Mid size sedan

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Blanco Jimenez
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4:07p, 8/22/17
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I got a new job which requires me to drive about 70 miles round trip from the house. My '06 Silverado is doing fine but drinking a lot of gas and I'd like to avoid further wear and tear. I'm looking at a used (2014 or newer) mid size sedan to be my commuter vehicle. I'd like to stay under $15,000 if possible. Do you guys or gals have any suggestions or experience with any of these? I've only owned trucks or SUV's so my experience is limited.
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mm98
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4:11p, 8/22/17
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How does the truck run and what kind of shape is it in? $15,000 buys a lot of gas.
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4:32p, 8/22/17
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Gas is cheap drive that bad boy
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Blanco Jimenez
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In reply to mm98 • 4:37p, 8/22/17
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mm98 said:
How does the truck run and what kind of shape is it in? $15,000 buys a lot of gas.
It's had its issues and it has left me stranded a couple of times. I like having a truck around for weekend chores and activities but it is getting to the point to where I want something a bit more reliable. I always said I'd drive that truck until the wheels fall off but that already happened and I'm still driving it.
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5:20p, 8/22/17
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My opinion, in order of Boring to Most Fun. All I'd consider reliable:

Camry
Accord
Sonata/Optima
Fusion
Mazda6

If you have any requirement of fun or enjoyment I'd pick the last two.
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7:27p, 8/22/17
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My obligatory answer.
VW CC
Love mine.
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In reply to CrottyKid • 5:37a, 8/23/17
CrottyKid said:
My obligatory answer.
VW CC
Love mine.
I'll second this. Ours has worked out great and basically only needs gas, oil, and tires.
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10:31a, 8/23/17
Can't go wrong w/ Accord. Good gas mileage, roomy and comfortable.
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11:09a, 8/23/17
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Quote:
How does the truck run and what kind of shape is it in? $15,000 buys a lot of gas.

Lets put this onto paper....

$15,000 @ 2.50/gal = 6,000 gallons

figure 15mpg with your silverado = 90,000 miles of driving.

70 miles per day X 5 days per week X 52 weeks/yr = 18,200 commuting miles/yr

Almost 5 years of driving your truck vs spending 1$5,000 on another car that will require insurance, fuel, maintenance etc.

You may be better able to justify spending $3,000 dollars on a small, fuel efficient vehicle.

Don't get me wrong, I have 7 vehicles. They all have different uses in my mind.

But if the reason for adding a car is to save money on gas, and reducing wear and tear on a 12 year old Silverado, the logic is flawed.
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7:10a, 8/24/17
Autotrader

Make selections: zip code, Honda and Toyota, <$15k, <20,000 miles, certified pre-owned

Choose one.
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TriAg2010
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8:25a, 8/24/17
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There's not many bad midsized sedans right now. I would say go with what you like and can find at a good deal.

I personally love my Mazda6. Just finished my first real road trip and it was a joy in the highway. I was an Accord owner for 10 years before that and agree you can't go wrong there either.
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9:56a, 8/24/17
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I recently got a new company car. I had my choice between a Malibu, Fusion, Mazda 6, and Subaru Legacy. I ended up getting the Subaru even though it was the last one I thought I would end up with and after test driving the decision wasn't even close. 11,000 miles in and I can say this is the first company car I've ever actually enjoyed driving.
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10:04a, 8/24/17
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The guy asked for vehicle suggestions, not an economics lecture.

The above poster had it pretty much correct:

Camry
Accord
Sonata/Optima
Fusion
Mazda6
Malibu

Here's a certified pre-owned Camry in Cedar Park for <$15,000 and less than 50k miles.

2014 Camry
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7:28p, 8/25/17
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I agree with 1ags
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In reply to dodger02 • 8:22p, 8/25/17
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dodger02 said:
The guy asked for vehicle suggestions, not an economics lecture.

The above poster had it pretty much correct:

Camry
Accord
Sonata/Optima
Fusion
Mazda6
Malibu

Here's a certified pre-owned Camry in Cedar Park for <$15,000 and less than 50k miles.

2014 Camry
You must be new here....
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In reply to 1agswitchin4lanes • 9:04p, 8/25/17
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Dude. I live on the OB and Liucci's page. I'm as ****ty as they come.

Just thought I'd mount my high horse for a moment.
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In reply to dodger02 • 9:51p, 8/25/17
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dodger02 said:
Dude. I live on the OB and Liucci's page. I'm as ****ty as they come.

Just thought I'd mount my high horse for a moment.
Chillax man....we're just a bunch of crotchety grumpy car nuts here.....
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10:04p, 8/25/17
Look at a Civic. It's nearly the size of a midsize car and has excellent fuel economy. Gas fillups are about 10.5 gallons, not quite sure what the exact size of the tank is, but that's no more than $22 a tank. Range varies from 330-440 miles. Personally I'd go with a 6spd if that's no issue for your commute.
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