Boring Car

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo) 07/02/2017 at 02:30 • Filed to: None

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If you had to for some reason buy,own and drive a boring car, which one would of be? Now what constitutes a “boring car” to me an automatic, FWD, “mid sized” sedan, or crossover. And lest say between 20-30k new, and it has to be something you could go down to the dealership in Monday and drive away. They are the blandest card. For me I has to be the Kia Optima. It still looks great, it’s not a Malibu, and I quite like the interior too.

It could have been that Accord but 1 they are too damn common, and two, the most recent facelift ruined them.

Adrian > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2017 at 02:34

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Honda Civic sport with a 6 speed manual.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2017 at 02:59

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If it’s gotta be FWD, I’d go with a 2017 CRV EX. Having ridden around in a friend’s, the fit and finish is impressive, as is the pickup from the new 1.5 turbo engine.

Tapas > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2017 at 03:14

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The VW Arteon, when it comes out. Or the CC.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2017 at 03:20

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Buick Regal Sport Touring

There’s nothing bland about 250hp and German tuned suspension

bhtooefr > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2017 at 03:25

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Does it have to be a sedan , or can it be a liftback?

Because, well, I daily drive an automatic FWD car that the EPA classifies as a midsize. (Prius.)

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2017 at 03:39

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BMW 216i Active Tourer

-102 hp from a 3 cylinder engine

-fwd

-manual Transmission

-almost €28,000 sticker msrp

Audistein > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2017 at 04:11

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Honda Accord Sport Special Edition with a 6 speed is probably the answer. I know you said automatic, but still.

Accord V6 has an MSRP of just barely over $30k, so realistically you can buy one for just under. While it doesn’t have a stick, it does have a ton of technology and a surprising amount of speed and power. Basically 280 hp and 0-60 in 5.8 seconds with adaptive cruise control and plenty of refinement. I could live with that.

Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2017 at 04:57

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If for some reason I had to buy a “boring” car, it’d be a w123 diesel. The rest of the requirements be damned.

Sinking a whole bunch of money into a depreciating asset that you don’t even enjoy, is beyond me. And that’s putting it as nicely as possible.

Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes > Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes 07/02/2017 at 05:03

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Rereading, there’s a little more snark there than intended, and not directed at the OP. That said, point still stands.

Svend > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2017 at 05:07

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Many would class mine as boring (It’s not an automatic, never driven one, never want to).

She’s a 1.4TSi, large by U.K. And E.U. Standards but midsize over there, she’s a liftback with saloon styling.

And I love her to bits.

She’s not pretentious or glamorous, but she’s not bland either. Many would class her as boring as she’s not particularly exciting or would make someone write home about but she does everything asked of her and does it well.

CRider > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2017 at 05:09

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Ford Fusion Sport. Sure, it’s awd, but it’s a fwd based system. Truecar says the average selling price is $30.4k and it does 0-60 in 5 seconds.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > bhtooefr 07/02/2017 at 07:08

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I’ll allow it as it’s probably the right answer. If you’re going to be bored you might as well get 50mogbas well

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes 07/02/2017 at 07:10

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No I agree wholeheartedly, most people don’t get that I spend money on parts to keep my old weird car, but I don’t get why they spend 300/month to drive something boring that looses value everyday

Carsbikesscooters > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2017 at 07:32

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Accord v6 6 speed coupe or Volkswagen Passat R-Line.

Carsbikesscooters > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2017 at 07:33

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But if we are doing liftbacks: My golf! I wouldn’t call it boring though.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2017 at 07:35

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Mazda6.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2017 at 08:12

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Probably a Forrester then. It is at least capable of dealing with snow.

Manny05x > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2017 at 09:17

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Acura TLX.

bhtooefr > Svend 07/02/2017 at 09:56

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It helps that it’s a fantastic color, though.

Captain of the Enterprise > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2017 at 10:08

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New Ford Fusion SE with the 2.0 ecoboost engine and AWD with the sport appearance pack.

Just reread post so I guess just cancel the AWD and maybe the appearance package.

arl > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2017 at 10:15

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Passat 1.8 S.

Svend > bhtooefr 07/02/2017 at 11:37

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I can’t argue with that.

(((resisting urge to post picture of car)))

Orange Exige > bhtooefr 07/02/2017 at 12:37

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My gf drives a Prius C and I drive it quite a bit... Boring as all heck (especially since I turn into economaster driving it) but I’d take it because at least it’s a smallish hatch which I prefer.

But I will be renting a (presumably normal) Prius next month so we’ll see how that goes. Not a bad choice though... If you had to get something boring, might as well get good fuel economy...

bhtooefr > Orange Exige 07/02/2017 at 13:21

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If it’s a 2016 or 2017, it might actually be willing to play in the corners, too - I’m surprised at how good mine is at that. It’s no Miata, but it’s not bad.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Captain of the Enterprise 07/02/2017 at 16:56

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The Fusion is right up there with the Optima for me, but right now the Kia looks better IMO.

Captain of the Enterprise > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/02/2017 at 16:58

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The fact that I can get A plan for the fusion swings it for me.

CaptDale - is secretly British > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/03/2017 at 13:45

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A very strangely optioned ATS Coupe. Though the one on our lot is much more in you boring range, but this was as boring as I would actually send money on.

Phantom Gray Metallic

$595

Jet Black with Jet Black accents, Leatherette Seating Surfaces

$0

SELECTED PACKAGES (3)

$3,680

V-SPORT PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION UPGRADE PACKAGE

$2,265

ALL-WEATHER MAT PROTECTION PACKAGE

$225

SLOTTED BRAKE ROTOR AND PAD UPGRADE PACKAGE

$1,190

Grille, Black chrome

$820

Wheels, 19" Ultra Bright machined alloy

$2,295

V-Series body-color rear spoiler

$665

Front bucket seats

Standard

Mechanical limited slip rear differential

$0

3.27 rear axle ratio

$0

Cadillac CUE®1 Information and Media Control System

$0

Heated driver and front passenger seats

$450

Engine, 2.0L Turbo 272 hp

$0

6-speed manual transmission

$0

Tires, 19" summer performance, run-flat1

$0

Black chrome rear bumper fascia molding applique

$175

Trim Kit, Brushed Aluminum

$950

Cabin filter

$60

Destination Charge:

$995

TOTAL VEHICLE PRICE

$48,280

Total Cash Allowance[s]

- $1,000

NET PRICE

$47,280