What car would you buy?
Nov 9th 2010, 2:43 pm
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What car would you buy?
I'm after a safe, fuel efficient SUV to replace my aging (2000) Honda CRV.
If you had to replace that vehicle what would you buy, and why?
If you had to replace that vehicle what would you buy, and why?
Nov 9th 2010, 3:05 pm
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Re: What car would you buy?
They're 4 words you don't often see together in a sentence...!
Have you looked at the Toyota Highalnder hybrid...I quite liked it a few years ago but we needed something with higher towing capacity....which pretty much eliminated the fuel efficiency part of the question!
Have you looked at the Toyota Highalnder hybrid...I quite liked it a few years ago but we needed something with higher towing capacity....which pretty much eliminated the fuel efficiency part of the question!
Nov 9th 2010, 6:06 pm
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Re: What car would you buy?
They're 4 words you don't often see together in a sentence...!
Have you looked at the Toyota Highalnder hybrid...I quite liked it a few years ago but we needed something with higher towing capacity....which pretty much eliminated the fuel efficiency part of the question!
Have you looked at the Toyota Highalnder hybrid...I quite liked it a few years ago but we needed something with higher towing capacity....which pretty much eliminated the fuel efficiency part of the question!
Plus, how much more expensive are they for the hybrid version?
Nov 9th 2010, 6:07 pm
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Re: What car would you buy?
I would go with a Sportage.
I just got a Forte and have been extremely happy with KIA.
I just got a Forte and have been extremely happy with KIA.
Nov 9th 2010, 6:08 pm
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Nov 9th 2010, 6:12 pm
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Re: What car would you buy?
We're looking to upgrade our old Ford Taurus for an SUV early next year, and we want one with the option of a third row of seats. We've seen the Hyundai VerraCruz models, which were very nice (18-26 MPG), and the smaller versions, the Santa Fe models (but they don't have a third row).
Cost about $26,000 - $41,000 new, but really very good value. New Hyundai cars also come with a 100,000 mile warranty and free road side assistance.
I like the Nissan Muranos too. Bigger version of my little Versa.
Cost about $26,000 - $41,000 new, but really very good value. New Hyundai cars also come with a 100,000 mile warranty and free road side assistance.
I like the Nissan Muranos too. Bigger version of my little Versa.
Nov 9th 2010, 6:12 pm
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Re: What car would you buy?
it's all relative too.
I drive 2 miles to work and back a day....... it's not like I live in it.
My Misses has a 08 Honda CRV which is superb.
won't honda give you a deal if you're already a Honda owner?
Nov 9th 2010, 6:14 pm
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Re: What car would you buy?
We're looking to upgrade our old Ford Taurus for an SUV early next year, and we want one with the option of a third row of seats. We've seen the Hyundai VerraCruz models, which were very nice (18-26 MPG), and the smaller versions, the Santa Fe models (but they don't have a third row).
Cost about $26,000 - $41,000 new, but really very good value. New Hyundai cars also come with a 100,000 mile warranty and free road side assistance.
I like the Nissan Muranos too. Bigger version of my little Versa.
Cost about $26,000 - $41,000 new, but really very good value. New Hyundai cars also come with a 100,000 mile warranty and free road side assistance.
I like the Nissan Muranos too. Bigger version of my little Versa.
Nov 9th 2010, 6:17 pm
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Yeah, Honda do good deals for pre-existing owners as do VW but I can't stand the new body style for CRVs. I know that's a lame reason but they just leaves me cold.
I really like the look of the VW Tiguan but if the interior is anything like the VW Passat then I won't touch it with a barge pole. My wife has one and the trim is the worst piece of crap out there. Plastic bits breaking off within months of buying new.
Nov 9th 2010, 6:19 pm
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Re: What car would you buy?
Really?? Why?
I've been a Hyundai owner since 2001. Have owned an Elantra and a Sonata and my daughter owns the Santa Fe and I have to say that all three cars are great. I can find absolutely nothing about any of the three models to dislike. Love the feel of the drive, turning radius, gas mileage, interior and exterior, powerful pickup, great brakes and great sound system.
Nov 9th 2010, 6:23 pm
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Really?? Why?
I've been a Hyundai owner since 2001. Have owned an Elantra and a Sonata and my daughter owns the Santa Fe and I have to say that all three cars are great. I can find absolutely nothing about any of the three models to dislike. Love the feel of the drive, turning radius, gas mileage, interior and exterior, powerful pickup, great brakes and great sound system.
I've been a Hyundai owner since 2001. Have owned an Elantra and a Sonata and my daughter owns the Santa Fe and I have to say that all three cars are great. I can find absolutely nothing about any of the three models to dislike. Love the feel of the drive, turning radius, gas mileage, interior and exterior, powerful pickup, great brakes and great sound system.
I'm an average sized bloke but the seats were uncomfortable, I could never get them adjusted comfortably to drive. I was doing a lot of miles and when you can't get comfy it starts to tell.
Engine wise they seemed okay and they had enough power to keep me happy but if you don't like getting in the vehicle because it's like sitting in an Iron Maiden it's not going to leave you with a good impression.
Just my opinion though.
Nov 9th 2010, 6:25 pm
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Re: What car would you buy?
I'm an average sized bloke but the seats were uncomfortable, I could never get them adjusted comfortably to drive. I was doing a lot of miles and when you can't get comfy it starts to tell.
Engine wise they seemed okay and they had enough power to keep me happy but if you don't like getting in the vehicle because it's like sitting in an Iron Maiden it's not going to leave you with a good impression.
Just my opinion though.
Engine wise they seemed okay and they had enough power to keep me happy but if you don't like getting in the vehicle because it's like sitting in an Iron Maiden it's not going to leave you with a good impression.
Just my opinion though.
Nov 9th 2010, 6:25 pm
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Re: What car would you buy?
Appologies to any lesbians out there but Subarus are the number one vehicle for American lesbians. Or, so I am told.
I actually kind of like them but my wife refuses to have one for when she has to drive my vehicle. She doesn't want to be looked at funny.
Nov 9th 2010, 6:27 pm
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That's the thing though its every Kia or Hyundai that I have driven and I've driven four different models two of each and they were all uncomfortable. My CRV was in the shop and I was switching vehicles at the car rental shop because it was killing me.