Looking at new cars and would like some feedback :)

**2turbosandmanyrepairs** · 07-28-2012, 02:55 AM

Have you thought about a Volkswagen jetta? You can easily get one for under 25k. They get 30mpg and have 190hp so they're quite quick. Or you could look at the passat. It's a little bigger, a little more expensive and a tad slower because it has the same engine as the jetta but it's heavier.

**VR-4 0wnz j00** · 07-28-2012, 06:27 AM

Honestly, why dont you just get a GS430 or something along those lines. They have 300hp V8, good fuel economy, and all the luxury you could want. They are pretty quick too.

**daisy** · 07-28-2012, 04:23 PM

I drove the Kia Optima while in Hawaii and fell in love. Plenty of room, drove great, plenty of power and good fuel economy for a turbo 4 cylinder.

**nodoze** · 07-28-2012, 06:41 PM

the good on the camrys - price , warranty , comfort . im 6 ft 240 lbs and thought it was comfortable enjoyable car to drive , not fun but enjoyable
bad - interior is bland to me , lack of power atleast in the s model my parents bught.

the good on the sonatas (read as a 2011 model year) - friend bought one , more leg room than camry in the rear it seemed. Was better optioned , interior was atractive , exterior was attactive. Seemed to have plenty of power in the v6 version (not the gas mileage you wanteds though , only 25 mpg average)
the bad - price , his optioned nicely was close to 32k , my parents toyota was only 23k

**Granny** · 07-28-2012, 07:41 PM

The deed is done. I didn't think we would be moving that fast on a decision.
It's been an exhausting day and I'm whipped.
I'll post pics tomorrow.

**VR-4 0wnz j00** · 07-29-2012, 04:49 AM

Aww, come on. Just tell us already!

**Granny** · 08-04-2012, 07:23 PM

First of all I want to thank everyone that contributed to ideas on a car.
Believe it or not Mike and I spent the better part of the day looking at said cars.
Bill we even went to look at the Buick you suggested.

I know I didn't make the popular choice but I felt like I owe everyone an update on our decision.

This is my post on FP today

Went for a 266mi trip thru WV today.
33MPG pulling mountains with a lot of acceleration and deceleration thru small towns and such.
Not to mention we could smoke anything in our way.
With the suspension controll it handles thru the tight curves like a champ for a midsize car.
Turbos are quick and smooth but I do miss hearing the BOV...LOL
Mike Cook is giving it a bath after it's first road trip.

We do have to say we are disappointed in the guidance system. Some of it could have been from the area but we finally had to give in and hook up the Garmin.
You can preprogram it from your computer and send it to the car before your trip...ehh

I think Mike said it best "It has enough power to get you in trouble but not enough to get you killed."

And I do have alot of fun with the paddle shifters...

It is what it is..lol