"D" (danjee)
04/02/2014 at 23:34 • Filed to: None
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"D" (danjee)
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Looks like I've reached that point in my life. Anyway, as much as I hate to outsource work that's clearly mine (sike), I need a little help on this one. No car strikes me right away as perfect.
I've reduced her stream-of-consciousness description to the following list:
- new
- $25,000 budget
- good in snow
- respectable fuel economy
- not "momish" (she's an empty-nester now, goddammit)
Also:
- she spoke of a sunroof, so this would be icing on the cake
- manual must be available
- I'd only like recommend cars generally held to be reliable (aka no Minis)
So far, I've come up with the Impreza. I'd like to recommend Golf (Beetle?) but I can't refer anyone to a VW, their reliability track record is unfavorable...
Anyone who says Miata will be hugged by me personally and promptly shot.
Tim (Fractal Footwork)
> D
04/02/2014 at 23:35 |
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Mazda 6?
JR1
> D
04/02/2014 at 23:37 |
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Convince her new is the wrong decision so she can get something exciting. Show her carmax and other places specializing in used cars. Or pre-owned certified vehicles.
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D
> Tim (Fractal Footwork)
04/02/2014 at 23:37 |
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Good answer... Might just be attractive and fun enough to avoid momishnessdom
EL_ULY
> D
04/02/2014 at 23:38 |
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CPO Volvo S60 :]
RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> D
04/02/2014 at 23:38 |
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4wd Miata with removable hardtop that has a sunroof in it.
Actually, isn't the Juke pretty much perfectly in line with all this except for looking comically awful?
Alternately, maybe an Escape, I'unno.
Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
> D
04/02/2014 at 23:39 |
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Abarth
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D
> RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
04/02/2014 at 23:40 |
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Juuuuuuuuke... Good point, I'll let her know about it. It could be perfect, or get kicked to the curb, depending on her reaction to the styling
Singhjr96
> Tim (Fractal Footwork)
04/02/2014 at 23:40 |
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Lawl, I was just about to say a mazdaspeed 3. You can get a speed 3 for 5 dollars under 25k msrp, but i'm sure you could talk down the price a bit.
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D
> Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
04/02/2014 at 23:41 |
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Any word on the 500's reliability? I wouldn't guess too hot..?
but good answer. fun car for sure
BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
> EL_ULY
04/02/2014 at 23:43 |
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No manual available :( although I'd still drive one without. The sport mode is damn near telepathic.
Sir-Loinington
> D
04/02/2014 at 23:44 |
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VW. Super fuel economy, excellent resale value, timeless style and general well esteemed amongst middle aged women. (I've had several mention to me how they would love VWs, despite not really knowing why)
PS9
> D
04/02/2014 at 23:45 |
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For just $5k more, she could be the coolest aunt on the block.
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BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
> D
04/02/2014 at 23:45 |
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I recommend a new Jetta TDI SE. Everything on the list and a hell of a lot of fun. Plus the TDI engine is damn near bulletproof. Just don't get the DSG, it's not that theyre unreliable, the maintenance can just be expensive.
m-b-w loves his SUBAROO
> D
04/02/2014 at 23:46 |
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a hyundai elantra gt
New- check
Under $25,000- check
good in snow- can't be that bad, it's fwd
good fuel economy- 34 mpg highway
not a mommy car
has an optional panoramic roof
Has a manual available with all models, including the fully loaded one
Hyundai has a pretty good reputation for reliability, and it has a 10 year 100,000 mile warranty on the powertrain, and a 5 year 60,000 on everything else.
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Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
> D
04/02/2014 at 23:47 |
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Honestly, I don't know; but I have an idea! Buy me one and I will put it through it's paces and report back with what I find!
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Singhjr96
> D
04/02/2014 at 23:48 |
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A ford fusion. I like the was those look. A Mazda speed 3 or a regular Mazda 3. A Volvo could be a good choice.
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D
> m-b-w loves his SUBAROO
04/02/2014 at 23:49 |
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Nice choice. Def putting this on the short list
AthomSfere
> Sir-Loinington
04/02/2014 at 23:56 |
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Resale value is abysmal! And unreliable...
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AthomSfere
> Singhjr96
04/02/2014 at 23:57 |
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Would have to be the 1.6 eco tech w/ turbo for the manual
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AthomSfere
> D
04/02/2014 at 23:57 |
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Subaru also has the legacy
bob and john
> D
04/03/2014 at 00:00 |
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Lexus IS 250. they DID have man avaible,. but only on the RWD. AWD with auto. reliable, sunroof available,.
oh, new. dam . would CPO work?
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D
> bob and john
04/03/2014 at 00:03 |
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I mean.. she did say something "two years old" cooooould work
I think the IS is a little high end, plus most are RWD
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bob and john
> D
04/03/2014 at 00:06 |
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well, i'm in canada, so almost ALL of the send gen are AWD.
the IS is the young, hip car. elegant, but not to showy, comfortable, yet a little sporty looking, cruiser
Maybe try an Audi A3? also CPO, no one would ever guess its the mom mobile. tht honor goes to the A4.
(note that ALL audis are built in germany, where they know a thing or 2 about screwing cars together. SOME VWs are built in mexico..where they would rather have a taco)
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Singhjr96
> AthomSfere
04/03/2014 at 00:07 |
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unfortunately yeah, which is stupid. Was worth the shot though. They need to drop a v6 in that thing.
Merkin Muffley
> JR1
04/03/2014 at 00:44 |
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Carmax, with the abusable extended warranty, is a damn good idea.
sm70- why not Duesenberg?
> D
04/03/2014 at 00:50 |
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You could get a base Mazda CX-5 with AWD or a manual, but not both. Frankly, any FWD small car (Ford Focus, Chevy Cruze, Kia Forte/Rio, Hyundai Accent) would meet all your qualifications and, with a decent set of snow tires, do just fine in the snow as long as your aunt doesn't live in Alaska or Vail, CO.
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Sir-Loinington
> AthomSfere
04/03/2014 at 00:54 |
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DK..here in Canada its sper high.
Meh, I had understood the TDIs have above average reliability.
shpuker
> D
04/03/2014 at 01:53 |
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Jeep Cherokee?
Can be had for under 25k, great in snow, no manual though which is sad.
New 200 could be a potential but again, no manual.
Hyundai Veloster could be an option. Not sure how good it'd be in snow but it's decently fun and can be had with a manual. Heck you can even get the turbo for under 25k (The manual turbo's are actually pretty fun. I almost tried to get one).
gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> D
04/03/2014 at 02:09 |
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Crosstrek?
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D
> gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
04/03/2014 at 02:20 |
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a little momish—I rec'd the regular Impreza
Makoyouidiot
> D
04/03/2014 at 09:08 |
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fusion?
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m-b-w loves his SUBAROO
> D
04/03/2014 at 13:46 |
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I'll be curious what she decides to get. Keep us updated.
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D
> m-b-w loves his SUBAROO
04/03/2014 at 13:47 |
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I'll try to remember to share. She won't be on the market until summer though.