What should he buy

"RacinBob" (racinbob) 01/11/2018 at 20:08 • Filed to: None

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My friend has decided to trade in both his BMW 3 series and Infinity M35 for something that has better safety features. He’s looking for a sedan with AWD, lane assist and accident avoidance braking.

His requirement is that it be locally serviceable so this rules out Infinity, BMW, and Mercedes. Locally we have the major brands + Audi.

He wants a reasonable price point, 2015 or 2016 would hit the spot. And, he is looking for something with a premium feel so probably not a Subaru. But a Cadillac XTS might be a candidate.

So what cars would Oppo recommend?

smobgirl > RacinBob 01/11/2018 at 20:38

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A bus pass.

For Sweden > RacinBob 01/11/2018 at 20:41

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Volvo S80

For Sweden > smobgirl 01/11/2018 at 20:43

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What about a bus that passes?

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > RacinBob 01/11/2018 at 20:48

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Lexus ES350 would have all that safety stuff. But good luck finding a 16. The 2015 models do not have that equipment.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > RacinBob 01/11/2018 at 20:49

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Subaru Outback 3.6R.

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > RacinBob 01/11/2018 at 21:18

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Jaguar XF?

WilliamsSW > RacinBob 01/11/2018 at 21:25

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I recently had an XTS as a rental.

No. Just no.

RacinBob > WilliamsSW 01/11/2018 at 21:35

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Darn, I was hoping they stepped up their game. What was your objection?

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > RacinBob 01/11/2018 at 21:42

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“And, he is looking for something with a premium feel so probably not a Subaru.”

Oooooof. I was about to recommend the Legacy, possibly with the flat 6. 

WilliamsSW > RacinBob 01/11/2018 at 22:01

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Vague, light steering, trans upshifted too quickly for the engine, making it feel slow, I had a hard time getting comfortable in the drivers seat, A pillar is enormous and far enough in front of you to obstruct your view, etc. It felt like the same FWD junk GM has been flogging for years.

On the other hand, I DO love the CTS, and the ATS and CT6 are fun to drive cars, too. I’d stick with their RWD platforms.

Itsmemupos > RacinBob 01/11/2018 at 22:07

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MKZ w/ 3.0t or a Continental

Itsmemupos > For Sweden 01/11/2018 at 22:08

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The new big Volvos are super nice. Test drove them while looking at the end of last year.

E92M3 > RacinBob 01/11/2018 at 22:35

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NEXT!

https://www.vroom.com/inventory/lexus-gs-350-2015-JTHCE1BL2FA000997

John-Palazzo > RacinBob 01/12/2018 at 07:11

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Just buy the damn Legacy. It’s great car and Subaru has improved their interiors a lot.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > RacinBob 01/12/2018 at 09:13

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“lane assist and accident avoidance braking” If it’s not rude to ask... how old a gentleman is he? Is he starting to worry about his own ability behind the wheel?

DayManFighterOfTheNightMan > RacinBob 01/12/2018 at 10:46

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Kia Stinger. Checks all the boxes.

RacinBob > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/12/2018 at 13:53

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Lets just say old enough to say yes. That being said, I trust his driving. He just wants the best aids possible, doesn’t want to be that guy.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > RacinBob 01/12/2018 at 15:36

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Good on him.

RacinBob > E92M3 01/12/2018 at 19:53

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Local service would be a problem unless the toyota store also can do warranty work. Do all GS 350's have the brake and lane departure?

RacinBob > WilliamsSW 01/12/2018 at 19:56

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Thanks, The CTS is also on the list.

RacinBob > Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner 01/12/2018 at 19:57

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About a likely to have service within 150 miles as Alfa Romeo.......

RacinBob > For Sweden 01/12/2018 at 19:58

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140 miles to the closest shop..... Not that a volvo would ever need warranty work,,,

WilliamsSW > RacinBob 01/12/2018 at 20:40

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Any of those with mag ride are a hoot to drive.

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > RacinBob 01/12/2018 at 20:41

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CTS-V because POWAAAAAHHHH

E92M3 > RacinBob 01/13/2018 at 15:47

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Not all, it was an option back then.