First List of Child Haulers under $35K
#161
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Originally Posted by bgsm1th
Well, the I30t is creeping up on 100k miles, and could use about $2k in maintenance. Rather than pumping that $$ into the car, we're putting it towards the FX for her.
Since the CL-S has already had that 100k maintenance done and is running like a top, I'm keeping it for another 6-8 months and then I'll get something else for myself...which will be MUCH easier to do when she got something new first and is happy.
Since the CL-S has already had that 100k maintenance done and is running like a top, I'm keeping it for another 6-8 months and then I'll get something else for myself...which will be MUCH easier to do when she got something new first and is happy.
$2K....What all do you need to have done? I have 98K on my 04 I35. The only thing it seems to need right now is an oil change and getting the tires balanced. I also have a bent wheel to get fixed. I pulled the front spark plugs and they look brand new.
#163
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Originally Posted by RaviNJCLs
Ahhhh.
$2K....What all do you need to have done? I have 98K on my 04 I35. The only thing it seems to need right now is an oil change and getting the tires balanced. I also have a bent wheel to get fixed. I pulled the front spark plugs and they look brand new.
$2K....What all do you need to have done? I have 98K on my 04 I35. The only thing it seems to need right now is an oil change and getting the tires balanced. I also have a bent wheel to get fixed. I pulled the front spark plugs and they look brand new.
Brakes - Front rotors, pads all around (rotors seem to be warping, vibes during hard braking): $600-$800
Current tires have about 60K on them (See:BALD!): $800
100k water pump replacement: $250 (no timing belt replacement, since it actually uses a timing chain which does not require replacement...BRILLIANT!)
ABS rear wheel sensor error: $150
Get those things replaced and it's set to run another problem free 100k...but we're in the mood for something new...
#164
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Originally Posted by dom
09 Sonata has a great looking interior.
Whiskers, you should be very busy with test drives when you get back.
And stop being a badge whore.
Whiskers, you should be very busy with test drives when you get back.
And stop being a badge whore.
Camry Hybrid?
#166
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
Camry Hybrid?
Something to consider:
Camry Hybrid - 33/34 mpg rating, MSRP: $25,500
Camry SE - 21/31, MSRP: ~$20,500
Think about the type of driving you'll be doing and decide if it's worth it for you. If it will be used for mostly highway driving, it's a waste of $$.
#167
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Car shopping is more fun then house shopping....Thanks.
#168
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Originally Posted by bgsm1th
Something to consider:
Camry Hybrid - 33/34 mpg rating, MSRP: $25,500
Camry SE - 21/31, MSRP: ~$20,500
Think about the type of driving you'll be doing and decide if it's worth it for you. If it will be used for mostly highway driving, it's a waste of $$.
Camry Hybrid - 33/34 mpg rating, MSRP: $25,500
Camry SE - 21/31, MSRP: ~$20,500
Think about the type of driving you'll be doing and decide if it's worth it for you. If it will be used for mostly highway driving, it's a waste of $$.
#169
Originally Posted by Whiskers
Ah..Although you get use of HOV lanes....
#170
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
Do you? I thought they stopped giving away those stickers.... or at least in CA
#171
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Lookedat some Audis, Volvos and Lexus today....Im thinking a CPO ES350 at this time...
#172
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ ES ?!?!?
#173
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
^^ ES ?!?!?
#174
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Whiskers
Save some coin and get the Camry?
#176
Suzuka Master
You didn't like the GS350?
#177
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
You didn't like the GS350?
#178
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
Not the pricetag...
What about a CPO?
#179
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I saw a 2006 in my price range...
#180
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by Whiskers
I saw a 2006 in my price range...
Did you test drive it yet? I'd take a GS430 anyday of the week over the ES.
#181
What Would Don Draper Do?
Originally Posted by nokiaman
But you're Whiskers
What about a CPO?
What about a CPO?
he becomes wsklar when he's back in the USA.
#182
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
i think rich whiskers is in london.
he becomes wsklar when he's back in the USA.
he becomes wsklar when he's back in the USA.
#183
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
I saw a 2006 in my price range...
However, some would argue that the 06+ G35 is still a better buy.
Forget about 05 and earlier G35's
And you're not old enough for a ES...yet...
#184
Beware... the '06 GS lost the "recommended" rating from Consumer Reports due to a lot of fit-and-finish problems, and the '07 ES had a serious transmission flare problem.
Edit: Looks like the GS kept the "recommended" tag after all, but still had issues in '06:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_GS
You should read up on Club Lexus about the ES tranny problems, though.
Edit: Looks like the GS kept the "recommended" tag after all, but still had issues in '06:
In 2007, Consumer Reports dropped Lexus from 1st to 5th in their predicted reliability survey. The magazine blamed the 2006 first-year GS, which had problems in integrity, body hardware and sound system, as the sole reason for the slip. [1] Despite the reliability issues among 2006 GS models, the vehicle earned an "Recommend" rating from Consumer Reports for vehicle features and overall value for that year.
You should read up on Club Lexus about the ES tranny problems, though.
Last edited by elessar; 06-18-2008 at 10:30 AM.
#185
Hey Whiskers
What about a used Caddy SRX..?? Not too big, not too small. I was offered one last week( brother in law came across one at dealer auction) for pretty much free- 06 with low miles, completely loaded, under $20K and apparently a great vehicle
What about a used Caddy SRX..?? Not too big, not too small. I was offered one last week( brother in law came across one at dealer auction) for pretty much free- 06 with low miles, completely loaded, under $20K and apparently a great vehicle
#186
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Steelers Wheels
Hey Whiskers
What about a used Caddy SRX..?? Not too big, not too small. I was offered one last week( brother in law came across one at dealer auction) for pretty much free- 06 with low miles, completely loaded, under $20K and apparently a great vehicle
What about a used Caddy SRX..?? Not too big, not too small. I was offered one last week( brother in law came across one at dealer auction) for pretty much free- 06 with low miles, completely loaded, under $20K and apparently a great vehicle
#187
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
I thought the SRX were notorious for having problems.
JD power gives it a 4 out of 5 stars on overall mechanical - maybe its just a reputation issue?
#188
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Originally Posted by elessar
Beware... the '06 GS lost the "recommended" rating from Consumer Reports due to a lot of fit-and-finish problems, and the '07 ES had a serious transmission flare problem.
Edit: Looks like the GS kept the "recommended" tag after all, but still had issues in '06:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_GS
You should read up on Club Lexus about the ES tranny problems, though.
Edit: Looks like the GS kept the "recommended" tag after all, but still had issues in '06:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_GS
You should read up on Club Lexus about the ES tranny problems, though.
#189
Originally Posted by LuvMyTSX
I could have sworn the AWD model was off the recommended list.
http://thepassionatepursuit.com/2007...below-average/
The news today is that the AWD versions of the Lexus GS, along with two Toyotas, have been dropped from Consumer Reports' 2007 Recommended list. The net result, Toyota as a whole (including Lexus and Scion) has dropped from first overall to third, behind Honda and Subaru.
What were the problems with the AWD GS, which now ranks Below-Average? Consumer Reports asserts that the drop is due to the "accessories and audio system in the all-wheel-drive Lexus GS sedan", which makes very little sense, as the AWD and RWD both share the same components. For some background, the prevailing complaint among Club Lexus GS owners is of creaks and rattles, as well as overall interior material quality, but nothing to add any weight to CR's reasoning.
What I found startling is that Consumer Reports was essentially giving all Toyota models a free-pass to their Recommended list until now:
Seems like a bad practice to me, recommending any car on reputation alone, and I'm glad to see them discontinue this behavior.
What were the problems with the AWD GS, which now ranks Below-Average? Consumer Reports asserts that the drop is due to the "accessories and audio system in the all-wheel-drive Lexus GS sedan", which makes very little sense, as the AWD and RWD both share the same components. For some background, the prevailing complaint among Club Lexus GS owners is of creaks and rattles, as well as overall interior material quality, but nothing to add any weight to CR's reasoning.
What I found startling is that Consumer Reports was essentially giving all Toyota models a free-pass to their Recommended list until now:
Still, because of these findings, CR will no longer recommend any new or redesigned Toyota-built models without reliability data on a specific design. Previously, new and redesigned Toyota models were recommended because of the automaker's excellent track record, even if CR didn't have sufficient reliability data on the new model. If Toyota returns to its previous record of outstanding overall reliability, CR may resume this practice. Typically, CR will only recommend a vehicle if the magazine has at least one year of reliability data for that specific model.
#191
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get a TL .. i love mine.. LOVE IT .. if you are a honda head like me.. the TL is the perfect car for those "growing out" of the civic and integra scene.. this is my case anyways..
This is also my experience.. I switched to VW for awhile and realized that i hated fixing them because they always broke down.. So now I am in the TL..
my girl has an 01 GS... very NICE... just feels like a hog on the road compared to my TL.. but inside is larger and car just looks more luxurious.. TL looks sportier..
I also have had a nissan 240.. HATED IT.. made me never want to go to nissan again.. (even though the g35s almost made me change my mind)
I also am never going to buy an american car because my girl previously had a malibu.. worst piece of crap ever.. when it hit 60k we had to change all kinds of stuff.. traded it in for a Toyota solora.. So my girl loves toyota/lexus and i love honda/acura ...
these are the only 2 car manufacturers i will ever trust again..
This is also my experience.. I switched to VW for awhile and realized that i hated fixing them because they always broke down.. So now I am in the TL..
my girl has an 01 GS... very NICE... just feels like a hog on the road compared to my TL.. but inside is larger and car just looks more luxurious.. TL looks sportier..
I also have had a nissan 240.. HATED IT.. made me never want to go to nissan again.. (even though the g35s almost made me change my mind)
I also am never going to buy an american car because my girl previously had a malibu.. worst piece of crap ever.. when it hit 60k we had to change all kinds of stuff.. traded it in for a Toyota solora.. So my girl loves toyota/lexus and i love honda/acura ...
these are the only 2 car manufacturers i will ever trust again..
#192
Why a GS430? Get a GS350.... similar power output, doubt you'll really put to use that extra torque of the V8 anyway
#195
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Originally Posted by Mokos23
get an 09 Maxima when it comes out at the end of this month or in July.
#196
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The new Accord looks pretty good....
#198
I shoot people
I like the new Accord (and remember, the V6 has the cylinder deactivation feature)
#199
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Originally Posted by is300eater
I like the new Accord (and remember, the V6 has the cylinder deactivation feature)