Originally Posted By: saaber1
Probably does not meet your timeline but the Subaru boxer diesel is supposed to be here in mid 2010. Undoubtedly it will have more emissions stuff than the subi diesels currently running around Europe though.
I have heard 50 mpg on those cars. If it doesn't have the CVT tranny, this could be a pretty amazing combo. 4x4, wagon utility, subaru reliability, diesel reliability (assumed! ha ha). I may buy one if it doesn't have the CVT.
Too bad they don't offer the civic diesel here, that would be something. If you are looking for reliability over fun, I would definitely go Japanese.
That would be worth waiting for. Great mileage, and I could carry stuff in it. I could use the TL for a year if I had to. It's just that it's in nearly new shape still and I don't want to go through or pay for getting it painted again. Once I stopped using it for a commuter, I went through and replaced everything that showed wear including a few interior components. A year is fine but I don't want to end up with a 400,000 mile car in 6 years.
I'm not worried about depreciation. I plan on using them up to where the flatbed has to haul it off to the junkyard. That's why I want to make a good choice, I have no plans on selling.
I will get a flat rate regardless of what I buy, meaning I could keep the TL and pocket the money but I would rather get a dedicated commuter that I never have to wash and I don't have to worry about door dings.