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Old 12-21-2009, 07:11 PM
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I know I posted a couple of threads already so I figured I'd start a new all included thread. So I'm still on the escape/impreza/forester at around 5-8k or I shed more for MDX/Murano. But I also noticed that there are some nice 2001-02 A6 out there. So what about the A6?
Old 12-21-2009, 07:18 PM
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youre all over the frikkin place. ive never seen anyone have a ford escape, impreza, mdx, murano, and an A6 all in the same category. none of these are even in the same frikkin class besides the escape/murano.

murano is an ugly piece of shit btw. better off getting an mdx. i cant believe ur considering between an mdx and a murano. thats like comparing a tsx to a versa. WHY?!
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Old 12-21-2009, 07:37 PM
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Old 12-21-2009, 07:42 PM
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have to agree with will

choices are too spread out

since you have the budget ready, what do you want out of the car ? performance? mileage? long lasting quality?
hatch? coupe? sedan? SUV?

you have to narrow down more
Old 12-22-2009, 03:38 AM
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I agree with you guys I'm all iverthe place on this one. I did not want to spend alot so that why I was looking at the escape and Subaru. But then I got carried away and figured if the value is there why not go for the mdx or murano. Then I saw the A6 and figured that would totally be pimping!

Like I posted before what I'm looking for is:

-reliable
-easy to park in snow banks and small streets
-I'd like it to be comfy
-as economical as possible
-cheapest to insure and maintain
-should last me a good 4-5years befoe rust or total engine failure

that's what I'm looking for. Got some great suggestion till now. I just wanted to know if you guys had any experiences with the a6? Searched reviews and what not and surprisingly they look pretty reliable.
Old 12-22-2009, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Tark
Like I posted before what I'm looking for is:

-reliable
-easy to park in snow banks and small streets
-I'd like it to be comfy
-as economical as possible
-cheapest to insure and maintain
-should last me a good 4-5years befoe rust or total engine failure
smart car.
Old 12-22-2009, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Tark
I agree with you guys I'm all iverthe place on this one. I did not want to spend alot so that why I was looking at the escape and Subaru. But then I got carried away and figured if the value is there why not go for the mdx or murano. Then I saw the A6 and figured that would totally be pimping!

Like I posted before what I'm looking for is:

-reliable
-easy to park in snow banks and small streets
-I'd like it to be comfy
-as economical as possible
-cheapest to insure and maintain
-should last me a good 4-5years befoe rust or total engine failure

that's what I'm looking for. Got some great suggestion till now. I just wanted to know if you guys had any experiences with the a6? Searched reviews and what not and surprisingly they look pretty reliable.
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Old 12-22-2009, 07:31 AM
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AWD would really help me out of those snow banks. My teg is just too low
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I'd vote against the A6, I'd be really scared of the reliability of any A6 that you could find for under $8k. An 8 year old high-end Audi is 1 puddle away from short-circuiting all of its electronics.

Buy a Forester or a CRV. For what you are looking for they would be perfect. The Escape is decent, but it's not going to be nearly as comfortable as the Forester or CRV.
Old 12-22-2009, 07:51 AM
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buy forester or suv man. gas mileage may not be best but it does what you want. keep integra for summer.



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