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Looking a newer model sedan

Posted on 12/26/16 at 5:34 pm
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
27750 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 5:34 pm
I'm in sales and use my car for work during the week. I get reimbursed .55 cents a mile so i drive the hell out of it and make some extra money on top of it

currently have a 08 Altima with 195,000 miles on it and it runs like a champ, but in the next 6 months i will be looking to upgrade to something similar.

looking online and im fine with another Altima, but I've also liked what i've seen from the Mazda 6, Accords, and Hyundai Sonatas.

Anyone have any experience with the above mentioned recent year models?
Posted by LandonC
Member since Oct 2016
599 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 5:35 pm to
I read this and thought your were going to say newer model wife
Posted by knight_ryder
XTC cabaret
Member since Jan 2015
3356 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 5:39 pm to
The new Nissans are bad arse



Not bad if you're in the 25-30k range
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
27750 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 5:43 pm to
yeah i love the Maximas, but really didnt want to spend that much.

Im looking at a preowned with under 20k miles on it.
Posted by ShawSalt_88
Member since Nov 2016
251 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 5:47 pm to
Call the new Avalons a granma sedan all you want but you can get a 2015 used Avalon for around 20K and the things ride like a cloud.
Posted by Givens
Member since May 2016
740 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 5:48 pm to
I'd check out a Kia Optima. Good looking car.
Posted by shawnlsu
Member since Nov 2011
23682 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 5:49 pm to
quote:


Im looking at a preowned with under 20k miles on it.


Smart man. I put 30-40K miles a year on my trucks. Always bought low miles used or demo's from last year model. I trade em in every 2 years and have never been upside down in one. I keep a separate account for my mileage/vehicle allowance checks and put left over money in there after I pay my note each month. It makes for a nice down payment on the next one. I only come out of pocket for insurance and it has worked out wonderfully.
Posted by beaver
The 755 Club
Member since Sep 2009
46861 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 5:49 pm to
Not listed but I just got a '16 Kia Optima EX (with most of the upgrades available) and I love it
Posted by KamaCausey_LSU
Member since Apr 2013
14542 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 6:00 pm to
I'm trying to decide between the Optima and the Accord. I really like the look of the Accord Sport.
Posted by LSUJML
BR
Member since May 2008
45652 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 6:08 pm to
On my 3rd Mazda
First one had over 200k on it
2nd one was right under 100k when I lost it in flood
Got a 16 Mazda 6 sport & I love it
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
27750 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 6:32 pm to
Those Mazdas are smooth. Is it weird having the pop up screen so high?

Looks awkward but I guess it's better located to keep eyes on road

To the guy above, I put all my mileage checks first two years into my payments and paid off my Altima in 26 months. So for past 6 years I've had no car payment and pull in about 600-800 in mileage a month. It works out nice if you have a car with 30+ mpg
Posted by LSU1018
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2007
7222 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 6:51 pm to
Do the new accords come with apple CarPlay? I've been kind of looking also. I like the Mazda looks but just wasn't sure how reliable they were.
Posted by Dav
Dhan
Member since Feb 2010
8073 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 6:59 pm to
Bought a Mazda 6 Touring last year, love it. Would recommend if you're looking for a "sporty sedan" type. Paid 25K i believe.

Posted by Hogtastic Voyage
Fayetteville
Member since Dec 2010
1357 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 7:01 pm to
Subaru Legacy. Went through this search last summer. Legacy is best we found. Could not be happier
Posted by Bmath
LA
Member since Aug 2010
18670 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 7:03 pm to
Mazda 6 gets the best gas mileage and is rated as the best driving car.
Posted by dragginass
Member since Jan 2013
2746 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 7:05 pm to
quote:

Do the new accords come with apple CarPlay? I've been kind of looking also. I like the Mazda looks but just wasn't sure how reliable they were.


Yep, my wife's accord "touring" has carplay, and an Android intedface. The rims on the new accords with exception to the touring & sport models look silly. Sport model is low tech with a 4cyl.
Posted by Placebeaux
Bobby Fischer Fan Club President
Member since Jun 2008
51852 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 7:08 pm to
Subaru Legacy
Posted by jefforize
Member since Feb 2008
44108 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 7:13 pm to
I really enjoy my 14 Mazda 6 touring. The screen isn't too high. Slow as frick but a lot of nice features.
Posted by Potchafa
Avoyelles
Member since Jul 2016
3219 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 7:50 pm to
Bought this exact car for my wife for Christmas. Has a turbo and runs like a scolded dog! Not to mention the 9 speaker Bose rocks like a mug! Heated and cooled seats. It gets 29 mpg too! Sticker was 35 G's. Got it for 28!




Posted by Kino74
Denham springs
Member since Nov 2013
5344 posts
Posted on 12/26/16 at 8:09 pm to
quote:

I'm trying to decide between the Optima and the Accord. I really like the look of the Accord Sport.


I have a 2017 Accord Sport. It's been a good riding car. It's fine unless you have to have every tech feature imaginable. I recommend it.
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