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Advice for buying a new car !

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sarajuana
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sup people?!

im planning on buying a car soon.
just need some input on which car i should buy !
i live in summit county CO so im deff looking for an all wheel drive car or a 4x4 drive car.

deff love hatchbacks.
but any input would be great !
go at it and help me out ! thanks
Jan 13 2014 6:08PM
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Scott0_robot0
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Jan 14 2014 1:04AM
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TheClap.
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If it's on coils why not raise it?
Jan 14 2014 1:06AM
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B.Aussie
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I have a Volvo XC60, it's a great car. I haven't had any problems with it and I drive a lot.
Jan 14 2014 1:08AM
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Abc567def
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I'm looking at Tacomas right now as well as the WRX. Leaning towards the Tacoma though as I want to buy a sled next season.
Jan 14 2014 2:06AM
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Laurent.
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God damn I'm becoming too old and slow to post my picture...



I'll try and not break the internet this time when posting how the Volvo CX70 exerts complete and utter vehicular dominance over other road going peasants:

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Jan 14 2014 5:37AM
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maximiliaan
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classic american
Jan 14 2014 6:09AM
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.AR6rider.
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Oh, please. The average European drives an ultra subcompact, 2 door diesel and is happy with it because they don't know shit about cars. Europe may know how to build cars, but the people who live there sure don't know how to appreciate them. Classic American, my ass. He's just an idiot or trolling.
Jan 14 2014 8:53AM
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JAHBRADOR
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This is the biggest generalisation i have ever heard. You are completely wrong.
Jan 14 2014 8:56AM
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.AR6rider.
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Hurrrrrrr
Jan 14 2014 8:57AM
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.AR6rider.
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As for some actual advice...don't buy a Subaru unless it's an STI (even the STI blows in the snow compared to a decent truck/SUV with snows though), don't buy a used Audi unless it has CPO warranty, and generally ignore all car advice from NS. If you want an affordable car with decent room and that will perform well in snow, look at recent Grand Cherokees or something. The whole Subaru/Audi/Volvo spiel is so played out and 90% of NS hasn't even driven any of those makes. Of those choices, I'd probably go Volvo, assuming you're not worried about looks.
Jan 14 2014 9:04AM
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.AR6rider.
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Damn iPad cut me off. I was going to add...however, all three of those brands are heavily overrated.
Jan 14 2014 9:07AM
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yuck
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im calling shenanigans. that makes no sense and you know it. there is undoubtedly just as enthusiastic of a car culture in europe as there is in america.
Jan 14 2014 11:39AM
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bfulmer
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HERE COMES THE EXPERT
Jan 14 2014 11:46AM
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theBearJew
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What more could you want?
Jan 14 2014 11:48AM
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Ski_Alot
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I disagree, I have driven both 2.5i imprezas and wrx's and own the wrx, and the subarus could get out of almost anything that a truck could. The only problem is that since its lower the clearance is a factor, but i mean it's a car vs a truck, its going to happen.
Jan 14 2014 11:51AM
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SlurmrnHurnyBurn
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really? hmm i thought it looked nice.
Jan 14 2014 12:25PM
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SteezyRedPanda
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The line trav circus van
Jan 14 2014 12:28PM
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Microcosm
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I drive the exact Subaru I posted in here and it's not even my first Subaru. Both are awesome in snow. Yeah if there's too much snow and I don't have clearance it's going to be a problem, but I didn't buy my car to cater towards one specific situation I didn't even encounter living in a ski town.

There's a reason you see so many Subarus in New England.
Jan 14 2014 1:28PM
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.AR6rider.
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Haha I was just making an overly generalized statement to counter his "lol typical American" post. Of course I don't actually believe that, just pointing out how stupid his post was.
Jan 14 2014 1:57PM
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.AR6rider.
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You have a Wu Tang sticker on the back of your car. Any argument you make is invalid.
Jan 14 2014 1:58PM
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bfulmer
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ahhh I actually re-did my stickers, maybe I'll post some pics for you to hate on in the whips thread
Jan 14 2014 2:19PM
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.AR6rider.
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The fact that you waste time trying to arrange stickers on your rear window so they look cool also makes any argument you present invalid.
Jan 14 2014 2:25PM
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Charlie_Kelly
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Classic peasant (i assume thats what you are because isnt that what anyone that doesnt live in America is?)
Jan 14 2014 2:38PM
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bfulmer
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I mean, you just wasted time commenting on my waste of time
Jan 14 2014 8:16PM
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op14
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I'm whippin an Acura MDX 2001. Thing trucks through the snow. Anything in the MDX series is great in snow.
Jan 14 2014 8:24PM
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SFB
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i changed my mind OP this is the car you need
lancia stratos
Jan 14 2014 8:28PM
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GIF
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That's the most winning rally car of all time...
Jan 14 2014 8:46PM
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.AR6rider.
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...?

That was really the best you could come up with?
Jan 14 2014 8:50PM
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KyleKlissMedia
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I think this is ur best option. It can fit it right next to the chairlift. may not be 4 wheel but it will get you places!
Jan 14 2014 8:53PM
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bfulmer
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Is this a competition, oh self proclaimed alpha-male of the internet?
Jan 14 2014 11:44PM
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DIPED_IN_SAUCE
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To OP, Lord knows I am a huge outback fangirl, but honestly there's a reason why. Best ski car I've ever owned/ driven. Plenty of Clarence,low CG, get you up to the mountain fast if you need to go up a 2 lane road. They will do 98% of what an SUV will off-road as well. proof:
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I would recommend an 03' or an 07' depending on your budget.
Jan 15 2014 12:18AM
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Laurent.
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Son I'm not impressed.

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Jan 15 2014 5:48AM
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.AR6rider.
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Everything is a competition and, currently, you're losing.
Jan 15 2014 7:21AM
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bfulmer
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When's the last time you saw sunlight?
Jan 15 2014 7:48AM
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iH8pow
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can we be friends?
Jan 15 2014 8:59AM
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.AR6rider.
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A few years ago. Why do you ask?
Jan 15 2014 11:29AM
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DIPED_IN_SAUCE
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James has a panda. Do you really want to be like captain slow?

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Jan 15 2014 5:58PM
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SFB
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yes
Jan 15 2014 6:02PM
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GayWolf420
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Jan 15 2014 7:17PM
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Byron_tha_gr8
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classic AR6. DNT GET SUBARU BCUS JEEPS AND TRUCKS

some people have budgets. You think this girl needs some high performance fun car. And maybe she even wants good gas mileage. I loved my first car, a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, but it was also a fucking nightmare. The heater and AC were fucked, and since it was a sealed block with a coolant line running through the middle, my engine self imploded and no more jeep.

But its not just me. I'm from Sedona and all we do for fun is 4 wheel and downhill bike. And all the affordable Grand Cherokee's from 1995-2002 have serious issues once they go over 100k(ish). Some models have tranny issues, some have block issues like mine did, and they all get 15 MPG on a great day. It was a great off road fuck around car, but it wasn't a good ski/everyday car. If you can find an older volvo, you are golden. But outbacks are a great car for what you want and can be found pretty cheap. Same with audi's. They aren't going to be perfect, but they are a whole hell of a lot more reliable than a fucking grand Cherokee.

And AR6, either me or someone in my family has owned all of these other than an awd volvo. I've driven one STI, and it was fun, but past that i really havent driven a tuned or modded car. So if you want that listen to AR6. If you want a good car that won't break down, looks decent, can move in snow, and is moderately priced, listen to anyone else.
Jan 15 2014 8:31PM
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iH8pow
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get an acura TSX with snow tires. It's been my ride for the last 4 years in Colorado through snow and in the oilfields which have roads much less maintained than I70. Seriously, why do people feel they need AWD for freeway and paved roads and parking lots that are regularly plowed?

I had to help dig two Subarus out last week because they think because they have AWD they don't need snow tires. Until they lose traction and slide into the ditch

Snow tires much more valuable than AWD, And AWD takes up gas mileage and takes away power.
Jan 15 2014 9:45PM
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bakedpow
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a variation of this.


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Jan 15 2014 10:04PM
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Laurent.
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Who doesn't?

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Jan 15 2014 11:12PM
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Charlie_Kelly
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But but but what about VW's tho? Liek cum on, they r greaht in the snow, super relieable, and the best bang 4 ur buck. Same with outties and bee-em-double u's. so tight.
Jan 15 2014 11:21PM
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SFB
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Laurent.
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Jan 16 2014 12:01AM
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SFB
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u know you like it
Jan 16 2014 12:03AM
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Laurent.
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My body is ready.

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Jan 16 2014 12:06AM
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Charlie_Kelly
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Good for you...


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Jan 16 2014 12:09AM
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DIPED_IN_SAUCE
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what did i start?
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