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Heelsandeers said:
Next vehicle will be a mid '00s 100 series Landcruiser/LX, assuming I can find one that isn't rusted out
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Heelsandeers said:
Think I'm about ready to retire my 2005 Accord after 10 years of ownership and probably 100K miles (200K on it total).
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Out with the old, in with the old! Found a 2006 LX 470 with around 90,000 miles. California car so zero rust, completely stock, and a well kept interior

Completely different vehicle from what I've owned. Other than a brief stretch with an 80s Toyota pickup, never had trucks/suvs. And I've always hated on enormous vehicles, so I suppose I'm a bit of a hypocrite now

Will have to get it up to speed with all the maintenance items before winter and the Accord will be on its way out. Hoping I can get around $2k for it
 
We just bought a Mazda CX-70 PHEV before the tariffs went into effect. I really like it so far. It is replacing a 2020 Honda Passport. Definitely a step up in styling.
 
bassydude77 said:
We just bought a Mazda CX-70 PHEV before the tariffs went into effect. I really like it so far. It is replacing a 2020 Honda Passport. Definitely a step up in styling.
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Mazda designers are at the top of their game. The interiors especially are so damn good for cars in their price ranges.

I was planning on getting a CX-70 with the straight six but that was before the reveal. I expected it was going to be a 2-row with a slightly shorter wheelbase and OAL or at least a gently sloping rear roofline (i.e. a “coupified” CX-90). As it is, I decided to hold off but now I’m rethinking that choice. Could be a long wait for sanity to return to the market.
 
Yes, the interior is what sold us. We looked at Highlanders, Rav4, Kia Sportage and Sorrento and the Mazda is so much better looking inside and out.

The Hybrid definitely takes getting used to with the braking and it isn't super smooth transition b/w EV and gas engine switch over. I need to figure out if I can turnoff lane assist as it is pretty aggressive. Overall though really happy with the purchase. When we were picking it up, the salesman mentioned just that day they had gotten word from coporate that prices would be going up across the board to deal with tariffs and the unknowns of the tariffs. The CX-70 is only made in Japan I think.
 
Batt Boy said:
I got a Corolla GR and was floored by how much fun it is to drive. 6 speed manual. 300HP out of 3 cylinders.
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Nice. That was the other vehicle I was considering if I couldn't find a LX/LC to my liking

The only modern vehicle I've been tempted by. Small, awd, and a manual, one of the last of its kind
 
Heelsandeers said:
Out with the old, in with the old! Found a 2006 LX 470 with around 90,000 miles. California car so zero rust, completely stock, and a well kept interior

Completely different vehicle from what I've owned. Other than a brief stretch with an 80s Toyota pickup, never had trucks/suvs. And I've always hated on enormous vehicles, so I suppose I'm a bit of a hypocrite now

Will have to get it up to speed with all the maintenance items before winter and the Accord will be on its way out. Hoping I can get around $2k for it
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Jesus how much did that cost you??
 
Anyone have any experience with Volvo’s. Thinking about buying a used 2011 S60. Got a friend who swears by them, but I’ve never had one and no one I know has either. I see some people say they are bulletproof. What say this forum. It’s for my son, my guess is he won’t put 30,000 miles on it over the next 4 years (starting UNc in the fall).
 
HandsonFire said:
Anyone have any experience with Volvo’s. Thinking about buying a used 2011 S60. Got a friend who swears by them, but I’ve never had one and no one I know has either. I see some people say they are bulletproof. What say this forum. It’s for my son, my guess is he won’t put 30,000 miles on it over the next 4 years (starting UNc in the fall).
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When I had three kids using up cars I always bought used volvos My son flipped one at 60 mph-walked away without a scratch. So you know how I feel...
Now Volvo dealer mechanic prices-yea steep
 
kickazzz2000 said:
Jesus how much did that cost you??
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A lot...

Basically paid all the premiums. Rust-free and stock with functioning AHC were non-negotiable. 06+ model with upgraded engine and low miles were less important but nice to have. Also has the grey instead of beige interior

I was searching for some time and the struggle was being located in PA, with all rust belt/northeast examples being an automatic pass. This one fell into my lap and checked all the boxes so I decided I couldn't pass

Everything works and not much in deferred maintenance, although it does need the timing belt job. All said and done $30k shipped across country
 
nycfan said:


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I've been reading some about these trucks.

In the end, I believe a fully loaded on is going to be just like any other car, double the price of the base model.

Plus, this thing is small. It's the size of the 80's model Toyotas. Two seater and it states that you can haul plywood. You can, but 3 ft is hanging out of the back.

I'm sure they have some practical utility, but from what I've read so far I believe they may be a little advertising hyperbola in the marketing.

The base model Ford Maverick is, in my opinion, a nicer truck and about the same price as the base of this truck.
 
HandsonFire said:
Anyone have any experience with Volvo’s. Thinking about buying a used 2011 S60. Got a friend who swears by them, but I’ve never had one and no one I know has either. I see some people say they are bulletproof. What say this forum. It’s for my son, my guess is he won’t put 30,000 miles on it over the next 4 years (starting UNc in the fall).
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If the maintenance is religiously done, it’ll last. I had an 840GL and it went 300K.
 
HandsonFire said:
Anyone have any experience with Volvo’s. Thinking about buying a used 2011 S60. Got a friend who swears by them, but I’ve never had one and no one I know has either. I see some people say they are bulletproof. What say this forum. It’s for my son, my guess is he won’t put 30,000 miles on it over the next 4 years (starting UNc in the fall).
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I’ve had cause to drive both an XC60 and XC40 recently and was really impressed by both.
 
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