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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here's my rundown of fun and reliable sedans (not the OP, just a car enthusiast):

The Accord 2.0T is surprisingly zippy. I flash-tuned it which added about 20% more horsepower on top of the turbo 2L that was already pretty quick, especially for an Accord. She was a sleeper.

The Mazda 6 was discontinued last year, but they have a turbocharged 2.5L four-banger that's pretty fun to drive. If you can find a used one, it's not a bad choice.

I don't know anything about Infiniti's current line, but in my late 20s I had a G37 that was by far the funnest car I've ever owned (overall more fun than the Tesla Model 3 even, although nothing beats an EV takeoff). Super quick and nimble. I guess the Q50 is the successor? A quick search says it's a turbo V6 with 300hp, so could be worth a look.

The Lexus ES is cushy but not as sporty as its German competitors. You'd definitely have to go for the V6, not the four-cyl.

I've never met an Acura that wasn't disappointing or a VW that wasn't riddled with problems. I would NEVER buy a VW.

FWIW I currently drive an X5 (need an SUV, need- OK, want- speed). If I didn't buy the car I have, I would have bought the Mazda CX-9 (probably Grand Touring trim because that Mazda ruby red is gorgeous but not offered in the Signature trim).

Hope that helps.
[/quote]OP here. Thanks again all. Hubby wants new. Hard to get him to commit to CVT, just not his favorite. I'm still driving our 2008 RDX, which other than disappointing gas mileage, was a really fun until it got old. The turbo was peppy and the sound system was stellar. I didn't like our 2013 X5. It had power, but drove more like a truck than a car. I enjoyed the X1 years ago on wintry hills in Pittsburgh during a test drive, so may have to check out the smaller BMWs.

We haven't checked out Infiniti or Lexus. We should.

DH now seems to be coming around to the possibility of going electric and has asked me to research the KIA ev6. It looks big in photos, but I'll have to check.[/quote]

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