need some help to refine my search. i will give my 2013 vw passat s to my younger son next year when he returns from overseas, transitioning from active army to reserves, to study for an mba. i like the passat well enough, its in fine shape, will meet his needs for two years.
now i need to get serious about looking for a replacement, either new or preferably recent cpo. yes i am aware that vehicles are in short supply and overpriced these days.
i do not want a turbo engine or cvt. i need a middling size sedan or suv, no pickup truck, no daily commuting as i am retired. so far toyota (camry, rav 4) and mazda (cx5 or 6) seem to be my only non turbo, non cvt choices. i am a frugal sort so tend to keep my vehicles awhile, but don’t skimp on proper maintenance.
so, besides toyota and mazda, what other makes should i be looking at for a reliable newish vehicle that i can keep for say 100k miles? my simple 2.5 five cylinder n.a. passat is fine at 104k miles. have the koreans gone full turbo and cvt? jeep cherokee, but should i be concerned about long term reliability?
please don’t advise that i should simply get used to a turbo and/or cvt; i’m just not doing it. thanks in advance for suggestions kind sirs.
now i need to get serious about looking for a replacement, either new or preferably recent cpo. yes i am aware that vehicles are in short supply and overpriced these days.
i do not want a turbo engine or cvt. i need a middling size sedan or suv, no pickup truck, no daily commuting as i am retired. so far toyota (camry, rav 4) and mazda (cx5 or 6) seem to be my only non turbo, non cvt choices. i am a frugal sort so tend to keep my vehicles awhile, but don’t skimp on proper maintenance.
so, besides toyota and mazda, what other makes should i be looking at for a reliable newish vehicle that i can keep for say 100k miles? my simple 2.5 five cylinder n.a. passat is fine at 104k miles. have the koreans gone full turbo and cvt? jeep cherokee, but should i be concerned about long term reliability?
please don’t advise that i should simply get used to a turbo and/or cvt; i’m just not doing it. thanks in advance for suggestions kind sirs.