takeahike
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I want one of the new Accords so bad I can taste it, but we are in the middle of a lease-buyout of an '06 Infiniti G35 (no, I can't get the Accord instead cause my girlfriend has to have the Infiniti), which means a boatload of cash down and another 3 years of payments. So I guess I'll be driving my '98 Accord (my third one, which just passed 150K without blinking) for a while. Besides (to rationalize this), if I got the new one now I would just run it into the ground with my 70 mile (both ways) commute, so it'd be great if I could retire in a few years and get the new car then and keep it real nice. Anyway, the new model is in its first year of production, so with Honda's recent five year cycle with Accords I've got some time.
So that's my dream. What's yours?????
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dirtyjeffer
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mattmag
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A new Impala SS. |
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iLive4Apple
Hybrid power
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My 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is about to go for either the new 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid or GMC Arcadia.
And my 06" Explorer likely will go soon for a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid.
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mr_slick
join:2003-05-22
Lynnwood, WA
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I'd like to get an old project/fixer-upper car. Something like a late 60s / early 70s Cougar, Mustang, Firebird, etc.
With the lack of garage space and how busy I am, I don't see it happening soon though  |
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Boomerang86
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My current ride is a 2006 Accord VP, which comes off lease in 14 months. I wanted a Civic instead, but at the time they were selling like hotcakes and couldn't be had without a wait; I needed a car ASAP.
What's next? Honda MIGHT have their new hybrid compact available just in time, but we'll probably get a Civic anyway. We're renting a Prius next month in Florida to get a feel for what a hybrid drives like. Record high gasoline prices has us thinking about a "green" car long term now, and if the Civic GX is still offered we might go for that.
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icp1
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Next one probably a 7-passenger SUV of some sort, Hyundai Veracruz, Highlander type
Next Next one, probably a new 08/09 hybrid sedan. |
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CatSnak
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Lakeside, CA | reply to takeahike
Ford F350 or F250 |
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dennismurphy
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Within the next few weeks, I'll be "acquiring" a Ford Fusion or Taurus... not sure which yet. It's a company car, which is great for me. That will replace my '00 Altima. I figure I should be able to get $2500-3000 or so for it in private sale (105k miles - anyone interested? 
Next up - I have an '05 Altima 3.5SL that I'd like to replace with a GMC Acadia. I have about $12k left in payments on the 3.5SL, and it appears to me that tradein value on that vehicle is a bit higher than that... So what I may do is trade in the '05 towards an Altima. What's really nice is that my company is a GM Supplier, so I don't have to worry about haggling over price - it is what it is, and I'm happy with that. The only haggling will be over the tradein value of the Altima. |
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netwire
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My next car, well... I just bought it yesterday actually; is a Nissa Versa '08 (4D Sedan). It's not a hybrid but it gets very good millage and has a very smooth transmission.
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burgermeister
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Utica, MI | reply to takeahike
Next vehicle (my wife's) will be a Saturn Vue Two-Mode hybrid. That will be in 2009 some time.
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burgermeister
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said by iLive4Apple  :And my 06" Explorer likely will go soon for a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. The Tahoe looks pretty slick. From everything I've been reading, it looks like it does over 20mpg city real world. I'll be interested to know how you like it once you have it.
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Boricua65
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Sacramento, CA | reply to takeahike
My ideal vehicle would be a Toyota Highlander V6 or the Honda Pilot 5-speed. They both do not come in a manual, so I guess I'll keep what I got. |
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Lurch77
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My dream? Well we could go on forever. My reality dream would be a four door Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. I love my current Grand Cherokee, and would love another Jeep. And my real life reality? We will most likely be adding a wheelchair capable minivan to the household for my son. My wife's Grand Caravan has been very good to us, so we will probably be going that route again.
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misterjda
join:2007-12-03
Wheaton, IL
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I'm holding out for as long as I can. I'm hoping for either:
an AWD or FWD small pickup truck (think 91 Nissan Hardbody size) that gets at least 28 mpg average, or
a diesel or hybrid Honda Element, but without the plastic side panels and carpet on the inside, and getting better gas mileage than the current one.
I'm hoping for something like this because I carry a bicycle to various places for 8-10 months of the year. A truck is perfect for this, but I don't need a V6-powered 4wd because I'm not going offroad. AWD or FWD would be fine for me in the snow I deal with.
Actually, the Subaru Baja was almost perfect, but the bed was too short to be usable for my desired use.
And considering that the Element is probably either going to be discontinued or replaced with the Crossroad, and there probably isn't much market for a FWD pickup, I'll probably get something like a Toyota Matrix or Honda Fit when my Buick bites the dust. |
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Count Zero
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Warner Robins, GA | reply to takeahike
Probably a Passat Wagon in '10 when my lease on my Accord runs out.
Hoping for either diesel or hybrid. |
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r81984
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April 9th, @05:00PM
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The infinity gets 17 mpg/24mpg
The Accord gets 21mpg/31mpg
Nissan's do not last and that accord will last a long time.
It's a damn shame.
I am happy with my 2004 Corolla S.
My dream would be to get a car that does not run on anything that uses any type of fossil fuel.
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Jeffrey
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Going to look at the 09 Nissan Maxima. Will have to see---planning on an engagement, a house, and some other stuff in the nexct 365 days, so I have to be a little safer with the spending. |
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takeahike
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April 9th, @10:44PM
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said by r81984 :The infinity gets 17 mpg/24mpg The Accord gets 21mpg/31mpg Nissan's do not last and that accord will last a long time. It's a damn shame. Yeah, I agree. If it was my choice I'd turn in the Infiniti and get the Accord now. But you know how that goes! Even though I also agree that the Infiniti is not up to snuff on the Honda it's still a real nice car and in the end I'll have both. And everyone will be happy, so who could ask for anything more! Thanks!
Actually I get about 22 mpg on the Infiniti and get about 33 on my '98 Accord (mostly freeway driving but some in town). I understand that the new Accords do just about as well as mine despite the larger engine and additional weight. Mine's a 4 cyl. and of course that's all I'd get on a new one.
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KrK
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July 8th, @06:58PM
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I'd LOVE a Mazda 2 which I heard was being brought over from Europe in '08 but no word yet.
»www.autospies.com/images/users/C···2_15.jpg
If I had a ton of cash I'd like one of the new VW Diesels, Jetta, Passat, etc... Awesome mileage, very low emissions.
Something like this, just 2009 and TDI ... 
»www.thetorquereport.com/jetta_2006.jpg
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