nasowas
We are approaching our 60's. Our boys left the house and left a 60 lbs Springer Spaniel behind. Our yearly milage dropped from 20K to about 12K thanks to the lack of soccer and boyscout activities. I imagine we will now fly more and rent but still do day trips in the Midwest of the USA.
Our '03 Ford Windstar (172000 miles, runs nice, starts to rust) is too big and I lust for a luxurious ride in a car, not SUV/ CUV. I want it quiet as my hearing is already damaged. I don't want to aplologize to passengers about tight space in the back or how hard it is to get in/out of the car. These passengers may be our age.
I wish I could find a luxurious riding station wagon to keep the dog from messing up sharing the passengers' accommodations.
I am afraid of VW, BMW, SAAB and Volvo specific troubles and associated maintenance costs. Tell me why I am wrong. They have wagons and I know how nice they can be. I am not the Subaru type. I think Camry and Accord are overpriced. You can tell, I like a bargain. Which wagons did I overlook?
Dog be damned I looked at sedans.
I tested the Fusion/Milan and I like their 6 cylinder engine, but they seem a bit noisy and a bit firm riding.
I tested the '10 to '12 Chevrolet Malibu and loved the ride and quietness, but they are still a bit expensive.
I lusted for a Lincoln LS but they have so many issues.
I tested an '07 Kia Amanti. I loved the ride, quietness and responsive engine. It looks a bit dorky outside but it is very nice inside.
I could kill the dog but that would be animal cruelty.
I am looking forward to your comments. Thanks in advance!
Preferred Bodystyle(s): Wagon / Sedan
Car Needs: Long trips / Errands about town / Family transporter / Daily commuter
Primary Driver(s): Short driver
Need minimum of 4 seats
Will consider both new and used cars
Maximum mileage: 120000
Maximum age: 8 years
Maximum price: US $ 8000
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