Which Car Should I Buy? Help Needed!
12-13-18 | 10:04 AM
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Small CUVs were considered chic cars in the past (i.e. Rav4, CRVs) but the demographic is shifting to a more balanced ratio, however, small SUVs/CUVs are for the most part are slow and can't handle as well. Sure there are exceptions but the car counterparts are faaaar better for handling and speed. I believe the OP thinks Mustangs are fun...not many small SUVs that have that type of speed at $45k 
12-13-18 | 12:17 PM
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GS350 has a V6 plus AWD available.
Really depends what you want - GS F would be more fun for sure but also have higher running and maintenance costs.
12-13-18 | 12:21 PM
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I would also look into leasing a 2018 BMW 340i.
They are having really aggressive deals on them as the new model is coming.
Its the perfect sedan in many ways - lots of power, tech, useable rear seats, very fun to drive.
All maintenance is included for 3years.
They are having really aggressive deals on them as the new model is coming.
Its the perfect sedan in many ways - lots of power, tech, useable rear seats, very fun to drive.
All maintenance is included for 3years.
12-13-18 | 03:08 PM
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Small CUVs were are considered chic cars in the past (i.e. Rav4, CRVs) but the demographic is shifting to a more balanced ratio, however, small SUVs/CUVs are for the most part are slow and can't handle as well. Sure there are exceptions but the car counterparts are faaaar better for handling and speed. I believe the OP thinks Mustangs are fun...not many small SUVs that have that type of speed at $45k
12-13-18 | 03:27 PM
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Small CUVs were considered chic cars in the past (i.e. Rav4, CRVs) but the demographic is shifting to a more balanced ratio, however, small SUVs/CUVs are for the most part are slow and can't handle as well. Sure there are exceptions but the car counterparts are faaaar better for handling and speed. I believe the OP thinks Mustangs are fun...not many small SUVs that have that type of speed at $45k
Maybe a used Macan would fit in that budget. You would have to go for the "S" variant in order to get decent acceleration though.
12-14-18 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by arentz07
You mean "chick"? I'd say they are definitely chic.
Maybe a used Macan would fit in that budget. You would have to go for the "S" variant in order to get decent acceleration though.
Maybe a used Macan would fit in that budget. You would have to go for the "S" variant in order to get decent acceleration though.
12-14-18 | 06:44 AM
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People have often tried to put the 3 series into that group, and I just say I don't think so.
Used to be, although now there are serious budget constraints, but one should not get a Porsche without an S. When I got the 335i, there were new non S Caymans for $46k. Nein danke.
12-14-18 | 07:05 AM
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There's nothing "girly" about small SUVs. That's just another inaccurate stereotype. They are the ideal vehicle for a lot of people of all ages, whether male or female. I myself prefer a sedan, for several reasons, but there is no denying that CUVs have found a following of millions.
12-14-18 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
There's nothing "girly" about small SUVs. That's just another inaccurate stereotype. They are the ideal vehicle for a lot of people of all ages, whether male or female. I myself prefer a sedan, for several reasons, but there is no denying that CUVs have found a following of millions.
12-14-18 | 11:22 AM
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There's nothing "girly" about small SUVs. That's just another inaccurate stereotype. They are the ideal vehicle for a lot of people of all ages, whether male or female. I myself prefer a sedan, for several reasons, but there is no denying that CUVs have found a following of millions.
Quote: “According to MaritzCX, a customer-experience software and research company, in the last five years, small sport-utility vehicle sales to women increased 34%, compared to a 22% increase for men. And premium small SUVs saw 177% growth in sales to women. And, believe it or not, these women aren’t all soccer moms looking for a vehicle to haul around the kids’ sports equipment – they are single women.“
I think my initial post was pretty spot on.
Link to article: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/women-driving-suv-sales/
12-14-18 | 11:32 AM
#30
I agree with most of your posts and appreciate your commentary, but I also do my homework before I post. Young women are the massive majority of small SUV/crossover buyers.
Quote: “According to MaritzCX, a customer-experience software and research company, in the last five years, small sport-utility vehicle sales to women increased 34%, compared to a 22% increase for men. And premium small SUVs saw 177% growth in sales to women. And, believe it or not, these women aren’t all soccer moms looking for a vehicle to haul around the kids’ sports equipment – they are single women.“
I think my initial post was pretty spot on.
Link to article: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/women-driving-suv-sales/