Anonymous
Post 08/05/2024 21:01     Subject: When you really start to look, few cars make the grade

Anonymous wrote:Xc40 is great


+1 and we love our XC60 plug in hybrid!!
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2024 20:58     Subject: When you really start to look, few cars make the grade

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Xc40 is great


Yeah the Chinese really make good cars.


Volvos aren’t made in China.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2024 15:46     Subject: When you really start to look, few cars make the grade

Hybrid civic getting rave reviews
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2024 15:45     Subject: When you really start to look, few cars make the grade

Good thing you only need one car then.

Here's a easy guide to every car you'll ever need:

If you need to haul large and heavy materials at least once a week: Toyota Tacoma

If not: Toyota Corolla


There you go, I just solved your car shopping needs for the rest of your life. You're welcome.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2024 13:40     Subject: When you really start to look, few cars make the grade

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Xc40 is great


Yeah the Chinese really make good cars.


Could be made in Ghent.

And the Chinese do pretty well making a bunch of prized possessions. Like iPhones.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2024 13:31     Subject: When you really start to look, few cars make the grade

Anonymous wrote:Xc40 is great


Yeah the Chinese really make good cars.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2024 20:44     Subject: When you really start to look, few cars make the grade

What’s your budget?
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2024 18:08     Subject: When you really start to look, few cars make the grade

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Curious what your priorities are in car.

Why no Lexus, Acura, Honda or Toyota?


OP: drove the Lexus and the ride is too soft for me. Acura MDX same. They drop in more padding, custom dash compared to CRV, so it isolates from the road. Was thinking about RAV SE because that version has a stiffer suspension and wider tires, but seems like a ho hum vehicle. As you can tell, handling is very important to me. We also have a Ford Edge and it's more of a boulevard ride.

What do you mean too soft? Maybe you should look at a more truck-based platform like a Jeep or Land Rover?
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2024 15:46     Subject: When you really start to look, few cars make the grade

Anonymous wrote:Curious what your priorities are in car.

Why no Lexus, Acura, Honda or Toyota?


OP: drove the Lexus and the ride is too soft for me. Acura MDX same. They drop in more padding, custom dash compared to CRV, so it isolates from the road. Was thinking about RAV SE because that version has a stiffer suspension and wider tires, but seems like a ho hum vehicle. As you can tell, handling is very important to me. We also have a Ford Edge and it's more of a boulevard ride.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2024 14:58     Subject: When you really start to look, few cars make the grade

Well I glad you realize this, OP. Pick the least worst - that's the game in life, whether it's a spouse, a President, a house, a car, a college.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2024 14:55     Subject: When you really start to look, few cars make the grade

I love my rav4 prime. Perfect compromise of family car, storage, fuel efficiency, good in snow, and decent trim options for under $50k
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2024 14:47     Subject: When you really start to look, few cars make the grade

Your universe of choices is rather small.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2024 14:43     Subject: When you really start to look, few cars make the grade

Curious what your priorities are in car.

Why no Lexus, Acura, Honda or Toyota?
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2024 14:37     Subject: When you really start to look, few cars make the grade

Xc40 is great
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2024 14:36     Subject: When you really start to look, few cars make the grade

You think there is so much out there, and I know every car is a price point compromise, but such a lack of solid choices. My experience:

- VW Tiguan - has a safety rating issue
- Mazda CX-50 - a lot of seat comfort complaints
- BMW x1 - a gussied up Mini
- Volvo Cx40 - seems to have a lot of quality issues

Might just cough up the money for a BMW x3. Maintenance might be high, but a five star safety rating.