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#47 of 64 Re: I am very much in this market [calan] by blane Feb 14, 2006 (4:03 am)
Replying to: calan (Feb 13, 2006 7:48 pm) calan,   You wrote, about the Honda Accord V6 EX, "My biggest complaint about the car was with the ergonomics. I am a big guy (5-11, 205lbs), and I felt like my elbows were too low, and the steering wheel was too close."   Perhaps you didn't realize that all Accords have tilt and telescopic steering columns. The EX-L also has 8-way power driver seat adjustment.   Those ergonomic amenities should permit you to customize the driving experience to your satisfaction.
#48 of 64 Re: I am very much in this market [calan] by qbrozen Feb 14, 2006 (9:25 am)
Replying to: calan (Feb 13, 2006 7:48 pm) you might want to try out a Nav-equipped Accord. With the voice controls, all you have to do is tell the car what temp you want it at. Doesn't get much easier than that.   On the S60, they are about $5k off sticker right now. So carsdirect tells me that a 2.5T with premium, convenience, and climate packages would run me $30,442. So I think the street price might be right there in competition with the others.   Since you are looking at the Ford products, you might want to check out the Mercury and even Lincoln equivalents. The interior upgrades might suit you better, and the exterior styling might please your wife more. Replies to this message: calan (Feb 14, 2006 11:43 am)
#49 of 64 Re: I am very much in this market [qbrozen] by calan Feb 14, 2006 (11:43 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Feb 14, 2006 9:25 am) you might want to try out a Nav-equipped Accord. With the voice controls, all you have to do is tell the car what temp you want it at. Doesn't get much easier than that.   Ok, I didn't know that, and it borderlines on cool...   Actually, last night I took a took at the Acura TSX, and that may be a contender.
#50 of 64 Re: Don't forget Hyundai in this market [calan] by averigejoe Feb 17, 2006 (12:38 pm)
Replying to: calan (Feb 13, 2006 7:48 pm) I'm not telling you to buy one, but do go look at and test drive a new 2006 Hyundai Azera and a new 2006 Sonata LX. You can get either one brand new for less than or even way less than $30,000. Buy one new for less than the used cars you might be considering. Check out HyundaiUSA.com to find out what rebates you qualify for. Either car has more features than any of the competition and at lower prices too. The performance and quality are excellent. The warranty is a great feature: 5 years/60k miles bumper to bumper and 10 years/100k miles on drivetrain.
#51 of 64 Re: Best new/used vehicle for $30,000 [irv88] by averigejoe Feb 18, 2006 (11:19 am)
Replying to: irv88 (Feb 12, 2006 1:32 pm) So how much, before adding tax license and title, did your used Passat cost? Is it a 2003? Or a 2004? And what motor does it have? Is your warranty good until the odometer reads 50,000 miles? What date does your 4 year warranty expire? Although your post is not clear on it, I am guessing you paid $15,000 plus tax license and title.
#52 of 64 Help with used BMW 325 convert by omrster Mar 12, 2006 (8:21 pm)
Just got into the market for a convertible and found a 2004 BMW 325, prev executive lease car, auto, premium, cold weather, 6 CD changer with ~6400 miles offered at $36000 with 18 months left on 48mo warranty. The dealer tells me the car was a manufacturer buyback in another state becasue of a transmission problem and the transmission was replaced and so the car is not CPO. I've looked around, but am not sure how worried to be about buying a car with a branded title. Any thoughts? Replies to this message: kyfdx (Mar 13, 2006 3:50 am) rsterling (Mar 21, 2006 7:08 pm)
#53 of 64 Re: Help with used BMW 325 convert [omrster] by kyfdx HOST Mar 13, 2006 (3:50 am)
Replying to: omrster (Mar 12, 2006 8:21 pm) I would be very worried...   I don't know the options on that particular car, but a brand-new '06 325Ci convertible stickers for around $45K.. I'd say $36K would be the right price, if that car had no issues and was CPO..   With MBB on the title? It might be worth $6K-$10K less than that.   If you were certain that the vehicle didn't have any other issues, and you were going to keep it for 5-6 years, and you were getting a great deal... it might be worth it..   But, you can't be certain, you probably won't keep it that long... and that surely isn't a great deal....   The low mileage may be clouding your judgement on value... You would be better off buying a similar car with 30K miles and a CPO warranty.. The price should be in the same ballpark.   regards, kyfdx Host-Prices Paid Forums Replies to this message: rsterling (Mar 21, 2006 7:08 pm)
#54 of 64 Re: Help with used BMW 325 convert [kyfdx] by rsterling Mar 21, 2006 (7:08 pm)
Replying to: kyfdx (Mar 13, 2006 3:50 am) Thanks for he input. Too much to be concerned aboutwith the MBB.   Started negotiating on a 04 325ci, auto with 13,700mi, cold weather, HK audio, PDC, premium pkg, sport pkg, rear airbag, xenon headlights with 27months left on original warranty, CPO, $39k.
#55 of 64 Hm by dhanley Jun 09, 2006 (6:52 pm)
You ought to be able to get a certified, 2-year-old manual s60R for 30K.
#56 of 64 Re: I am very much in this market [calan] by zodiac2004 Jun 19, 2006 (10:05 am)
Replying to: calan (Feb 13, 2006 7:48 pm) but I don't think it will hold up very well to my 25k a year driving habit.   At that kind of mileage, if money is a consideration at all for you, I'd steer clear of European and Korean makes, and most domestics as well.   If style and comfort are important to you, find a good independent mechanic, and buy any >95 LS/GS 400/430 you can afford, and call it a day.   After 98, Nav was an option on them, and probably half of them came with them.   In terms of reliability and keepiing you comfortable at high speeds for a lot of miles, those cars are unmatched. Of course you will lose a lot of value when you sell them - but that's true of any car you mile up unless you buy beaters.

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