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01-16-2024, 01:24 PM | #1 |
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Car for my mom
My mom said she wants a new hybrid to replace her Hyundai Sonata.
Majority of her driving is a few miles to the gym so was trying to talk her into a plug-in hybrid but she doesnt want to plug anything in She is not a fan of the Prius, told her the new one actually looks pretty good. So thinking RAV4 or CR-V hybrids. Need to look at local inventory since not sure if Honda is still difficult to get. Any other suggestions? |
01-16-2024, 01:34 PM | #2 |
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Hyundai SUV's are seemingly good these days. Perhaps the Tucson deserves a look if you are in that category?
Also: https://www.edmunds.com/hybrid/#hybrid-cars |
01-16-2024, 03:06 PM | #3 | |
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01-16-2024, 01:35 PM | #4 |
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I have not car shopped since Covid, what is the best process nowadays? Still haggle directly with dealer or maybe costco? Expect MSRP as good deal?
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01-16-2024, 02:36 PM | #5 |
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Lots of deals under MSRP depending on model and region. Have heard good things about the RAV4 hybrid for normal car ppl.
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01-16-2024, 03:49 PM | #6 |
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Agree- a RAV4 hybrid is probably the way to go for your mom. Solid, reliable, fuel efficient and not too big or small.
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01-16-2024, 03:56 PM | #7 |
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Thanks for the replies, surprised you guys are suggesting RAV4 over CR-V. I searched the local inventory and both dealers have about a dozen according to their website. I plan to get her to test drive them next.
FC, she has a Hyundai now(and my son now has ones too) but I am not a fan of them (8/10 cars) so will steer her away from them |
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01-16-2024, 03:56 PM | #10 |
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The cr-v sport hybrid is what a neighbor is getting. Touring trim. They researched this to death, so ?
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