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Re: New Car?
« Reply #15 on: June 17, 2015, 05:01:45 PM »
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Re: New Car?
« Reply #16 on: June 17, 2015, 07:04:32 PM »
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Re: New Car?
« Reply #17 on: June 18, 2015, 09:24:25 AM »
The only reason I would avoid the fit is because of your location and AWD requirement. I do drive mine in pretty bad weather but you will be in an area that gets way more snow than Cleveland. It has plenty of cargo room and stuff otherwise and I love the car.

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Re: New Car?
« Reply #18 on: June 18, 2015, 09:31:11 AM »
a coment on the Hyundai, just make sure you get the AWD model.  We had a Tuscon that we really liked but it was just FWD and when the tires got even half worn they would slip and slide all over a wet road.  It had a high center of gravity and no weight in the back.  We had some really hairy drives in snow storms with that car 5 or 6 years ago.
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Re: New Car?
« Reply #19 on: June 18, 2015, 11:47:14 AM »
Thanks!
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Re: New Car?
« Reply #20 on: June 18, 2015, 07:19:56 PM »
a coment on the Hyundai, just make sure you get the AWD model.  We had a Tuscon that we really liked but it was just FWD and when the tires got even half worn they would slip and slide all over a wet road.  It had a high center of gravity and no weight in the back.  We had some really hairy drives in snow storms with that car 5 or 6 years ago.

I'm guessing that was before the redesign? The new ones are really quite nice, though I do agree with you on the AWD, definitely worth the extra $$.

Kermi, sounds like you're looking for the same kind of car we were, small cross-over with AWD and decent mileage. Our short list included:
 - Hyundai Tucson
 - Honda CRV
 - Toyota Rav4 (the new ones are really nice)

We also really like a few others, but rules them out quickly because of price:
 - Chevy Equinox
 - Subaru Crosstrek
 - Ford Escape
 - Probably a few others...

When you start comparing features and which model you have to buy to get things like AWD, heated seats, blue tooth, etc... you'll see where the value of Hyundai, Toyota, and Honda stand out.

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Re: New Car?
« Reply #21 on: June 18, 2015, 08:06:09 PM »
Am I the only one that puts Hyundai and Kia in the same quality bucket?  They both seem so cheaply made in comparison to Honda or Toyota.

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Re: New Car?
« Reply #22 on: June 18, 2015, 09:49:30 PM »
I've owned 4 Hyundais and drive one now.  I don't maintain my cars well so I can't speak to the quality (because they all turn to crap after a few years of neglect), but you do get a lot of bang for your buck.  Base models come with all the power features that other cars make you buy the mid-grade model for.   Little things too that you might not think of, like side mirrors painted the same color as the rest of the car, an air conditioning vent in the glove box and an 1/8th" audio-in jack and usb port in the center console.
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Re: New Car?
« Reply #23 on: June 18, 2015, 10:08:33 PM »
FYI, my brother really likes the new Honda HR-V. I hate crossovers; I think they're just oversized hatch backs. My brother has worked on a handful of them lately and say's they're pretty nice. Looks like they come in AWD so that might be a good one to look into too.
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Re: New Car?
« Reply #24 on: June 19, 2015, 06:14:54 AM »
Nothing at all wrong with an oversized or even standard hatchback.   :dunno:

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Re: New Car?
« Reply #25 on: June 19, 2015, 08:41:39 AM »
I like the hatchbacks.  My first car was an '86 Chevette and my wife's was a '95 Escort :)

My current car is an Elantra Touring.
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Re: New Car?
« Reply #26 on: June 19, 2015, 09:01:17 AM »
Am I the only one that puts Hyundai and Kia in the same quality bucket?  They both seem so cheaply made in comparison to Honda or Toyota.

I think that is a 20 year old stereotype. Both of these brands, and especially Hyundai, has improved their quality tremendously. Most vehicles they produce are very well made, have abundant standard options (like perspective mentioned) and come at a much lower sticker price than both Honda and Toyota. When I was researching new vehicles these past few months, new cars from Honda and Toyota did not have favorable ratings.

And as a side note - I will NEVER buy a Toyota or a Honda. I have owned a Hyundai though!
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Re: New Car?
« Reply #27 on: June 19, 2015, 09:22:29 AM »

Kermi, sounds like you're looking for the same kind of car we were, small cross-over with AWD and decent mileage. Our short list included:
 - Hyundai Tucson
 - Honda CRV
 - Toyota Rav4 (the new ones are really nice)

We also really like a few others, but rules them out quickly because of price:
 - Chevy Equinox
 - Subaru Crosstrek
 - Ford Escape
 - Probably a few others...Honda HR-V

This is an amazing thank you.  I see nothing wrong with a hatch back in principal.  I have to spend more time with them...
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Re: New Car?
« Reply #28 on: June 19, 2015, 03:01:58 PM »
Jake, what's your beef with Honda and Toyota?  I've owned both and would do so again.

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Re: New Car?
« Reply #29 on: June 19, 2015, 03:03:48 PM »
And on the 20 year old stereotypes comment, I personally disagree. In my car shopping over the past decade I have not been impressed with Hyundai or Kia. You can just feel the difference. I'd say the same based on my rentals in both brands.