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I have made a decision on Honda vs Subaru (pics)

Sorry bloodacre, but my wife and I agree...the HONDA CR-V is...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
What's the price you paid? Have a bet in your other thread.
insane vibrant range scourge upon the earth
  02/18/18
have not purchased anything yet. need to comparison shop car...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
jesus christ, what a cock tease
insane vibrant range scourge upon the earth
  02/18/18
Car loans? Prole tell!
comical territorial institution giraffe
  02/18/18
I pray to God I never become this
thirsty autistic yarmulke lay
  02/18/18
?
Ebony mischievous jewess plaza
  02/18/18
? A person joyfully contemplating a family vehicle purcha...
Gay Boltzmann
  02/18/18
hehe
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  02/20/18
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Trip Cumskin
  02/18/18
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garnet gunner
  02/18/18
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submissive electric blood rage
  02/18/18
you're going to have crazy anal tonight,, son!
violet pistol
  02/18/18
Men who drive small import SUVs tend to get pounded out most...
learning disabled patrolman
  02/18/18
Built in Ohio
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
Why did you get such a boring vehicle? If you have kids, why...
learning disabled patrolman
  02/18/18
We like the extra room of the CR-V. The interior cabin is hu...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
use truecar.com to get price quotes
medicated wonderful lodge digit ratio
  02/18/18
this is the plan, but only AFTER I line up financing got...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
you can do it before. not sure why you are linking those two...
medicated wonderful lodge digit ratio
  02/18/18
I don't have a credit union. should I get one? for my mo...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
just get autoloan quotes from your bank (citi or chase or Bo...
medicated wonderful lodge digit ratio
  02/18/18
what is a "good" interest rate on a car loan for m...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
if you pay more than 3% (assuming 60 months loan) then you a...
medicated wonderful lodge digit ratio
  02/18/18
thanks. is 60 month considered standard?
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
yes most auto loans are for 60 months but you can go lower i...
medicated wonderful lodge digit ratio
  02/18/18
i can't remember if the dealer was running some kind of prom...
Puce exhilarant dragon genital piercing
  02/18/18
But when do you test drive the car?
Razzle Theater Stage
  02/19/18
Nice. Def go with the crv over the mazda.
spectacular whorehouse
  02/18/18
it seems like the argument for the mazda is aesthetics, whic...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
for me you cant go wrong with an outback or crv. IIRC the c...
spectacular whorehouse
  02/18/18
how can I get a great deal on a car loan. I have an 800+ cre...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
i have no idea doesnt it just depend on what the dealership ...
spectacular whorehouse
  02/18/18
no, I want to line up financing before going to the dealer, ...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
nice thats a good idea. i didnt think about that.
spectacular whorehouse
  02/18/18
see above
medicated wonderful lodge digit ratio
  02/18/18
ARR CASH CRV BUYER
Provocative Center Travel Guidebook
  02/18/18
would never finance a new car not through manufacturer capti...
Motley vermilion halford
  02/18/18
yes but you can get preapproved with the captive finance cor...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
why?
Provocative Center Travel Guidebook
  02/18/18
captive finance firms traditionally offer the best rates, bu...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
not really much connection to dealer, more of a manufacturer...
Motley vermilion halford
  02/18/18
Don't they fuck you on fees in the back end? I'd just go Cos...
Passionate brass foreskin nibblets
  02/18/18
Seems like Cash Buyer won't mean shit to the dealership on p...
Swashbuckling Out-of-control Bawdyhouse
  02/18/18
the amount i put down on my subaru had zero effect on the ra...
spectacular whorehouse
  02/18/18
180
Ebony mischievous jewess plaza
  02/18/18
where do you live? Subarus are 180 in rain and snow
Indecent heady theatre newt
  02/18/18
decadent AND shrewd
Violent clown gas station
  02/18/18
190
aphrodisiac boiling water chad
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...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
Congrats! You're not a LESBO
arousing saffron shrine
  02/18/18
The more I look at the stats, the less I think I need to bot...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
Do you have to get maroon? Jeez What about the hrv
topaz stirring double fault hissy fit
  02/18/18
no that's just the test drive vehicle. though we don't care ...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
y not RDX CPO?
Motley vermilion halford
  02/18/18
what are the advantages of a CPO RDX over a new 2018 CR-V?
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
was facing similar decision, went with 2016 RDX CPO (very hi...
Motley vermilion halford
  02/18/18
Interesting that it has a keyed ignition (not DAT PUSH BUTTO...
glassy filthy filthpig church building
  02/18/18
this is the lowest trim level they sell. we don't need push ...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
Live a little, bro. Does it even have full leather interior ...
glassy filthy filthpig church building
  02/18/18
pimping out our car is not how we choose to live
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
Bump this when your kids puke/shit all over your cloth-cover...
glassy filthy filthpig church building
  02/18/18
leather seats adds $4,000 to the MSRP and $5,000 to the True...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
CR
Gay Boltzmann
  02/18/18
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Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
xo keys tls push button thingy
milky state stain
  02/19/18
How did the Subaru drive better? Its got 175hp. The Honda ha...
bright set mediation
  02/18/18
Get your financing and then just have absolute final price i...
Erotic mildly autistic forum puppy
  02/18/18
Definitely plan to line up financing first The internet r...
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  02/18/18
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  02/18/18
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Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
Heinously ugly car with CVT. At least get a Lexus RX350 or A...
Racy peach nursing home
  02/18/18
You gonna kick in the extra $10,000 so I can add unnecessary...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
CV-T is just a bad engine, man.
Racy peach nursing home
  02/18/18
Seems just fine for commuting on well paved roads
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
Ok if you don’t care about the looks and you don’t care abou...
Racy peach nursing home
  02/18/18
CVT is a transmission, but yes, terrible and it will blow up...
Judgmental Tattoo Associate
  02/18/18
Don’t want to nitpick but you’re right although I meant that...
Racy peach nursing home
  02/18/18
They are bad because they feel bad and can give uneven respo...
bright set mediation
  02/18/18
(Nissan rogue salesman) Google Nissan Rogue transmission
Racy peach nursing home
  02/18/18
As a Subaru CVT owner, I feel like you have it almost comple...
Hideous self-absorbed dog poop
  02/18/18
did something change in 2016? 2016 outback owner here.
spectacular whorehouse
  02/18/18
I don't know. All I know is that the decision to extend that...
Hideous self-absorbed dog poop
  02/18/18
I wish I had better data. The whole situation seems a bit...
Hideous self-absorbed dog poop
  02/19/18
It will blow up at 100,000 miles. Relax.
bright set mediation
  02/18/18
5 year powertrain warranty
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
nothing is more GC flame than buying a luxury compact suv.
spectacular whorehouse
  02/18/18
Not really. It has a use case, even if it isn't theirs. If...
submissive electric blood rage
  02/18/18
this post is confusing. it was save money to buy a $90k com...
spectacular whorehouse
  02/18/18
Large dog, plus like to take road trips, plus probably havin...
submissive electric blood rage
  02/18/18
interesting. do you go camping?
spectacular whorehouse
  02/18/18
We rent cabins but don't do legit camping. We did that seve...
submissive electric blood rage
  02/18/18
i think im prob the same. i like being outdoors, making a f...
spectacular whorehouse
  02/18/18
We went to Woodstock, NY last year and absolutely loved it. ...
submissive electric blood rage
  02/18/18
ty
spectacular whorehouse
  02/18/18
So what I've learned from this thread is that XO is full of ...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
That's perhaps overly harsh; a lot of people spend a lot of ...
Gay Boltzmann
  02/18/18
I posted some pictures of the interior of the base model CR-...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
What does the Econ button actually do?
Gay Boltzmann
  02/18/18
you become a doctor of economics for the wise purchase.
violet pistol
  02/18/18
It lowers engine performance to increase fuel efficiency. We...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
Probably just makes the throttle less responsive The clai...
Hideous self-absorbed dog poop
  02/18/18
agreed that car features that dont enhance the driving exper...
spectacular whorehouse
  02/18/18
but even compared to you, I care less about "the drivin...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
true, windows down on a summer night, your best girl by your...
spectacular whorehouse
  02/18/18
This is like a Mazda commercial.
submissive electric blood rage
  02/18/18
...
spectacular whorehouse
  02/18/18
the more I research, the less I want to bother with the Mazd...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
Not really my point, more that every time I see a Mazda comm...
submissive electric blood rage
  02/18/18
zoom zoom
spectacular whorehouse
  02/18/18
I simply care that the car meets my use case. I don't care a...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
If you can't have fun with fast cars then something is wrong...
submissive electric blood rage
  02/18/18
I prefer a good board game with friends to driving a car rea...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
might as well just turn in your cock and balls now!
spectacular whorehouse
  02/18/18
Flame?
submissive electric blood rage
  02/18/18
100% not flame. a car is just a tool to get from Point A to ...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
Geez, this is a depressing, joyless way of thinking.
submissive electric blood rage
  02/19/18
I have plenty of fun in my life. It just doesn't come from a...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/19/18
Board games?
submissive electric blood rage
  02/19/18
and, frankly, I don't see what is so boring about the Honda ...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/19/18
Something about all this seems flamey...
submissive electric blood rage
  02/19/18
Why? I don't get why it's hard to grasp at all. He derives e...
Gay Boltzmann
  02/19/18
people derive pleasure from different things mang. it seems...
spectacular whorehouse
  02/19/18
I love my Outback but I'm increasingly wary of the CVTs they...
Hideous self-absorbed dog poop
  02/18/18
Lol @ not buying a stick shift
cyan locale circlehead
  02/19/18
They killed the manual on the Outback a few years ago. Last ...
Hideous self-absorbed dog poop
  02/19/18
should have gotten a wrx.
spectacular whorehouse
  02/19/18
This is now the biggest thread of the day on XO <3
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/18/18
xo has been eagerly waiting this decision for days. Very exc...
milky state stain
  02/19/18
ty. having slept on it, I really do think I made the right d...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/19/18
...
spectacular whorehouse
  02/19/18
...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/19/18
How do you agree on price/financing with dealership BEFORE s...
Razzle Theater Stage
  02/19/18
(1) Research cars online. Pick 2-3 models you think you are ...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/19/18
Are dealerships receptive when you tell them you’re just the...
Razzle Theater Stage
  02/19/18
Yes
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/19/18
Yes because everyone says that
milky state stain
  02/20/18
You can probably get a lower price by going in to the one th...
sickened embarrassed to the bone ratface
  02/19/18
A lot of dealers just won't respond to email inquiries these...
histrionic azn
  02/20/18
What did you do?
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/20/18
I played the game for a little bit - some were like "we...
histrionic azn
  02/20/18
Thanks - thankfully, I am in no hurry to buy a car and can a...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/20/18
If you're so concerned with price, why are you going for the...
histrionic azn
  02/20/18
You'd think so, but Hondas depreciate so little in year 1 th...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/20/18
This shit is toxic. That said, you should definitely get...
Sapphire aggressive hairy legs
  02/19/18
No, it doesn't have this feature. Why exactly do I need it?
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/19/18
it let’s you use your iphone as your car's infotainment syst...
Sapphire aggressive hairy legs
  02/20/18
And this is worth several thousand dollars?
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/20/18
Hands-free poasting from the interstate. It's a game changer
milky state stain
  02/20/18
it is to me.
Sapphire aggressive hairy legs
  02/20/18
...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/19/18
...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/20/18
For someone that doesn't care about material goods, you seem...
submissive electric blood rage
  02/20/18
why are you so angry at his car? you sound like earl.
spectacular whorehouse
  02/20/18
I understand people who just don't get and don't know about ...
submissive electric blood rage
  02/20/18
more like pride in a good decision
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/20/18
The only way it is a "good" decision is if you don...
submissive electric blood rage
  02/20/18
? The Honda CR-V is the highest-rated car that meets my u...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/20/18
You should shrug and carry on with your life. You saved mon...
submissive electric blood rage
  02/20/18
(Ford Escape salesman)
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/20/18
LOL, you don't even know what a good car is.
submissive electric blood rage
  02/20/18
lol my current car is a 2009 Toyota Camry. Do you know how m...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/20/18
You're so flame.
submissive electric blood rage
  02/20/18
the best part is, I have literally months of Honda content p...
Irradiated spot gaping
  02/20/18
vanity plates?
spectacular whorehouse
  02/21/18
...
Disrespectful diverse coffee pot
  02/20/18


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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:00 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

Sorry bloodacre, but my wife and I agree...the HONDA CR-V is our choice!

https://i.imgur.com/oZWdRui.jpg

We drove a 2018 CR-V LX 4WD and put a carseat in the back (passenger side) to simulate real world conditions. It was very easy to use the L.A.T.C.H. system to attach the carseat firmly. There was plenty of room in the back for a carseat, and we could easily see there was enough room in the back for two carseats if we were blessed with a second child one day.

Compared to our current Toyota Camry, we had an absurd amount of room. The cabin was SO spacious! Even with the carseat behind me, I had plenty of leg room in the front passenger side.

This was the console:

https://i.imgur.com/EDwdFgA.jpg

Note this little "Econ" button. If you press it, the fuel efficiency improves by 2 MPG. We pressed it.

https://i.imgur.com/KLFEOXD.jpg

Here is the spacious rear, with one of the seats down. We think we could fit a queen sized mattress back there

https://i.imgur.com/zUNIQK4.jpg

Finally, they popped the hood to see the 4-cylinder EARTHDREAMS engine

https://i.imgur.com/Ebv0GxO.jpg

We also test drove a Subaru Outback 2.5i...and it was a bit of a disappointment. The key points are:

(1) Much more interior cabin room in the Honda

(2) Didn't look like we could comfortably fit TWO full sized car seats in the back of the Outback without significantly sacrificing leg room in the front seats

(3) Wife and I both agreed that the Subaru was more "fun" to drive, but it simply did not meet our use case

(4) Honda dealership seemed much friendlier and more competent than the Subaru dealership

We still need to try the Mazda CX-5...but it will be tough to beat the CR-V.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431682)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:01 PM
Author: insane vibrant range scourge upon the earth

What's the price you paid? Have a bet in your other thread.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431684)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:02 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

have not purchased anything yet. need to comparison shop car loans first.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431690)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 8:15 PM
Author: insane vibrant range scourge upon the earth

jesus christ, what a cock tease

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35433489)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:21 PM
Author: comical territorial institution giraffe

Car loans? Prole tell!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434451)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:01 PM
Author: thirsty autistic yarmulke lay

I pray to God I never become this

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431685)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:09 PM
Author: Ebony mischievous jewess plaza

?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431737)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 5:03 PM
Author: Gay Boltzmann

?

A person joyfully contemplating a family vehicle purchase with their spouse?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432429)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 8:21 AM
Author: Narrow-minded liquid oxygen

hehe

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35443556)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 5:56 PM
Author: Trip Cumskin



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432714)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 10:38 PM
Author: garnet gunner



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434231)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:07 PM
Author: submissive electric blood rage



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434378)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:02 PM
Author: violet pistol

you're going to have crazy anal tonight,, son!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431691)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 7:57 PM
Author: learning disabled patrolman

Men who drive small import SUVs tend to get pounded out most nights, actually.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35433324)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 8:00 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

Built in Ohio

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35433338)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 8:01 PM
Author: learning disabled patrolman

Why did you get such a boring vehicle? If you have kids, why not a sport sedan or something?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35433345)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 8:02 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

We like the extra room of the CR-V. The interior cabin is huge!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35433355)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:02 PM
Author: medicated wonderful lodge digit ratio

use truecar.com to get price quotes

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431693)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:03 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

this is the plan, but only AFTER I line up financing

got good advice on how to comparison shop car loans?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431694)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:11 PM
Author: medicated wonderful lodge digit ratio

you can do it before. not sure why you are linking those two?

i got a quote from my credit union and then took a buyers check with the pre approved limit from them. i got quotes from truecar and emailed the dealers that i have preapproved financing and that unless they can match or beat it i will be going with my credit union. some of the dealers dropped out saying that true car quote was contingent on using their financing (violation of truecar quote terms but whatever). some would add couple hundred more or so to account for this. just went with the one who offered the best price and allowed me to use my own credit union financing. ($500 more than the truecar quote). still saved 2K more than advertised dealer price and 5k off MSRP

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431757)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:13 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

I don't have a credit union. should I get one?

for my mortgage there were a million websites that let me comparison shop mortgage lenders. surely this must exist for car loans?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431774)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:20 PM
Author: medicated wonderful lodge digit ratio

just get autoloan quotes from your bank (citi or chase or BoA). credit unions offer the best rates usually so not a bad idea to sign up for a reputable one in your area

the most important thing you should do is to negotiate everything over email. dont even step into the car dealership unless you have agreed on everything and only to sign the paperwork. they will try to fuck you over on financing and if not that on dealer installed accessories

get financing and email the dealers. agree on a price and ask them to send you the dealer worksheet that shows the price, any dealer installed accessories/document charges, tax and registration and the FINAL out of the door cost. agree on all these items, total price and financing plan and only then even go to the dealership

if you go to the dealership and then negotiate on price/financing you lose.

its possible that dealers can sometime offer 0% interest rate but note that you wont usually get a big discount off MSRP then. so take that into account

but the key is to do everything over email and make sure that they reveal all the details and finalize them before you even enter a dealership

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431820)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:21 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

what is a "good" interest rate on a car loan for me, given my 800+ credit score?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431823)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:25 PM
Author: medicated wonderful lodge digit ratio

if you pay more than 3% (assuming 60 months loan) then you are getting fucked

right now my credit union is offering 2.49% for 48 months loan and 2.89% for upto 60 months

yours should be somewhere around there: 2~3%

dont even consider any financing that charges more than 3% with your 800+ score. you are getting scammed and the dealer/bank is making a killing by passing off your loan to underwriters for thousands of dollars of commission



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431844)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:26 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

thanks. is 60 month considered standard?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431845)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:26 PM
Author: medicated wonderful lodge digit ratio

yes most auto loans are for 60 months but you can go lower if you want and save on interest rate. dont go more than 60 months

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431852)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 5:13 PM
Author: Puce exhilarant dragon genital piercing

i can't remember if the dealer was running some kind of promotion or something, but they gave me 0% financing with my 770 not too long ago. not sure if that affected the price i paid on the car itself; either way, i still got a deal with which i was comfortable ($24k out the door on a car with a $26k msrp before ttl).

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432492)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 3:13 PM
Author: Razzle Theater Stage

But when do you test drive the car?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35438118)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:05 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

Nice. Def go with the crv over the mazda.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431706)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:05 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

it seems like the argument for the mazda is aesthetics, which we don't really care about

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431710)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:08 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

for me you cant go wrong with an outback or crv. IIRC the cx-5 isn't nearly as highly rated.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431733)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:09 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

how can I get a great deal on a car loan. I have an 800+ credit score.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431738)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:10 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

i have no idea doesnt it just depend on what the dealership offers?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431748)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:11 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

no, I want to line up financing before going to the dealer, so I can be a CASH BUYER

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431753)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:12 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

nice thats a good idea. i didnt think about that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431764)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:12 PM
Author: medicated wonderful lodge digit ratio

see above

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431769)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:21 PM
Author: Provocative Center Travel Guidebook

ARR CASH CRV BUYER

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431825)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 4:29 PM
Author: Motley vermilion halford

would never finance a new car not through manufacturer captive finance corp

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432222)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 4:30 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

yes but you can get preapproved with the captive finance corp before you set foot in the dealership

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432226)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 4:35 PM
Author: Provocative Center Travel Guidebook

why?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432259)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 4:36 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

captive finance firms traditionally offer the best rates, but there's some shadyness because of their close relationship with dealerships

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432265)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 4:44 PM
Author: Motley vermilion halford

not really much connection to dealer, more of a manufacturer incentive. This is how honda, toyota and mazda make most of their U.S. revenue.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432315)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 5:06 PM
Author: Passionate brass foreskin nibblets

Don't they fuck you on fees in the back end? I'd just go Costco on the car and have them haggle, they're usually better for cars that tend to sell well like the CR-V

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432455)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 8:07 PM
Author: Swashbuckling Out-of-control Bawdyhouse

Seems like Cash Buyer won't mean shit to the dealership on price. Probably will get a worse price than financing, IMO.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35433386)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 8:42 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

the amount i put down on my subaru had zero effect on the rate. so i put nothing down

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35433636)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:06 PM
Author: Ebony mischievous jewess plaza

180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431718)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:07 PM
Author: Indecent heady theatre newt

where do you live? Subarus are 180 in rain and snow

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431723)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:12 PM
Author: Violent clown gas station

decadent AND shrewd

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431766)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:13 PM
Author: aphrodisiac boiling water chad

190

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35431772)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:49 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432002)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 3:51 PM
Author: arousing saffron shrine

Congrats! You're not a LESBO

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432021)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 4:25 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

The more I look at the stats, the less I think I need to bother test driving the Mazda CX-5. It's got less interior space.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432192)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 4:26 PM
Author: topaz stirring double fault hissy fit

Do you have to get maroon? Jeez

What about the hrv

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432199)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 4:26 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

no that's just the test drive vehicle. though we don't care about color.

hr-v doesn't seem big enough for our needs

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432204)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 4:33 PM
Author: Motley vermilion halford

y not RDX CPO?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432248)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 4:35 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

what are the advantages of a CPO RDX over a new 2018 CR-V?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432253)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 4:40 PM
Author: Motley vermilion halford

was facing similar decision, went with 2016 RDX CPO (very high miles, but still several years of warranty). Paid about 24k.

cr-v has more random tech, but wasn't too concerned about that. I think RDX got update in 2017.

Acura has better components, better performance, thought the interior was nice and a little more spacious and refined. Acura service department is much better.

Lot of people told me that Acura or Lexus will take care of you better over the long run than honda/toyota.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432289)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 4:49 PM
Author: glassy filthy filthpig church building

Interesting that it has a keyed ignition (not DAT PUSH BUTTON START). Did you not max the trim level or is the CR-V just behind the times in the Honda lineup?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432341)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 4:50 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

this is the lowest trim level they sell. we don't need push button start.

it is standard on the Mazda CX-5, but not the Honda CR-V

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432347)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 4:54 PM
Author: glassy filthy filthpig church building

Live a little, bro. Does it even have full leather interior at the TTT trim level?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432377)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 4:57 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

pimping out our car is not how we choose to live

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432397)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 5:00 PM
Author: glassy filthy filthpig church building

Bump this when your kids puke/shit all over your cloth-covered interior and you're poasting from the waiting room at the cleaning company reading the fine print of their "no smell or it's free" guarantee.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432407)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 5:03 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

leather seats adds $4,000 to the MSRP and $5,000 to the TrueCar average

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432430)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 5:04 PM
Author: Gay Boltzmann

CR

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432443)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 6:45 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432958)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 6:04 PM
Author: milky state stain

xo keys

tls push button thingy

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35439272)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 4:51 PM
Author: bright set mediation

How did the Subaru drive better? Its got 175hp. The Honda has 190. You didn't like the Honda suspension? The Mazda with 185hp falls in between.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432352)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 5:27 PM
Author: Erotic mildly autistic forum puppy

Get your financing and then just have absolute final price incl all fees etc. in your head and be ready to walk away. I did this to try to cop a gently used 17 CRV from the dealership and they will dance all around to try to get you to come up on price. If you are not desperate for a car and have a working car to use, you do not actually need a new car. Dont budge on your price.

Truecar is a good estimate but is just a scam for dealerships to uniformly jack up prices. Use it as a guidepost and look at local listings and come in below that. Make them show you their cost for the car...not "invoice" either because that shit is all fake and the manufacturer just builds in fake invoice prices to allow dealerships to pad sales.

Fuck with the poor salesman and tell him you just wont buy a car if you dont get your price. Make him take degradingly low offers back to the sales manager. Tell him shit like "well if it's not worth your time then dont take it back, I have to go to X dealership across town still this afternoon."

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432537)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 5:31 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

Definitely plan to line up financing first

The internet recommends emailing/calling each dealership and asking for the "internet manager" and asking that person for a quote, then use the lowest quote as leverage with all of the others, trying to get them to beat price etc.

There is nothing wrong with our Camry so we have flexibility to walk away. Our timeline to buy is "sometime this year"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432552)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 5:48 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35432660)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 7:55 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35433309)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 8:21 PM
Author: Racy peach nursing home

Heinously ugly car with CVT. At least get a Lexus RX350 or Acura RDX.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35433523)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 8:25 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

You gonna kick in the extra $10,000 so I can add unnecessary aesthetic improvements?

1N9MESfNa9GLYNpCowEoNBkZcQQX9g1Lhc

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35433543)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 8:27 PM
Author: Racy peach nursing home

CV-T is just a bad engine, man.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35433562)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 8:29 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

Seems just fine for commuting on well paved roads

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35433569)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 8:32 PM
Author: Racy peach nursing home

Ok if you don’t care about the looks and you don’t care about the engine, all trolling aside the Cr-v is otherwise a reliable well designed car. I would get the trim with power seats and a power lift gate though.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35433583)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 8:32 PM
Author: Judgmental Tattoo Associate

CVT is a transmission, but yes, terrible and it will blow up and be expensive to replace.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35433585)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 8:34 PM
Author: Racy peach nursing home

Don’t want to nitpick but you’re right although I meant that continuously variable transmission engines are bad.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35433596)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 8:37 PM
Author: bright set mediation

They are bad because they feel bad and can give uneven response not because they have mechanical reliability problems. CVTs today are as reliable as any torque converter automatic.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35433609)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:01 PM
Author: Racy peach nursing home

(Nissan rogue salesman)

Google Nissan Rogue transmission

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434349)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:32 PM
Author: Hideous self-absorbed dog poop

As a Subaru CVT owner, I feel like you have it almost completely backwards.

They do feel a little bit 'different', although I really disagree that it feels 'bad'. Like, if I'm on the interstate with the cruise pegged at 75, and I come up on a steep hill (the kind of hill where semis throw on their hazards because they can't do any more than like 50 or whatever), it's almost crazy to me how little drama the car exhibits in holding that speed. The engine and transmission will bear down a bit and the revs will go up to 2500 or maybe 2600, but that's it. It's just remarkable to me. My car is supposed to be one of the most underpowered cars out there, but it never really feels like it's getting its' ass kicked.

I know auto journalists tend to shit on CVTs because of the 'feel' of them but quite frankly I think all those impressions are misguided. Or at least perhaps the Nissan ones are worse than the Subaru ones.

And as for your assertion that "CVTs today are as reliable as any torque converter automatic"... I mean, you might be sort of correct in saying that... the problem with CVTs though is that they are so complicated that *nobody* repairs them in situ. Instead, if you have a problem with your CVT, your only option is to do a complete replacement with a new/used/remanufactured unit. And the problem with that is (at least with Subarus) the cost of all those options are hideously expensive. We're talking like $7-10k.

Luckily for owners such as myself, Subaru has extended the warranty on basically all the CVTs they made from 2010-2015 to 10 years / 100k miles, so I do have some peace of mind for another few years.

Normal automatic transmissions can be repaired much more inexpensively. And even if replacement were required on a normal automatic tranny, the cost wouldn't be quite as nuts as the CVTs are

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434492)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:43 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

did something change in 2016? 2016 outback owner here.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434545)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:52 PM
Author: Hideous self-absorbed dog poop

I don't know. All I know is that the decision to extend that warranty came out this past summer, and applied to 2010 to 2015. Mine is a 2011.

I see some high-mileage 2015s on Autotrader for like $18k and I just feel really bad for the people that think that's a good deal... they would be way better off with a low mileage 2010-2012 for sub $15k



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434615)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 12:09 AM
Author: Hideous self-absorbed dog poop

I wish I had better data.

The whole situation seems a bit odd. Like, there really doesn't seem to be very many people complaining on the forums about their transmissions going out.

It almost seems to me as though Subaru would have been better off doing a production run of trannys & priced them so that they'd be affordable for replacement vs. doing this extended warranty thing

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434745)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 8:35 PM
Author: bright set mediation

It will blow up at 100,000 miles. Relax.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35433599)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 8:41 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

5 year powertrain warranty

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35433635)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:05 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

nothing is more GC flame than buying a luxury compact suv.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434367)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:08 PM
Author: submissive electric blood rage

Not really. It has a use case, even if it isn't theirs. If we could fit into a Porsche Macan Turbo or Mercedes GLC 63 AMG, it would save quite a bit of cash.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434382)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:14 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

this post is confusing. it was save money to buy a $90k compared to owning a...?

And why can't you fot into one? i thought you were both relatively small, childless people.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434416)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:28 PM
Author: submissive electric blood rage

Large dog, plus like to take road trips, plus probably having kids in the next few years.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434480)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:30 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

interesting. do you go camping?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434487)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:32 PM
Author: submissive electric blood rage

We rent cabins but don't do legit camping. We did that several times before many years ago but realized we never really enjoyed it as much as getting a nice cabin.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434495)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:34 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

i think im prob the same. i like being outdoors, making a fire etc. But that doesn't mean i have to sleep on the ground like a goy.

what are some cr places to rent a cabin?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434501)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:36 PM
Author: submissive electric blood rage

We went to Woodstock, NY last year and absolutely loved it.

Also, dealing with tents, carrying equipment as you hike, etc. just sucks. You can car camp, but having a nice shower and wifi is still preferable.

If you were a REAL Jew you wouldn't leave urban areas unless you absolutely had to.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434510)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:37 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

ty

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434514)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 10:21 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

So what I've learned from this thread is that XO is full of sad people who try to fill holes in their life with premium car features.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434156)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 10:24 PM
Author: Gay Boltzmann

That's perhaps overly harsh; a lot of people spend a lot of time in their cars, and other people may see it semi-regularly too, so they want the car to be nice.

That said, I agree that for the most part fancy cars are fucking flame.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434168)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 10:25 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

I posted some pictures of the interior of the base model CR-V LX, it's not so bad. It's got some cool looking knobs and when you press the "Econ" button a green flower appears on the dashboard. Would not be ashamed of showing it to people.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434179)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 10:36 PM
Author: Gay Boltzmann

What does the Econ button actually do?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434219)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 10:38 PM
Author: violet pistol

you become a doctor of economics for the wise purchase.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434226)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 10:38 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

It lowers engine performance to increase fuel efficiency. We plan to drive with the econ button "on" at all times.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434227)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 10:39 PM
Author: Hideous self-absorbed dog poop

Probably just makes the throttle less responsive

The claimed 2mpg improvement is likely illusory unless you're a totally shit driver

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434234)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 10:57 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

agreed that car features that dont enhance the driving experience are complete flame.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434332)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:03 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

but even compared to you, I care less about "the driving experience" because to me the destination and the people in the car with you are what's most important

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434362)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:06 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

true, windows down on a summer night, your best girl by your side, headed to the diner. 180.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434373)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:09 PM
Author: submissive electric blood rage

This is like a Mazda commercial.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434386)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:10 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434390)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:18 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

the more I research, the less I want to bother with the Mazda CX-5.

It has a higher total cost of ownership and less interior space. Nobody ranks it ahead of the CR-V. Main argument for the Mazda seems to be interior trim which I don't really care about.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434440)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:27 PM
Author: submissive electric blood rage

Not really my point, more that every time I see a Mazda commercial it is some bullshit about people singing to music in a car and nothing about the actual car. This, of course, is the same BS you're espousing. If you dgaf about the actual car then not sure why you're making this thread.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434476)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:34 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

zoom zoom

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434504)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:34 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

I simply care that the car meets my use case. I don't care about extra doo-dads or levels of performance that I will never require.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434505)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:38 PM
Author: submissive electric blood rage

If you can't have fun with fast cars then something is wrong with you as a man.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434517)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:39 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

I prefer a good board game with friends to driving a car really fast. There's something so uncivilized about driving a car fast, the terrible noises the engine makes, etc.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434526)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:42 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

might as well just turn in your cock and balls now!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434539)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:53 PM
Author: submissive electric blood rage

Flame?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434618)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:55 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

100% not flame. a car is just a tool to get from Point A to Point B.

Our use case for this car:

(1) My wife will use it to commute to work in heavy traffic on weekdays

(2) We will use it to visit my in-laws on weekends and for errands like getting the groceries

(3) It must fit our soon-to-be-born baby and carseat comfortably in the back, and a second carseat if needed (we hope to have 2 kids)

(4) Occasionally we may take it on roadtrip vacations, but often we rent a car for these to avoid running up the miles

that's it. no need for it to go really fast or be used for recreational driving.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434645)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 12:05 AM
Author: submissive electric blood rage

Geez, this is a depressing, joyless way of thinking.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434711)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 12:05 AM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

I have plenty of fun in my life. It just doesn't come from a car.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434719)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 12:06 AM
Author: submissive electric blood rage

Board games?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434726)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 12:07 AM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

and, frankly, I don't see what is so boring about the Honda CR-V LX. It's still comfortable to sit, the radio still plays my favorite songs, the climate control still makes me more comfortable than I would be outside, I can still see out the window and look at the wonderful world around me.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434737)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 12:08 AM
Author: submissive electric blood rage

Something about all this seems flamey...

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434739)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 3:09 PM
Author: Gay Boltzmann

Why? I don't get why it's hard to grasp at all. He derives enjoyment from relationships and experiences rather than some possession. That seems ideal.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35438102)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 3:53 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

people derive pleasure from different things mang. it seems desirable to not care much about cars. they are just about always a terrible investment.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35438387)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 10:34 PM
Author: Hideous self-absorbed dog poop

I love my Outback but I'm increasingly wary of the CVTs they use, to the point that I'm not sure I'd recommend one to people who want to own one with the intention of driving one into the ground. IMO if you're going to own one it's probably best to get out of it before 100k miles, sadly.

Luckily for me I've put light mileage on mine so far

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434211)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 9:49 AM
Author: cyan locale circlehead

Lol @ not buying a stick shift

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35435879)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 1:25 PM
Author: Hideous self-absorbed dog poop

They killed the manual on the Outback a few years ago. Last year you could get them was 2014

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35437347)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 1:27 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

should have gotten a wrx.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35437364)



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Date: February 18th, 2018 11:33 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

This is now the biggest thread of the day on XO

<3

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35434498)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 9:44 AM
Author: milky state stain

xo has been eagerly waiting this decision for days. Very exciting to live vicariously through you brother, it felt like I was actually *at* the Honda dealership

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35435863)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 9:47 AM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

ty. having slept on it, I really do think I made the right decision.

over the next few weeks, I am going to make literally dozens of threads about my experience shopping for a car loan. enjoy!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35435871)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 1:18 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35437303)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 2:39 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35437895)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 3:14 PM
Author: Razzle Theater Stage

How do you agree on price/financing with dealership BEFORE stepping foot there, when do you test drive the car?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35438133)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 3:17 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

(1) Research cars online. Pick 2-3 models you think you are interested in buying.

(2) Go to the closest dealership, test drive the models you want. Tell salespeople you're not ready to buy. Decide which model you are buying.

(3) Get preapproved for a car loan at a bank, credit union, or captive finance company.

(4) Email or call all the dealers in your area to get their price on that model. Take the lowest bid you get and share it with the others, telling them to beat it. Go to the dealer that offered lowest price and buy car there.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35438159)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 3:19 PM
Author: Razzle Theater Stage

Are dealerships receptive when you tell them you’re just there to test drive cars, not buy?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35438169)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 3:31 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

Yes

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35438259)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 3:59 AM
Author: milky state stain

Yes because everyone says that

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35443239)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 7:24 PM
Author: sickened embarrassed to the bone ratface

You can probably get a lower price by going in to the one that gave you the best bid and trying to negotiate lower, but don't disclose that you'd already been in communication with them. Worst case, you take the offer they made via email/phone. Best case, you get them even lower.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35440003)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 8:26 AM
Author: histrionic azn

A lot of dealers just won't respond to email inquiries these days, or at least that's my experience. I was still able to get a sub-TrueCar price on my last buy, but it can be frustrating.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35443571)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 8:27 AM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

What did you do?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35443572)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 8:34 AM
Author: histrionic azn

I played the game for a little bit - some were like "we can't give you a price, but we'll match, etc., etc.," others were begging me to come in, calling me on the phone, etc.

I did find one who was willing to talk over email and I mostly just worked with him. I tried to use his offer as leverage over others, but it was taking forever since dealers know what's going on and they don't see you as a high priority. In the end I really needed a new car and the trim I was going for (V6 Accord) was being discontinued, so I couldn't wait around forever. I realized the deal I was being offered was good enough after a few back and forths with the cooperative dealer and took it. I probably could've squeezed another few hundred out if I really wanted to. If you're negotiating with a TrueCar dealer, you can use that as a starting off price - find out what it would be on TC, then ask them to come in lower. If they do, you know you're already getting a decent deal.

I live in a very high volume area though. In other areas dealers will be much more receptive to any potential buyer.

I think your overall plan is pretty good actually.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35443588)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 8:36 AM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

Thanks - thankfully, I am in no hurry to buy a car and can afford to wait it out. And they're not discontinuing the CR-V LX anytime soon.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35443597)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 8:43 AM
Author: histrionic azn

If you're so concerned with price, why are you going for the 18? Seems like you should be targeting 17s.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35443616)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 11:57 AM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

You'd think so, but Hondas depreciate so little in year 1 that it serms to be a better deal to cop dat 2018 with better warranty coverage.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35444643)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 3:38 PM
Author: Sapphire aggressive hairy legs

This shit is toxic.

That said, you should definitely get the one with CarPlay (the one with the bigger/better screen). I don’t think the lowest end crv has it.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35438307)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 5:11 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

No, it doesn't have this feature. Why exactly do I need it?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35438955)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 3:39 AM
Author: Sapphire aggressive hairy legs

it let’s you use your iphone as your car's infotainment system. you can dictate texts, listen to spotify, control your phone, etc, through the car while you drive. there’s an android equivalent, too, if you use android.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35443182)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 8:20 AM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

And this is worth several thousand dollars?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35443554)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 8:32 AM
Author: milky state stain

Hands-free poasting from the interstate. It's a game changer

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35443584)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 1:01 PM
Author: Sapphire aggressive hairy legs

it is to me.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35445048)



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Date: February 19th, 2018 7:16 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35439947)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 9:40 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35448840)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 9:42 PM
Author: submissive electric blood rage

For someone that doesn't care about material goods, you seem remarkably focused on this.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35448857)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 10:08 PM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

why are you so angry at his car? you sound like earl.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35449136)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 10:36 PM
Author: submissive electric blood rage

I understand people who just don't get and don't know about cars. But feeling pride in a shit car is bizarre and rubs me the wrong way.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35449414)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 10:37 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

more like pride in a good decision

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35449421)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 10:43 PM
Author: submissive electric blood rage

The only way it is a "good" decision is if you don't really care about the decision which you obviously do.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35449483)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 10:44 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

?

The Honda CR-V is the highest-rated car that meets my use case and comes at a very reasonable price with few extras I don't need. Should I not be happy that I found it?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35449486)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 10:49 PM
Author: submissive electric blood rage

You should shrug and carry on with your life. You saved money by avoiding spending on a good car.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35449523)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 10:50 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

(Ford Escape salesman)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35449531)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 10:57 PM
Author: submissive electric blood rage

LOL, you don't even know what a good car is.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35449594)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 10:58 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

lol my current car is a 2009 Toyota Camry. Do you know how much better the 2018 Honda CR-V feels and handles than my current ride? My new CR-V is going to be a huge improvement in dashboard features, comfort, and of course interior cabin space. It's going to improve my car life in every single way.

The CR-V is literally going to bring me years of joy.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35449601)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 10:59 PM
Author: submissive electric blood rage

You're so flame.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35449608)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 11:29 PM
Author: Irradiated spot gaping

the best part is, I have literally months of Honda content planned out. All I've done so far is researched the car online and taken a test drive. There's gonna be an entire story arc where I apply for financing and rate shop between lenders. Then there's going to be car price negotiations with the dealer. Than getting vanity plates.

All I've done so far is researched and test driven the CR-V and already I have gotten 300+ poasts in all the threads about it combined.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35449823)



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Date: February 21st, 2018 7:33 AM
Author: spectacular whorehouse

vanity plates?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35450978)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 10:54 PM
Author: Disrespectful diverse coffee pot



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3896808&forum_id=2#35449570)