[talldude123]

as the title states, is anybody on Tech-Forums a car nut?

My parents are set on buying either of these cars, since i'm buying their 1992 Acura Integra...


- 2005 Saab 9-5 Linear 4-cyl http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/u...x.cfm/id/2464/

- 2005 Toyota Camry SE V6 http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/u...x.cfm/id/2511/


I agree that the Toyota Camry is a better car than the Saab...better reviews, powerful, and comfortable.

The Saab does have turbo and traction control, but does that exactly make it better than a Toyota? It's a GM car....


If anybody owns one of these vehicles, or knows somebody that has one, could you tell me how they are?

Any help is appreciated, thx...

[toxicity_27]

I would go with the Camry. Yes the Saab may have a turbo and traction control, but do your parents really need the joy of a turbo? The Toyota Camry is a tried and true car. Great mileage, haven't heard of any major problems with them, and I see quite a few of them on the roads.

[GameGURU]

Camry has terrible gas mileage. I know they have a reliable reputation though. Honestly though, I don't think they're worth the money. If you're going in the Japanese market, go for an Accord. Crisp handling, very fast if you get the V-6 (240hp), great mileage and an awesome reputation as well as next to untouchable reliability. Honda is amazing.

I wouldn't even put that Saab in the line up honestly. I know that's one model Saab has had some serious problems with.

If I were you, I would change it to a V-6 Accord, put a Subaru Legacy GT (sedan) in there with a Mazda 6 V-6. Those will all get you great mileage, great reliability and comfort. As well as some serious power.

[Trifid]

is anyone into cars?

Yes.

I wouldn't go with either. Saab will be very understeery, and poorly built dash (to German standards, it will be great compared to American cars though.)

As said the Subaru Legacy is a really nive car.

Have a look into what the Germans make.

[Simon]

I dont know what would best suit you, but i do know that you cant really compare those two cars. So so different.

[john3]

have ur parents considered buying a Mercedes C Class? its a really good benz for the price. if not then, i personally like the new Acura sedans, and Lexus, ask them if they'd be interested in those, or even Nissan and Infiniti, all great jpn cars.

[Chankama]

I just bought a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. Brand new it cost me $28000 Canadian. I think even after $$ conversion, it is cheaper in the US.

I think professional car reviewers say that this car is better than the 2006 Camry.

Reason why it's cheap? Hyundai wants to get into the North American market with a bang. Their cars before 2005 couldn't compare against like the Camry and Accord. Now that they can, I thnink they are really subsidizing the price to gain market share.

It's a big car. I am 6"2, and I fit in their quite comfortably. If you don't want to upgrade the audio system, the standard one is pretty good. Sunroof, ABS, cruise control, security system, etc.

Picture:
http://tinyurl.com/o8nx3

[john3]

i dunno about korean cars, i mean, they only have like 2 international brands, and they......wats the word........suk.

[DJ-CHRIS]

I know people who have had total nightmares with saab...

[Chankama]

Originally posted by john3
i dunno about korean cars, i mean, they only have like 2 international brands, and they......wats the word........suk.

Originally posted by Chankama

I think professional car reviewers say that this car is better than the 2006 Camry.

Reason why it's cheap? Hyundai wants to get into the North American market with a bang. Their cars before 2005 couldn't compare against like the Camry and Accord. Now that they can, I thnink they are really subsidizing the price to gain market share.

I did a lot of research about this man. Before I spent ~$28K Cdn, obviously I had to be sure. And Hyundai sonata was definitely the best deal out there for less than $35K Cdn.

http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/hyund...r_reviews.html