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Accord. reliable, low cost maintenance, and in my experience honda cars drive better than the other makers you listed
NT input needed on new car
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Just got back from a long vacation and last weekend started looking at cars, I like the kia Optimas anyone have experience with them ?
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Don't buy an Altima.... My first new car was was 2001 Altima & after 28 trips back to the dealer they couldn't fix the intermittent problem of the car not starting so the great state of MD called it a lemon.
The dealer bought back the car & put me into a new 2001 Altima which also came with problems.
I sold the car to Carmax & came out way ahead & promptly bought a Honda Accord EX & never looked back. I will never ever ever buy another Nissan again...
The dealer bought back the car & put me into a new 2001 Altima which also came with problems.
I sold the car to Carmax & came out way ahead & promptly bought a Honda Accord EX & never looked back. I will never ever ever buy another Nissan again...
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I have no recent experience with Kia, so maybe their longevity and quality has gotten better. But my wife had a Sorento about 7 years ago and that joint started falling apart after a year or so of daily driving. I'd assume they've beefed up their quality with their increased popularity, but there's probably a reason that you're able to get so many amenities at a cheaper price than their competitors.
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I've owned two nissans maxima and 350z neither have given me problems other than faulty 02 sensors in both. But looking to go in a different direction this time.
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To me at this point it seems you just need to test drive all your options and pick one. Read reviews on edmunds or cars.com
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Yea this is known just trying to get feedback from the nt broskis , like to hear if they've have experience with the different choices. Final test drives and decisions will be made by the close of this weekend hopefully.
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You're telling him not to buy a Altima based on your experience 12 years ago?
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Finally went and purchased a car, went with da acura ilx with da tech package. S far it's really good on gas and has a real smooth ride
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Actually know 2 people that have the newer Altima, 1 from work & a friend of an in-law. Both are having problems. The person from work was having issues with her 2013, it was the CVT transmission that needed to be replaced... A 2013!?!?! My in-law is having all sorts of electrical issues & the car's computer.
Lastly, the step father of one of my son's friend as a newer Skyline GTR. Really really nice looking too (it's amazing in person really) but at 18,000+ miles he's having problems with his timing belt... So no matter lower end or higher end, problems...
Congrats on the new car
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I got a 2012 camry and enjoy it. I'm not big about driving fast or looks, just getting to point a to point b
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Is the honda accord still best bang for your buck? I'm in the market for a new car. Price range 12,000 to 17.5k, any serious suggestions?
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slacking on da Malibu...
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Subaru Impreza hatch 
Or accord.
Or accord.
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