posted 07-07-2014 07:52 PM                  

Buying another Prowler has crossed my mind but it doesn't meet my needs for a car that will better get through the snow.

posted 07-07-2014 10:45 PM                  

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Originally posted by alrtg:
A rear wheel drive car would work well if it had a rear engine (Yes I have one of those already). I really feel that a front engine front wheel drive car works better for my needs at this time.

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posted 07-15-2014 06:32 PM                  

I think the best (and perhaps only) choice meeting the overwhelming majority of your numerous stated criteria appears to be a Honda Civic LX Coupe.

In short, I basically agree with stevedymo.

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Originally posted by stevedymo:

Everything in your list except Remote Start leads to a 2014 Honda Civic LX Coupe. Check it out in your area online. This is what I found locally.
http://www.hondauniverse.com/new/Honda/2014-Honda-Civic-228f737c0a0a00de3f55f6dffc bf330d.htm

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Further helping to narrow things down, there is also a price point constraint:

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Originally posted by alrtg:

My price point is something under $25,000.00 MSRP including all shipping & taxes.

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If some of my Maryland tax assumptions are incorrect, or one wants to include the cost of title and registration, some of my pricing calculations obviously will need some tweaking to be more accurate.

In any case, thanks again for providing us your specific requirements and constraints for your impending new car purchase; I found that very useful and wish you the best of luck with your purchase.

posted 07-27-2014 11:26 AM                  

I just happen to read what people like alrtg post, and then try to offer them suggestions, IF they've requested same in a lucid fashion, as alrtg most certainly has.

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Originally posted by JeraneW:
Show Car; very well done. That is my choice exactly; of course my opinion has little value as I am her father. I am sure you have given this equation more thought than any others on this site.

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Originally posted by alrtg:
I would like/prefer to have: (but not a necessity)

Remote Start.
Alloy wheels.

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• OEM "Remote Start" appears to be unavailable on the Honda Civic LX I suggested, but optional with the Scion tC.
  
• OEM "Alloy wheels" appear to be optional on the Honda Civic LX, but standard with the Scion tC.

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Originally posted by alrtg:
I have not ruled out the Honda Civic just yet but am still leaning toward the Scion TC at this time.

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Originally posted by alrtg:
I would like/prefer to have: (but not a necessity)

Something that would be comfortable to drive long distances if needed.

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• The Scion tC coupe is reported to have an overly jittery ride.

That last phrase doesn't seem to bode well for ride comfort on a short drive --- let alone what you'd mentioned you would like/prefer to have: "Something that would be comfortable to drive long distances if needed".

For me, even the mere mention of "a jittery ride" could be a deal-breaker, as it was when I opted for a new 2000 Prowler, as opposed to a new 1999 Prowler of the same color.

Nonetheless, I recognize readily that the concept of "ride comfort" likely varies substantially from one individual to the next. Accordingly, unless the roads you usually travel are mirror-smooth, that commentary by Consumer Reports may suggest a distraction-free test drive, on your part, of a new 2014 or 2015 Scion tC, to determine if its purported "jittery ride" actually is a deal-breaker for you, or not.

In either case, good luck to you with your purchase.

posted 07-27-2014 05:36 PM                  

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Originally posted by ed monahan:
ShowCar, I was pulling your chain. I knew you weren't a dealer but you did such a great job of research I thought I would post that your research had won me over, ALSO.

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posted 12-20-2014 06:37 PM                  

Finally today I pulled the trigger and got a "New to me" used car.
I bought a one owner 2010 Ford Focus Coupe with 11,229 miles on it.

This is close enough to "New" for me at this time and it saved me a bundle in immediate depreciation.

I paid a premium for this car but hope it pays off with years of good service as a basic commuter car.

All of the input is sincerely appreciated and I felt the least I could do would be to let you all know the outcome.

posted 12-20-2014 07:39 PM                  

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Originally posted by padroo:
Congratulations Andria, judging by the mileage it hasn't been hurt.

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I checked the Car Fax (for all that is worth) and found the car was built on Sept. 21st 2009 but didn't sell until Sept. 28th 2011 with 148 miles on it.

June 4th 2012 it got an oil change @ 400 miles.

August 1st 2013 it went to the Dealer to have the battery checked. My guess is it went dead from a combination of age and sitting. It has a new battery in it now.

Only time will tell if it will be a good commuter for me or not. I will keep the trusty 1991 S-10 as back-up at least for a while but the 2000 AWD Astro Van might have to go bye bye.

posted 12-20-2014 08:08 PM                  

but it would concern me why it didn't sell for two years, unless it was a dealer loaner car for the service department......but then again the 148 miles wouldn't make sense either.

Good luck,,,tell us how it goes in the snow
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posted 12-20-2014 10:07 PM                  

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Originally posted by JeraneW:
Looks great. Now I will not have to give her my HHR. LOL

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