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Looking for recommendations to fit the following
New or Used: clearly in the used category here Body Style: hatch or wagon. Can be a 2 door hatch (or if you find one, a two door wagon  )How will you be using the car?: Long trips (8+ hours), regular commuting, winter driving What aspects are most important to you? the only three things I really care about here are: comfortability for long trips, relative reliability, and if possible, fun to drive MY ONE MUST HAVE: heated seats. It need to have the option for heated seats. Dont recommend me: a Subaru. I’m not going hardcore about drive types, but AWD if possible is high in the secondary aspects, with RWD and FWD respectively coming in that preferred order. I’ve mostly been looking at Volvo C30s because they are in the price bracket with under 100k miles, look cool/goofy as hell, and are essentially a mildly hot hatch. Other options are the shared platform V50 in AWD, but those are much rarer. It’s gonna have to hold up well to Michigan winters, but that’s really gonna be down to washing the salt off and running winter tires. The winters are why my must have is heated seats. So let’s see what you got, thread.
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Oct 27, 2023 13:51
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They could always illegally import a Mexican Jimny
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Oct 29, 2023 21:17
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It sounds like you want a minivan. You should buy one of those instead. If you get one with fold flat seats it’s more practical than a lot of trucks for hauling stuff too.
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Nov 5, 2023 18:01
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There’s also the Honda Odyssey; but specific features are all gonna be based on model year. Either way, it’s a Honda engine and the whole package will be incredibly reliable.
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Nov 5, 2023 20:17
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Crosstreks are just lifted Imprezas, so consider looking at those too. But for real, congratulations on your new Prius. Subarus aren’t bottom tier for reliability, but they sure aren’t as reliable as everyone seems to think.
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Nov 10, 2023 05:52
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DildenAnders posted:How inadvisable/ how easy would it be to verify the starter is truly the only thing wrong here? You could show up with a multimeter and check the starter wires, but as advised upthread, do not willingly buy into a BMW with electrical gremlins
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Nov 11, 2023 16:23
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UPS stores notarize poo poo. Could just bring it there when you sign it as the buyer.
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Nov 12, 2023 05:57
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Grumpwagon posted:Proposed Budget: up to $15k or so What up dude, you and I have similar tastes. I also want a C30. The age has unfortunately steered me away from them, though they remain on a back burner for now. If you can find an unmodified Focus ST that would be my pick. Do some research, but most of the issues seem to be common maintenance items like spark plugs or folks revving their engine to WOT from low RPM and getting low speed pre-ignition, damaging their engine. Don’t do that. Change the oil. Re: GTIs, they have some of the best cargo space of their class. For reliability, there are different things than just oil changes for regular maintenance, but if those things are done they seem to be pretty drat reliable. This is entirely dependent on what year/generation and mileage though. I’d look into forums for single generations (presumably Mk7/7.5) to find common issues. Imprezas could be on your list, and while I don’t care for Subaru’s boxer engine, they’re generally (semi)reliable if unmodded and have regular maintenance. CVTs and all that, but you’re already hardened against it. Don’t forget about the Chevy Bolt! Those suckers can fit a bunch of folks and all their poo poo, are relatively sporty, and are largely criminally cheap.
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Dec 1, 2023 00:36
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drhankmccoyphd posted:Right totally agree 100%. I'm treating the money I've put into the leaf as lost. What I'm getting at is should I treat a car like a utility that I pay monthly for the privilege using ie a lease. I’d still be paying the car off sooner than putting it into savings. The numbers are close but not negligible, and you’re guaranteeing months more of having $CARPAYMENT less in your pocket.
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Dec 5, 2023 17:22
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Here’s a cost-friendly option for anyone looking at a crosstrek: buy an Impreza hatch and put a 2-3” lift on it and slightly larger tires. It’s the only difference between the two (besides the $3k up charge for the crosstrek) You can certainly get a lift and tires for under $3k. Dr. Lunchables fucked around with this message at 01:05 on Dec 7, 2023 |
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Dec 7, 2023 00:53
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:Seriously do not buy an Impreza and lift it That’s literally what a crosstrek is.
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Dec 7, 2023 02:45
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FWD rally’s are mostly Fiestas from what I’m seeing. You’d need the manual version though. The auto is not an option unless you love replacing transmissions
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Dec 13, 2023 03:38
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Twerk from Home posted:I was about to make a comment about transmission health towing at a minivans limit, then I realized I have no clue the CVT in the Sienna even does under heavy load. Lifetime fluid always means “until end of warranty”. Change your fluids, folks
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Dec 21, 2023 03:31
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Jon Irenicus posted:I've done the final repair on my current car (a used 2009 Volvo XC70) so it's time to think about what the next one will be 2020 Lincoln MKZ 3.0 AWD. 400 hp, 400 ftlb, AWD system out of a focus RS. Just change the torque converter fluid ever 30k miles. They’re incredibly cheap, you should be able to find one cheap near you with under 50k miles. They’ve got all the modern poo poo, like adaptive cruise, plus Sync3 is bulletproof, and beyond that it’s very new. Do regular maintenance, including the torque converter, and enjoy your perfect car e: upon closer review you actually want a fusion hybrid. Sorry, thought you wanted a fun focused, not economy focused car. Dr. Lunchables fucked around with this message at 19:09 on Dec 29, 2023 |
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Dec 29, 2023 02:40
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Loan Dusty Road posted:I found it funny Ford was willing to do this but neutered the SHO to 365HP. Nothing that a tune doesn’t fix but still. Lincoln is still trying (and failing) to find a reason to exist, and this was one of those futile attempts. They didn’t realize their primary market segment is 70+ retirees, but it works out in my favor, because those $70k cars are now under $25k with super low mileage. Keep in mind they are heavy as poo poo, but everything is nowadays, so who cares. In the end I can get a supremely equipped Grand Tourer for the cost of a Mirage
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Dec 29, 2023 19:14
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Motronic posted:I can never forget this was a thing nor understand how it wasn't the end of the brand: I drove one of those, and while it was cool, it sure was Just An F150
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Dec 29, 2023 19:20
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Shipon posted:Dealership called me this morning saying the car's arrived. Spent about 2 hours in there, they tried the "here's 8k of warranties" but I pushed back pretty easily, didn't give too much fuss (I let them have the tire replacement plan, it wasn't too much). Didn't even try to sell me on gap or whatever (mainly because I put 30% down). Ended up paying ~43k before tax and registration, well within my budget (650/mo at 5.79%) Neat!
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Dec 30, 2023 06:02
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The best deal on that list is the Fiesta ST. They’re insanely reliable, cheap to drive and insure, and offer the same or better handling and power to weight than the SI or the BRZ. It’s a Miata with a hatch.
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Jan 14, 2024 18:12
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DildenAnders posted:Are they reliable? I was under the impression the 2.0l in the Focus ST was a better bet long term (not much more expensive and more space too). The 2.0 has more issues in general, but I’ve heard of less for the 1.6 in the Fiesta. Post 2016 they had a new head and gasket that addressed coolant sneaking past the gasket, but previous gen’s are up for a warranty replacement if not already addressed iirc. I’ve got a 2019 and have had no mechanical issues at all. The big reason I’d tend away from the Focus is that you’re more likely to run into one that’s had previous owner abuse, as these tended to be tuned and hooned by younger drivers by a bigger margin than the Fiestas I was shopping. That said, they’re both pretty solid and there’s tons of support and stories taking em into the 200k plus mileage. The fiesta feels zippier in turns though, and is closer in feel to a sports car than the focus, in my mind. Either way, for any hot hatch, try to find a low mileage unmodified version and you’ll have a hell of a car for a long time to come. They’re all built on econobox platforms, so there’s tons of parts and engineering to force long term reliability, since ford/honda/whoever needed their focus/civic/fiesta platform to be dead reliable at baseline.
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Jan 14, 2024 21:44
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SporkChan posted:Proposed Budget: 6k preferred. Can go up to 8k, but would prefer not to. Yeah, Prius. Maybe a hybrid Fusion.
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Jan 14, 2024 21:50
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DildenAnders posted:This is really making me want to buy a Fiesta St honestly. They’re sooooo cheap and reliable. It’s impossible not to smile while driving one.
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Jan 15, 2024 02:34
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It’s a high mileage manual economy sedan without any of the standard tech ppl want, and is before Mazda tried to move upmarket. It’s not sporty, not particularly economical vs competitors, not luxury, and doesn’t have the implied reliability of Toyota or Honda. Nothing about that car is what regular people want to drive. Also it’s manual. People only want manuals in sports cars nowadays. Old Honda shitboxes can be modded to hell and back. Old Toyota shitboxes can drive for a half million miles with no oil. Newish/oldish Mazdas that aren’t mazdaspeed or miatas don’t even enter the conversation for most folks, and certainly don’t have the rep of the two mentioned.
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Jan 25, 2024 02:54
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TheBacon posted:Counter point, 3rd gen is when they started moving up market. That’s the 2L instead of the 2.5L but the the Grand Touring was the too trim and even had adaptive cruise control (though not sure about with a manual). Nice leatherish heated seats, pretty tight interior quality, no rattles or squeaks, the things that makes it feel like a solid car. Counter counter: Mazda moved upmarket but buyers didn’t recognize it until the current gen. I’m not bagging on Mazda 3s though, quite the opposite. It’s a huge boon to have all the leather and heated seats in an economy car while the price doesn’t reflect it. It only sucks if you have to sell it, but it rocks if you’re trying to buy one. Regarding Fiesta STs, buy one, but beware the PO. Fists don’t seem to have been as abused as the Focuses, but as mentioned above, the greatest downfall of any hot hatch is the previous owner.
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Jan 26, 2024 18:26
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Backno posted:https://www.carmax.com/car/25224833 It looks fine, but it’s dirty all over the interior and isn’t worth the price they’re asking. Here’s my arguments: all four tires shoulda been replaced; not just two. The seller should have shampooed the interior or at least wiped poo poo down. Non recaros means the price is inflated for the year, even considering the low mileage. It’s also a 2017, so a year before all fiestas got a backup camera. That’s another ding on the price. That should be $17-18k. FWIW I bought my 19 FiST from carmax with 1337 miles for 20k in April 2021. What they’ve offered to buy it back has slowly dipped, mostly in the past few years. They probably bought that car for $15k. That means you can buy one for $16-17k privately, or 17-18 from a dealer.
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Jan 27, 2024 00:59
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Yup, the answer is Chevy Bolt. Rent something for trips. They’re pretty nice inside, too.
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Feb 1, 2024 23:57
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If he doesn’t have kids, why not just get a compact now and sell it when they’re pregnant? All the wants/needs point to a compact, and buying used means he won’t see a massive drop in value even if they’re pregnant this summer or next.
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Feb 9, 2024 19:54
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Ahh yeah missed that, only read the Chicago part. My point about getting a car for a lifestyle they currently don’t have still stands though.
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Feb 10, 2024 00:16
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I don’t have the energy to get into a long post, but Hondas are very reliable for the money, hold their value well, and aren’t overpriced for what they offer. They are a perfectly cromulent car.
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Feb 10, 2024 02:00
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It sounds like they actually want a minivan
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Feb 15, 2024 23:05
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I guess I’d recommend the SUVs that are minivans with worse ergonomics like the Chevy Traverse or a Toyota Highlander I don’t have much to offer in this, apart from steering them away from any “sporty” three row vehicles or that have truck-like driving dynamics. Basically you just wanna stick to the larger midsize market with lower ground clearance. Dr. Lunchables fucked around with this message at 23:29 on Feb 15, 2024 |
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Feb 15, 2024 23:26
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You better believe I was redlining my EcoBoost mustang rental
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Feb 28, 2024 23:38
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It depends on what number they’re using. VantageScore 3.0 is different than 4.0 is different than FICO 8 is different than FICO 9 is different than … (there are 16 different FICOs). It’s just a different score is all. They are all as equally made up. Your equifax or transunion or credit karma is checking the same data but using a different scoring system. Personally I put no weight in a numerical credit score, and neither does any lending agency worth their salt. They check the credit reports, not the scores (beyond a cursory glance). They’re a semi-useful shorthand in very specific contexts, depending on which score is used. Fun thing: they don’t exist in most other countries. Our system is not transferable to other countries, save maybe Canada. They didn’t exist before the 80s. We got bamboozled as a country into accepting that any of this poo poo was important.
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Feb 29, 2024 17:13
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I loved the 96 regal. You could get it with a supercharged 3800 and you get all the bodacious good looks of a massive American luxury coupe. Anyway, enjoy your new Prius.
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Mar 6, 2024 01:03
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You don’t need an suv
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Mar 6, 2024 02:34
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Probably a van with fold flat seats. Vans aren’t small however. A used Dodge Caravan would work and they can be found pretty much everywhere. e: actually, a used Sienna or Odyssey would probably work even better on the reliability front.
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Mar 6, 2024 02:57
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ethanol posted:I don’t need a small rear end Prius I’m sorry to tell you that your car isn’t a Prius like you asked. With a heavy heart I must now tell you about the existence of the Prius V.
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Mar 6, 2024 03:07
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ethanol posted:I don’t have an hrv I have a rav4 which has more cargo space In sadness I must tell you that the Prius V has only two less cubes with the seats down, and up to three more with the seats up. I take no joy in this, nor the higher economy numbers.
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Mar 6, 2024 14:04
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Everybody that hauls poo poo wants a van with fold flat seats. Everybody that commutes wants a Prius. Everyone regardless of status wants a station wagon. This is the way of the world.
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Mar 11, 2024 02:08
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Lots of fleets use full size passenger vans, like shuttles and the like. Probably don’t want a fleet vehicle, but simple spec full size passenger vans are out there if you look.
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Mar 11, 2024 14:53
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 in my day they would just rap about the number of spokes they had!
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Mar 12, 2024 22:36
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