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Replying to: kyfdx (Nov 26, 2008 7:21 am) Now if you gave me $15k to spend on something that useless, it will have 2 seats, but go a whole lot faster. Hmmm....maybe a C5 'Vette, Porsche Boxter or a BMW Z3. Now, those are real toys. |
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Replying to: kyfdx (Nov 26, 2008 7:21 am) Filed under things that make you go hmmm. |
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Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! The Sandman 
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Replying to: andre1969 (Nov 06, 2008 1:49 pm) January 05 Jetta Wagon February March April 93 Accord 96 Prism May 04 Passat June 00 Civic 02 Tribute July 07 Freestyle 85 Civic 87 Accord August 02 Saturn 01 Dakota September 03 Passat 02 Dakota 87 Sundance October 94 Toyota P/U November 03 Accord 99 Accord December 01 Jetta Sedan 02 Dakota 07 Escape Hybrid
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I looked at a G35x today (drove a 2006). Nice car. Comfy and fast. Since you have one, what kind of real world mileage can it get? Primarily highway, but speeds vary from 0 to 65, and often back in a mile or 2! And some local mixed in. For reference, I get a consistant 32 in my 4 cyl 5 speed Accord. I am getting frustrated finding a wagon (or larger hatch) I like, that exists in the market, so might consider a nice sedan. But, since I am now doing about ~1500-2000 miles per month, even at the new low prices, gas can add up! I drove a used XC70 (thought it might be a good alternatice to the V702.5T I want but can't find). Didn't like it though. Kind of sluggish feeling, and not much in the way of handling. Too "suvish" for my taste. And since the only suv/Xover I really would consider driving is an X3, not a compliment.
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Replying to: quantifire (Nov 29, 2008 5:40 pm) Looking back on my patterns, I guess I tend to chill out in the colder months as well. That 1980 Malibu for January was my first car, given to me by my Mom when I got my license. The '85 LeSabre for Feb was given to me by my grandmother, when she gave up driving. And the '86 Monte for March was also given to me by my Mom, when she didn't want it any more. So these all just happened to be instances of family members wanting to get rid of cars, rather than me lusting after anything in particular. As for the Intrepid and November, I bought it on November 6, so it was early in the year, before it got real cold. As for the Newport in December, I forget now when I first saw that car. I bought it from the junkyard. I remember going there one day, and it wasn't THAT cold yet. Saw the car sitting there; it had just come in. It called out to me, like a cute mutt at the dog pound, so I bought it...or at least put a deposit down on it. It also needed new wheels and tires before it could safely leave the junkyard. I know it sat there for several weeks, maybe a month, before I actually finished paying for it and brought it home. And I remember it was New Year's Eve, 1996 when I brought it home. If I'd waited another day, then December would still be a virgin month for me! And then April looks to be a busy month for me. Maybe I just get spring fever? |
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Replying to: stickguy (Nov 29, 2008 5:59 pm) Subaru reliability.. very fast if you get the Aero (turbo). Low resale should translate into low purchase price. Might be hard to find, though. |
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Replying to: stickguy (Nov 29, 2008 5:59 pm) Believe me, I understand constantly shopping for something you don't "need", but at some point there are better things to do, other hobbies, etc. And--I can't remember when one of the cars you've driven has really turned you on????? Just my 2 cents, maybe you'll find the perfect car tomorrow....... |
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you buy a house yet? j/k. But you can be the pot this week. I want to be the kettle! No, I don't technically "need" a car, but probably about 5% of sales go to someone that can't keep their current ride. So, I get to be picky. If I can't find just what I want, I don't have to buy. But, there are some limitations to the Accord. At minimum, I need to get new tires (if not snows) before thw real winter hits. And it will never grow a cargo area, which means I ain't taking the dog very far (without having to find a time when the wifes van is idle). And the stick can be a drag when the road becomes gridlock (the occasional 2.5 hour 42 mile commute). combine that with budget limitations, and the excessive miles (which are only guaranteed (or almost) until 3.30.08, when they could go back to almost zero 9contact expires). Combine all that, and I don't want something to guzzle gas, but mpg isn't the ultimate decision maker. And yeah, I do have good taste to go along with my chintzy pocketbook! But, I really have trouble justifying another sedan, just to get an AT. and I do know what I want. It just doesn't seem to exist 9at least none have been coming through Manheim lately). I thought about the 9-2X when they were sold new. Not a bad option, but probably really rare. And I would have to try out the WRX motor with an automatic. I have only ever driven it with a stick. Might be too small though. long winded post to say that a V70 is the perfect combo for me. Right size, decent enough MPG, fantastic seats, and suitable for family travel duty. and ultimately it could replace the minivan.
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Replying to: stickguy (Nov 29, 2008 5:59 pm) I have a tough time breaking 21 mpg. Its the one true downside to the car. I love it, though, so I simply deal with it. Its fast, AWD, and a heavy luxo car. Not an economical equation. I'm sure you remember I was in the same situation as you. Driving an Accord. I grew to really hate it. I had the V6 6-speed, so was getting 28 mpg. But at what price? I'll take the 21 mpg and love my car. |
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