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It has come to the point where practicality, ergonomics, footprint and space are coming to a head and the coupe Civic doesn't fit all of those. It has also become apparent to her this winter that the Civic doesn't handle the snow like the old 2011 GM W-body Impala she used to have.
With that said, we're looking into getting rid of that vehicle for something else. Would like to buy used and stay around (or under of course) $15k.
Here is what we're looking for:
- 4 door sedan or smaller SUV
- At least a midsize if sedan
- Reliable drive trains
Some of the vehicles that we've been discussing are the 2013+ Impala with the 2.5/6-speed, late model CRVs, Acura RDX, Acura MDX and a 9th generation Accord Sedan with K24/CVT. Not really looking for any hybrids, boosted small displacement, or auto start/stop cars.
The Impala is interesting, such a large car with a 4cyl, but it is ~190hp. That would be more than sufficient for her... she's a conservative driver. I have very little experience with this drivetrain combo. Is GMs 2.5 a good runner? We can live with a little noisy, as long as its reliable. I'm assuming the trans is a 6T6x variant.
The CRV may be her first choice, 4WD and an SUV. Typical Honda, K24, 5-speed AT. I also like this vehicle choice but they're so [censored] expensive for what you get.
The Accord may just be the right choice. K24, decent footprint, good amount of room. Decent cars in snow with good tires. CVTs in these cars don't scare me. The CVT in our Civic has been good. Accord guys say these are good as well.
Thoughts, suggestions? Thanks.
PS. Still keeping the 09 K24/5MT on trucking. 116k and counting. Redline is fun.
With that said, we're looking into getting rid of that vehicle for something else. Would like to buy used and stay around (or under of course) $15k.
Here is what we're looking for:
- 4 door sedan or smaller SUV
- At least a midsize if sedan
- Reliable drive trains
Some of the vehicles that we've been discussing are the 2013+ Impala with the 2.5/6-speed, late model CRVs, Acura RDX, Acura MDX and a 9th generation Accord Sedan with K24/CVT. Not really looking for any hybrids, boosted small displacement, or auto start/stop cars.
The Impala is interesting, such a large car with a 4cyl, but it is ~190hp. That would be more than sufficient for her... she's a conservative driver. I have very little experience with this drivetrain combo. Is GMs 2.5 a good runner? We can live with a little noisy, as long as its reliable. I'm assuming the trans is a 6T6x variant.
The CRV may be her first choice, 4WD and an SUV. Typical Honda, K24, 5-speed AT. I also like this vehicle choice but they're so [censored] expensive for what you get.
The Accord may just be the right choice. K24, decent footprint, good amount of room. Decent cars in snow with good tires. CVTs in these cars don't scare me. The CVT in our Civic has been good. Accord guys say these are good as well.
Thoughts, suggestions? Thanks.
PS. Still keeping the 09 K24/5MT on trucking. 116k and counting. Redline is fun.
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