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Replying to: andre1969 (Jan 11, 2009 6:19 am) This could be arranged..... 
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A neighbor of mine might be changing jobs, and losing his company car (newer Taurus).. He'll do 18K-20K miles/yr. with the new job.. Tired of boring sedans.. So, either wants an SUV with 3rd row seating (three kids, but wife has an Odyssey), or a sporty sedan that seats five... Budget is $15K-$20K... Will probably keep the car 5-6 years and run it into the ground... His first question to me was, "What about an '02 X5?". While I love BMWs, I basically told him that the car would eventually eat him alive in maintenance and repairs, at the rate that he would put miles on it. Things he likes: Big American SUVs, Tahoes, Grand Cherokees, etc.. Big luxury cars, LS460, etc.. Japanese luxury of any type, I think.. The G8 GT discussed above is interesting.. Also, wants all the bells and whistles.. American cars are fine.. Needs: Something that won't kill him on repairs and maintenance. (Euro makes worry him), gas mileage not that important, as tax deduction and vehicle allowance will cover a lot of that... Size.. has to seat five.. if it's an SUV, then third row is even better.. So... give me some ideas? Thanks, kyfdx
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 11, 2009 9:24 am)
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Replying to: woodyww (Jan 11, 2009 10:28 am) I did think of a car my wife looked at this past summer... It was a loaded Volvo XC90 with V8, third row seating, etc.. 23K miles for $24,900.. Had 1.5 yrs of warranty left, too.. I'm guessing '06s are down near $20K now, non-certified... Thanks!
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 11, 2009 10:42 am) Also, what about a last-generation Lexus GS430? I think those are in his price range.
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Replying to: corvette (Jan 11, 2009 11:11 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 11, 2009 9:24 am) |
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 11, 2009 2:06 pm) |
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a few year old Acura TL (the just replaced body style)? A sedan, but not boring.
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Replying to: stickguy (Jan 11, 2009 6:35 pm) He called me again this evening.. to get my thoughts on his latest find.. '05 Durango with a Hemi... loaded up... third row.. 40K miles.. Asking $12K.. sigh... Actually, not a terrible choice... says he likes it better than a Tahoe or Envoy... At least if it turns out to be crap, he is starting from a lower number.... |
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