what are some cars with quiet interiors?

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amoeba

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to OP, your best bet for you price range is a camry.

If that is too much, try for corolla.
 

JulesMaximus

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Originally posted by: Ausm
Originally posted by: PricklyPete
LEXUS.


Wannabe Beamer ;)

Ausm

I'd take the '06 GS430 over a 540i any day of the week. That car kicks the crap out of the new Bangled 5-series in looks, style and comfort...probably performance too.
 

radioouman

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I had two Saturn S-series cars and they were both noisy. The 95 was much worse, but the 2000 wasn't that quiet either. However, my wife has an L-series Saturn, and it is quieter than any of the Accords I've been in.

 

Mr N8

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Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
I test drove all kinds of used cars that I could afford ($15k and under) last summer and ended up getting a 2003 Buick Regal. It was the quietest one I drove out of Toyotas, Hondas, Nissans, etc...didn't try Lexus.

The test I put them through was driving them down a road with potholes and broken pavement....the Buick won and the only close second was the Maxima I drove.

Do you still like the car? I've been debating between that and an Accord to replace my gas guzzling Crown Vic.
 

TheLonelyPhoenix

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From noise alone, I can't tell when my Mazda3 is on. Sometimes I'll forget if I already turned the key while I'm setting stuff down in my car and I'll press the gas pedal to make sure. :)

The 1.8 L Audi A4 is also extremely quiet inside.
 

Vic

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Anything Toyota/Lexus is extremely quiet. Even with a Camry, you can barely tell if the engine is running or not.
IME, Hondas are not quiet, unless on a very smooth road with non-performance tires. Otherwise, the road noise can be unbearable.
 

Scarpozzi

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Originally posted by: MogulMonster
Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
I test drove all kinds of used cars that I could afford ($15k and under) last summer and ended up getting a 2003 Buick Regal. It was the quietest one I drove out of Toyotas, Hondas, Nissans, etc...didn't try Lexus.

The test I put them through was driving them down a road with potholes and broken pavement....the Buick won and the only close second was the Maxima I drove.

Do you still like the car? I've been debating between that and an Accord to replace my gas guzzling Crown Vic.
I would say, overall, the interior of the accord may last longer, but the Regal is definitely nicer. I got an LS with the leather and touring package. The suspension is pretty sweet and it's 200HP...it's got plenty of power. I would guess from the quality of the materials that it will last another 6-7 years before I need another car. Nothing's broken on it yet. ;)

BTW...picture's in my sig.
 

TheLonelyPhoenix

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Originally posted by: Kaido
Sometimes it gets old listening to the stereo and I just want to drive and think or enjoy the view, but the car's noise gets a little grating after awhile. Granted my car is a little order and not in great condition. I've noticed bigger cars are more stable at high speeds too. Like on the highway, my car has a lot more shake and give than bigger cars like grand marquees and stuff, which is nice. Then again, my saturn can park in just about any parking space :)

I think it has more to do with the fact that its a Saturn than the size of the car. Not trying to knock Saturn build quality or anything, but they're just noisy cars in general, in my experience.
 

Wag

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The new Chevy Cobalt is very quiet, much more so than the Saturn. They specifically built it to improve on the Saturn.
 

Mr N8

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Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
Originally posted by: MogulMonster
Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
I test drove all kinds of used cars that I could afford ($15k and under) last summer and ended up getting a 2003 Buick Regal. It was the quietest one I drove out of Toyotas, Hondas, Nissans, etc...didn't try Lexus.

The test I put them through was driving them down a road with potholes and broken pavement....the Buick won and the only close second was the Maxima I drove.

Do you still like the car? I've been debating between that and an Accord to replace my gas guzzling Crown Vic.
I would say, overall, the interior of the accord may last longer, but the Regal is definitely nicer. I got an LS with the leather and touring package. The suspension is pretty sweet and it's 200HP...it's got plenty of power. I would guess from the quality of the materials that it will last another 6-7 years before I need another car. Nothing's broken on it yet. ;)

BTW...picture's in my sig.


Thanks! BTW - that's a sharp looking Regal. Very nice.
 

Scarpozzi

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Originally posted by: MogulMonster
Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
Originally posted by: MogulMonster
Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
I test drove all kinds of used cars that I could afford ($15k and under) last summer and ended up getting a 2003 Buick Regal. It was the quietest one I drove out of Toyotas, Hondas, Nissans, etc...didn't try Lexus.

The test I put them through was driving them down a road with potholes and broken pavement....the Buick won and the only close second was the Maxima I drove.

Do you still like the car? I've been debating between that and an Accord to replace my gas guzzling Crown Vic.
I would say, overall, the interior of the accord may last longer, but the Regal is definitely nicer. I got an LS with the leather and touring package. The suspension is pretty sweet and it's 200HP...it's got plenty of power. I would guess from the quality of the materials that it will last another 6-7 years before I need another car. Nothing's broken on it yet. ;)

BTW...picture's in my sig.


Thanks! BTW - that's a sharp looking Regal. Very nice.
LOL...worse part about the whole thing is that I'm 24 yrs old and drive a buick... Interestingly enough, it has a ton of horsepower but I never want to speed when I'm on the Interstate. I always want to travel 70mph or 75mph....something about the comfort and the way I sit in the car makes me want to just cruise. I'm 6'4" and have a ton of space for hauling stuff and can comfortably carry 5 people....the Regal has bucket seats and a center console shifter so it's got a sporty feel, but the LED lights on the radio display are kind of large (for those with bad eyes). That's my only gripe. If you do get one, be sure to get the upgraded AC package so you'll have digital controls. The stripped down version sucks. ;)
 

cavemanmoron

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Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
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you can buy brown bread etc and make your car quieter,'
look sound deadner up on the internet search of your choice.

Go to an audio nut website?
 

thomsbrain

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lexus and toyota are going to be quiet. hondas make more noise in general although the new Odessey is supposed to be REALLY quiet. it actually uses active noise cancellation from the stereo system. basically like sitting inside a giant pair of Bose Noise-Canceling headphones.