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Replying to: plekto (Jul 01, 2009 6:42 am) Poster said he wants auto, though. |
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Replying to: shake15 (Jun 30, 2009 8:48 pm) Stylish is in the eye of the beholder. In any case, I think there are other options that might serve you better. How about a WRX? Doesn't take all that much to bump those up to amazing performance levels. Or a 300ZX turbo. Would be FAR cheaper to purchase, giving you LOTS of leftover money for upgrades and maintenance. |
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jul 01, 2009 7:18 am) Do you have any input on the BMW 3 series AWD's? I'm curious if the ride is smooth and quiet and how big it is compared to say my Jetta. Or is it more of a sports car, rough and louder revving. Thanks again, will definitely check out the S60's.
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Replying to: dash5 (Jul 01, 2009 7:33 am) |
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Replying to: dash5 (Jul 01, 2009 6:10 am)
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Replying to: zdogs (Jul 01, 2009 9:21 am) |
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Replying to: dash5 (Jul 01, 2009 6:10 am) It is more reliable than any others that you have listed. Routine maintenance will be cheaper than any other. Back seat is roomy enough for a car seat. I had my niece in a car seat with no problems. I don’t know what you mean by comfortable for adults, but I am 6’1’ and my teenage son doesn’t like sitting behind me. There is enough room for him; he just can’t stretch his legs out like he does in a minivan. Avoid the 04 model year, but anything after that would be fine.
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Replying to: erniesdad (Jun 30, 2009 1:03 pm) To suydam: >> Bikes will fit in the back of the Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe vehicles, and also in the Honda Fit. Both are FWD and have excellent fuel economy -- is that a consideration? >> They're a little too close to an econobox for my tastes. The most powerful engine in the Matrix is 158hp. A bit too weak for my tastes, imho. To gbrozen: >> Well, do you need to use the backseat while the bike is in there? That could narrow the list. >> Frankly, I rarely if ever use the backseat now. The only one who spends time back there is my dog. In a perfect world, I'd be able to slide the bike into one half of the back seat, and the dog can sleep on the other half. >> If you only require 7 secs, you don't need the highest performance models of each. So an Impreza vs WRX and mazda3 vs mazdaspeed3. I don't think a Mazdaspeed3 can be had with automatic, anyway. >> Sure, I don't need it, but.... The lack of an automatic can be an issue though. I can drive a stick, but I'm not sure, long term, if I'd enjoy rowing a stick, when I'm not enjoying Walter Mittyesque dreams of a career as an F1 driver. If this was a second, "fun" car, then a stick wouldn't be an obstacle at all. >> And you might reconsider the Audis if you are looking for longterm reliability. >> I just looked at the CR used car guide at the reliability ratings for Audis. Ouch. to dtownfb: I started checking out the Cash for Clunkers program. I'm not sure most of the cars I'm looking at would qualify me for it. Personally, I think the program is a massive waste, and place an artificial floor on the price of used cars, which will take a lot of good used cars away from the poor. Ok, off the soapbox now. >> XTerra >> No. >> Rav-4 >> V6 maybe. 4-banger, no. Honda Fit >> No. >> Honda Element >> MINIVAN!!!111!!!!
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