"sellphones2493" (sellphones2493)
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"sellphones2493" (sellphones2493)
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So my grandpa wants a new car...don’t ask me why - he is 84 years old, and drives about 15-20 miles per week.
His current ride : 2009 Hyundai Genesis V8 Sedan. It’s got about 93K on it and he loves it. The Genesis successfully converted him from being a staunch Lexus man. It’s RWD and he doesn’t like the gas mileage...because that’s important when drive 1000 miles a year.
His requirements:
- New
- AWD
- Leather Seats
- Automatic Seats
- Safety stuff (blind spot monitor, bark distance control, cameras and auto braking if available)
- Navigation
- Under $40,000
- Easy to get in and out of
- Doesn’t really want to go American (I’d recommend an Encore if not)
- Doesn’t want something too premium this time around (ie. Audi, BMW, Lexus, MB, etc)
- No VW (he had a bad experience like 30 years ago)
- Under 185" length...weird - I know. His rear bumper on the Genesis gets replaced about 4 times a year because the thing is too long for him.
So far, he’s looked at a 2016 Volvo S60 T5 and liked it a lot. What I’ve recommended (no order):
Subaru Forester XT
Mazda CX-5
Hyundai Tucson
Kia Sportage SX Turbo
He’s not a brand snob and I think the egress/ingress of a small crossover would be perfect. I would recommend a Kia Soul since it’s amazing for old people, but it’s a bit to quirky for him.
Any other suggestions?
TheHondaBro
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 20:55 |
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Acura TLX SH-AWD
bob and john
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 20:55 |
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honestly, the tiguan and the Q3/5 are great little machines if you can swing him that way. take him for a test drive for him to see, you never know.
volvo? the XC60 was great...
JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 20:55 |
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Came here to say S60
Funny. My grandma is 76. She had an 09 Genesis. Traded it for this 2016 S60 Inscription. She is so happy she did. She got a stupidly good lease deal on it. Thing is fully loaded.
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sellphones2493
> bob and john
11/09/2016 at 20:58 |
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No VW or Audi. Apparently these are non-negotiables.
The XC60 was a bit too large for him. I’d try to put him in a Tiguan given the deals VW is giving right now if he’d consider looking at it.
Under_Score
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 21:05 |
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CR-V Touring.
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Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 21:06 |
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I wanna say Lexus NX since I think it has a lot of the new technology too. And possibly the CX-3 if it’s not too small from him. One of my friends just picked one up, black with white-accented interior, it looks stunning.
daender
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 21:07 |
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Subaru Crosstrek? Smaller than a Forester (175" vs 182") but the downsides are smaller interior/cargo capacity and no turbo option.
Otherwise, CX-5 and S60 are great suggestions.
Logansteno: Bought a VW?
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 21:08 |
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If American isn’t totally off the list, the refreshed Encore is really rather nice. I was surprised. Also the Regal is nice and a personal favorite of mine.
If he absolutely won’t do American, I agree the Tucson/CX5 or S60 would be solid.
Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 21:11 |
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What about the small Acura crossover i think it’s the RDX
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sellphones2493
> daender
11/09/2016 at 21:12 |
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He looked at the Crosstrek (just sat in it). Problem is, you can’t get power seats and I think it’s going to feel too slow for him.
Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 21:12 |
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Venza. Great ride height for limited mobility, Toyota reliability/service, and checks every requirement box to a T.
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daender
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 21:16 |
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No power seats? That sucks!
Yeah, it probably will feel slow with only 148hp pushing nearly 3200 pounds of car when you consider a NB Miata makes similar power but weighs 800 pounds less...and the Miata isn’t necessary a quick car.
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sellphones2493
> Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever
11/09/2016 at 21:16 |
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Too bad they stopped making them
BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 21:23 |
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What about a QX30?
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> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 21:25 |
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Honda HR-V? Loaded EX-L Navi for $26.1k.
FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 21:33 |
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Kia Niro!!!!!!!
Wobbles the Mind
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 21:34 |
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I would still go with something premium. 2017 Acura RDX AWD w/ AcuraWatch Plus. Maybe a MINI Countryman S All4.
Amoore100
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 21:41 |
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y u no wagon?
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Wobbles the Mind
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11/09/2016 at 21:43 |
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No AWD. They freaking switched the motors to powering the front wheels in order to get it to “supposedly” break 53 mpg.
promoted by the color red
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 21:46 |
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If your granddad isn’t set on AWD and mostly drives around town, it sounds like a leased electric car could be what he’s looking for.
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> Wobbles the Mind
11/09/2016 at 21:46 |
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Heck. Well sorry then. I swore this was gonna be AWD. Good to know.
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 21:48 |
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Sounds like the CX-5 to me. The Forester is probably more than what he needs, and I can’t think of any other vehicles than the 4 you listed that hit all those checkmarks for under 40k
MUSASHI66
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 21:54 |
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Legacy with H6
PotbellyJoe and 42 others
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 22:36 |
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Ford Flex SEL AWD. The absolute best seat height of any car.
itschrome
> sellphones2493
11/09/2016 at 23:05 |
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Volvo S60
Charger
Fusion
Legacy
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sellphones2493
> PotbellyJoe and 42 others
11/10/2016 at 09:23 |
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Too bad it’s over 2' longer than 185"
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PotbellyJoe and 42 others
> sellphones2493
11/10/2016 at 10:31 |
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Got it. Missed that in the stips.