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Post by shamrockpea on Mar 25, 2017 15:56:40 GMT
Looking for a new car under $26k
Any recommendations or cool features I should know about?
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Post by Skellinton on Mar 25, 2017 16:01:19 GMT
I don't know much about new cars, but it seems like the cameras are pretty standard now, as are keyless driving. Super weird if you have an older car like I do.
Mazdas have great safety standards, based on two people I know who have new cars and purchased based highly on safety.
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Post by ModChick on Mar 25, 2017 16:05:17 GMT
I loved my Mazda CX-7 so I'd highly recommend but I'm wanting to downsize so looking at a Mini Cooper. If I wasn't wanting a small car I'd go for either a Mazda CX-5 or Hyundai Tucson based on safety ratings and I like their features. Happy searching!
I really hate car shopping and am glad I've narrowed my search to one, now it's just the colours! Lol.
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Post by littlemama on Mar 25, 2017 16:05:30 GMT
Dh and I both have the Kia Soul. We love them. Maybe a little too much road noise, but mine is about to turn over 100,000 miles and the only thing I have ever had done is the front brakes. Never another issue.I'm intrigued by the Kia Niro, but would never buy a first year model.
I dislike Fords- I find them incredibly uncomfortable to drive. I am short and have to sit far too close to the steering wheel in any Ford I have ever tried. It just feels cramped.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 26, 2017 1:49:02 GMT
I just bought a new car a year+ ago and was looking at the Mazda CX-5 and the Subaru Forester. Consumer reports gave them both good scores (I think they were 1 and 2 for small SUVs). I really expected to get the Mazda CX-5 because I already had a Mazda and loved it. I liked them both when I test drove them but thought the Subaru had a better turning radius. I ended up getting the Subaru because I got more options for my money/a better deal. I think I would have been happy with either though. If you have winter driving the Subaru is great. We just had that blizzard with 30 inches and I had to work. I had no problems getting in and home with it. My best option and one that I will always make sure to get is heated seats! Love them. The rest I could do without.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2017 2:24:30 GMT
I've been driving my Kia soul for 4 years now. Love it. When I decide it is time to turn it in I plan to buy either another soul or a Niro. I like the Niro because it is a hybrid and is supposed to get 50 miles per gallon.
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Post by katlaw on Mar 26, 2017 2:36:07 GMT
Is the Toyota Venza or Toyota Rav4 in your price range? They both get great safety ratings. I am a big Toyota fan, they are just long lasting vehicles.
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Post by twistedscissors on Mar 26, 2017 3:22:09 GMT
Another vote for Kia Soul. I have a 2013 and I like it almost better than my 2016 Jeep Renegade.
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Post by my3freaks on Mar 26, 2017 21:22:58 GMT
I have a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and I really like it. It's great in the snow, and though I rarely do, I like being able to use the paddle shifters occasionally. I've really gotten used to the keyless features too, the back up camera and heated seats too. We have a Lancer also, and have no complaints with Mitsubishi at all. We've also had several Hyundai's over the years, our son has one now, and I have nothing bad to say about them either.
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