Phoenix84
Senior Associate
Joined: Feb 17, 2011 21:42:35 GMT -5
Posts: 10,056
|
Post by Phoenix84 on Dec 24, 2014 9:28:43 GMT -5
I know right! YM is going soft these days. Maybe it's the Christmas spirit. And I think there is a huge difference in replacing a hand me down car you've been driving for years and wanting to replace a 2 year old vehicle brought brand new. Well, the car is about 12 years old, so it's not a anywhere close to brand new. It still runs well, but it's a bit beat up.
I just feel like it's time to take the leap. I can swing it financially now.
|
|
Happy prose
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 20, 2010 12:55:24 GMT -5
Posts: 3,230
|
Post by Happy prose on Dec 24, 2014 9:56:23 GMT -5
If it's just more space you want, why not get the Accord? The trunk is huge too.
|
|
Phoenix84
Senior Associate
Joined: Feb 17, 2011 21:42:35 GMT -5
Posts: 10,056
|
Post by Phoenix84 on Dec 24, 2014 10:06:24 GMT -5
I test drove a 2014 CX-5. My only complaint was you really had to stay on the gas pedal. That was also the complaint I saw when researching them. The higher trim packages had a bigger engine so that would fix it. You can also get them with AWD. That said previously I had a 2009 Subaru Impreza and loved it. If I went the 7k miles between oil changes it would use about a quart of oil. I don't consider that using oil like crazy. My aunt has a 2008 Mazda CX-9 and it doesn't have a speck of rust on it. And she's in a state that salts. I bought a 2014 Mazda 6 last February. I did some more research on the matter of rusting for Mazda's. It was an issue in the past, but all accounts say Mazda fixed it on their cars back in 2008.
Yeah, if I did go with a CX-5, I'd go with the trim levels with the better engine. The base model is weak sauce, but the upgraded one is pretty good. It's pretty much the best non turbo 4 cylinder engine out of all of them. The only engine better is the turbo engine for the Subaru, or getting a V6, but then you lose gas mileage.
|
|
Deleted
Joined: Oct 11, 2024 8:27:49 GMT -5
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2014 10:46:43 GMT -5
This one for you. Friend just bought with excellent handling and so comfortable. No mom car!
|
|
justme
Senior Associate
Joined: Feb 10, 2012 13:12:47 GMT -5
Posts: 14,618
|
Post by justme on Dec 24, 2014 20:57:39 GMT -5
The Lexus RXs are really nice. I've tried to talk my uncle into giving me his for free or deeply discounted whenever he mentioned maybe trading it in. And it's prob a 2004 version so the new ones are prob even better. Well, I haven't even considered the luxury models because I am sure they are out of my price range. I'm a government employee, remember. I do okay for myself, but I'm not rolling in cash either.
If I did get something like a Lexus, it would probably be one that's at least a few years old.
Was responding to POM's post, guess I should have quoted her.
|
|
siralynn
Familiar Member
Joined: Jan 8, 2013 10:33:16 GMT -5
Posts: 528
|
Post by siralynn on Dec 25, 2014 1:50:40 GMT -5
After owning my beloved 2004 Mazda3 for 9.5 years, I bought a 2014 Subaru Outback in Nov 2013. I LOVE it. But contrary to the seemingly popular opinion on the boards, I prefer a "car" feel to the "sitting up high" feel. I didn't like the Forester as well, though my mom and sister both own and love late-model Foresters.
I drove and really liked the Mazda CX-5, but the engine seemed way undersized. But I love the Mazda brand. (We also own a well-loved 2007 MX-5.)
Good luck making a decision! Once you've decided on a vehicle, email the internet sales people at various dealerships to get a good deal with the least amount of crap to deal with.
|
|
goldensam
Established Member
Joined: Jul 6, 2012 11:40:27 GMT -5
Posts: 295
|
Post by goldensam on Dec 25, 2014 10:16:58 GMT -5
If it's just more space you want, why not get the Accord? The trunk is huge too. I love my Accord. I'm on my second one.
|
|
Phoenix84
Senior Associate
Joined: Feb 17, 2011 21:42:35 GMT -5
Posts: 10,056
|
Post by Phoenix84 on Dec 25, 2014 17:34:44 GMT -5
When looking at the cars, I was surprised that virtually none of them offer a V6 anymore. I guess the focus is all on fuel economy now instead of more powerful engines. A few of them offer V6's, like the Jeep and the Chevy/GMC, but that's about it.
|
|