New DD for the old lady and babies- $15k, she has 4 top runners.
 

Old lady picked out the following vehicles:

Mazda 3, Jetta, CRV, Mazda CX5.

I'm clueless on all this shit, max dollar is $15k.

Basically it needs to be worry free like the civic we have. We will have to finance this sucka.

Thanks in advance.

I'd like her in a AWD SUV for safety sakes, but she does commute to downtown about 17-18 miles each way every day.

Re: New DD for the old lady and babies- $15k, she has 4 top runners.
 

Worry free? Take any German cars off the list. Good bye Jetta.

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Worry free like civic - so the CRV then? Problem is they hold value, so you'll have to get an older year vs a mazda 3 or something.
Our mazda is pretty nice, but it's a CX7 (terrible gas mileage - 20 max), so not a direct comparison to the CX5 really.

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From that list and your criteria. CRV all day.

I hear you on safety concern. With that, I believe the Forrester has the highest crash test ratings of all cars on the road.. Something to consider.

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Ok I'll have to look at the forester or see if she will.

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CRV fo sho.

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I second the forester. Very safe cars.

Crv are nice but they hold value very well.
Cx5 are nice but kinda cheap on the inside.

Jetta are a solid car. But iam not into them that much. But they do get killer mileage if you get the diesel engine. Girlfriends lady friend has one amd loves it. She hasnt had any problems with it.

Good luck in the hunt.

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I have my acura and I love the car to death, same reason I will be getting another Honda. If you truly want worry free, Honda is the way to go imo. My acura is for sale btw ;)

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CRV for sure. That's going to be my next DD. Interior is very comfortable and they drive nice.

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Thanks guys I appreciate the input a lot of the same things being said here which is awesome.

Any specifics on what years and what not? Bobby mentioned early to mid 2000s Mazda 3s were rust buckets.

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The 2011 year was the first model year they introduced the Sky Active engines. As for when the Ford/Mazda thing ended and they stopped being rusty POS's. not sure.

CRV is a great vehicle. But bang for your buck because they hold their value, you're probably over 100k miles.

Re: New DD for the old lady and babies- $15k, she has 4 top runners.
 

For 15k get like a nearly new Fit or Focus?

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That's partly why I suggested the Forrester. They depreciate slightly faster than the CRV, Quality is equal, better crash ratings, and I believe equal or better mpg.

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The Forester is an awesome vehicle. But the one you're referencing with the great crash ratings, consumer reports top reliability, and 32 MPG is the 2014+ model year. They're not going to be in that $15000 range yet.

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Probably right.

But historically have been top rated in crash ratings. And the forums note even the older models can crack 30mpg highway.

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Looks like 2010 CRV with 100k miles are around the 15k mark.
Similar year Forester with 60k miles around the same price.
As for the AWD system, I'd take a subaru over honda.
But then you own a subaru...... lol

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Spendy for such high miles but I found a couple base crvs with low miles for 15ish. I suppose you already have a truck for hauling, so does she need a suv? Maybe look at a impreza like AJ bought if you want awd, or just get a newer accord and some snow tires.

Forester seems like a good deal:

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...4619/overview/

Loaded CRV http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...1985/overview/

Cant go wrong with a yota either http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...1294/overview/

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Yeah, Jana likes the Scooby so much I'm regulated to every day Acadia driving. :/

Should never of sold that Miata :(

Re: New DD for the old lady and babies- $15k, she has 4 top runners.
 

My Tahoe will be put up for sale shortly
2003 Z71 Tahoe, 165k miles (IIRC), TX vehicle, New tires in november 2014, along with plugs, fuel filter, air filter, wipers, alignment/front end inspection, PCV valve.
Has remote start and alarm.
Going on CL for $7300-7500, not sure yet.

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Holy fuck, that's cheap. Like suspiciously cheap. But defiantly worth going to look at.

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I have a Jetta you can buy!

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Would I be OK with a high mile CRV?
Ugh, it has to be 2011 or newer for financing.

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Who are you financing with? Under seven years is the usual with no extra point fee. After that usually just the percentage of interest goes up a little. Im sure a 100k crv that was well taken care of would be fine. I'd just find one as low as you can afford. Worth it to me to pay a little more and get sub 70k.

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No it doesn't, we financed the Scooby and got a good used car rate. You can also try to hanggle on the rate a bit as well.

Are you trying a blanket approval via your bank? Try the dealership?

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Typically if a bank is going to limit the age of a vehicle for a lower rate, they're also going to restrict the miles. Generally is under 80k.

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What's the best way to get this:
http://m.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal...5D%5D%5B%5D%5D

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If not this is our number 1 choice after driving. 2008 rav4, 2007 cx7, 2011 crv lx.
http://www.walserhonda.com/used/Hond...cc4a21091c.htm

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140k? Double the amount of miles I'd consider for the price range but it is pretty new compared to the others. The link before your last is what I'd consider.

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I got my loan thru a credit union and it had to be at 10 years or newer. Miles didnt matter and had to be a clean title. I chose to go thru a credit union since they have way better interest rate. I believe 2.9 interest rate is what i got compared to i think 10 percent at my current bank.

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Wow that seems like alot of money for a care with 140k miles on it.

I know it was suggested, but did she like the Forester? Seems like you can get one with alot less miles no it.

http://www.carmax.com/enus/view-car/...results%20page

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The 140k on it may be scary but it does come with a powertrain warranty for as long as you own it so that's something to consider. Especially if it's all 100% covered, no out of pocket on those big ticket items.

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I'd jump on the CRV.

Any chance of other options? Got the wife the 2011 Outlander Sport. AWD. got it for $13.5k and it had right under 50,000 miles when we bought it. All around, it's not a bad car. Sluggish, yes. CVT, yes. Paddle shifters for racing, yes. haha.

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...c8&oe=5640CD82

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It's a DSM! ;)

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4 cyl terrain/equinox might be an option too. I test drove one and it was actually pretty decent but I wanted the 6cyl and chrome dubz.

Fwd but get snows, http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...117038442.html

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...135160364.html

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...135160364.html

Lots of options in this range, just gotta pick whatever is best.

Rav4
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/da...095531125.html

Boobaru
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...106883554.html

Re: New DD for the old lady and babies- $15k, she has 4 top runners.
 

I think Brown mentioned something about needing to be 2011 and newer. Guessing his rate goes up a lot if its not.

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What about a Ford Edge, wife has one and it's great vehicle for the price. Are you wanting a car or SUV? I would suggest an SUV or crossover, so nice having the extra space with kids.

What are you selling the 'Hoe for already?

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Can you get a 2011 or newer edge for 15K? They are pretty expensive aren't they? I like those years if you can find one in the price range.

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Wife don't want no 'Hoe!
She said the rates go up or the term gets really short, we need the monthly payment to be about $250 or less.

Thanks for the help guys, she is a bit burned out from saturday, she is having a rough time with the pregnancy this go around. It's a lot tougher when she has to take care of a small one already.

I work this weekend and I have national guard the weekend after, so this might get put on hold for a bit. But I'm digging the 2012 CRV right now, I'm a bit scared of CVT transmissions I drove a 2012 legacy with one and it was gross. Plus long term it would be horrible if something happened to it.

Thanks for all the help.

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Yea, the miles go way up if you're trying to get an '11 or newer under 15k. You can however find some 2010's on CL for under 15k. If you can find one for 12-13k it would more than likely make up for the extra bit of interest rate. Just a thought!

We got our 07 SEL AWD w/ DVD & Nav with 110k for 7k, but we got a hell of a deal.

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Two notes from my experience:
The CVT (at least on Nissans) really sucks in the snow. I don't know about other brands though.
I saw you mentioned the CX-7. Ours gets 20mpg max highway, and recommends premium as it's a 2.3 turbo. I really like ours, but would definitely buy a different car if I knew this ahead of time.

CRV seems like the safe choice, but they're stupid expensive for used unless you get crazy high miles. That's the way it goes with reliable cars with good gas mileage.