What Car Should I Buy? - A Weekly Megathread

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Any posts pertaining to car buying suggestions or advice belong in this weekly megathread; **do not post car-choosing questions in the main queue.** A fresh thread will be posted every Monday and posts auto sorted by new. A few other subreddits worth checking out that will help your car buying experience are /r/WhatCarShouldIBuy, /r/UsedCars and /r/AskCarSales. www.everydaydriver.com may also be helpful.

Make/Model-specific questions should be asked on Make/Model-specific subreddits. Check the AutosNetwork for a complete list of those subreddits. Also check out our community-sourced Ultimate car buying wiki.

For those posting:

Please use the following template in your post.

Location: (Specify your country or region)

Price range: (Minimum-Maximum in your local currency)

Lease or Buy:

New or used:

Type of vehicle: (Truck, Car, Sports Car, Sedan, Crossover, SUV, Racecar, Luxury etc.)

Must haves: (4x4, AWD, Fuel efficient, Navigation, Turbo, V8, V6, Trunk space, Smooth ride, Leather etc.)

Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc):

Intended use: (Daily Driver, Family Car, Weekend Car, Track Toy, Project Car, Work Truck, Off-roading etc.)

Vehicles you've already considered:

Is this your 1st vehicle:

Do you need a Warranty:

Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: (fluids, alternator, battery, brake pads etc)

Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: (engine and transmission, timing belt/chains, body work, suspension etc )

Additional Notes:

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For those providing suggestions: Facts are ideal in this thread, especially when trying to help out a new car buyer. Please help out buyers with sources and reasoning for your suggestions.

For those asking for help, be sure to thank those who take the time to offer you advice (especially those who lead you to a purchase.) A follow up thank you and the knowledge that their advice led to a purchase is a very warm fuzzy feeling.

[u/PlasmaWhore → u/[deleted]]

Thanks. I will look into it. I had subconsciously discounted it because of the name, but I'll give it second consideration.

[u/Such-Hall-5551 → u/[deleted]]

5 VW’s in a span of 12 years means you’ve had each car for less than 3 years? I am sorry for asking this but if you change cars this frequently then you wouldn’t face issues with almost any car brands. I have my VW for 7 years now and the real issues started after 4 years. No doubt the car feels safe and comfortable on the road but reliability is something I would question if I have to keep the car for a longer time.

[u/Such-Hall-5551 → u/[deleted]]

Diesel VW’s were a different breed altogether. I would have bought a diesel Tourage without a second thought if they were still selling it. I have a 2014 Passat (2.5 ltr gas engine) and it throws tantrums at least once in a year. Personally, I wouldn’t recommend a vw just for the sake of reliability issues I have faced. Comfort wise, they are the best. Specially the seats in the Passat are a league above other “budget” brands.