New Car Advice/Opinions
I love my truck, but I really don't need it in this warm climate. It was great and fun having 4wd in the Alberta winters, etc...but now I want something smaller, better on gas and that has a sunroof.
I don't like crappy feeling cheap American cars (most of my experiences are with car rentals in this area) and I'm not once to spend 60k+ for the image of having an expensive car.
The purchase probably won't happen for 4-8+ months, but I will soon start looking around a bit. So far, the new 2013 VW Jetta Hybrid seems interesting to me although I have only been looking online tonight as a start and I'm not sure if it is a bit too small for me comfort wise (I'm 6' 220#). I've always purchased 1-2 year old cars as I think that is the best deal, so I wouldn't jump on this right away...especially with it being new on the market and potentially having big problems with newer technology.
Configurator - volkswagen.com
I can't really get an electric car as I don't think I'll have access to an appropriate outlet at the parking for my condo.
No, Mark, I will not get a clown car.
I don't like crappy feeling cheap American cars (most of my experiences are with car rentals in this area) and I'm not once to spend 60k+ for the image of having an expensive car.
The purchase probably won't happen for 4-8+ months, but I will soon start looking around a bit. So far, the new 2013 VW Jetta Hybrid seems interesting to me although I have only been looking online tonight as a start and I'm not sure if it is a bit too small for me comfort wise (I'm 6' 220#). I've always purchased 1-2 year old cars as I think that is the best deal, so I wouldn't jump on this right away...especially with it being new on the market and potentially having big problems with newer technology.
Configurator - volkswagen.com
I can't really get an electric car as I don't think I'll have access to an appropriate outlet at the parking for my condo.
No, Mark, I will not get a clown car.
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GT too, none of that sissy v6 crap
If you are willing to do so, I would recommend Ford. The wife and i were both pretty impressed during our car search last year. Went with a Kia because of pricing, which I will assume is not as much of an issue for you.
I wouldn't discount ford as I moved away from GM a while back as I was upset with american quality but I am quite satisfied with the fusion.
Our next set of vehicles will likely be the lexus is350 awd as I test drove that and it an amazing balance between comfort and power. Obv bmw and audi handle better overall but if you ever wanted to take your sofa and put it in as a seat for your car this is it.
I wouldn't be surprised if you could get a used one over there for around 30kish. They run forever too because they're a toyota.
i've owned an acura which was great and i currently own a 2007 honda civic which is also very good. no complaints so far.
Incredible on gas.
Passed it on to my wife when I got a van for work. She recently came across a deal that simply put, was to good to pass up. She passed it up. Couldn't let the little civic go. At 240 thousand clicks, the motor sounds just as good as the day I got it.
Replaced a few alternators, and that's been about it.
Not sure what the newer ones are like, but I'll always vouch for the older ones.
I should add that the civics front seats are the most comfortable I've ever driven in. When I lived in Vancouver, I understand these were ripped out of stolen vehicles, modified and installed in pickups. I camped in my civic many times and slept in the front passenger seat with it folded down. People thought I was crazy, while they slept in their tents on rocks and uneven ground while I watched the stars through the moonroof.
Imo
A couple of times over the past few weeks I have driven the new Ford Fusion and C-Max hybrids (have a friend that owns a Ford dealership).
The Fusion is just a beautiful car. A bit bigger than what I need and prefer but if you're looking for a mid-size sedan it is gorgeous.
The C-Max is more my style. Thought it looked small from the outside but is surprisingly spacious.
The hybrid engine is sweet. Not really suited for me as I have mostly highway driving but over the course of 3-4 days I averaged 46 mpg. Gas kicks in when accelerating or when battery is low. Braking regenerates the battery. In stop and go traffic it would be a dream. Absolutely silent when electric driving....snuck up on my cat sitting in our driveway a couple times.
You are at the age where you can justify having a mid life crisis... Ur single, traveling around, allegedly crushing pokerz ... U should buy something fucking sick IMO, try not to cheap out lol
#yolo
#blending
Bike powers the blender!
oh haz blender...hmmmmm
Will take a look at Ford as well -- they aren't all cheap and plasticy inside?
Also, do they have decent acceleration? Lots of crazy freeway driving in SoCal
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make sure it can stop on a dime... so u can pick it up!
no sunroof:(
#hegonnadoit
lulz, dude, retractable hard top for the win and a half,
and only 300K all in!
It's a Mclaren > anything at this price
Overview of the 2013 Evolution Sports Sedan / Mitsubishi Motors
Apologies, but still . . . sacrilege.
I started to get mad when I read this and then laughed at myself at how stupid a reaction it was. funny how cars are such emotional things. You buy them and 99.99999 some odd percent depreciate to nothing in 20 years but they can wrap you up.
yeah, Lambo's are are real visceral vehicles. read up on the McLaren though and you will be a fan. ah, only two months to the auto show.....
Oh, someone before mentioned the Acura TL. absolutely solid vehicle. incredible on gas, build quality of a bently, all with an incredible driving experience. make sure to take a look at that if you are in the market for the 4 door style. Still I wish they had stayed with the styling of the 2004 as it is the best looking of the bunch.
Hell, I even love the current Fiat 500 . . .
Also, Cali no longer gives HOV stickers to hybrids but just to electric vehicles:(
Lexus 200h?