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re: Best car under 30k (1.5 hour commute each day)
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:01 pm to madamsquirrel
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:01 pm to madamsquirrel
I've really like my passat, I grabbed it on a whim after looking at more expensive cars for a couple months and not being able to convince myself of which to get.
I had always have gone Asian(Honda/Toyota/Acura), so I decided to test drive a volks for the first time just for the frick of it, and bought it right after.
well crafted vehicles
I had always have gone Asian(Honda/Toyota/Acura), so I decided to test drive a volks for the first time just for the frick of it, and bought it right after.
well crafted vehicles
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Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:03 pm to madamsquirrel
Ford Fusion
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:05 pm to madamsquirrel
You have to define best. Since you're buying, what do you want the kid to have? What are your concerns? Is it just reliability? Is gas milage a big issue? Do you want it to be super fun on the commute? Are maintenance costs an issue?
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:05 pm to madamsquirrel
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Early 20s age range
Boy or girl? Single or married? Kids? Will this be their only car?
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:09 pm to blue_morrison
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Ford Fusion
I test drove one of the 2014s last year, it was the top of the line one and was just over 30k, and I really enjoyed it. Great interior, electronics and a really good stereo. If I had a long commute I might have looked at it a little more.
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:09 pm to lsu480
Girl(no pics)/single/no kids/only car/wants four door
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:11 pm to holmesbr
That's good to know. I'm on my 4th set of rear pads, counting the factory installed set, with 117k miles. Was told they installed a redesigned set of pads this last time around. Here's hoping it makes a difference. The front brakes are on it's 2nd set counting the factory installed set.
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:12 pm to madamsquirrel
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Girl(no pics)/single/no kids/only car/wants four door
Then I would suggest test driving the Ford Fusion Hybrid. It seemed bigger than Accords I have been in and like I said it was VERY nice and they get over 40mpg. Also, if she does end up having a kid it will be perfect for the first few years.
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:12 pm to madamsquirrel
1.5hrs commute a day is a good bit. Go with a camry or accord and it'll run 100K+ miles without issue.
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:13 pm to madamsquirrel
I'm a Volvo fan. You really don't have a need for AWD like we do in the Tundra of N. Arkansas here. But the 5cyl 2.5L Turbo is pretty consistent to get 32-34mpg. Volvo interiors are top notch and they hold good resale value until they hit 150k miles or more.
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:13 pm to lsu480
Why are you buying her a car? Early 20s and has a job. She can buy her own car.
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:13 pm to madamsquirrel
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Best car under 30k (1.5 hour commute each day)
That's a long way. Jetta TDI, or if you looking for a small SUV, a Mazda CX5
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:15 pm to madamsquirrel
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wants four door
AKA a big back seat...
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:15 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
She doesn't want a camry since I have one and her sister has a carolla. Also doesn't want a Volvo since that is what I want next 
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:16 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
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I'm a Volvo fan. You really don't have a need for AWD like we do in the Tundra of N. Arkansas here. But the 5cyl 2.5L Turbo is pretty consistent to get 32-34mpg. Volvo interiors are top notch and they hold good resale value until they hit 150k miles or more.
Can you get a new one for under 30k? They are very nice cars and their seats are awesome! I still think a new Fusion is the best bang for your buck.
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:19 pm to lsu480
Do ford fusions have a good track record for running 100K+ miles?
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:19 pm to weadjust
I never said I was buying it. I am consulting. The OT thinks what it wants.
Eta: I am skeptical of ford also.
Eta: I am skeptical of ford also.
This post was edited on 7/22/14 at 11:20 pm
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:20 pm to lsu480
I wouldn't keep any European car after its warranty ended. Expensive as shite to fix
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:21 pm to madamsquirrel
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Also it is for my child. Early 20s age range.
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She
pics ?
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Works at plant
nevermind
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:23 pm to OWLFAN86
Exactly owls 
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