05-09-2008, 09:11 AM
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Got fish
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: King of Prussia Pa.
Posts: 184
Boat: 2008 Grady-White 208 Adventure
Home Port: Stone Harbor NJ
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Best & Worst part II..and I need your help
HELP! As you can see I am doing research for a new car.
The new car is for my wife and she has only two requirements. #1 - Must be AWD (we live on a nasty hill) #2 - Must be a convertible. Is Audi the only manufacturer making such a car? This info is based on over 1,300,000 surveys. The score is the overall reliability calculated as a percentage better or worse than the average of all cars. #1 - Honda.......................48% better than average #2 - Acura........................46% #3 - Scion........................43% #4 - Subaru......................38% #5 - Toyota.......................36% #6 - Lexus........................34% #7 - Infinity.......................31% #8 - Mitsubishi..................31% #9 - Porsche.....................30% #10 - Buick.......................20% #11 - Mercury...................18% #12 - Mini.........................17% #13 - Ford........................16% #14 - Lincoln....................14% #15 - Hyundai...................12% #16 - Jaguar.....................10% #17 - Mazda......................8% #18 - BMW.......................3% #19 - Volvo.......................2% #20 - Chrysler...................1% #21 - Nissan......................1% #22 - Audi.........................-9% worse than average #23 - Kia...........................-9% #24 - Saturn.....................-13% #25 - Saab.......................-14% #26 - Dodge.....................-21% #27 - Suzuki.....................-22% #28 - GMC.......................-24% #29 - Jeep........................-26% #30 - Chevrolet.................-32% #31 - Volkswagen.............-40% #32 - Pontiac....................-42% #33 - Mercedes-Benz.........-57% #34 - Cadillac...................-68% #35 - Hummer..................-86% #36 - Land Rover.............-153% |
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05-09-2008, 09:18 AM
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Got fish
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Seacoast NH; E. Orleans, MA
Posts: 193
Boat: Bertram 20CC, Bertram 25 Custom
Home Port: Harwichport, MA
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I dunno who wrote that list, but my wife's 02 Benz E320 wagon has had only one non-maintainence issue in over 80k miles. The one she had b4 this one was similar in its lack of problems. My 03 Audi A6 has 107k miles on it and the only thing I've had to do is replace a catalytic converter. I like it so much I just ordered the turbo-deisel A6 that's coming out in Feb 09. Don't put too much stock in some list...
MarkP
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05-09-2008, 09:24 AM
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Got fish
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: King of Prussia Pa.
Posts: 184
Boat: 2008 Grady-White 208 Adventure
Home Port: Stone Harbor NJ
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05-09-2008, 09:31 AM
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I've got Banannas
Join Date: Mar 2008
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So your wife is looking for an AWD convertible? How's this? and it does 190MPH.
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05-09-2008, 09:33 AM
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I think Admin is going to let me have this space
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You failed to mention price range. If you are looking under 30k
The Subaru Outback is the way to go. Bert
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05-09-2008, 09:41 AM
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I think Admin is going to let me have this space
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: South Texas
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I have a SPOTLESS 2005 Audi A6 Quattro 3.2L loaded with every possible option including navigation. Midnight Blue w/Grey leather. Sport package (larger wheels). Tires are in excellent shape. 36,000 miles.
$27,000. Sorry... I see it "must be a convertible"...
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05-09-2008, 09:50 AM
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Got fish
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: King of Prussia Pa.
Posts: 184
Boat: 2008 Grady-White 208 Adventure
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 But at over 100k I can't afford it, unless it comes with 50k in the glove box. |
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05-09-2008, 12:57 PM
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I use a green machine
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BostonWhaler
Just something to think about. AWD only really helps going up the hill, and a really good set of snows like Nokians will do a lot more for the downhill ride. THis could get you into the BMW 3 series with the hardtop.... |
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05-09-2008, 01:03 PM
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Crab mustard is good
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: cape may
Posts: 926
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Home Port: cape may, NJ
Best Catch: the one i catch next...they are all great in my book!
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Why dont you...
why dont you get her a jeep rubacon...that might be my next vehicle...you can take the top off...
rugged enough to take on your "nasty hill"....or wildwood (is anyone else sick of the construction!!...my truck takes a beating everyday) |
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05-09-2008, 01:04 PM
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Sit down Shut up And fish
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 452
Boat: Intrepid 289
Home Port: Stone Harbor, NJ
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Occupation: Yacht Sales
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Audi!
Nice cars. Riktronic has one bad ass awd Audi. The car is very comfortable and with 6 spd.8 cyl. it is very fun to drive
 . I have seen the Audi convertible and it has some very nice lines unlike other convts. which to me look like the rag-top was an after thought. Good luck!
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05-09-2008, 03:32 PM
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Got fish
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05-09-2008, 04:05 PM
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Crab mustard is good
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: cape may
Posts: 926
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Best Catch: the one i catch next...they are all great in my book!
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 I got to say though....i am very impressed with the suggestions! Boston Whaler - Buy your wife an AUDI convertible...that would be the best mothers day present ever...maybe even the R8? (i saw a guy ridin around in one yesterday....they are even nicer in person) Last edited by whowantstoknow : 05-09-2008 at 04:06 PM. |
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05-09-2008, 04:28 PM
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Got fish
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Posts: 195
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05-09-2008, 05:09 PM
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Crab mustard is good
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Ocean View, DE
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Get her one of these Pagani Zonda C12 F
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05-10-2008, 07:47 AM
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"If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving"
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I just bought a Volvo for my wife. It runs great and its awd. I`m sure they make a convertable too
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