incognito_man Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 In the market for a new vehicle. Want: AWD, sporty, suitable for two car seats Like: hatchbacks VW Golf R is probably #1 on my list currently. Also open to smaller SUVs, crossovers, but like the sporty aspect too. WRX hatchback, Focus RS also under consideration. Any of you cats have recs for good or bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, incognito_man said: In the market for a new vehicle. Want: AWD, sporty, suitable for two car seats Like: hatchbacks VW Golf R is probably #1 on my list currently. Also open to smaller SUVs, crossovers, but like the sporty aspect too. WRX hatchback, Focus RS also under consideration. Any of you cats have recs for good or bad? Was looking for exactly the same car as you recently. Went with the Volvo V60 Cross Country. Love it. Also liked the Nissan Murano a lot. Both checked all the boxes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacReady Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I drive a Smart Car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannondale Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) Sporty and suitable for 2 car seats is a tall order. My A4 is the tightest, quietest, nicest car at 200,000 miles than any other car I've ever owned at any mileage. But if you have to take it to the dealer to get fixed I would think twice. Never buy an A6 or A8. I just picked up a Honda Element from my mechanic for an absolute steal. It will probably go to my daughter as her first car, but I actually kinda like it. Then again I'm 6'-4". As much crap as American cars take, my only vehicle never to see a flatbed is my Olds Bravada that I've owned for over 120,000 miles (currently at 187,000) and now use for towing / camping / emergencies. The parts are cheap and easy to work on. But the ship has sailed on those SUV's. The used market is at a really good place. It used to be that used cars were junk, ie, Cavaliers and such. Now the used market can get you CRV's, Rav4's, Jettas, Passats, Accords, RX300's etc etc. My mechanic likes the Jettas and Passats, and hates all Suburus (the repairs are always expensive) and Jeeps (junk). He actually turns away some Jeep products. Refuses to work on them. Edited January 20, 2020 by cannondale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinneasGage Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 17 minutes ago, Outpost31 said: I drive a Smart Car. That explains it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighCalebR Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 3 hours ago, incognito_man said: In the market for a new vehicle. Want: AWD, sporty, suitable for two car seats Like: hatchbacks VW Golf R is probably #1 on my list currently. Also open to smaller SUVs, crossovers, but like the sporty aspect too. WRX hatchback, Focus RS also under consideration. Any of you cats have recs for good or bad? I'll watch some grand tour/Top Gear and get back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incognito_man Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 hour ago, cannondale said: Sporty and suitable for 2 car seats is a tall order. My A4 is the tightest, quietest, nicest car at 200,000 miles than any other car I've ever owned at any mileage. But if you have to take it to the dealer to get fixed I would think twice. Never buy an A6 or A8. I just picked up a Honda Element from my mechanic for an absolute steal. It will probably go to my daughter as her first car, but I actually kinda like it. Then again I'm 6'-4". As much crap as American cars take, my only vehicle never to see a flatbed is my Olds Bravada that I've owned for over 120,000 miles (currently at 187,000) and now use for towing / camping / emergencies. The parts are cheap and easy to work on. But the ship has sailed on those SUV's. The used market is at a really good place. It used to be that used cars were junk, ie, Cavaliers and such. Now the used market can get you CRV's, Rav4's, Jettas, Passats, Accords, RX300's etc etc. My mechanic likes the Jettas and Passats, and hates all Suburus (the repairs are always expensive) and Jeeps (junk). He actually turns away some Jeep products. Refuses to work on them. I had an Audi A4 years ago too. Big fan. Not really interested in a sedan, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 11 hours ago, incognito_man said: I had an Audi A4 years ago too. Big fan. Not really interested in a sedan, however. Take a look at the Mazda CX5 or CX9. Both rated very high by JD Powers, Edmunds and Car and Driver. If I hadn’t gotten such a great deal on the Volvo, I might have pulled the trigger on either of those. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatJerkDave Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Well, I saw another disappointing movie, The Lighthouse. The guy who cut the trailer deserves a lot of praise. It hooked me good. Robert Pattinson will make a good Batman though. He is a good actor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighCalebR Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, ThatJerkDave said: Well, I saw another disappointing movie, The Lighthouse. The guy who cut the trailer deserves a lot of praise. It hooked me good. Robert Pattinson will make a good Batman though. He is a good actor. Did you see Knives Out? Whoever cut that trailer did a poor job. Wasn't excited going in, one of my favorite movies last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexGreen#20 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I greatly enjoyed Bad Boys for Life. I was also the only white person in a full theater. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatJerkDave Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 28 minutes ago, HighCalebR said: Did you see Knives Out? Whoever cut that trailer did a poor job. Wasn't excited going in, one of my favorite movies last year. I am very excited for that one, I really liked the trailer. I wait to watch almost all movies at home, so I am awaiting that one. The trailer that is getting me excited right now is Morbius. If it is R rated... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighCalebR Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 1 hour ago, AlexGreen#20 said: I greatly enjoyed Bad Boys for Life. I was also the only white person in a full theater. It was actually good huh? I expect every sequel after 15 years to suck for some reason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash earlier today. Holy **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannondale Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Did Ford vs Ferrari live up to the hype ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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