11-22-2011, 10:27 PM | #1 |
Carmudgeon
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new car shopping
Looking for a "second car" to compliment the Passat Wagon.
Needs: -Good MPG -Manual -Doesn't suck Right now the top two cars are the Mazda 3 and Golf TDI. The Focus was impressive, but the Mazda 3 is better. Loved the TDI, but that's starting to push how much I want to spend. More in depth test drives on Friday.
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11-22-2011, 10:30 PM | #2 |
Hello.
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do you want new?
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11-22-2011, 10:59 PM | #3 |
Old Fart
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Which Mazda 3, I am interested in the skyactiv one but cannot find a 6MT in SoCal to test drive
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11-22-2011, 11:13 PM | #4 |
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a Mini?
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11-22-2011, 11:47 PM | #5 | |
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yes, only because the used market is overpriced at the moment. I may be convinced by a car owned by someone I know and can trust or the right CPO
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Maybe, but the cost is creeping up there when compared to the Focus, Kia, Mazda. Cost creep already set in to get me to the Golf TDI; I started at "cheap set of wheels" but the lowest levels of cars suck bad.
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11-23-2011, 12:07 AM | #6 |
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I like the Golf TDI - 40 mpg is tough to sneeze at. Also, there's just an overall goodness to the car, even if it is a bit less than exciting. Problem is, you've already got a Passat.
Since you're looking for a car to "compliment" the Passat, a Mini might make a better "fun" alternate ride. Cars are so good now, you almost can't go wrong, unless you went with the new Civic, which has become vomit-inducingly banal. |
11-23-2011, 06:01 AM | #7 |
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Veloster? Fiat? Scion tC? Wait for Toyobaru? Mustang V6? Genesis coupe?
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11-23-2011, 06:08 AM | #8 |
No more BMWs
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Toyobaru mileage is supposed to suck. I think they're predicting 19/27? Miserable for a light, four cylinder car.
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11-23-2011, 08:17 AM | #9 |
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I second the Golf TDI. I looked at and drove one a few months back and loved it. For me it would be a perfect commuter up here in Chicago. The only issue for me was the cost. The sticker price gets up there quick when you add the good stuff on.
I would take a look at the Honda Fit Sport also. Drive one and you might be surprised at how go cart like it is. It's also got a great amount of utility in it.
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11-23-2011, 08:35 AM | #10 | |
I like BMWs
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If you are ok with the price, TDI is cool. If you want something cheaper, the Fit is surprisingly nice. Could use a few more hp, but very versatile and handles well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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