm looking at buying a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SE automatic with no add on's. Since i do not have much idea about a good price to offer, i'm looking at some guidance from folks here. I got an offer of 20,100 including dest. charges, but does not include T,T&L. I will appreciate some sound advise from the community as to what would be a good price. FYI i'm in the Dallas Fort worth area   Thank You Replies to this message: thegraduate (May 08, 2009 3:32 pm)
#1848 of 1950 Re: Bottom line price for 09 Jetta SE Automatic [infinit97_owne] by thegraduate May 08, 2009 (3:32 pm)
Replying to: infinit97_owne (May 08, 2009 11:04 am) Volkswagen Jetta Prices Paid Forum   Try going here, I'm sure someone will be able to help you!
#1849 of 1950 Wait for Lexus HS or buy Camry hybrid by crackberry May 11, 2009 (6:03 pm)
I have been looking around for a Hybrid sedan as my current car is giving me lot of trouble. Toyota/Lexus seem to have a better + reliable Hybrid collection.   The Toyota Camry is one option (I have a long commute and Prius is not for me). The current Lexus Hybrid cars are expensive ($55K+).   However, looks like there is a new Lexus Hybrid sedan "HS" that will be available in "fall" as per the Lexus's website http://www.lexus.com/fcv/HSHybrid.html   Does anyone have any updates on the car price, numbers that will be available or feedback? Edmunds.com has estimated the MSRP at $32K.   I am trying to figure out if I should wait for HS or go ahead and avail the $1500 cash back currently offered on TCH.   or is there a better alternative? Replies to this message: crackberry (May 11, 2009 6:20 pm) thegraduate (May 11, 2009 9:00 pm)
#1850 of 1950 Re: Wait for Lexus HS or buy Camry hybrid [crackberry] by crackberry May 11, 2009 (6:20 pm)
Replying to: crackberry (May 11, 2009 6:03 pm) The following website review has the price starting around $40K. http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2010-lexus-hs-250h2.htm   Good info on this site.
#1851 of 1950 Re: Wait for Lexus HS or buy Camry hybrid [crackberry] by thegraduate May 11, 2009 (9:00 pm)
Replying to: crackberry (May 11, 2009 6:03 pm) If you have a long commute, particularly one that is highway-intensive, a hybrid won't be the best option for you, I think. Hybrids shine in the city, where the engine-shut-off abilities, and capabilities to run on electric-only at low speeds, allows city fuel economy to actually supercede that of the highway economy.   If it were me, and I wanted to drop $30k - $35k on a near-lux car, I'd be looking at vehicles like a Maxima, an Avalon, or maybe even check out the new Hyundai Genesis. A hybrid on the highway will probably get about 3-5 mpg better than its non-hybrid counterparts (using the Camry Hybrid as an analog there). Not worth the extra dough. If you lived in town, the difference would be closer to 10 mpg, a big difference.
#1852 of 1950 What would be the "perfect" car by psumommyof2 May 15, 2009 (10:51 am)
Help me choose..   I’m starting my research to determine what my next car should be when my lease ends in September. So, if you were in the following situation, what would be on the top of your list as the “perfect vehicle” to BUY.: Single Mom with 2 kids, occasionally transport friends, so extra room is nice, but not always needed have a 50 mile roundtrip daily commute to work and are working with a budget that will nix super luxury cars…I’m looking for a car that once paid off, will become the car that I can drive for many years.   Thanks!! Replies to this message: qbrozen (May 15, 2009 12:44 pm) backy (May 15, 2009 12:48 pm) ronsmith38 (May 15, 2009 5:50 pm)

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