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In response to "Car buying advice, anyone?" by Strongbad

Cars I am considering

Posted by Strongbad (aka Rambler14) May 6 '16, 11:18

Corolla/Camry
Elantra/Veloster
Optima
Mazda3

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What eliminated the Sonatas? I had a 2011, and loved it. Only reason I sold it is because I needed more seats. -- nm - Inigo May 6, 11:54 2
- Co-worker loves her Elantra and I think they're a little more sporty. - Strongbad May 6, 11:56 1
  - We're on our second Hyundai. I'd recommend them and Toyotas thus far. -- nm - JaxSean May 6, 12:11
I had a prior gen Elantra and loved the car. The Optima is the "oldest" of the current gen of midsized cars so the tech won't be as fresh. - spamlet May 6, 11:38 4
- Sorry, I think Priuses are ugly looking. -- nm - Strongbad May 6, 11:43 3
  - The sedans really are. The hatchback is cute, though. -- (link) - mara May 6, 11:45 2
    - Oh yeah just the hatch sorry -- nm - iSpam May 6, 11:55
    - Yeah, those are much better. -- nm - Strongbad May 6, 11:49
they are selling Volkswagens cheap these days -- nm - decline May 6, 11:37 1
- Honestly, I'd add the Jetta to your list and at least test drive it. They are cheap right now. -- nm - spamlet May 6, 11:41
My mom has a Civic and it's pretty sweet. I like the Accord/Civic over the Corolla/Camry. The Veloster looks sweet, not sure on the specs. - Krusty May 6, 11:26
You seem to have a bit of a price range between those. -- nm - Spawn May 6, 11:21 12
- Optima I would likely have to go a year or 2 used. Hoping for 20-25. -- nm - Strongbad May 6, 11:22 11
  - I'm also looking at used Lexus CT200h -- nm - Strongbad May 6, 11:47
  - Consumer Reports : $20,000-$25,000 - mara May 6, 11:26 9
    - The only way I would buy an SUV is if it's small and doesn't drive like a truck. -- nm - Strongbad May 6, 11:55 4
      - Drive the Mazda 3/5 crossovers if you have any interest in a bigger car. Those are the only ones you want. -- nm - spamlet May 6, 12:05 2
        
        Yup. -- (edited) - znufrii May 6, 12:07 1
        
        The CX-5 is the only way you're getting me into a crossover. - iSpam May 6, 12:10
      - subcompact or compact crossovers are what you want to look at there. -- (edited) - znufrii May 6, 11:58
    - No way. I'd like to see what world they can get a Toyota Avalon for $20K. Does it have seats? -- nm - JaxSean May 6, 11:27 3
      - The 2012? There's a bunch at AutoTrader. -- nm - mara May 6, 11:35 2
        
        Oh, I missed the "year or two old" part. I was thinking new, and those start at like $35k. -- nm - JaxSean May 6, 11:46 1
        
        Yeah, when price is an issue, they often recommend a used car they consider reliable over a new. -- nm - mara May 6, 11:47
You will never ever regret buying a Camry. Other than that, I'd advise against Kias in general. - ML May 6, 11:20 9
- They're also kind of... boring? -- nm - Strongbad May 6, 11:22 7
  - body style? yup. everyone has a similar version. -- nm - Peglegpete May 6, 11:27
  - Can't speak for subjectives, but objectively it's the best value on the road. - ML May 6, 11:26
  - Yes, my mother has a Camry. Ultra-boring but her's is a hybrid so it has that going for it. -- nm - Spawn May 6, 11:24
  - Yeah. Reliable but dull as can be. -- nm - Dark Callisto May 6, 11:23
  - I'd probably call a Corolla boring, but not a Camry. -- nm - Shaun May 6, 11:23 2
    - Yeah, it's a nicer looking car than the very dull looking Corolla. -- nm - Krusty May 6, 11:30
    - This, The newer ones are getting sportier. (As are the Nissan Altimas.) -- nm - JaxSean May 6, 11:24
- True on the Camry, plus they hold their value -- nm - budice May 6, 11:21

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