for 20 grand

[regfootball]

I am not sure if i would prefer a cruze Eco manual or a new 012 Passat S manual........

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

weigh in folks, this is a tough one.......

(disclaimer: believe me there is no purchase imminent)........(I would probably be looking lease anyways)

[Northstar]

Depends whether you want the extra space or extra MPG... I think it's basically that simple.

[regfootball]

yes.... and no.........

the cruze is a fun car. the passat has a little bit of luxury going for it, but not as much sport.

i consider this an odd but interesting comparison, considering how close the MSRP is....

the big diff is in fuel economy although i would not be surprised if the Cruze has slightly higher insurance costs....

Edited August 1, 2011 by regfootball

[pow]

Or, for $h!s and giggles, you can get a brand new Avenger Heat V6 (283-hp yea!) for $18K. That's a deal I saw in the paper this morning. Crazy.

[regfootball]

what's crazier........a new 9-5, yes NEW 9-5, already advertised at 10k off sticker........30k....i need to see if that's a demo.....

actually, a new avenger heat as you mention is worth a look in a huge way.....that car will still get nice mpg and probably scoot....

Edited August 1, 2011 by regfootball

[§carlet §wordfish]

I'd take the Cruze without a second thought.

[pow]

what's crazier........a new 9-5, yes NEW 9-5, already advertised at 10k off sticker........30k....i need to see if that's a demo.....

actually, a new avenger heat as you mention is worth a look in a huge way.....that car will still get nice mpg and probably scoot....

Yeah, there are dealers selling new base 9-5s for $27K... Buick Regal 2.4 money.

[Sixty8panther]

You guys DO realize that about 97% of those bull$hit prices in the "paper" are just "get you in the door" tactics, right?!

Ever heard the saying "if it sounds too good to be true...."

Perfect Example: a local dealer has some finer-than fine print stating all their prices reflect $3000 cash / trade.

Honestly, not to be a d!ck but don't be so naive!

There's NO free lunch.

Edited August 3, 2011 by Sixty8panther

[Northstar]

There are 9-5's on eBay buy it now for $27k and change (not auctions, buy it now) that say the price includes everything but TTL + doc fees.