Car suggestion

"Dark chocolate" (amghybridss) 02/07/2018 at 13:52 • Filed to: None

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Suggest me some option(s). My situation is possibly changing:

1) I currently commute 100 miles a day. It is set to go up to 135/ day. So MPG is one of the reasons for the post.

2) Currently I drive rural highways, 95% void of traffic. Infact, I average 25.5 - 26 mpg in my grand Marquis. Because its pretty much a incident free drive. The new drive will be thru Houston down town. Infact it’ll be 95% freeway. Some of the worst ones. So I am looking following options:

- Auto cruise control.

-don’t care for FWD / RWD.

Kinda don’t care for the car size, but occasionally I’ll have 2 car seats one booster seat in the rear. This si where he car size kinda becomes critical.

Total MSRP not too exceed 20k, that being I said I can find some examples for 14k.

The few options I have been ;looking at so far are:

- Used Lincoln MKZ hybrid

- Used Avalon Hybrid

- USed 2016 Passat SE with tech

- CPO MB E-250 (kinda pricey to buy and pricey to maintain long term)

I need more options.

Dark chocolate > Dark chocolate 02/07/2018 at 14:07

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I am open to Diesels as well as...!

Deal Killer - Powered by Focus > Dark chocolate 02/07/2018 at 14:13

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A used Chevy Volt might be a good choice. Great mileage, and easily available in the greater Houston area for less than $20K.

And I’ve heard the quality is pretty good as well.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Dark chocolate 02/07/2018 at 14:14

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Damn... Uh, move?

B_dol > Dark chocolate 02/07/2018 at 14:17

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Ditch the SUV unless you actually use the utility on a regular basis . Robbing you MPG and overall cost. What other requirements do you have?

We just purchased a used Mazda3 Hatchback for $16K and it is far within your budget returning >30 mpg in almost all driving situations. Four doors, leatherette heated seats, room for costco/ikea.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Dark chocolate 02/07/2018 at 14:19

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You can probably snag a brand new left over 2017 Kia Niro for 20k or a bit under.

If not, I definitely recommend the MKZ

Dark chocolate > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/07/2018 at 14:32

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can’t move. well established social connections in current place. Very highly rated schools. Very highly rated day care. Wife’s job is closer to current location.

Dark chocolate > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 02/07/2018 at 14:32

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can’t move. well established social connections in current place. Very highly rated schools. Very highly rated day care. Wife’s job is closer to current location.

Stapleface > Dark chocolate 02/07/2018 at 14:33

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TSX Sportwagon. Not the most common vehicle though

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/Wagon/Acura/TSX/Houston+TX-77001?zip=77001&startYear=1981&numRecords=25&sortBy=distanceASC&vehicleStyleCodes=WAGON&firstRecord=0&endYear=2019&modelCodeList=TSX&makeCodeList=ACURA&searchRadius=0

Or, what about a Mazda 5? Essentially just a taller Mazda 3 with more room.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > Dark chocolate 02/07/2018 at 14:45

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When you say “auto cruise control”, do you mean Adaptive Cruise? And “don’t care for FWD/RWD” means AWD only?

I’d say a Volt (FWD), Legacy with EyeSight (AWD), Golf with the DAP (FWD), or maybe even a Prius.

Dark chocolate > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 02/07/2018 at 15:29

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I mean, I don’t care if it is fwd / rwd. I don’t need AWD.

Yes Adaptive cruise control. Good for stop n go.

Dark chocolate > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 02/07/2018 at 15:29

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I mean, I don’t care if it is fwd / rwd. I don’t need AWD.

Yes Adaptive cruise control. Good for stop n go.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Dark chocolate 02/07/2018 at 15:47

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I figured as much. What do you expect your door-to-door time to be for each drive?

Do you need the radar cruise that can do the slow-speed stuff? If not, Mazda 6 could be an option.

nermal > Dark chocolate 02/07/2018 at 16:00

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You need a diesel. GLK250?

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > Dark chocolate 02/07/2018 at 18:25

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Then I’d say a regular 2016+ Golf. About 36-38mpgs at 65mph and it has all of the toys. Sportwagen Limited if you want an extra 6” of space.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Dark chocolate 02/08/2018 at 06:12

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Cruze Diesel?