YACT: Help me on choosing a new vehicle...

[malbojah]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Don't know if someone esle said it yet, but the 2004 Saturn VUE All-wheel Drive V6 is the one that GM and Honda worked together on. GM does all the body and Honda does the drivettrain.



But the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer 2dr 4x4 LS is a great choice. Lots of cash back and low % offers.

My problem is, what I expelled this morning looks better than the interior, But I'll stop by the local Saturn stealer today as well.

Gonna have lotsa notes after today

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: malbojah

Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Don't know if someone esle said it yet, but the 2004 Saturn VUE All-wheel Drive V6 is the one that GM and Honda worked together on. GM does all the body and Honda does the drivettrain.



But the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer 2dr 4x4 LS is a great choice. Lots of cash back and low % offers.

My problem is, what I expelled this morning looks better than the interior, But I'll stop by the local Saturn stealer today as well.

Gonna have lotsa notes after today

Well the 2004 is supposed to have some other updates. I am not 100% what they are but the Honda engine was supposed to be starting in the 20004 models and they were also going to do soem other things, but can't remember. But yea check out the new ones and see whats new.

 

[vi edit]

But the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer 2dr 4x4 LS is a great choice. Lots of cash back and low % offers.

Bleh.

The ONLY way I'd suggest somebody buy a 2dr blazer is buy a one or two year old one used for half the price. I see dealers regularly offering low milage (20k-35k miles) '01 and '02's for around $12k-$14k.

Save 10g's and buy used if you really want this vehicle.

 

[malbojah]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

But the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer 2dr 4x4 LS is a great choice. Lots of cash back and low % offers.

Bleh.

The ONLY way I'd suggest somebody buy a 2dr blazer is buy a one or two year old one used for half the price. I see dealers regularly offering low milage (20k-35k miles) '01 and '02's for around $12k-$14k.

Save 10g's and buy used if you really want this vehicle.

The Blazer is falling down on my list. If the Element were to offer the V-6 from the Pilot like the Saturn does, I'd be driving it by the end of the day. My other problem with the Element is the interior cargo capacity being around 650lbs.

 

[Ns1]

element...


but really, why don't you just get a wrx wagon? it'd be more capable than any of those cars, and probably have just as much cargo space

 

[Sundog]

Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis
element...


but really, why don't you just get a wrx wagon? it'd be more capable than any of those cars, and probably have just as much cargo space

element...blech :frown:

 

[RU482]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Don't know if someone esle said it yet, but the 2004 Saturn VUE All-wheel Drive V6 is the one that GM and Honda worked together on. GM does all the body and Honda does the drivettrain.

But the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer 2dr 4x4 LS is a great choice. Lots of cash back and low % offers.

The can throw all the incentives in the world at the blazer, but the fact is, you better plan on keeping it forever, cause the value is gonna drop like a rock. If anything, buy a low mileage 02 or 03 and save big money

 

[malbojah]

Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis
element...


but really, why don't you just get a wrx wagon? it'd be more capable than any of those cars, and probably have just as much cargo space

With the way I have it configured, it's just over my upper barrier of $25k. That, and I would be going with an auto tranny, and the WRX is ment to be a stick shift all the way

 

[vi edit]

With the way I have it configured, it's just over my upper barrier of $25k. That, and I would be going with an auto tranny, and the WRX is ment to be a stick shift all the way

Heh. That's why I said the Forester XT With some good negotiating you can get it for $25k...same price as the WRX. But, it uses the 2.5L found in the STI, and it also has a much better geared first gear than the WRX making for better acceleration with an auto. More torque + better gearing = good combo w/ an auto.

 

[malbojah]

Bump for the update

 

[KGB1]

GMC ENVOY

Better interior than Chevy Trail Blazer
Better Resale Value
Looks bigger than T-Blazer

GM at least knows suv/trucks..
4.2L i6

 

[johneetrash]

i know it's not awd, but what about a golf tdi? you sound like you dont need that much room anyway (with your imaginary junk), but even if you did the hatch holds a crapload of stuff. with winter tires, they're not bad in the snow.

maybe an impreza wagon if you're set on awd.

<-- detest suvs unless you actually use it

 

[malbojah]

Originally posted by: KGB
GMC ENVOY

Better interior than Chevy Trail Blazer
Better Resale Value
Looks bigger than T-Blazer

GM at least knows suv/trucks..
4.2L i6

WAAAYYYYYYY to outta my price range. I'm trying to keep it under 25k new if possible

 

[malbojah]

Originally posted by: johneetrash


maybe an impreza wagon if you're set on awd.

I want the higher up ride height

<---beginning to hate driving in low vehicles

 

[KGB1]

Originally posted by: malbojah

Originally posted by: KGB
GMC ENVOY

Better interior than Chevy Trail Blazer
Better Resale Value
Looks bigger than T-Blazer

GM at least knows suv/trucks..
4.2L i6

WAAAYYYYYYY to outta my price range. I'm trying to keep it under 25k new if possible

:Q I didn't know GM still continues to produce the normal Blazer... forgive me...
Same engine as my 01 Astro
4.3L v6

However the Saturn is GM also and is built on the new suv platform shared by the Buick

I'm not biased really.. but in suv's and trucks.. GM knows the sheeet.. sedans/sports cars however; imports

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: Evadman
you get bonus points for listing only vehicles that send power to all 4 wheels.

If I had to choose, I would get the Element, because I was looking ot buy one; or the Blazer because it has more power and a real 4 wheel drive system.

I assumed you are just posting list costs, since the Element can be had in the same trim level for 18,500 around here in Chicago.

Originally posted by: kevinthenerd
Crap! I was in a hurry and accidently voted for the Element! I meant to vote for the VUE! Can a mod change that or something?

Unfortunately, no.

What do you mean, unfortunately? It's a good thing.

 

[Nocturnal]

How about a Subaru WRX Wagon?

 

[malbojah]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
How about a Subaru WRX Wagon?

WRX are meant to be stick shift and I won't degrade the design by choosing an automatic tranny (which is what I'm looking for because I'm lazy)

 

[PaperclipGod]

wtf. worst choice of vehicles ever. i picked the least offensive (by a hair) vehicle - the element. but only because its a honda, which means itll last forever. although its obscenely ugly and underpowered, its better than the rest of those things.