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#31 of 661 fserve55- why not Toyota? by xplorx4 Sep 08, 2003 (5:12 pm)
You want something to replace your Camry. Why not a new Camry or, since your price range is so wide, a new (or pre-owned) Lexus?   Do you have a different perception of the reliability and luxury of a Toyota/Lexus vs. Honda/Acura? Was your Camry unreliable?   Just curious why you're not staying "brand-loyal"...
#32 of 661 fserve by ken972 Sep 08, 2003 (5:16 pm)
Well 10k is a big swing in price. I was comfy with something around 26 or so. Could afford more..but didnt want to spend it all on a car. That gets me a loaded accord etc..or a used entry level luxury car. If you are willing to go to 35k..that opens you up to about any new entry level luxury car. Maybe narrow down how much you want spend and it may help you out. Honestly though..that accord exv6 sure feels like a luxury car to me.
#33 of 661 toyota by ken972 Sep 08, 2003 (5:22 pm)
I just came from a 99 4cyl camry myself. I consider myself a Toyota/Honda person. They are really the only 2 makes I would buy...well of course a Lexus/Acura to. I had my search narrowed down to a Tsx, Camry or Accord. I moved to the Accord because I was ready for a different feel to a car..the Tsx was a little to bumpy for me coming from a camry. In my book Toyota and Honda are made equally well. It came down to wanting a little firmer bed..sort of speak..as opposed to a cushy bed. By the way..I will never go back to a 4cyl car after experiencing the v6 in this accord.
#34 of 661 rite again by fserve55 Sep 08, 2003 (5:39 pm)
10 K is a big swing, but when I narrow it to a couple K, I end up saying well for another....and well for a little less.....etc....etc....   I think the Accord should be it for me, but that TSX is rite there making fun of me !! haha   BTW, I love Toyota/Lexus, but the new Toyotas have never looked as nice to me as the Hondas and for some reason I just have never liked the design of the Lexus as much as the Acura.....just a personal thing. You are rite though, Toy/Honda/Accura/Lexus...that's all there is in my book.   The new Accord isn't the greatest looking, but it beats the heck out of the new Camry I think.
#35 of 661 Cars and Women by ken972 Sep 08, 2003 (6:00 pm)
Ya know. When you think about it cars are alot like girls. Take that accord. Shes not the greatest looking car in the world. But as a complete package..shes a keeper. Shes ok looking..but its what inside that counts. I read all about the accord when it was being redesigned. I liked everything I heard about it..loved the interior. But was pissed..I thought they dropped the ball on the exterior styling. I didnt like it at all. Now..like that girl you dont quite notice...i really like it. I had a terrible time deciding what car to buy. Once I figured out that there is something wrong with every car i started to narrow it down a bit.
#36 of 661 HAHAHA by fserve55 Sep 08, 2003 (6:13 pm)
YOU ARE FUNNY DUDE...you are rite tooo. great way to put it!
#37 of 661 " it beats the heck out of the new Camry" by bodble2 Sep 08, 2003 (11:02 pm)
The '04 Camry SE will be available with a 225 hp V6. That makes it competitive with Accord/Altima power-wise. The exterior styling wouldn't be any worse than the Accord 4-dr. Interior don't look so great but the quality of the material is good. The 4-speed auto sucks, but you can get TRAC and skid control whereas the Accord only has traction control. I'm not saying it's my cup of tea but it may be worth your consideration.
#38 of 661 An Interesting Alternative: IS300 by riez Sep 09, 2003 (4:09 am)
fserve55... Have you considered the Lexus IS300? Based on the Toyota Altezza. Powerful (215 HP), smooth 3.0L inline 6-cylinder engine. Automatic or manual transmission. There is even a SportCross version. Good used one will be under $30,000. New '03 can be had for around $30,000. A very fun-to-drive car that also looks a bit different, both inside and out (in a most positive way), from the rest of the Toyota/Lexus line ups. It seems to meet all of your criteria except it is RWD. But if winter is an issue, just buy a decent set of snow tires. I live in snowy midwest. No problem getting around in my RWDers. (I love my new '03 IS300. Blast to drive that looks great.)   You wrote, "I'm 23, engaged, not looking for the most speed, just an upgrade from my pathetic 89 Camry 4 banger. I can afford about $30 or so...I want, luxury feel, good pick up, front wheel drive, very low maintaince 4 door sedan... I love Toyota/Lexus, but the new Toyotas have never looked as nice to me as the Hondas and for some reason I just have never liked the design of the Lexus as much as the Acura.....just a personal thing. Toy/Honda/Accura/Lexus...that's all there is in my book."
#39 of 661 Agree w/Riez by fjm1 Sep 09, 2003 (6:50 am)
The IS300 looks cool. I was looking at some before I got the Accord. The combination of a tiny back seat/trunk, weak acceleration, and a crappy dealership experience kept me out of the Lexus.   Pretty much sums it up for the TSX too.
#40 of 661 Comments by riez Sep 09, 2003 (7:47 am)
fjm... Weak acceleration? Don't think that applies to IS300. Not the quickest but above average. An absolute blast to drive. Brings a smile to your face.   Crappy dealership experience? Lexus near the top of the pile. My recent experiences have been outstanding.   Trunk and back seat more than adequate for our family of four (which includes two pre-teens). [Do wish the trunk used the space-saving multi-link hinges rather than the space-intruding gooseneck hinges.]   Check out Consumer Reports' historical dependability and future reliability ratings for IS300. Outstanding.   IS300 has also received good crash test results from IIHS and NHTSA.

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