Bahamut
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If VW plays really REALLY nice with buybacks and additional consideration, then it would be a 2017 GTI. If not, Subaru WRX (maybe even a WRX STI). Whatever happens, next vehicle will definitely have a manual transmission.
This sounds like a fun car. I've always like the new Minis. What's the price range for a car like that?2013-15 John cooper works mini with under 50k miles.
Good choice, 2013 is a different beast compared to 14-15 MINI's. Newer ones have BMW engines, old ones Peugot.2013-15 John cooper works mini with under 50k miles.
I am with you. If we hold off until 2018, we get two more years use from our present TDi cars. By then, if there is a 3.0 fix, getting some form of CPO TDi SUV is looking like a good way to go.As soon as I deposit the check from VW, I'll be looking for a pre owned, low mileage 2013-2015 A7 TDI Prestige, hoping the 3.0 fix will be approved by then.
If prices for will fall low enough I might consider getting a my 2016.
Congratulations! You're going to be too busy to drive.I currently have a 2014 VW Passat TDI and I'm looking at getting a Toyota 4Runner. I love the comfort and fuel economy of my Passat but my wife just gave birth to triplets and I'm going to see the extra space and capability. The Passat is great on a summer say but it's useless in the snow we get here in Nebraska. I'm looking to do a trade in the next few months.
Thats a nice looking car that you don't see too often.As soon as the $ comes in it's a Lincoln MKZ Hybrid for me.
I have looked into them. I have not driven one. I was interested in one because they are about the same size as the Golf, but they have AWD. We have been a VW/Honda family for years now and both brands have treated us well. The bad things that I have read and heard about the HRV are all related to the powertrain. Essentially, the specific engine mounted to the CVT is pretty gutless. Other than that, they seem to be a great vehicle.Thinking about purchasing the new Honda HRV. anyone else looked at this car
A friend of mine was ready to buy one until he realized that the trunk is too small to hold their normal trip luggage. MKZ is a sharp looking sedan.As soon as the $ comes in it's a Lincoln MKZ Hybrid for me.
This was the main reason I got rid of my Jetta SEL Hybrid.....A friend of mine was ready to buy one until he realized that the trunk is too small to hold their normal trip luggage. MKZ is a sharp looking sedan.
You may well be aware of this, but Toyota redesigned the Prius for 2016, and it's supposedly much better than it was in previous iterations. I haven't driven one yet, and based on the reviews, I don't think it'd qualify as a "real driver's car," but you should at least be aware that it's much better than it had been.none of the affordable hybrids are real driver's cars yet. I mean, a Prius? Truly a great car, but not for me.
This is another reason to look at the 2016 Prius. It's got lane-departure warning with lane-keep assist, forward collision warning with auto-braking, blind-spot monitoring, and one or two more minor advanced safety features. (Getting all of these would require buying a Four with the Advanced Technology Package or Four Touring trim, though -- that is, the top of the line.)Big thing for us is the rapidly developing "driver assist plus" packages. In our late 60's, it occurs to me these have really significant safety features. Mercedes, Subaru and Volvo are the best at the moment, from what I have read.
If I am not mistaken, the GTI Autobahn that you like only comes with leather seats for the US market (I think in Canada you can get an Autobahn trim level with the iconic plaid seats though). Regardless, that GTI is a sweet little car. My local VW dealer also sells Subaru and I sat on a new WRX and on a GTI back to back and i like the GTI's seats better and the driving position too Well, that is personal preferenceI've considered it at length and I like the GTI interior more, the VAQ diff is also a big selling point, and the larger brakes. I haven't sat in a 2016 GLI but I'm worried the same build construction and materials will be a carry over from my current Jetta.
EDIT - Plus leather, I'm not the biggest fan of V-Tex.