gonna let her go
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gonna let her go
so over this weekend, in addition to the standard issues that my passat has, the moaning and groaning of it got really pronounced. i can hear it when i turn the wheels and just going straight. i think i'm gonna get it checked out but i love to go car hunting. so this is what i'm looking for
No more than 20K - seating for 5 - highway MPG of at least 30mpg - new or CPO
2010 - Kia Soul - 16K - 10year/100K warranty
Pro - brand new - sales tax/excise tax deductible
Con - smaller than my Passat
2006 - VW Passat 2.0T - $16K CPO, 20K miles - warranty till 2013 or 74K miles
Pro - almost the same size as my Passat
Con - used so no sales tax deduction
Any other suggestions?
No more than 20K - seating for 5 - highway MPG of at least 30mpg - new or CPO
2010 - Kia Soul - 16K - 10year/100K warranty
Pro - brand new - sales tax/excise tax deductible
Con - smaller than my Passat
2006 - VW Passat 2.0T - $16K CPO, 20K miles - warranty till 2013 or 74K miles
Pro - almost the same size as my Passat
Con - used so no sales tax deduction
Any other suggestions?
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One issue with the Soul...isn't this the first model year of that vehicle?
I tend to stay away from the first year of production for a car because
typically they are still working out the bugs. Just my $0.02.
I tend to stay away from the first year of production for a car because
typically they are still working out the bugs. Just my $0.02.
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Originally Posted by NH_s2k_Guy,May 26 2009, 09:04 AM
One issue with the Soul...isn't this the first model year of that vehicle?
I tend to stay away from the first year of production for a car because
typically they are still working out the bugs. Just my $0.02.
I tend to stay away from the first year of production for a car because
typically they are still working out the bugs. Just my $0.02.
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Originally Posted by The Hoth,May 26 2009, 09:40 AM
I would stay away from another Vdub.
How about Honda fit?
Get a base model and mod it!
How about Honda fit?
Get a base model and mod it!
as far as VDUB's goes, as long as they come with a good warranty, I don't care. My '99 has been good to me for 10 years 174K miles.
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Originally Posted by Lainey,May 26 2009, 09:49 AM
What about a civic? Bit more room than the fit and everyone knows you will never EVA have any issues with it. 
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Originally Posted by ilvmys2000,May 26 2009, 10:03 AM
maybe an audi a4 (B7) 2.0t the gas mileage is around 30mpg/highway and it looks good/nice interior/awd
or maybe an IS250 awd, also seats 5 around 30 mpg/highway
or maybe an IS250 awd, also seats 5 around 30 mpg/highway
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Get a newer Infiniti G20. They are a decent size, they run forever, you don't need to worry about ever replacing a timing belt on one, and people see the badge and assume it's a much nicer car than it actually is.