Buying new car

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BostonBull

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Looking at buying a 2008-2010 4 door family sedan in the next month or two. I am replacing my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8. I was going to get another SUV, but cost, maintenance and MPG were all big negatives.

I have it "narrowed down" to a few models, but would like to hear real world opinions. Honda Accord V6, Nissan Maxima, Subaru Legacy 2.5T or V6, Ford Fusion Sport v6, and ????????

I will not buy any GM, or Chrysler products, don't waste your time selling me on one of them.
 
I've heard/read interesting things on the new Ford Fusion Hybrids; they're supposed to have really advanced technology and an amazing drivetrain . . . seen a lot of positive reviews, and if gas heads back toward $4.00+/galllon, you'll think you were really smart for buying one.

Unless, of course, the outrageous fuel and commodity prices spark civil unrest and rioting, and we end up meat-hunting other humans in the street. . . . If we make that turn, you'll want a car that handles more reliably in human blood and excrement, if not the deeper snow. One of the AWD model Subarus, Audi, Volvo or Saab might be of interest?

But if it comes to that kind of nonsense, and faced with the end-of-the-world scenario, you might just sell the kids into a foreign labor market and go out with a BMW 3 Series or a stylish new Jaguar XF?

Decisions, decisions.
 
Bull if your stuck on those I would get the legacy...2 close friends have just recently purchased foresters and love them...And after driving them and using them to go on a couple trips,I can honestly say they are awesome cars/suv...Great for the family and terrific in the winter...They fit a lot 2 and are great on gas...
 
I love my Volvo S60. Good MPG, good trunk space, lots of air bags, handles great, most comfortable seats I've ever driven in. You would be able to find one in that 2008-2010 era for under $20k.

Oil changes cost more but manufactures recommended change interval is 7500 miles. Just don't loose the keys, they are expesive to replace.
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I picked up a 95 legacy a few months back. The all wheel drive
is wicked, does some real nice sliding around corners.
I'm sure a newer one would be better on fuel, but that seems to be the only downside. 25-30 mpg.
Tons of room too, you gotta love wagons.

X2 on the VW tdi, Awesome cars crazy good fuel economy.
 
I'm not stuck on those few, they are just tops right now. I am looking at:
Honda Accord
Subaru Legacy
Nissan Altima
Nissan Maxima
Mazda 6
Ford Fusion Sport

I want a 2008-2010 (all of these have had complete redesigns within these 3 years) 6 cylinder engine, big enough backseat to fit 2 adults comfortably on trips (legroom is a MUST), leather, navi, bluetooth etc.

I want a car that has everything in it so that I don't trade it away in 2-3 years like I always seem to do.

My wife has a 2006 Accord, what a GREAT car! I am hoping to be able to afford something a little sportier in the driving dept like the Legacy or Maxima, but the prices are holding pretty rock solid.

Honda's reliability keeps drawing me back in, and their interiors aren't too shabby either.

Decisions, decisions.
 
Bought a 2006 Toyota Highlander about a year and half ago, and even though its an "suv" I thnk you should look at them. They're major downside is that since they came out with the newer bigger model in 2008 the price of the older ones went through the roof.
 
I have a 2001 Subaru Legacy Outback, 137K - I love it.
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Head gasket blew at 85K, but Subaru paid to fix it.

Maybe not as reliable/easy to maintain as Toyotas and Hondas, but they're great cars, perfect size for us with 2 kids on long road trips/camping trips.
 
another TDI fan here. For family cars, the Golf and Beetle and sedans are a little crowded (but the hatchbacks make great two-seaters with ample cargo). If I had a family to transport, I'd go with a Jetta wagon, or if I were feeling really flush maybe a passat wagon.

Probably don't need to sell diesel here, but worth noting: less parts to break (no spark plug, distributor, coil, ignition systems), better mileage and still more torque than gassers (= fun to drive), good for multiple 100000 miles if cared for properly (fewer replacement cars built/bought), no concerns over replacing huge battery packs someday, no need for emissions tests at inspection (in TX, anyway). Plus Biodiesel is an option.

learn everything you never thought to ask about these cars at http://www.tdiclub.com/. this is a site populated by TDI aficionados, so expect a lot of rah-rah posts, but there's plenty of unbiased, real-world info there. Also, if you ever have a problem, you're likely to diagnose it with a search there and often can find a thread that includes pics or videos to walk you through the repair.

No, I don't have an obsession. Why do you ask?
 
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