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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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Ok, so im in the process of selling my 99gs400. Im looking for something like a cross over or wagon.
Requirements
AWD
Japanese ( hyundia will count too)
under 30k w/o fee's
used or new
decent gas mileage ( i.e. 17/24 )

So far im looking at
2008 highlander
2005 rx330
2005 fx35
2007 legacy wagon gt.

i know its ultimatly up to me, but input is always nice.

thanks
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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dont get the rx330. car has more problems then its worth.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 12:18 AM
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mazda cx9 sport AWD
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 12:47 AM
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FX has a nice exhaust note, much like most infinitys
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 03:56 AM
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You could do what I just did (if you're willing to stretch your price limit just a tad) and get a new Acura RDX!
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 05:50 AM
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Looking at how you hooked up your GS, I would think you would want a sporty drive. Out of the litter, I would pick the Infiniti FX. I love the look of the FX with the optional 20's. The interior is like a cocoon, and wrapped around the driver. The other vehicles mentioned are softly sprung and ideal for grandma & grandpa.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 07:59 AM
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FX35......Reliability is very good, adequate power, comfortable (back seat reclines), and its looks sexy with the 20" wheels. Go for it.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 08:20 AM
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Legacy wagon!
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by J_RoK
2007 legacy wagon gt.
Get it while you can. Stupid Subaru, cancelling the Legacy wagon.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by SLegacy99
Get it while you can. Stupid Subaru, cancelling the Legacy wagon.
I know, im pissed about that. One of the few cars i like from subaru they have to stop making.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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Subaru, turbo Legacy or Forester for sure, maybe a WRX wagon if you want something smaller. Car-like handling, practicality, and more fun to drive than the SUVs; they can also be driven for substantially better economy than the other choices, depending on how much foot you put into it.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman
You could do what I just did (if you're willing to stretch your price limit just a tad) and get a new Acura RDX!
+1 RDX (not MDX) is awsome. This is what you should look into.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by MoLexus
FX35......Reliability is very good, adequate power, comfortable (back seat reclines), and its looks sexy with the 20" wheels. Go for it.
Same here, out of those other choices
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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WRX or Forester Wagon !!
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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FX35
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