[s-cars] VLAC

[Taka Mizutani]

Bob-
I would look at the Nissan Altima SE-R (needs better suspension and
brakes to make it killer), whether you get the 6-speed manual or
5-speed auto as a possibility. Much nicer seats than a regular Altima,
much nicer leather trim, looks sharp, priced under $30k.

The Acura TSX is another very nice, good handling car, economical with
the 4 cylinder engine, decent power (200hp), excellent build quality,
excellent reliability, fun to drive, again under $30k.

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT is also really nice, but in terms of economy, it's
a bit gas-hungry.

I'd also look at the Mazdaspeed 6, but that might be a bit gas-hungry as well.

Those would be my top two picks- the Accord EX V-6 might work for you
as well. Camrys are way too soft and dull IMHO, the Passat is nice but
the new one is literally right around the corner.

Can I interest you in the A3 2.0T? That starts under $30k, plenty of
power, fairly economical, although it's an Audi.

Taka


On 4/22/05, Robert Myers <Bob at chips-ur-s.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Y'all,
> 
> The better half has been making nasty noises about my mistress, Miss
> Piggy.  It seems that when Miss Piggy develops a new (or recurring) problem
> the better half gets all nervous and is convinced that Miss Piggy will
> leave her stranded by the side of the road.  Well, anyway to make a long
> story a bit shorter, the better half is wanting a new car (for her, not to
> replace Miss Piggy).
> 
> She wants a (non-OOOO) vehicle which is capable of carrying at least four
> people including the driver and is fairly economical to drive and not
> priced as a luxury vehicle.  It should perform enough so that she will feel
> comfortable driving on I-81 with all the 75 mph 18 wheel traffic and should
> handle well enough for her to feel secure driving our winding mountain
> roads here in southern WV.  I want something which will not be terminally
> boring should I end up being forced to drive it.
> 
> I haven't driven anything but Audis since 1983.  Any recommendations?
> 
> Bob
> Http://Chips-Ur-S.com
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