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I expect any maxima is going to have leather. Not sure about the fold down seats either. Honda has the roll down windows feature, but I don't think that's a deal breaker. I don't think the 4 cyl is going to be a problem Especially the one in the 6 or Altima, since they are pretty powerful IMO. She has also had some recurring problems with the engine, and would probably be happy to get something different. |
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Replying to: woodyww (Jul 12, 2009 10:45 am) My G6 is still shuddering at highway speed. I've driven two others with the same powertrain and tire size that don't have the same problem, so at least that's probably not the way it's designed.
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Replying to: corvette (Jul 12, 2009 7:09 pm) Its gotta be a manual for a MINI.
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Replying to: british_rover (Jul 12, 2009 7:12 pm) Haven't driven one with an auto, and call me an old man, but a manual is a deal-breaker on a car I have to drive every day.
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Replying to: corvette (Jul 12, 2009 7:17 pm) Haven't driven one with an auto, and call me an old man, but a manual is a deal-breaker on a car I have to drive every day. I concur with BR! There are much better small car automatics if that is what you need. A VW GTI with a DSG comes to mind as a possibility - decent small car w/auto. Neither the Mini nor the V-dub is particularly thrifty with fuel, just more fun to drive than a Corolla.
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Replying to: lilengineerboy (Jul 13, 2009 3:39 am) I will say that I have heard, but cannot confirm because I haven't driven one yet, that the autos in the new new MINI are much better then the old one. I still think that for a car that small with such low torque a manual would be better but the regular cooper with an automatic is supposed to be ok now. |
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If your sister is willing to roll the dice on the General, let me put my plug in for the Malibu. So far at 1 year and 16k miles mine has been flawless. It has everything on your list except the auto down windows. Mine also has the suede with heated seats that are excellent. The ride may not be as sporty as your sister is use to though. |
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Replying to: woodyww (Jul 12, 2009 10:45 am) Great little cars... wish I had one... |
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