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re: Commuter car recs wanted.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 11:14 pm to 3deadtrolls
Posted on 3/3/16 at 11:14 pm to 3deadtrolls
True, but I want a vehicle dedicated to taking those miles for several years.
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Posted on 3/3/16 at 11:36 pm to Real Pirate
Get a used Toyota Avalon. Smooth ride, decent mileage, trouble free and comfortable. I love mine.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 11:53 pm to Cool Hand Luke
I'm looking at used Nissan 370Z. They get close to good enough mpg. Anybody here have/had one?
Posted on 3/4/16 at 12:06 am to Real Pirate
quote:Aye, here's a warm Nissan all ready to go for ye, matey!
I'm looking at a used Nissan 370Z
This post was edited on 3/4/16 at 12:40 am
Posted on 3/4/16 at 12:34 am to soccerfüt
That would have the ladies swabbing my deck for sure
Posted on 3/4/16 at 5:13 am to Real Pirate
Do yourself a favor and drive a Scion xB. I went through the same search you did. The Scion xB is the best commuter vehicle I've found. Mine has 114k miles on it and I've just done basic maintenance. It's got a lot of pick up and handles really well. It has almost as much interior room as my wife's trailblazer. They can be picked up new for 20k.
There isn't a better vehicle for the money out there.
There isn't a better vehicle for the money out there.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 5:36 am to Real Pirate
Mazda 6
Mazda makes great cars but gets overlooked often. Extremely reliable and well equipped
Mazda makes great cars but gets overlooked often. Extremely reliable and well equipped
Posted on 3/4/16 at 5:41 am to 3deadtrolls
25k will buy a lot of gas any year.
My commute is 125 miles round trip and it took over 40mpg for it to be worth me buying a new car. I had a spreadsheet made and everything.
My commute is 125 miles round trip and it took over 40mpg for it to be worth me buying a new car. I had a spreadsheet made and everything.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 8:44 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
My motivation isn't purely money based. Good mpgs is just a plus. I don't want to put all of those miles on my truck.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 8:54 am to Real Pirate
I went with a late model Altima. Gets 40 mpg if I can keep it under 70. I got a base model so can't say much about the luxuries but it does have Bluetooth. I think you can get a new model with a lot of options for $20k.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 8:58 am to Real Pirate
The redesigned Cruz looks very nice. I rented a 2016 model recently and was very impressed.
The new Honda Civic looks pretty legit too.
Buick Verano is a nice compact car with good MPG. It has that traditional Buick quietness and stress free ride. Probably more than $25k.
The new Honda Civic looks pretty legit too.
Buick Verano is a nice compact car with good MPG. It has that traditional Buick quietness and stress free ride. Probably more than $25k.
This post was edited on 3/4/16 at 9:00 am
Posted on 3/4/16 at 9:12 am to Real Pirate
If dependability and resale value are important to you then I'd go with a Suburu. It's a bonus that they handle off road pretty well. Their whole line essentially fits your budget but the impreza is about 7k under your budget brand new.
If you are comfortable at your budget, grab the Outback. USed demand on those cars are exceptionally high and you can average in low-mind 30s on the highway
If you are comfortable at your budget, grab the Outback. USed demand on those cars are exceptionally high and you can average in low-mind 30s on the highway
Posted on 3/4/16 at 9:19 am to TheJones
How about the Subaru BRZ? I'm going by a Subaru dealership on Saturday to window shop.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 9:22 am to Real Pirate
My last smaller car was a Mazda 3, traded it in 11 years later with 130,000 miles, never had any major issues. I don't know if the newer models have the heated/cooled seats (probably do), but should satisfy the rest of your list and come in under $20K.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 9:24 am to Real Pirate
In terms of sports coupes in your price range, it's probably the best you'll do. However, I would be surprised if your dealer had a base model to show you. You will probably have to order one. If you're used to driving a truck you'll definitely feel the lack of horsepower, though
The rest of your suburu stuff applies here. High mpg, dependable, best resale value, lowest cost of ownership
The rest of your suburu stuff applies here. High mpg, dependable, best resale value, lowest cost of ownership
Posted on 3/4/16 at 10:52 am to Real Pirate
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I'm seeing 25/34 mpg on the C300. Anybody with personal experience can verify those numbers?
In your price range you are looking at an older 6cyl C300 which will get low 20's, about 21-22 real world. I don't know about the newer 4cyl versions of the C300 or the other models like the turbo 4 C250.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 12:54 pm to TheJones
I thought the BRZ would be a faster car?
Posted on 3/4/16 at 12:56 pm to DeoreDX
Yeah, I walked away from the right of a Benz. More upkeep than I care for.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 1:01 pm to Real Pirate
I own a German mark and they are totally worth it to maintain. Went from a Camry to a 5 series and its night and day. Upkeep is totally worth it. You have something that stirs the soul, something tangible that you love. That fricking Camry, though top of the line, was a TPOS. Drove like a boat. I literally make up reasons to drive the 5 series...obviously it's not a C class, but in general expensive parts make better cars IMHO.
This post was edited on 3/4/16 at 1:03 pm
Posted on 3/4/16 at 1:28 pm to Real Pirate
C Class
Lexus IS/GS
Acura TL/ILX
Lexus IS/GS
Acura TL/ILX
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