Honda Car Forum

Dr Nick wrote:

> well I appreciate all your comments. my plan isn't to be getting a new car
> every few years. basically with gas and needing premium and also some of the
> stupid problem with the max, I want to get rid of it before those problems
> arise and I have to put money to fix it. the next car I get I'm keeping for
> a min of 5 years. (which is why the jetta TDI is my first choice if i can
> find one) thanks again

VW's may be fun to drive, but they are very, very expensive to maintain once
the warranty expires. You're likely to have a lot more problems with a VW
than with a Nissan. Therefore, don't even think about getting a Jetta.

You might also want to consider a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. Both Sonata engines
have more power and, according to EPA, improved fuel economy in the new
model (power and gas mileage are comparable to Accord). And Sonatas have
proven to be very reliable over the long term.

> You might also want to consider a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. Both Sonata engines
> have more power and, according to EPA, improved fuel economy in the new
> model (power and gas mileage are comparable to Accord). And Sonatas have
> proven to be very reliable over the long term.

A Sonata probably is a much better car than a VW, but... major, major
depreciation. You'd have to drive this car into the ground to get your
money's worth. Between the two, financially speaking, an Accord is a
much better choice.

<jmattis@attglobal.net> wrote in message
news:1126476554.110437.149690@g44g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > You might also want to consider a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. Both Sonata
engines
> > have more power and, according to EPA, improved fuel economy in the new
> > model (power and gas mileage are comparable to Accord). And Sonatas
have
> > proven to be very reliable over the long term.
>
> A Sonata probably is a much better car than a VW, but... major, major
> depreciation. You'd have to drive this car into the ground to get your
> money's worth. Between the two, financially speaking, an Accord is a
> much better choice.

Given the expensive suspension setup, solid chassis, moditertly efficient V6
engine, I doubt the new Sonata will depreciate as quickly as the earlier
versions.

IF EPA is a big motivator, the Accord 4 cyl would be the preferred engine
choice and that engine will consume significantly less then a V6 (unless
it's one of those V6 that also pack an electric motor). Also, the Accord 4
cyl engine is good enough to go up against a V6 engine in power and
refinement which can not be said for any of the other manufactures. So, when
comparing fuel efficiency results, it would be acceptable to match the
efficiency a 4cyl Accord vs the efficiency of a V6 Nissan (or Sonata). And
if that's case, the Accord will totally blow the other cars away in fuel
consumption.

If I was to gamble on the diesel engine, I'd wait for Mercedes' A2 to
arrive. That 1.9T just seems a little too unstable (too many clanky oil
burners among the smooth running gems).

Pars

>

Dr Nick wrote:
> well I appreciate all your comments. my plan isn't to be getting a new car
> every few years. basically with gas and needing premium and also some of the
> stupid problem with the max, I want to get rid of it before those problems
> arise and I have to put money to fix it. the next car I get I'm keeping for
> a min of 5 years. (which is why the jetta TDI is my first choice if i can
> find one) thanks again

if you think the problems with your maxima are bad, wait til you get the
VW. crappy build quality, halfassed electronics, rude dealers. ive had a
VW, and im never going back.

thanks a lot guys for the help. I've decided not to go with the Jetta. I'm
ordering an 06 Accord ex with leater and navi, 5 speed manual. shoudl be
good on gas. also got the price tag down to 23,300 for an order. that sounds
like a good tag to you guys? thanks again