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My wife needs a new car. Any thoughts as to what is out there for $25k or less? 4 doors are a must. My wish is rear wheel or AWD. Good MPG is also a must.
Y'all are a widely varied group of people, so fill me in on what you know!
Thank you
 
Dance_Business said:
My wife needs a new car. Any thoughts as to what is out there for $25k or less? 4 doors are a must. My wish is rear wheel or AWD. Good MPG is also a must.
Y'all are a widely varied group of people, so fill me in on what you know!
Thank you
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AWD under 25k is going to be tough. I'd give you some suggestions as an ASE certified master tech for over 10 years but last time i voiced my opinion some people became extremely flustered. I'd be happy to give you any advice through PM.
 
I go to Jrod for all my automotive questions.
 
No worms.
 
JRod said:
AWD under 25k is going to be tough. I'd give you some suggestions as an ASE certified master tech for over 10 years but last time i voiced my opinion some people became extremely flustered. I'd be happy to give you any advice through PM.
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I am curious to hear your answer as well as I am in the same boat looking for a car for my wife.
 
Is that new, or new to her? You should be able to find a 2010-11 Subaru Outback for around $25,000 or less.
 
No worms.
 
Is a RWD sedan even possible under $25k (new that is).

As for AWD, Subaru Legacy and Ford Fusion come to mind.

Though, not AWD. I would put the new Altima on your list to test. The fuel milage is insane for a car of that size and the new "zero gravity" seats are no joke.
 
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Yah I deleted my post, I don't even want to open that can of worms.
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I edited my posts. To keep the worms out.
 
Dance, Mazda CX-5 AWD can be had with under 10k miles for well under 25k, and they get 30mpg+

If you wait you can get a Diesel version either this coming year that'll get 40 mpg.
 
I know most people wouldn't consider it because of their past crappy cars, but I bought my wife a 2012 Kia Sportage AWD for $24k. Comfortable and nice driving little Crossover for a good price that comes with a lot of options for the money. 100,000 mile warranty doesn't hurt either.

The locking AWD and downhill assist work great, I figured that out when it snowed 10" and I was in the mountains of VA a couple weeks ago.
 
AWD=Subaru? My last car was a Tribeca and it was great. You can't get a new one for $25k but can get a used one. Just bought a 2013 Explorer, which I like so far.
 
Chevy Captiva.


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JF said:
Chevy Captiva.


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Usually helps if it's a car sold in North America, such as the Equinox, which with some dealing, you might be able to get AWD version for under $25k.
 
I bought my Vue brand new in 06 for less than $25,000. That fantastic plastic car has 188,000 miles and still runs like a champ.
 
JRod said:
AWD under 25k is going to be tough. I'd give you some suggestions as an ASE certified master tech for over 10 years but last time i voiced my opinion some people became extremely flustered. I'd be happy to give you any advice through PM.
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PM away. I don't care if someone has a problem with your suggestions. I'd be happy for you to post here & kindly ask that no one flame you or anyone else. We can all be adults right?
 
blugold said:
I bought my Vue brand new in 06 for less than $25,000. That fantastic plastic car has 188,000 miles and still runs like a champ.
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I freaking love my Vue. 06 with 83k on it. If yours is the same year and has over 100k more miles on it, I'm all set.


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Golf Ghost said:
Usually helps if it's a car sold in North America, such as the Equinox, which with some dealing, you might be able to get AWD version for under $25k.
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You can get em in North America... unless the probably 50 of em I've seen around here are all shipped over here.


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JF said:
You can get em in North America... unless the probably 50 of em I've seen around here are all shipped over here.


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No idea. They were a fleet vehicle before. Unless they recently started selling them?

Nothing on the Chevy US site about them.
 
Golf Ghost said:
No idea. They were a fleet vehicle before. Unless they recently started selling them?

Nothing on the Chevy US site about them.
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Very recently, yes. And no idea what that really means,but I'm pretty sure they are a fleet vehicle. They are on the gmfleet.com website.


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subaru!!!
 
JF said:
Very recently, yes. And no idea what that really means,but I'm pretty sure they are a fleet vehicle. They are on the gmfleet.com website.


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As in selling them to the general public, independently?
 
I just bought a Ford Escape I didn't get the AWD drive as I have a Ford F150 for that. So far I like it, and the dealership I used worked pretty well with me. I would think you could get one of these with AWD for 25 if you didn't have to have leather or navigation. It also gets really good gas mileage for a SUV.
 
We've been very happy with our Honda Pilot. I'm not sure what they're going for new, but I'm sure you can get a late-model used one for that much.
 
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