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October 9th, 2017, 10:39 AM
#2121
I have had quite a few rentals and generally liked them. Oddly, I liked the 1st gen better than the 2nd gen - I can't put my finger on what changed, but something did. I put probably 2000 miles on an '06 or '07 Coupe and had zero complaints. Totally pleasant in all regards.
I am slightly concerned that the CVT will freak her out - she does not like it when the gauge thingy goes above 3. I remember when I gave her the Saturn and she called me from the side of the road in a panic "The gauge went past 4 when I passed someone going uphill and I don't think it should do that." OTOH, maybe a CVT will be beneficial since it'll always do that. So exciting!!!
Edit: There are also Mk V Jetta 2.5s in this price range... but as much as I'd like to go that route I don't think it's a smart choice at any level. Although, maybe there are specialized VW shops in her area... we've got lots of them around here. Worth looking into.
Last edited by thesameguy; October 9th, 2017 at 10:42 AM.
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October 9th, 2017, 01:33 PM
#2122
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October 9th, 2017, 01:33 PM
#2123
Member Member
Which gauge-thingy? The RPMs?
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October 9th, 2017, 01:39 PM
#2124
Yeah, the rpmx1000ometer. It can't go past 3 or the car explodes!!!!
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October 9th, 2017, 01:44 PM
#2125
Driver
She needs a ride in an AP1 S2000. The party starts at 6!
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October 9th, 2017, 01:45 PM
#2126
Member Member
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October 9th, 2017, 02:01 PM
#2127
She doesn't have healthcare! She can't afford heart failure!
The Benz was nice in this aspect because even though it's a bit rev happy (for a Mercedes) it's still a 3.2l six with a lot of grunt. 2500rpm is adequate. Anything I'm thinking about now is going to be a smallish revvy motor, except, I guess, a Prius or a Saab.
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October 9th, 2017, 06:07 PM
#2128
Driver
Surely she would listen to thecarguy when you 'splain the red areas on that gauge and why anything below that is A-OK.
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October 9th, 2017, 07:11 PM
#2129
If you think about it, it's pretty obvious there really isn't an incentive to listen to the person who's kept you in automobiles for 10 years. It just doesn't add up.
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October 10th, 2017, 06:35 AM
#2130
Bad Taste
Those SAABs look great! You should sell everything else.
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