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Thread: Need advice, shopping for a new/used family car

  1. #11
    This thread is way too helpful, with not nearly enough arguing over cars. Chris, I'm going to suggest you go a different direction and get a used compact wagon that actually has some style and elegance to it.



    See how bland our new-age wagon looks compared to this fine Chrysler automobile? Acura tried to copy the Chrysler's chrome roof rack, chrome window moulding and chrome door handles, but was not willing to go the extra step to fit fine wood exterior treatments along with those classy looking whitewall tires. Such a shame.

    Just do it and don't look back.
    Last edited by paddlenbike; 05-13-2013 at 02:41 PM.

  2. #12
    Notice how no one has mentioned the Camry? Hey, Toyota, are you listening? The new Camry sucks... FIX IT!
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  3. #13
    Quote Originally Posted by Seanz0rz View Post
    Notice how no one has mentioned the Camry? Hey, Toyota, are you listening? The new Camry sucks... FIX IT!
    x2 The Camry doesn't have much going for it, other than it being reliable. There are other reliable cars that are better in every other way.

    Chris, you guys should get one of these:



    Pretty cool cars, imho.
    -Daniel2000 4Runner Sport | V6 | 5spd | 4x4 | Leather | 265/75-16 BFG AT/KO | OBA | BudBuilt front skid

    1990 4Runner SR5 | V6 | Auto | 2wd | 3.90 rear | Cobra CB | 265/65r17 Bridgestone Duelers H/Ts | '08 Tacoma 5 spoke rims | Has an 11:1 crawl ratio! SOLD

  4. #14
    Chris from the top of my head I'm thinking....

    If your budget is about $10-15k:

    Toyota Rav4 (used - 2006 to 2012, prices from $10-20k, 2.5l 4cyl or 3.5l 6cyl, 21-30mpg)
    Honda CRV (used - 2007 to 2011, prices from $12-23k, 2.4l 4cyl, 21-28mpg)
    Toyota Matrix (used - 2009 to current, prices from $12k-?, 1.8l and 2.4l 4cyl, 20-32mpg)
    Scion xB (used - 2008 to current, prices from $12-?, 2.4l 4cyl, 22-28mpg)
    Scion xD (used - 2008 to current, prices from $9-?, 1.8l 4cyl, 26-33mpg)

    I'm kinda in a similar boat except I'm looking to replace the aging 00 Accord for something newer too but don't want to be slapped w/ the monthly car payment. It's getting an average of 22 mpg so it's not necessarily that bad but doesn't hurt to be open for a slightly newer car that gets better mpg.
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  5. #15
    Both my parents and my brother are firm believers in hyundai. My dad had an 04 sonata that was still going at close to 300k when my brother crashed it into a tree in the snow, my dad bought a 2012 sonata to replace it with and has had no issues, my brother bought an 06 sonata and loves it and my mom just got a 2013 santa fe. All of them ride SUPER nice, handle exceptionally well, are modestly priced and very reliable.

    I used to tout the camry, but honestly I dont feel the quality is as much there as it once was. Not only imho is the hyundai nicer but cheaper!
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  6. #16
    Lance hit the nail on the head with the list of cars I would have suggested.

    Try to find a certified used if you can, and attached onto it the Toyota Extra Care plan.
    It extends the factory warranty for I believe up to 100k miles or so many years.

    If you go with the Rav4 for the years 06-09 get the one with the 3.5l v6, the 2.4l in them is way under-powered, but if you go with a 10-12 model year the 2.5l is actually very peppy.
    I can't say much about the Honda...
    If you get the Matrix get the 2.4l in it, again the 1.8l is just to under-powered for the larger body, and they do have an AWD option which I really do like, not something I would recommend you take out to the dunes, but its an option non the less.

    The only thing I would knock off Lances list is the Scion xD, imho its just way to small for what you need, compare it to a corolla. with a shorter rear end in a hatch form.

    Now, if you want to go a little older then those options.
    May I add the following
    Toyota Highlander (used - 2005-2007, prices from $10-20k, 2.4l 2cyl, 3.0l 6cyl, 3.3l 6cyl or 3.3l 6cyl/hybrid 19-26mpg)

    As much as Kia and Hyundai have come up in styling, I see too many still coming in on the hook to warrant them being a 'reliable' vehicle.

  7. #17
    Avy funny you should say the xD is out cuz I was almost about to throw in the Yaris into the mix! I saw one a few days ago and literally was like hey this could work for me!! Besides the 06-12 Rav4 v6 AWD in white/grey that I'm hunting the Yaris is actually a wildcard option for me.
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  8. #18
    if you think you can live with a car that small, the yaris and fit are nice vehicles. I'd also recommend the fiesta, if you can deal with the dual clutch being kinda weird (same for the focus)
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  9. #19
    Help me compare these two...

    Honda Accord Sedan LX
    http://automobiles.honda.com/accord-...fications.aspx

    Kia Optima LX
    http://www.kia.com/us/#/optima/specifications

    Locally the Optima is a few hundred more than the Accord, but seems (on paper at least) to have a bit more power, better styling, and better warranty. I actually can't find what the standard Accord warranty is, but the Kia has the 100,000 powertrain warranty
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  10. #20
    I assume the accord is 5 year/50k miles.
    EDIT: http://automobiles.honda.com/accord-sedan/warranty.aspx


    use this: http://automobiles.honda.com/tools/c...ondatrim=35040

    and this: http://www.kia.com/us/#/compare

    each manufacturer will spin it in their favor.
    2005 Lexus LX470 - Stock for now...

    1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4 + a bunch of goodies. Lifted, Locked, Illuminated and Armored. Winner,"Best Offroad Truck" - 2010 Pismo Jamboree. It's been upside down and still drives me to work.

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