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9 messages, Last post on Jun 12, 2006 at 10:28 AM
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I'm shopping for a car that gets decent gas mileage, has good utility, is sporty and costs less than $30k. I'd prefer a full time 4wd system but that is optional as I live in DC and really only need it a few times a year. My list has come down to 3 vehicles: Audi A3 2.0, the RAV4 Sport V6, and a used Infinity FX35. The Audi is the sportiest of the group and the RAV4 probably has the greatest utility with the FX35 being the best blend of the two, but also the worst gas mileage and I can't get it new for under $30k. Any candidates I've omitted? My heart is still with the A3.
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Replying to: ccd1 (May 12, 2006 8:23 am) While I too like the A3, there are no Audi dealers near me and those which are closest (25-30 miles) have short service and sales hours and poor alternate transportation. Do you have a good Audi dealer nearby? Also, what about the Subaru line? Granted, their interiors aren't all that nice, but their AWD works well and the 2.5 is reputed to solve the turbo lag subies have been plagued with for so long.
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (May 12, 2006 8:42 am)
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ccd1, '06 allocations are apparently drying up and the '07's have not yet arrived. So Audi dealers could be running dry for awhile. Toyota like any other car vender has trouble with first year reliability of a new model. I'd give the new Rave4 at least a year to gel. Then again if you have an outstanding Toyota dealer that may not be as big an issue (ours are not that great). Hopefully Audi will make sure the dealers are well, but not over, stocked with A3's for '07. Incidently, I got to drive the 3.2 twice during a recent Audi show in LA. Comments are over in the A3 forum. What I saw pretty much gels with Edmunds and C&D, though I could not drive anywhere as fast as they could as event was in choked urban area. |
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Replying to: ccd1 (May 12, 2006 2:41 pm) On the other hand, a FWD 4-door GTI (arriving at the dealers as we speak) may be all you need/want.... and may save you quite a bit of money, even with leather and sunroof, compared to the Subarus... Then there is the extravagant R32 coming up soon... unfortunately, looks like DSG and 2-doors, only. What a shame.
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Replying to: allhorizon (Jun 05, 2006 12:31 am) If so, will be interesting to see how the R32 impacts the Audi A3, which supposedly __is__ the R32 with 2 more doors and Audi dress interior? As for Subaru wagons, the Impreza WRX's a good small performer, especially the STI variant.
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jun 05, 2006 7:06 am)
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Replying to: allhorizon (Jun 05, 2006 10:10 pm) Do you think the A3 3.2 sales will drop off once the R32 is back? Of course it depends on what VW actually charges for R32 (in any event VW dealers should be in ADM heaven over it). Will also be interesting to hear if R32 is more compliant over bad roads than 3.2 is. |
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Replying to: ccd1 (May 12, 2006 8:23 am) Just a side note, Subaru Foresters, Legacys, and Outbacks are going for 2-5K under MSRP in the DC area right now (with rebate), makes them a very good bargain and cheaper than most comparable vehicles. |
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