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Purchasing New Car Need Advice

Discussion in 'Other Cars' started by Vysse, Dec 24, 2018.

  1. Vysse

    Vysse Junior Member

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    So sadly I totaled my Prius recently and I'm now looking into getting a new car. I loved my Prius and was originally looking into getting another one however I also am really enjoying Android Auto in my rental. With that in mind I am looking to see what else is out there. Here's what I would want to have in a car.

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    Reverse Camera
    Push Button Start
    Bluetooth with AD2P
    Android Auto
    Good gas mileage
    Reliability

    The rest is pretty standard stuff that would come with any car that has all this I think. If there is an after market way to put Android Auto in a 3rd generation Prius I'm interested. Unsure if I can afford a 4th generation but if that's possible I'm interested. Likely I won't get approved for a loan beyond $20k and I don't think it'll be that high either. Just curious to see what cars might fit my wants.
     
    #1 Vysse, Dec 24, 2018
  2. KennyGS

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    Honda Civic Sport sedan is $21150 MSRP.
     
    #2 KennyGS, Dec 24, 2018
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  3. bisco

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    I’d put a new h/u in a Prius, anything else will disappoint
     
    #3 bisco, Dec 24, 2018
  4. Vysse

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    Any recommendations that minimize feature loss? I'm thinking a gen 3 at least for Prius but I might be able to swing a 2016 gen 4 as well. Who knows.
     
    #4 Vysse, Dec 25, 2018
  5. bisco

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    no, i'm old fashioned when it comes to that. should be plenty of good threads in the audio forums
     
    #5 bisco, Dec 25, 2018
  6. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Let us know what your commute and regular use needs are for a vehicle? I'm thinking a used Volt might be great for your needs. I think some of the newer ones even have Android Auto.

    Side note, you may be a little bit disappointed in Android Auto. I am a big Android (and tech) guy, but rarely use Android Auto on our 2018 Leaf. I find it easier to just use bluetooth that automatically connects.
     
    #6 markabele, Dec 27, 2018
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  7. Vysse

    Vysse Junior Member

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    So I make trips that are about 400-800 miles about 2 times a year maybe more or less depending. Other then that I mainly drive local. I'm also thinking a Hyundai Sonata or Elantra hybrid.
     
    #7 Vysse, Dec 28, 2018
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    sounds like a good plan, all the best!(y)
     
    #8 bisco, Dec 28, 2018
  9. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    With that use, I would recommend a plug in hybrid, whether that's a Volt, PiP, Prime, or Niro.
     
    #9 markabele, Dec 29, 2018
  10. Vysse

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    Thing is I live in an apartment so plugin isn't a strong option and likely out of my price range.
     
    #10 Vysse, Dec 29, 2018
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  11. frodoz737

    frodoz737 Top Wrench

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    FWIW...You might consider a 2015 Prius and what markabele said in post #6.
     
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  12. bisco

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    what can you grab a sonata or elantra for?
     
    #12 bisco, Dec 29, 2018
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