To factor preference back into it, I really feel more comfortable with SUVs having only extensively driven SUVs, but I could get used to a smaller car with a roomier driver's compartment.
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Took the CarMax vehicle recommendation test thing and the top 5 it recommended were all various years of HHR 
The Mazda CX-5 might fit your bill. I think they classify it as a 'compact SUV'. The low end is like $21k for a 2015. 35 mpg on the highway.
They only really got interesting when Mazda added SkyActiv to it, though. Not sure what year that change happened.
On the snow/ice front, plenty of modern cars are just fine if not better than some older SUVs. Especially if you get some quality tires.
They only really got interesting when Mazda added SkyActiv to it, though. Not sure what year that change happened.
On the snow/ice front, plenty of modern cars are just fine if not better than some older SUVs. Especially if you get some quality tires.
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Originally posted by InRomoWeTrust
On the snow/ice front, plenty of modern cars are just fine if not better than some older SUVs. Especially if you get some quality tires.
this. seriously.
4wd is important if you are going to be off road and in mud/rough terrain, etc, but for average winter driving, it is really tough to beat a small to mid-size front wheel drive with quality snow tires. and if ice is one of the concerns, get tires you can stud
On the snow/ice front, plenty of modern cars are just fine if not better than some older SUVs. Especially if you get some quality tires.
this. seriously.
4wd is important if you are going to be off road and in mud/rough terrain, etc, but for average winter driving, it is really tough to beat a small to mid-size front wheel drive with quality snow tires. and if ice is one of the concerns, get tires you can stud
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Originally posted by InRomoWeTrust
The Mazda CX-5 might fit your bill. I think they classify it as a 'compact SUV'. The low end is like $21k for a 2015. 35 mpg on the highway.
They only really got interesting when Mazda added SkyActiv to it, though. Not sure what year that change happened.
On the snow/ice front, plenty of modern cars are just fine if not better than some older SUVs. Especially if you get some quality tires.
Depends, if you have to go up icy, snowy hills a good 4wd system can be a lifesaver. Though it's important for RAMS to note that unless you're using the 4wd your suv is going to be FWD or RWD most of the time. It is important to note that Crossovers are essentially cars on stilts, and really there are only a few SUVs on the market that are really competent when it comes to 4wd. On some vehicles it is a joke, just keep that in mind. A good example of this is a RAV 4. Look at a 4wd version and look at how tiny the transfer case on the car is, it's laughable, and the other components that make up the system are just as laughable.
The Mazda CX-5 might fit your bill. I think they classify it as a 'compact SUV'. The low end is like $21k for a 2015. 35 mpg on the highway.
They only really got interesting when Mazda added SkyActiv to it, though. Not sure what year that change happened.
On the snow/ice front, plenty of modern cars are just fine if not better than some older SUVs. Especially if you get some quality tires.
Depends, if you have to go up icy, snowy hills a good 4wd system can be a lifesaver. Though it's important for RAMS to note that unless you're using the 4wd your suv is going to be FWD or RWD most of the time. It is important to note that Crossovers are essentially cars on stilts, and really there are only a few SUVs on the market that are really competent when it comes to 4wd. On some vehicles it is a joke, just keep that in mind. A good example of this is a RAV 4. Look at a 4wd version and look at how tiny the transfer case on the car is, it's laughable, and the other components that make up the system are just as laughable.
Edited by Pithy Radish on Mar 26, 2015 11:45:21
Edited by Pithy Radish on Mar 26, 2015 11:35:31
After looking at all of my options and taking recommendations into account, I settled on a 2010 Forester for a hair under 15K that I haggled down to 14.5K. 60K miles. I'm very happy with this.
I'm entirely unfamiliar with a boxer engine other than the whole head gasket issue. Should be fun learning a new engine design
What happened to the thread where we were rating the different Warrior General games? Nothing offensive was said, in fact many were praising GLB. Seems odd to be censored...
Someone put $1000 down to reserve it just before my bank called with approval. Fuck me right?
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Originally posted by rams78110
Someone put $1000 down to reserve it just before my bank called with approval. Fuck me right?
You could have done better.
For $5k more, you could have gotten a NEW Hyundai with a 100,000 mile warranty.
Someone put $1000 down to reserve it just before my bank called with approval. Fuck me right?
You could have done better.
For $5k more, you could have gotten a NEW Hyundai with a 100,000 mile warranty.
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Originally posted by Larry Roadgrader
You could have done better.
For $5k more, you could have gotten a NEW Hyundai with a 100,000 mile warranty.
The Hyundai's I have seen are pieces of shit. They've gotten better but their build quality still leaves a lot be deserved. Just because he can get a new car doesn't mean he should. After that warranty is up you get fucked in the ass big time, and usually that 100,000 mile warranty has a duration as well, usually being 3-5 years.
God I just checked and they have way better warranties than any of the companies I ever worked for. 10 years 100,000 miles, though I would still be wary about buying a Hyundai.
You could have done better.
For $5k more, you could have gotten a NEW Hyundai with a 100,000 mile warranty.
The Hyundai's I have seen are pieces of shit. They've gotten better but their build quality still leaves a lot be deserved. Just because he can get a new car doesn't mean he should. After that warranty is up you get fucked in the ass big time, and usually that 100,000 mile warranty has a duration as well, usually being 3-5 years.
God I just checked and they have way better warranties than any of the companies I ever worked for. 10 years 100,000 miles, though I would still be wary about buying a Hyundai.
Edited by Pithy Radish on Mar 27, 2015 21:05:48
Edited by Pithy Radish on Mar 27, 2015 21:01:58
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Originally posted by Pithy Radish
God I just checked and they have way better warranties than any of the companies I ever worked for. 10 years 100,000 miles, though I would still be wary about buying a Hyundai.
I have a Tucson with 20,000 miles. I'm still waiting on something to break. Things change. I'd buy a Kia with the same 100,000 mile warranty. Hyundai and Kia have caught up.
God I just checked and they have way better warranties than any of the companies I ever worked for. 10 years 100,000 miles, though I would still be wary about buying a Hyundai.
I have a Tucson with 20,000 miles. I'm still waiting on something to break. Things change. I'd buy a Kia with the same 100,000 mile warranty. Hyundai and Kia have caught up.
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