The "I want a new car thread" buying guide.

[Godson]

I saw Swervo mention this and thought it was a good idea. So I will go ahead and start it.


whenever someone mentions they are looking to replace a vehicle, I go through an algorythm. It looks kinda like this.


What kinda of vehicle are you looking at? What is it's main purpose?

What is the most required detail of said vehicle? (I.e. space, luxury, fuel economy, price, flair and flash, safety, etc)

What is your dream vehicle that you are currently looking at and why?

What are some absolute no-gos? (you don't want X manufacturer, no minivans, etc)

What is your price point you are comfortable spending?

Lastly, what hobbies, or dreams do they have, and does this vehicle choice fit that plan in the next 3-5 years?


From there I break down what vehicles fit into that very general information package. and then slowly rank each option one by one.


THEN I have them go and drive each vehicle. I have seen to many times where someone goes and drives their vehicle of choice and they actually hate it. Seats are uncomfortable, driving postion is weird, "it's too big".

From there I am able to help guide them to a vehicle. I have done this a few times, and it is shock how well it has worked out.

[Cam]

My brother once asked my opinion of what car should he buy. He's not really a car guy. I considered his lifestyle and budget and said. "Hyundai Veloster." He turned his nose up and said, "Really?"

Later in the day, we were hanging out on his balcony. He looked down and said, "There's a good-looking car." I said, "That's a Hyundai Veloster."

He has lived in the city for decades and has never really needed a car anyway. That conversation happened years ago. He still has never owned a car.

[Kchrpm]

I just think everyone should get a Corvette and/or a Pacifica Hybrid. Those two vehicle categories cover everything you could possibly need.

[Godson]

I just think everyone should get a Corvette and/or a Pacifica Hybrid. Those two vehicle categories cover everything you could possibly need.

/Me slaps Kchrpm with a large trout


A Pacifica? Are you effing kidding me?

Neither of these can tow for shit.

[Crazed_Insanity]

Speaking of towing, I've been pondering what my next tow vehicle will be. Need to tow at least 5000 lbs, hopefully more. I was hoping to get an EV truck, but although EVs have great amount of torque, low range and slow charge time make them not very practical. So going plugin hybrid is as green as it'll get for a tow vehicle. We tow our RV trailer only occasionally during warmer camping season, so I don't really want a huge truck/suv...

Also, considering Biden has set a limit on the tax credit to SUVs that cost no more than $80k, so far my only 2 candidates are BMW X-5 plugin hybrid and the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe. Both capable of towing around 6000 lbs. A step up compared to my current Kia Sorento. Unfortunately both of those 2 brands are not known for their reliability, right? Having complex hybrid systems and other fancy gadgetry onboard, these 2 brands are just making me very nervous. My backup option is to just get the new Kia Telluride, which they increase tow capacity a bit to 5500 lbs! It'll be cheaper than the plugin hybrids and my local dealer offers a 20yr/200k mi powertrain warranty!

Anyway, please run thru your algorithm and see if you can find other candidates that might work for my family? Thanks!

[Kchrpm]

/Me slaps Kchrpm with a large trout


A Pacifica? Are you effing kidding me?

Neither of these can tow for shit.

Sorry, sorry.

A Corvette, a Pacifica Hybrid, or a Cadillac Escalade.

[MR2 Fan]

That gives me a thread idea........

[Phil_SS]

I want an Escort Cosworth, make it happen.

[neanderthal]

I want an Escort Cosworth, make it happen.

Repower made an Escort Cosworth for Gordon Murray. (Youtube.) Lovely build, terrible presentation; CEO talking about what they did, and they show him talking, rather than show the work being done. He's engaging and gets technical without nerding, so it's not boring, but it would be so much better if his voice was just the voiceover and the video was of the work being done.

[speedpimp]

What kinda of vehicle are you looking at? What is it's main purpose? Small sedan or hatch.

What is the most required detail of said vehicle? Mainly economy, but needs to have enough power to get out of its own way.

What is your dream vehicle that you are currently looking at and why? Honda Civic Si

What are some absolute no-gos? (you don't want X manufacturer, no minivans, etc) Chevy

What is your price point you are comfortable spending? 30k