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I'm thinking about getting a new daily driver. My primary concerns are FWD, reliable, above 25mpg on the highway, well padded softer seats (Chrysler 300M somewhere around 08-09 Ford Taurus) no turbo engines, preferably less technology (no massagers, no self driving, no hydraulic or air suspension), and prefer a more medium suspension (like a 300m or softer). I have thought about finding a low mileage Ford Five Hundred with the 6 speed as you said external water pumps and as far as I'm aware of the three liter duratec was very reliable and I'm assuming the six-speed sourced from Aisin is reliable? Any thoughts on this? Should I be concerned about the age for a long distance trips?
Due to all the hype I hear, I've thought about adding Toyota group models to my list such as the Camry, the Avalon, or the Lexus ES series. I've driven the most recent Camry and The seats just don't work and I prefer a little bit softer suspension.
Is there a year range of any of those three models that tend to have more generous padding and a softer suspension than they currently have? Is there a cutoff point that I should consider in buying used vehicles?
The main thing I'm looking for is a daily driver that I can drive long distances on very rough roads without it bothering my back as I have back issues and my fun car ironically is more comfortable and more forgiving than some of these modern families sedans are.
Due to all the hype I hear, I've thought about adding Toyota group models to my list such as the Camry, the Avalon, or the Lexus ES series. I've driven the most recent Camry and The seats just don't work and I prefer a little bit softer suspension.
Is there a year range of any of those three models that tend to have more generous padding and a softer suspension than they currently have? Is there a cutoff point that I should consider in buying used vehicles?
The main thing I'm looking for is a daily driver that I can drive long distances on very rough roads without it bothering my back as I have back issues and my fun car ironically is more comfortable and more forgiving than some of these modern families sedans are.