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[Zee09]

I have prostituted myself to the lowest bidder and did unspeakable things to obtain the ultimate
long range road cruiser. Obviously I have failed and need your help.

What I require............

* Great seats for a bad back and I do not like tiny bottoms in my rides but- never mind... ; )
* Roomy- I hate when they put you in a cubicle like a Ford Taurus
* No Fords- I hate their seats
* No pickups- AWD or FWD fine- CVT is okay
* Very quiet with minimal road noise
* If hwy mpg is below 25 mpg- no thanks- The more the better- MORE!
* Hybrid ok
* Don't need a prestige brand- been there before
* Reliable- Sometimes I will put 3-4K miles on in one week
* Car-SUV-CUV okay
* Budget.. $25K-$55K NEW!

Thanks!

 

[tyman]

Highlander
RDX
Pilot
Telluride
Palisade

 

[Skippy722]

While everyone is built differently and what works for one might not work for another, V6 Chrysler 300. I could drive that thing for hours and never be like “I can’t wait to get there and get out of this thing!” Available AWD if you want it, otherwise RWD.

The Durango/Grand Cherokee is also super comfortable, could eek out 25 on the highway if you got the v6.

 

[Leo99]

I was going to recommend one of those big Buicks like a LeSabre but it seems Buick stopped making sedans. Buick Enclave? 300?

 

[jurko]

2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback 6MT

 

[jayjr1105]

Any new Mazda without VCM.

 

[Zee09]

I was going to recommend one of those big Buicks like a LeSabre but it seems Buick stopped making sedans. Buick Enclave? 300?

Yeah I did the same too. Buick were cruisers!

 

[Mainia]

I love Tyman's list, I will copy it, because it has all the good ones in it.

Highlander
RDX
Pilot
Telluride
Palisade

 

[Zee09]

Some great deals on 300's but inside they are dated and I hate when I hear that but I just repeated it.
Really dated!

 

[Zee09]

I love Tyman's list, I will copy it, because it has all the good ones in it.

Highlander
RDX
Pilot
Telluride
Palisade

I drove the top 3
I could live with the Pilot and almost bought one- but it is a bit stiff

 

[wemay]

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[Zee09]

#1. VW Jetta
#2 VW Passat

2021 VW Jetta Vs. Passat Comparison | Gunther Volkswagen

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Yeah I'm a VW coward
Been liking them and the Arteon for which I can get a great deal on but i fear the VW curse...yeah I know..

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Can you still get a new leftover TourX?

If not, get an Avalon. It's those old Buicks done right

A Camry hybrid seems like it would suit your needs, too.

Genesis might have something you'll like.

 

[manicrodder]

While everyone is built differently and what works for one might not work for another, V6 Chrysler 300. I could drive that thing for hours and never be like “I can’t wait to get there and get out of this thing!” Available AWD if you want it, otherwise RWD.

The Durango/Grand Cherokee is also super comfortable, could eek out 25 on the highway if you got the v6.

Second on the 300. Mine is a AWD.

 

[wemay]

Yeah I'm a VW coward
Been liking them and the Arteon for which I can get a great deal on but i fear the VW curse...yeah I know..

I can understand that.

I would say an Avalon or 300 as mentioned above. Or even a leftover KIA Cadenza

 

[miden851]

Honda, Toyota, or Mazda in the price range, your pick

 

[Zee09]

Good article Wemay!

 

[AutoMechanic]

Jim, I’d get a Toyota or Mazda if you want to leave the Blue Oval gang.

 

[KCJeep]

I'm fascinated with the Arteon as well, maybe next time who knows. I'd guess you'd either love the Arteon or curse the day you ever heard of it. I'm convinced the Passat is VW's most reliable ride and it meets all your criteria too. Jetta is a decent suggestion I don't know enough about them to have an opinion on them other than it's a fairly new design and the Passat is very long in the tooth.

You tend to see younger people in Jettas.

You said 55k that's quite a budget. Audi A4 Quattro super comfortable car and still 10k under. VW is not Audi of course but still well built nice driving cruisers much cheaper to keep rolling than Audi.

 

[Zee09]

Jim, I’d get a Toyota or Mazda if you want to leave the Blue Oval gang.

The seats kill me on fords except the gas guzzler Expedition.