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FenwickHockey65 · 07-08-2013, 03:46 PM

Wait for the 2014 Malibu.

Truck Norris · 07-08-2013, 04:17 PM

I live in the snow country so the 2013 Legacy 2.5i which invoices for under $18k was an easy choice for me.

I know there are sportier mid-size sedans available like the Optima and mazda6 but I'm guessing they cost more then $18k.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 07-08-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by camarohead

ok, have done some more test driving and researching since last post. plan on buying sometime early next year so plenty of time to make a decision. kinda leaning to these cars as of now. kia optima ex...chevy malibu 1lt...mazda6 sport...honda accord sport...subaru legacy 2.5i premium...volkswagen passat 2.5l se...ford fusion se...also liking the smaller models of the chevy cruze 2lt eco and the ford focus titanium....ok, suggestions and recommendations welcomed...thx

camarohead,

Malibu or Cruze for sure!

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Rapid Runner · 07-08-2013, 05:03 PM

Mazda 6 for sure!!!

mikeyg36 · 07-08-2013, 06:01 PM

Cruze or Fusion. That Malibu is horrendous, even in 2014 form.

camarohead · 07-09-2013, 02:42 AM

really looking to stay under 25,000. its just me and my wife mostly so not needing lots of room..she just likes a mid-size sedan rather than a compact. feel like the cruze and focus though are big enough. she has test drove both and really liked both. we saw a vw passat the other day and it looked really good..gonna go and check it out soon...anybody have one with some comments about it added. it seems to be in the price range we are looking at. really looking for reliability, looks and just fun to drive...want a sedan with some options, not loaded.

mikeyg36 · 07-09-2013, 04:55 AM

I would not get a VW if you're looking for reliability.

camarohead · 07-09-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeyg36

I would not get a VW if you're looking for reliability.

yea i have heard about some reliability issues with vw...thats my number 1 priority for when buying this new car...so they might be out.

camarohead · 07-09-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Truck Norris

I live in the snow country so the 2013 Legacy 2.5i which invoices for under $18k was an easy choice for me.

I know there are sportier mid-size sedans available like the Optima and mazda6 but I'm guessing they cost more then $18k.

really liking the legacy...i think we can afford the 2.5i premium also..which has a few more opts. this legacy is at the top of the list for sure.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-09-2013, 11:16 AM

The features you get for under $25k with Verano is amazing.

Truck Norris · 07-09-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by camarohead

really liking the legacy...i think we can afford the 2.5i premium also..which has a few more opts. this legacy is at the top of the list for sure.

We choose the premium also for the features like the heated seats, and alloy wheels and got $2,250 off msrp so it was almost like a free upgrade.

The wife loves her satin white pearl Legacy especially after I surprised her one day by having them put on the factory spoiler, window tint, painted door mouldings and Subaru window louvers.

camarohead · 07-09-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

The features you get for under $25k with Verano is amazing.

ok...about to research the verano

camarohead · 07-09-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Truck Norris

We choose the premium also for the features like the heated seats, and alloy wheels and got $2,250 off msrp so it was almost like a free upgrade.

The wife loves her satin white pearl Legacy especially after I surprised her one day by having them put on the factory spoiler, window tint, painted door mouldings and Subaru window louvers.

wow...nice deal. definitely going to do some wheelin and dealin when the time comes.

matt55 · 07-09-2013, 02:36 PM

My parents got a 2013 Altima
Its a good size
Looks ok
And
32 mpg average over 2000 miles (mixed driving)

07-08-2013, 03:46 PM	#15
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Wait for the 2014 Malibu. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

07-08-2013, 04:17 PM	#16
Truck Norris Thread Mover Drives: a Monte Carlo Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sierra Nevada Posts: 490	I live in the snow country so the 2013 Legacy 2.5i which invoices for under $18k was an easy choice for me. I know there are sportier mid-size sedans available like the Optima and mazda6 but I'm guessing they cost more then $18k. __________________ In the market for something fast

07-09-2013, 02:42 AM	#20
camarohead Drives: 2010 ss rs ls3 red-white rallys Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 729	really looking to stay under 25,000. its just me and my wife mostly so not needing lots of room..she just likes a mid-size sedan rather than a compact. feel like the cruze and focus though are big enough. she has test drove both and really liked both. we saw a vw passat the other day and it looked really good..gonna go and check it out soon...anybody have one with some comments about it added. it seems to be in the price range we are looking at. really looking for reliability, looks and just fun to drive...want a sedan with some options, not loaded. __________________ eps cam 226/234 lsa 113+2, bfe 1 7/8 headers, rotofab cai, katech oil pump, 444 rwhp, 411 rwtq, eps tune, Blanchard performance install

07-09-2013, 11:16 AM	#24
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	The features you get for under $25k with Verano is amazing. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

07-09-2013, 02:36 PM	#28
matt55 Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,069	My parents got a 2013 Altima Its a good size Looks ok And 32 mpg average over 2000 miles (mixed driving) __________________ 10.8@130.8 610 whp, CAI, 2.5, E85, id850 on street tires.

07-08-2013, 05:03 PM	#18
Rapid Runner Drives: 2012 Audi TT-RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 134	Mazda 6 for sure!!!

07-08-2013, 06:01 PM	#19
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	Cruze or Fusion. That Malibu is horrendous, even in 2014 form.

07-09-2013, 04:55 AM	#21
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	I would not get a VW if you're looking for reliability.