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Replying to: sebring95 (Dec 29, 2008 8:09 pm) Actually *my* 4Runner is a bit older and has a manual transmission and actual gear levers to engage everything. IIRC, you can get a Patriot with 4x4 and manual transmission. No low range, though, but no gimmicks, either - really does go off-road if you want. The XTerra also can be had with a manual setup.
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Replying to: plekto (Dec 30, 2008 11:03 pm)
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Replying to: sebring95 (Dec 31, 2008 6:20 am)  They are at least trying and are decent in off-road conditions. Perhaps a more accurate criteria in my book, then, would be that the proper 4x4 has equal power to the front and rear without any computers or other idiocy trying to transfer power back and forth. And on a lot of vehicles, a locker is possible to add after market if you REALLY need it.(a Wrangler, IIRC, does come with the option from the factory...) |
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I am turning in my leased BMW325 CIA with 17,000 miles used on a 3 year lease having paid for 30,000 plus miles. I loved the car but don't want or need to pay as much this time around. I would like some suggestions on a lease payment for $300 - $400 per month with little or no down payment. I don't care what kind of a car it is so long as it is new - I only use it for back and forth to work and shopping. I like the honda civic and the infinity but don't think they would lease that low. Any ideas? Thanks collins3
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Replying to: collins3 (Jan 04, 2009 10:42 am) 2009 Civic Featured Special Lease $189.00 per month for 36 months. $1,999.00 total due at signing. Includes down payment with no security deposit. Excludes taxes, titles and fees. For well-qualified buyers. You can also lease 2008 Infiniti G35 Journey for $349 a mo with $2653 down. However, IMHO, the most economical way is to buy, don't lease, yourself a Civic LX for about $17K or Accord LX for $19.5, or Hyundai Sonata GLS for $15K and keep it for 10 years. |
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Replying to: collins3 (Jan 04, 2009 10:42 am) |
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Replying to: collins3 (Jan 04, 2009 10:42 am) If you like Civics, as noted above, you should easily come in under $300/mo. |
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I'm looking for a used winter awd or 4wd. My criteria are: cheap - what depreciates a lot? reasonably reliable - I will get it checked out by a mechanic, of course. good awd or 4wd system Any suggestions of makes or models?? Gas mileage is not a factor, though I don't want anything as big as a Suburban or even a Tahoe.. I like Subarus, but they don't seem to depreciate very much.
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Replying to: stewardrobbins (Jan 05, 2009 4:08 pm) I would also consider an Isuzu- since the brand has died, the products it left behind will have depreciated significantly. While the Rodeo and Trooper weren't exactly the greatest of cars, they fit your criteria as a winter beater. Other Isuzu vehicles, such as the Axiom and Amigo (Rodeo Sport, in later years) are also fine choices, although the Rodeo/Trooper will be an easier pair to locate. Another decent choice would be a Ford Explorer, although it may not be as good of a deal as you expect as the Explorer doesn't depreciate as much as you'd expect from a Ford product. |
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Replying to: stewardrobbins (Jan 05, 2009 4:08 pm) Extremely straightforward and stable in bad weather. High resale value. Nearly impossible to kill reliability. And, it's not insanely huge like a 4Runner or Suburban. |
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