Car Brands

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It's funny--was about to start a car thread but figured to check before I did. Sure enough...

So yeah, cars have been on the mind recently. Parents just got a new 2025 Sorrento Hybrid and they love it. GF just got into an accident that totaled her vehicle, but she doesn't have a lot and is probably gonna buy a used Ford tomorrow. And I'm at the point where my old Nissan truck needs to stop being the daily driver and find something new in a sedan to become just that.

Trying to keep the budget under 40k. Definitely looking more in the used market for low mileage steals, but will buy new if a good one comes up. What vehicles, ye car experts of the ZZLP, would you say to absolutely stay away from?
 
Someone needs to find Infinite Furry and his Carolina Blue Porsche for this thread.
 
Callatoroy said:
This is correct. You get a fully loaded vehicle with ALL the bells and whistles for $25,000 less than a lexus, bmw, etc. Plus the warranty and regular fuel. I don't think I have ever ridden in a car that had more features.
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A realistic chance you need every year of that warranty…

To be somewhat fair, Toyota and especially Honda have their share of issues lately

I’m not a fan but the turnaround Kia/Hyundai made as a brand is impressive
 
milom98 said:
The girlfriend is looking for a new vehicle (crossover) and I couldn't believe how nice the Mazda line of SUVs are now and they are very well priced. Unfortunately she's not a fan of the longer front end of the CX-30, so it's been moved down her list. Her favorite is the Subaru Crosstrek but the closest Subaru dealership is about 50 miles away and that is a big concern.

We both liked the Toyota Corolla Cross but bang for your buck versus the CX-30 and the Crosstrek just isn't quite there. It's still a serious contender and if the right deal comes along, it could very well be the choice.
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I bought a Corolla cross hybrid a year ago and have been happy with it. It sounds like the Mazda cx-50 hybrid is built on the same hybrid platform by the same factory, but with a nicer interior.

You may want to check it out. I’d be tempted if I was looking right now.
 
The CX-50 is a larger vehicle than the Corolla Cross. It’s in the same class as the RAV4. The hybrid drivetrain is new for 2025. It’s basically the same as that in the RAV4 hybrid (not the Prime plug-in hybrid) but uses NIMH batteries instead of Lithium ion. The CX-30 is in the same class as the Corolla Cross but it is not available as a hybrid in the US.
It’s also worth noting the Toyota hybrid drivetrains are expected to make their way to a couple of Subaru models in the near future.
 
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