Dad is looking for a new long distance car

"404 Name Not Found" (404namenotfound) 02/19/2014 at 16:40 • Filed to: None

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He owns a statewide practice and drives at least 50k miles a year (a lot I know, I have been telling him to drive less). But he needs a new or used car. He wants to buy a used car because he knows that he'll rack up the miles in no time. Right now he drives a Lexus ES and it has 185k miles on it. He wants to retire it because it is having some transmission issues. Anyone have any ideas? A used car, quiet and reliable is the biggest thing. Preferably 6 cylinder. Price doesn't matter as long as it is good.

Brian Silvestro > 404 Name Not Found 02/19/2014 at 16:42

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Price doesn't matter?

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > 404 Name Not Found 02/19/2014 at 16:44

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Used CTS

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > 404 Name Not Found 02/19/2014 at 16:46

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Another Lexus, CPO maybe? The ES is still very comfortable for long drives.

Diesel Jetta? Would get better mileage, and since he drives so much he'd get his premium back more quickly.

404 Name Not Found > Brian Silvestro 02/19/2014 at 16:46

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Lmao. A reasonable price. I already tried for a F12.

404 Name Not Found > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 02/19/2014 at 16:48

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I think that's what is going to happen. Another ES, or maybe a RX.

A diesel Jetta or perhaps a 535d. But I doubt he'll go for it, it needs to be super reliable. He can't be without his car, patients are a bitch to deal with.

Brian Silvestro > 404 Name Not Found 02/19/2014 at 16:48

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F12 would've been just acceptable. What about a Phaeton?

jariten1781 > 404 Name Not Found 02/19/2014 at 16:48

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If he was happy with the Lexus look at it and its competitors the TL or the Avalon I suppose.

Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ > Brian Silvestro 02/19/2014 at 16:48

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Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > 404 Name Not Found 02/19/2014 at 16:48

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Lets Just Drive > 404 Name Not Found 02/19/2014 at 16:49

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How little of an issue is price? I mean, it's really hard to suggest something without at least a sense of the budget.

What year is the ES? Pre '12?

With answers to those questions, I could probably suggest something ?

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > 404 Name Not Found 02/19/2014 at 16:50

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The RX is also comfortable I'm told. (I work at a Lexus dealer. Typically, older people like the RX.)

Won't be quite so good on gas though. But, you can get AWD.

404 Name Not Found > Lets Just Drive 02/19/2014 at 16:52

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Under 40k. His car turnover is very high and he has to take a big hit when he sells it. the Lexus was a 08.

404 Name Not Found > jariten1781 02/19/2014 at 16:53

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I think the Avalon is a good choice. It's pretty cheap these days. But sigh, probably another Lexus in the garage.

404 Name Not Found > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 02/19/2014 at 16:53

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We live in Ohio, which basically experiences 12 seasons. A RX would be nice and high. I think we have a winner.

Lets Just Drive > 404 Name Not Found 02/19/2014 at 16:53

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10-4.

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ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > 404 Name Not Found 02/19/2014 at 16:56

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I'm in Dayton.

404 Name Not Found > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 02/19/2014 at 17:00

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What? My parents live in Dayton, specifically in Centerville near the Lexus dealership. I'm in Columbus, I go to OSU.

Frosted > 404 Name Not Found 02/19/2014 at 17:02

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I'll be THAT GUY:

5-12k gets you a nice one in good shape. Room for the family and hauling stuff, long gear ratios for long drives, reliable 5 cylinder. A turbo (!)

EDIT: Just avoid the 01-02 model. They have bad trannies. 03 and up is a wonderful long distance cruiser.

Desu-San-Desu > 404 Name Not Found 02/19/2014 at 17:03

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Tesla Model S

Audi A6 TDI

Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTEC

Toyota Avalon V6

BMW ActiveHybrid 3

Kia Cadenza V6

GhostZ > 404 Name Not Found 02/19/2014 at 17:04

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Extremely comfortable and reliable, and you can get 200,000 miles out of them for about $10,000.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > 404 Name Not Found 02/19/2014 at 17:04

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That's where I work.

I don't actually sell cars. I'm one of our Product Specialists. I teach people how to use all the tech in their newly purchased vehicles.

404 Name Not Found > Desu-San-Desu 02/19/2014 at 17:08

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I'll take one of each.

Desu-San-Desu > 404 Name Not Found 02/19/2014 at 17:09

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The Tesla would probably be awesome if there's Superchargers in his area. If he wants luxury, comfort, power, and fuel economy without sacrificing reliability? I'd go with the Kia. 100,000 mile warranty would last him 2 years.

404 Name Not Found > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 02/19/2014 at 17:11

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Very nice. We might make a trip this weekend. lol. I'll be on the lookout for a Opponaut.

404 Name Not Found > Desu-San-Desu 02/19/2014 at 17:15

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We don't have any SC'ers in our area. But we do have a 220v plug already installed in the house and I do think that there is a charging station in the Hospital that nobody uses. Also I don't know what the resale of the Kia would be after 150-185k miles. I would probably go with a Avalon. Though you're right a Tesla would be very cool.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > 404 Name Not Found 02/19/2014 at 17:23

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I work at the new car store on Yankee. Our Pre-Owned building is on Lyons.

We have a few RX's over there. If your parents do buy from us, ask for Colin to do the "delivery" as we call it. I'd be happy to teach your parent's how to use the tech their Lexus.

Manuél Ferrari > Desu-San-Desu 02/19/2014 at 17:39

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Dat Benz diesel is supposed to be pretty reliable. And it's a good car for a doctor to drive. Nice but not so nice that it makes it look like he's charging too much.