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Oakie
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Donna and I are in the market for a new car. We haven't looked yet but will start soon. Right now we have an excursion and an expedition and want a mid size car that gets good gas mileage. What kind of car do you have and does it ride comfortably.??? We want to look a nissans, toyotas and a few other foreign cars. What would you recommend???We travel alot an want a comfortable ride for my back.
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Check out the Chevy Malibu and Impala.
+1, I recently bought a Chevy Cruze and love it, but sounds like your wanting something a bit bigger. I LOVE the body style of the brand new Impala and they make just over 300 horsepower. A lot of people I know seem to like the Malibu a little more when it comes to a comfortable ride.
Jon
Toyota Avalon or Camry. Avalon is the Toyota luxury model. I'd forget brand new and look for a 2010 or newer with low miles. Many leases are expiring and these cars are being returned to the dealer. Late model Avalon is more scarce than Camry.
We purchased a 2012 Toyota Avalon last week. Traded my 2002 Camry in for the Avalon. The Avalon has just about everything! Great car.
rides great.
but if you don't need 4x4, i'd look hard at the nissans. better pricing. and the g is a little tight. but the ride is awesome.
Yesterday over the highest highway point in northern PA, then secondary mountain roads, and bumper to bumper traffic to top it off... Average of 49.7 mpg.
At least have a look. You may well have an epiphany.
Then theres this Toyota FJ l got awhile back. 40,000 and not nary a chirp from old age. Same for the 2007 Nissan l had before w/110,000 on it.
l am sticking to vehicles from the RISING SUN.
Sadly GM's sun set long ago [:(]
Toyota Avalon or Camry. Avalon is the Toyota luxury model. I'd forget brand new and look for a 2010 or newer with low miles. Many leases are expiring and these cars are being returned to the dealer. Late model Avalon is more scarce than Camry.
Have a look at the Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid. Both great cars and over 40 mpg.
Ford Fusion.
I'll second the Ford Fusion. Ford didn't take government bailout money and I wouldn't buy a new car from Obama Motor Co. (GM)
If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
Audi A6, Mercedes E class, BMW 5 series, Acura RL, Infiniti G, Lexus ES or GS, Toyota Avalon.
Jetta or Passat TDI. Passat is more comfortable and gets better economy.
Yesterday over the highest highway point in northern PA, then secondary mountain roads, and bumper to bumper traffic to top it off... Average of 49.7 mpg.
At least have a look. You may well have an epiphany.
Epiphany's get horrible mileage.
quote:Originally posted by Zulu7
Ford Fusion.
I'll second the Ford Fusion. Ford didn't take government bailout money and I wouldn't buy a new car from Obama Motor Co. (GM)
First American-made Ford Fusion rolls of assembly line in Detroit
http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/395404/28/First-American-made-Ford-Fusion-rolls-of-assembly-line
2013 Ford Fusion Review:
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Ford_Fusion/
Ford Fusion (Americas)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_%28Americas%29
Ford's Fusion Is a Company Game-Changer
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/08/31/fords-fusion-is-a-company-game-changer.aspx
http://www.ford.com/cars/fusion/
Computed gas mileage 28.5. Best trip 34.5.
Resale very high. No repairs.
Smoking lease deal. 10 year warranty.
Heated cooled seats. Many nice comments.
Here is a list of a few of the recalls on the 2013 Fusion
More Photos 2013 Ford FusionPrice Range: $21,900 - $32,200
MPG Range: 22 - 47 mpg
Bodystyles: Sedan
Safety Features Crash Test Ratings Recalls
Recall ID # 92100 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Full Details
Recall Date DEC 03, 2012
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Model Affected Fusion
Potential Units Affected 80057
Recall Date:DEC 03, 2012Model Affected:2013 Ford FusionSummary:This is an update to a recently announced recall. Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through November 26, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines, as well as certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured from February 3, 2012, through November 29, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. Coolant system leaks may cause the engines to overheat and leak flammable engine fluids. Consequences:If flammable engine fluids come in contact with the vehicle?s hot exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur. Remedy:Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine for coolant system leaks and reprogram the vehicle?s powertrain control module and instrument cluster with an updated calibration and overheat strategy software. There will be no charge to owners for this service. Owners were recently notified to contact dealers to arrange for alternative transportation as Ford developed a remedy. Owners will be shortly receiving notifications to contact Ford dealers to schedule the free remedy repair. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Potential Units Affected:80057Notes:Ford Motor Company
Recall ID # 97743 - STEERING Full Details
Recall Date MAY 31, 2013
Component STEERING
Model Affected Fusion
Potential Units Affected 20
Recall Date:MAY 31, 2013Model Affected:2013 Ford FusionSummary:Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured April 19, 2013, through April 23, 2013. The steering gears may be missing an internal retaining clip. If the clip is missing, components inside the steering gear may become dislodged inside the gear assembly.Consequences:This could result in impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy:Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S06. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.Potential Units Affected:20Notes:Ford Motor Company
Recall ID # 96459 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Full Details
Recall Date MAY 31, 2013
Component FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Model Affected Fusion
Potential Units Affected 390783
Recall Date:MAY 31, 2013Model Affected:2013 Ford FusionSummary:Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.Consequences:A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Remedy:Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04. Potential Units Affected:390783Notes:Ford Motor Company
Recall ID # 94704 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Full Details
Recall Date NOV 30, 2012
Component EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Model Affected Fusion
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2013/ford/fusion/recalls/#ixzz2da9peko
I have a Subaru Forester couldn't be more pleased
Our 2012 Subaru Outback(my wife loves it) has been a great car too...we've put 27K on it and it gets 31 MPG with AWD. You should check out the Legacy if you want a sedan.
How many 31s do you see here?
http://www.fuelly.com/car/subaru/outback
Then the diesel... The ONLY engine that regularly exceeds EPA estimates. 50+ mpg average is expected for road trips. Even local bumper to bumper will hit 40 mpg.
l have a 2002 GMC Envoy bought new. Now 84,000 miles always maintained,garaged. No dirt roads or harsh winters it sqeaks and rattles like an old taxi w/300,000 miles.
Then theres this Toyota FJ l got awhile back. 40,000 and not nary a chirp from old age. Same for the 2007 Nissan l had before w/110,000 on it.
l am sticking to vehicles from the RISING SUN.
Sadly GM's sun set long ago [:(]
Wish I had that Envoy [V]
We had a 2002 SLT from early 2005-2007, but traded it on a Tahoe. Today we saw a 2002 SLT that was nearly identical to the one we got rid of. Stopped and talked to the guy who was selling it. It was a bit rough. I saw some overspray from it having bodywork done to it and pointed it out. The guy claimed it had never had any work done to it. I walked away. It had almost 200,000 miles on it anyway.
I'm looking into the Nissan Maxima for my next car though.
Reliability web site:
Www.truedelta.com
Lots of horror stories on that factory booboo. 0nly thing GM offered to do for us was to sell us a 50,000 engine warrenty for $700. Basically telling me "lts your problem-not ours".. After that kissoff we decided not to buy from Detroit any more.
We DO NOT use the Envoy for long trips, only as an around town local driver.. ln 2007 it was a Nissan and now a Toyota l call on for dependable distance travel.
No more Destroit /Mexican vehicles fr me