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#14974 of 15521 Re: I have considered the following [qbrozen] by anonymousposts Nov 04, 2009 (3:23 pm)
Replying to: qbrozen (Nov 04, 2009 3:06 pm) We have two fun-to-drive cars and while fun-to-drive is high on the list I really need something fairly reliable for me to commute in daily. It also needs to be a decent family car. The Camry 02-06 is more so on the list for interior quality and the 07-09 is on the list because I like the outside. The MDX is a great family ride and I had a 2003 before that we loved until Gee put 20" wheels on it. When we realized we hated the 20" wheels, our infinite wisdom told us it would be easier to get rid of the car than put the stock rims back on it?!.   I would consider an Audi A3 manual but the reliability concerns me. Today Gee suggested the A3 or a CRV 07+. I know we are all over the place but this tends to happen when we start car hunting. If it doesn't fall into our lap we go back and forth until we come across a spectacular deal. Replies to this message: grandtotal (Nov 04, 2009 4:14 pm) kyfdx (Nov 04, 2009 4:37 pm)
#14975 of 15521 Re: I have considered the following [british_rover] by qbrozen Nov 04, 2009 (4:06 pm)
Replying to: british_rover (Nov 04, 2009 3:10 pm) yup, as vette said, that generation was all auto. Only the '04+ TLs offered manuals. Replies to this message: british_rover (Nov 05, 2009 6:38 am)
#14976 of 15521 Re: I have considered the following [anonymousposts] by grandtotal Nov 04, 2009 (4:14 pm)
Replying to: anonymousposts (Nov 04, 2009 3:23 pm) If it doesn't fall into our lap we go back and forth until we come across a spectacular deal.   So, the deal is more important than the car?   If Camry is on the list then any V6 Camry would probably tick enough boxes within your budget. Of course if your budget is flexible...
#14977 of 15521 Re: I have considered the following [anonymousposts] by kyfdx HOST Nov 04, 2009 (4:37 pm)
Replying to: anonymousposts (Nov 04, 2009 3:23 pm) 330i or 9-3..   Everything else on your list is derivative of what you have.... and, not what you really want..   To go Euro, you have to give up the idea of Honda/Toyo reliability.. Just drink the Kool-Aid... it'll be okay... Life is short..
#14978 of 15521 Re: So.. off today.. [kyfdx] by roadburner Nov 04, 2009 (7:45 pm)
Replying to: kyfdx (Nov 04, 2009 3:51 am) Don't know on the M3.. it was out front on the used car line... 6-speed.. couldn't even tell you the year, though it looked to be a late E46...   OK, so I called Village about the M3. The sales guy tells me that it's an '03, they are cleaning it up, and they are fitting two new rear tires- and they haven't put a price on it yet. Then he asks, "You interested in buying it?" I almost said, "No, I just call every dealer that has a used M3 on the lot; I want to make sure that they all go to good homes." I'm calling again tomorrow, as they allegedly will have an asking price by then. Here's hoping that the only options are Xenons, H-K, and the cold weather package... Replies to this message: kyfdx (Nov 05, 2009 3:59 am) roadburner (Nov 05, 2009 5:26 am) roadburner (Nov 06, 2009 2:25 pm) kyfdx (Nov 07, 2009 5:32 am) and 1 more... pp2009pp (Nov 05, 2009 11:29 am) roadburner (Nov 05, 2009 12:01 pm) pp2009pp (Nov 05, 2009 6:23 pm) pp2009pp (Nov 06, 2009 12:45 pm) and 5 more...
#14980 of 15521 Re: So.. off today.. [roadburner] by kyfdx HOST Nov 05, 2009 (3:59 am)
Replying to: roadburner (Nov 04, 2009 7:45 pm) Good luck with that... .probably has a lot more.. It looks great for an '03, though....   I think HK was standard on M3s...... It was standard on the 330i for most of the E46 run... (option on 325i) Replies to this message: roadburner (Nov 05, 2009 5:26 am) roadburner (Nov 06, 2009 2:25 pm) kyfdx (Nov 07, 2009 5:32 am) roadburner (Nov 07, 2009 6:24 pm)
#14981 of 15521 Re: So.. off today.. [kyfdx] by roadburner Nov 05, 2009 (5:26 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Nov 05, 2009 3:59 am) I think HK was standard on M3s...... It was standard on the 330i for most of the E46 run... (option on 325i)   It may be. I still regret not jumping on tha2004 Titanium/Imola I found that only had Xenons, H-K and 19" wheels. No sunroof, no power seats... Perfect- for me, anyway.
#14982 of 15521 OK I am narrowing the search down by anonymousposts Nov 05, 2009 (6:01 am)
We already have a RWD nice mostly sporty sedan in the Lexus. The Prelude is a sporty coupe ... what's missing is a small wagon or utility. Is there such a thing as a fun-to-drive wagon or sedan? BMW wagons are out there but then we get back to the price issue. I've heard a lot of people are unhappy with their X3's. Thought about a CRV but seems that the 07's had a differential issue and the new ones are way expensive .. might as well get a BMW. Replies to this message: corvette (Nov 05, 2009 6:27 am) oregonboy (Nov 05, 2009 8:10 am)
#14983 of 15521 Re: OK I am narrowing the search down [anonymousposts] by corvette Nov 05, 2009 (6:27 am)
Replying to: anonymousposts (Nov 05, 2009 6:01 am) The '07 CR-Vs had some sort of noise issue with the diff or AWD system, I think it was corrected by changing the fluid. I've read several posts about an unfixable vibration that Honda calls a "harmonic tingle" on the current generation of CR-Vs.

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