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08-05-2012, 01:35 AM
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| baby on the way. whats your ideal family car?
i have a baby on the way and i need suggestions on a good family car. Im getting rid of my coupe
Criteria include
No minivans
Ample leg room in the back
Under 30000
Enough power
4 doors
Used or new
Trunk space
somewhat good gas mileage.lots of driving.
american cars ok too
Whats your ideal family car?
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08-05-2012, 01:36 AM
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E39 M5
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08-05-2012, 01:36 AM
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Honda Accord.
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08-05-2012, 01:41 AM
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08-05-2012, 01:45 AM
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#5 | | #savethemanuals
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Congrats on the baby. If new get an accord. If used... Well there are so many options.
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08-05-2012, 01:51 AM
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RDX/FX35
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08-05-2012, 01:54 AM
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#7 | | I STILL don't get it
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Subaru legacy
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08-05-2012, 02:01 AM
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altima/camry/accord
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08-05-2012, 02:08 AM
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can you be more specific on "good family car"?
My standard of good is : Reliable, affordable, safety, good gas mileage, luxury.
Luxury Class
1) Lexus ES350
2) Lexus IS250/350
3) Acura TL (3rd Gen)
4) Lexus RX350
5) Acura MDX
Econ Class
1) Toyota Camry
2) Honda Accord
3) Nissan Altima
4) Subaru legacy
5) Toyota Prius V
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08-05-2012, 02:12 AM
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#10 | | The Brown Reason
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Toyota camry hybrid would be most practical and half decent when fully loaded, and right in the price range brand new with 8 year/160,000 km warranty .. but its boring as hell to drive.
Acura TL SH-AWD or WRX/STI would definitely get my vote. The TL is obviously more refined, a little bigger and probably worse on gas, the WRX/STI would be fun as hell to drive and probably be just as bad on gas .. maybe a little better.
If I was you, i'd get the camry. Babies cost $$$ atleast save cash on gas/maintenance
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08-05-2012, 02:17 AM
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personally , used sti / evo or sub models like a wrx or something , AWD/4WD non van / non high centre point of gravity for roll-overs and nothing too old so safety standards are fairly good still
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08-05-2012, 02:22 AM
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#12 | | Who's naughty? I___i
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what about used Genesis sedan? $32k probably negotiable. 2009 Hyundai Genesis V8 loaded | |
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08-05-2012, 02:23 AM
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#13 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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thanks for the comments guys
used or new doesnt matter. ive owned a 02 wrx. pretty cramped in the backseat. so im crossing it out of my list..
keep em coming
i had the audi A8L and a 00-up 7 series in mind too..but i know ill be spending more on gas and maintenance...
i have to keep in mind trunk space for the stroller and baby stuff...most econo sedans lack big trunks...
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08-05-2012, 02:28 AM
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LS430, or LS460 but not sure if its under 30k yet
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08-05-2012, 03:03 AM
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#15 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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sell baby upgrade coupe
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08-05-2012, 03:05 AM
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08-05-2012, 03:49 AM
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Audi A8L gets my vote.
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08-05-2012, 04:47 AM
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SUV's?
I quite like the Mazda CX5 and the new Ford Escape, would make good family car.
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08-05-2012, 05:00 AM
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My brother had the same issue last year. His choices came down to a 2009 Jetta Wagon or 2010 Rav4 V6 Sport. He chose the Rav4 and absolutely loves it. Plenty of room to haul stuff and the thing is actually pretty quick.
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08-05-2012, 05:44 AM
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#20 | | I don't get it
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golf , gti, tdi depending on what your needs are
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08-05-2012, 07:46 AM
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#21 | | RS controls my life!
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This is not what you are asking but seriously consider a second car (assuming baby momma can drive): SUV or minivan
Sienna / Lexus RX
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08-05-2012, 08:36 AM
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#22 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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to be honest, i would say mazda 5
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08-05-2012, 08:59 AM
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#23 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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+1 for GTI, good size for driving around town and plenty of fun.
Great blend of sport/mom-drivability (I'd know)
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08-05-2012, 09:15 AM
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don't get a hyrbrid, they're not here to stay. a newer impreza would be a good car 4 doors, awd, enough power and lots of leg room.
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08-05-2012, 09:23 AM
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A4 wagon. Looks awesome and can carry a lot of stuff
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