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Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggstions? nsaqam #6431190 04/22/12
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,001 L levrluvr Campfire Tracker
levrluvr Campfire Tracker L Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,001	I was going to bring up the VW- especially the CC. I drove a Jetta TDI wagon for several years (possessive about the wagons are the Germans- still being built in Wolfsburg) They have a completely different feel than other cars, and the safety factor is off scale.

Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggstions? levrluvr #6431213 04/22/12
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jbmi Campfire Regular J Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 2,888 MID WEST	Wife gets a new car every four years, she's had Honda CRV, Toyota Highlander, Saturn Aura and now drives an 2012 4 cyl.GMC Terrain, (Chevy Equinox) All have been great vehicles except the Saturn, (didn't have AWD) So far very happy with the Terrain, took it to FL and averaged about 29-30mph at highway speed, mid 20's in town. AWD is great for our winters up here, big enough to haul 4 people comfortably, good crash test numbers (important to her cause she hauls the grandkids around) Out of all her recent vehicles I did like the Highlander the best though. Last edited by jbmi; 04/22/12. "The older I get, the better I was"

Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggstions? levrluvr #6431259 04/22/12
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 16,540 Hermantown MN nsaqam Campfire Ranger
nsaqam Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2008 Posts: 16,540 Hermantown MN	Originally Posted by levrluvr I was going to bring up the VW- especially the CC. I drove a Jetta TDI wagon for several years (possessive about the wagons are the Germans- still being built in Wolfsburg) They have a completely different feel than other cars, and the safety factor is off scale. Yep, my Jetta Wagon 1.8T was built in Wolfsburg. AMEN on the feel of German cars!!! The Chosin Few November to December 1950, Korea. I'm not one of the Chosin Few but no more remarkable group of Americans ever existed.

Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggestions? shootinurse #6431272 04/22/12
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djs Campfire Ranger D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 21,810 CO	How about a VW Jetta TDI (diesel) Sport Wagon? Excellent mileage and durability, good looking and, lots or room the back!

Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggestions? djs #6431291 04/22/12
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levrluvr Campfire Tracker L Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,001	Originally Posted by djs How about a VW Jetta TDI (diesel) Sport Wagon? Excellent mileage and durability, good looking and, lots or room the back! this will be our next new car

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Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggestions? levrluvr #6431297 04/22/12
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Ghostinthemachine Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 26,389 Likes: 6 Minnysoda	Yep, those Jettas are really nice cars. My niece has a diesel in her sedan. Solid as a rock and about 45-50 mpg.

Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggstions? vapodog #6431308 04/22/12
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nsaqam Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2008 Posts: 16,540 Hermantown MN	Originally Posted by vapodog I'd strongly ask that we all avoid a "government motors" vehicle......and by this I mean General Motors or Chrysler! Heck with that! If I could afford one I'd have a Cadillac CTS-V right now. 556 BHP, six speed manual transmission, German road feel and handling! Look cool too. The Chosin Few November to December 1950, Korea. I'm not one of the Chosin Few but no more remarkable group of Americans ever existed.

Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggstions? nsaqam #6431316 04/22/12
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byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC	HA! You got that right. Heck I'd even take this wagon! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggstions? nsaqam #6431341 04/22/12
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badger Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,481 Canton GA	Originally Posted by nsaqam Originally Posted by levrluvr I was going to bring up the VW- especially the CC. I drove a Jetta TDI wagon for several years (possessive about the wagons are the Germans- still being built in Wolfsburg) They have a completely different feel than other cars, and the safety factor is off scale. Mine is spoiled too. She drives a BMW 540i 6 speed manual with some Dinan mods and I'm stuck with the Cummins Yep, my Jetta Wagon 1.8T was built in Wolfsburg. AMEN on the feel of German cars!!! To anger a conservative, lie to him. To annoy a liberal, tell him the truth. Promoted to Turdlike status 03/17/12

Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggstions? nsaqam #6431400 04/22/12
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Oldman03 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 15,887 Likes: 1 N. La.	Originally Posted by nsaqam Originally Posted by vapodog I'd strongly ask that we all avoid a "government motors" vehicle......and by this I mean General Motors or Chrysler! Heck with that! If I could afford one I'd have a Cadillac CTS-V right now. 556 BHP, six speed manual transmission, German road feel and handling! Look cool too. Everybody to his own! Old Turd- Deplorable- Unrepentant Murderer- Domestic Violent Extremist Just "Campfire Riffraff and Trash" This will be my last post! Flave 1/3/21

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Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggstions? badger #6431469 04/22/12
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nsaqam Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2008 Posts: 16,540 Hermantown MN	Originally Posted by badger Originally Posted by nsaqam Originally Posted by levrluvr I was going to bring up the VW- especially the CC. I drove a Jetta TDI wagon for several years (possessive about the wagons are the Germans- still being built in Wolfsburg) They have a completely different feel than other cars, and the safety factor is off scale. Mine is spoiled too. She drives a BMW 540i 6 speed manual with some Dinan mods and I'm stuck with the Cummins Yep, my Jetta Wagon 1.8T was built in Wolfsburg. AMEN on the feel of German cars!!! SWEET car! Let me know if she wants to sell it. My sister has a BMW M-Roadster (the Z-3 based one) with the Dinan supercharger. That car is sweet too. The Chosin Few November to December 1950, Korea. I'm not one of the Chosin Few but no more remarkable group of Americans ever existed.

Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggstions? Oldman03 #6431470 04/22/12
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walt501 Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,209 Likes: 1 Minnesota	You want to talk about government motors? How much has the U.S. taxpayer spent for the defense of the Japanese home islands for the past 67 years? A new Ford Excape - out now - would be an excellent choice. If you can wait until this fall, the new Ford Fusion is going to completely dominate the mid-size sedan category. The Fusion will be offered in regular, hybrid, and electric variants. Last edited by walt501; 04/22/12.

Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggstions? OldRook #6431484 04/22/12
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MColeman Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 13,250 Greenville, AL	Hyundai Sonata. I have spoken.

Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggstions? walt501 #6431512 04/22/12
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milespatton Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 19,126 Likes: 2 Arkansas	Quote You want to talk about government motors? How much has the U.S. taxpayer spent for the defense of the Japanese home islands for the past 67 years? If I recall correctly, we brokered that deal. My wife loves her 2011 CRV. This is our second one and not a minutes trouble from either. miles Look out for number 1, don't step in number 2.

Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggstions? MColeman #6431517 04/22/12
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Folically_Challenged Campfire Tracker F Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,749 (513)	Originally Posted by MColeman Hyundai Sonata. I have spoken. This. I've also heard that the quality of Kia products has risen dramatically since Hyundai bought them. My buddy works at Toyota North America, and says Hyundai is their biggest concern right now. If a Hyundai doesn't trip your trigger, maybe check out the Subaru sedans. FC Last edited by Folically_Challenged; 04/22/12. "Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a banquet." - Mrs. FC

Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggstions? walt501 #6431520 04/22/12
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add Campfire Ranger A Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 16,283 Likes: 4	Originally Posted by walt501 If you can wait until this fall, the new Ford Fusion is going to completely dominate the mid-size sedan category. Yes, probably the last we ever hear of the Accord and Camry... Epstein didn't kill himself. "Play Cinnamon Girl you Sonuvabitch!" Biden didn't win the election.

Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggstions? add #6431537 04/22/12
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Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggstions? add #6431551 04/22/12
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firstcoueswas80 Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,849 Likes: 1 Arizona	My fiance has a 2011 Jeep Patriot with the 4 cylinder. Peppy little thing, runs very well, does extremely well going up steep climbs (she stays with my 07 5.9 Cummins, says I couldnt loose her if I tried... It does well, but not that well ). 25-26 MPG no matter what. And less than 18k out the door. Very good vehicle. I am about 6'3 395 lbs and I fit in it no problem...... Plus, you can put the back seat down and sleep in it or store a lot of stuff etc. A very good ride. She has put nearly 29,000 miles on it since she bought it, March of last year.

Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggstions? mtmuley #6431552 04/22/12
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Re: Mrs needs a new ride - Suggstions? DayPacker #6431645 04/22/12
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RickyD Campfire 'Bwana R Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 46,965 Iowa	Of all the vehicles I have owned the Ford's have been the most trouble free. We may know the time Ben Carson lied, but does anyone know the time Hillary Clinton told the truth? Immersing oneself in progressive lieberalism is no different than bathing in the sewage of Hell.

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