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  1. #76
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    Drove a bunch of options today. Nicest by far was a 2017 q7, need to do some research in common issues. Also considering an f150 2.7

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    If looking for a cheaper car to tide you over... Try looking for a ~2012 Ford Escape 6 cylinder. I believe it can tow up to 3,500 pds. My wife has one we bought pre-pandemic for 9k with 80,000 miles. I like driving it. Great AWD.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Summer View Post
    Anything Nissan + CVT = disaster. Google "Jatco Nissan CVT". Example: https://www.hotcars.com/heres-the-te...t-kill-nissan/

    I reckon dodging Kia in general is also a smart move. Good comments from mechanics in this Reddit thread on just how much stuff on a Kia can burst into flames: https://old.reddit.com/r/Justrolledi...ed_to_offer_a/
    Drove a newish Forester with CVT around New Year’s from Bozeman to Jackson in the snow. Fuck CVT. Dunno if Outback has same transmission but it was no good.


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    I was talking with a friend. She had a Porsche SUV (Cayenne?) that was totaled in an accident over the winter. Other driver was at fault and that insurance company wrote a check for the Porsche. But she can't find so far found anything to buy to replace in Porsche unless she wants pretty much a finance deal and paying a car payment due to the pricing and increased value. She has been driving her husband's SUV or he has a VW for his work car (he is an European specialist Garage mechanic working on German mostly autos...)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Summer View Post
    Subaru makes their own CVT and sticks it in all their cars, far as I know. It’s called lineartronic. They used Jatco for their automatic transmissions, but dodged a huge bullet by going in-house for the CVT.
    Not quite all of them... you can still buy a few models with a manual trans.

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    Quote Originally Posted by yeahman View Post
    If looking for a cheaper car to tide you over...
    Whatever that vehicle may be, that could be just the ticket. I smell an impending car market crash right around the corner. I would hate to be majorly underwater by overpaying on a car that loses half its value once that correction happens.

    Now that we got a good used vehicle to hold us over until we eventually replace our XC70, we're planning on saving up for a used V90 (or V60/70) but refuse to pull the trigger until things are back down to earth. I don't care how long it takes. Dealers can suck it with their "market adjustment" fees on new cars.


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    Quote Originally Posted by yeahman View Post
    If looking for a cheaper car to tide you over... Try looking for a ~2012 Ford Escape 6 cylinder. I believe it can tow up to 3,500 pds. My wife has one we bought pre-pandemic for 9k with 80,000 miles. I like driving it. Great AWD.
    +1

    in the north east they rust out so under coat with oil

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    Continuing my overthinking.
    Input on a ridgeline with a cap? Will I be able to fit my MTB in there wheels on (xl 29er)? Calcs say my skis will fit at a diagonal. Liking the idea of dirty space.
    Would consider an awd sienna but no deals to be had and awd is required to skip chain controls here.
    My TCO spreadsheet says unless I go beater the cost spread just isn’t very wide

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    Everyone I know with a Ridgeline absoutely loves them.

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    Speaking of Honda, I mentioned these things earlier: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...ilsport-drive/

    I don't know anything about them except what's in the article but they seem like a pretty decent option.

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    Passport is a shorter pilot and would be decent option if prices were reasonable but all the used ones are priced at msrp or more.

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    Ridgeline, Passport, and Pilot are very similar. I really like the Ridgeline and Passport (don't have a need for the third row of a Pilot). Honda switched from a 6 to a 9 speed transmission a year or two ago - may want to research that if shopping new vs used.

    BTW, I messaged you on the Escape trailer. Keeping it or want to sell?
    Quote Originally Posted by powder11 View Post
    if you have to resort to taking advice from the nitwits on this forum, then you're doomed.

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    My wife had a Passport Elite on lease. Pretty high ground clearance for a grocery getter and no issues in the snow even on the factory low profiles.

    We liked it. She wanted something more fuel efficient so traded it in for a piece of shit CRV Hybrid when her lease ended.

    Horrible decision. CRV Hybrids suck. Averaging 30mpg on a 4 cylinder hybrid? We were getting 25-26 in our Passport and it was a much better vehicle for our needs.

    No real performance issues with the CRV just too small and crappy mileage.






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    The Passport is high on our list as a replacement for my wife's Outback. Checks all the same boxes without any red-flag issues. Problem is getting one up here in the fourth corner. The car lots are still half empty.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AK47bp View Post
    CRV Hybrids suck. Averaging 30mpg on a 4 cylinder hybrid?
    That does seem kinda lame. I've got a gas CR-V and I average 31-32 mpg.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The AD View Post
    That does seem kinda lame. I've got a gas CR-V and I average 31-32 mpg.
    I am thinking something may be wrong with it.




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    Reviews say the Honda hybrids don’t have great mileage.
    Just drove a ridgeline nice but small in the cab and have to take the wheel off my MTB to fit in the bed.
    Reasons not to buy an F150 lariat or platinum? Looking at 2016ish 2.7 or 3.5 eco boost. We have a leaf and an e cargo bike for in town so mostly a MTB ski camp and trip car.

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    I would consider a sienna awd too but the Toyota tax is crazy right now.

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    Sounds like you want a truck.
    So get a truck.
    "boobs just make the world better really" - Woodsy

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    If you’re looking to haul dead hookers they’ve got deals for sure.

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    and how many domestic terrorists does the Count see?.?.?







    fact.

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    Car replacement dilemma

    Re: hybrids: Depends on how and where you drive, right? Around town you are able to use the hybrid system to max effect, but if you do a lot of highway driving the hybrid powertrain is just extra weight to lug around.

    I have a friend with a rav4 prime, and he was a little underwhelmed with the highway MPG as well.
    focus.

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    Did a quick Autotrader.com search for 2016 or newer, 30+ miles to the gallon and under 45k miles for $20K. There were a fuck ton of cars. Looking at the first 2 pages I would of went with a low mileage Jetta or CX-3. Neither will tow shit, but hey, it is tough to have it all.
    Quote Originally Posted by leroy jenkins View Post
    I think you'd have an easier time understanding people if you remembered that 80% of them are fucking morons.
    That is why I like dogs, more than most people.

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    Car replacement dilemma

    Just sold a 2010 CX9 that our college kid was driving. Used prices were too high not to capture. He’ll share a car with our younger kid for a couple years then we’ll give him the money we sold it for and he can use it toward a car at graduation in a hopefully normal market.

    The CX9 was maybe the most reliable car we ever owned. Highly recommend.

    For those of you who know about the epic saga of my lovely wife’s journey to choose a car, you’ll be happy to know that after 2.5 years she finally picked something. It’s supposed to show up in 3 weeks.

    I’m not convinced the saga is over. We shall see what twists and turns remain. Yes, 2.5 years. At this point I’m like a circus shill trying to keep her pumped up for it so she doesn’t get cold feet. Which is happening. I’m actually holding features that I know about back to use as hype when emotions start to sag…

  25. #100
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    Has the OP considered a 2 vehicle solution?

    Until recently, I was able to ride my bicycle to work, so the 13 mpg for the 1st gen double cab Tundra was fine for the 4-6k annual miles. Hauling a family and gear is easy, improved trail head access compared to the previous Subaru, no wet dog smell after an outing with the dog and I can haul stuff for home and garden maintenance.

    When my job and commute changed, my wife got a new car and I took her 2006 Civic hybrid. Roof rack accommodates 2 bikes and 3 skis, so I can often use it for fun as well as the commute. 40 mpg is pretty great as well. And I expect 3k-4K miles on the truck annually.

    I figure both are worth $15k -$17k in total. Taxes and insurance are cheap as is maintenance.

    But they aren’t Audis.

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