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Space Bandito said:
You don't want to stick with BMW? German cars are absolute tanks when it comes to high-mileage. My father in law used to say that a Mercedes Benz wasn't broken in until 150k, and I find this to be accurate for BMW as well. You just need to keep up with maintenance.

A previous gen 5 series is the perfect car for an avid golfer, and can be had in your price range.
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Had bad experience with Benz when I bought my leased car. Worst decision I ever made. Bmw is nice car but I really do not want any expensive maintenance cost keeping “high maintenance “ car.
I just want cheap car that I can just drive to work. I have another family luxury car so I need one just for work. Honda and Toyota seems fit the budget.


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scottmti said:
Had bad experience with Benz when I bought my leased car. Worst decision I ever made. Bmw is nice car but I really do not want any expensive maintenance cost keeping “high maintenance “ car.
I just want cheap car that I can just drive to work. I have another family luxury car so I need one just for work. Honda and Toyota seems fit the budget.


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Nice, then might I recommend the Subaru Outback? I had one on a job a few years ago. Drove the heck out of it for months, and it was a really wonderful machine.
 
I'm looking for one of these....Superformance builds them....GM authorized remake.

 

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Space Bandito said:
Nice, then might I recommend the Subaru Outback? I had one on a job a few years ago. Drove the heck out of it for months, and it was a really wonderful machine.
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Heard good thing about yye car but I can’t drive a car when every time I get in. It’s going to remind me my favorite bread.
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I recently picked up a new Toyota Tacoma. The lease expired on my Rav4. I was going to lease another Rav, but the Tacoma was not only a better deal, but had a lot more features. When I got the truck, the dealer only had one left as that special deal was so popular dealerships were only getting a few of those vehicles.
 
Sean said:
I recently picked up a new Toyota Tacoma. The lease expired on my Rav4. I was going to lease another Rav, but the Tacoma was not only a better deal, but had a lot more features. When I got the truck, the dealer only had one left as that special deal was so popular dealerships were only getting a few of those vehicles.
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Tacoma leases have been one of the most popular the last decades. Such a great truck.
 
I haven't been able to do much of anything to my new truck. If its not raining, its too cold. If its warm enough, its raining. I got stuff I wanna do!
 
Anyone got a beat on a cheap lease? Wife needs a car/crossover $0 down.... she hates car shopping. Pretty much just need a grocery getter / short commuter.
 
I figure I can get back much of what I paid for my 2011 Mazda CX-7 with 95K miles (I bought it for $7200 with 72K miles 2 years ago). I'll probably get one of the Dodge Grand Caravans in the SXT or GT package, < $20k and still under warranty. Most of them were owned by rental companies, but the prices of cars these days is INSANE - I just want something spacious that I can drive down to Mexico: https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/2C4RDGCG3LR168786

If I had any mechanical skills, I'd get a used Toyota 4-runner, but damn if they aren't crazy expensive too!
 
J4U said:
Auugh...been looking for a good used car to ship (or drive) to our Marine in NC.

His list focused on hatchbacks for whatever reason and most I don't think he could fit in. I've driven most of them thinking how the heck could he be comfortable in this! He is 6'4" and quickly removed a lot of them from the hunt.

Honda Civic EX or LX is leading the way right now. Can you believe he was looking at a Ford Focus...those things are tiny. I bet he meant the ST version but fun to drive. If you like the gocart feeling. I hate shopping for cars!
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I have a 2013 Focus Hatchback with the 5 sp.manual and I can say even though its a fun car with decent mileage,a tall person would definitely NOT fit in one.Also,NEVER,I repeat NEVER consider a auto 2012-2019 Focus.The dual clutch auto is a real POS as far as reliability. My wife has a 2012 Honda Civic and its been a great car.Not sure how someone 6'4" would fit that though.For referance I am 5'7" about 160 lbs.
 
My dad got a new Telleride. It is pretty awesome. Really nice and was not expecting the high end for a KIA. If it was badge less and you told me it was one of the high end Euro SUVs like a BMW or Mercedes I totally would have believed you.
 
Joshnoble01 said:
My dad got a new Telleride. It is pretty awesome. Really nice and was not expecting the high end for a KIA. If it was badge less and you told me it was one of the high end Euro SUVs like a BMW or Mercedes I totally would have believed you.
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Really impressed with these! KIA has stepped things up the last few years.
 
Joshnoble01 said:
My dad got a new Telleride. It is pretty awesome. Really nice and was not expecting the high end for a KIA. If it was badge less and you told me it was one of the high end Euro SUVs like a BMW or Mercedes I totally would have believed you.
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How much space behind the 3rd row seats?
 
mielke101 said:
How much space behind the 3rd row seats?
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Cargo space or behind the second row for leg room? Honestly not 100% on the answer for either. I just drove it and didn't do a full inspection. Middle row and bucket seats and third row seemed to have plenty of leg room but I didn't get back there. I don't think there was a ton of cargo if you have the 3rd row up. I can let you know next time I see him. I think it would be comfortable to travel in as a family but if you were utilizing the car for travel with a lo of luggage you might need a travel case on the roof.

But I am a big guy and it was plenty roomy in the front. It had auto move seats that moved back when it started and it went back a good 3-6 inches and it wasn't all the way back.

Edit: Helps if I read. I don't think it had a ton of cargo space. I will confirm.
 
Joshnoble01 said:
Cargo space or behind the second row for leg room? Honestly not 100% on the answer for either. I just drove it and didn't do a full inspection. Middle row and bucket seats and third row seemed to have plenty of leg room but I didn't get back there. I don't think there was a ton of cargo if you have the 3rd row up. I can let you know next time I see him. I think it would be comfortable to travel in as a family but if you were utilizing the car for travel with a lo of luggage you might need a travel case on the roof.

But I am a big guy and it was plenty roomy in the front. It had auto move seats that moved back when it started and it went back a good 3-6 inches and it wasn't all the way back.

Edit: Helps if I read. I don't think it had a ton of cargo space. I will confirm.
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Thanks, wife wanting to get rid of minivan here sooner rather than later, and this vehicle been on my radar but curious of space behind 3rd row as have 4 kids.....
 
mielke101 said:
Thanks, wife wanting to get rid of minivan here sooner rather than later, and this vehicle been on my radar but curious of space behind 3rd row as have 4 kids.....
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Yeah, from a visual it is similar to a mini van with bucket seats in the middle row. Doubt there is near as much cargo though. With 4 kids you would probably need the cargo rack. But not sure.
 
Gman79 said:
Anyone got a beat on a cheap lease? Wife needs a car/crossover $0 down.... she hates car shopping. Pretty much just need a grocery getter / short commuter.
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I don't know about $0 down, but check out the Kia Seltos. My wife got one in November and loves it.
 
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