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So I'm in the market for a new car. New new. The used market is fucking stupid and apparently my almost 10 year old Honda is worth $15k trade-in.

My first thought was to stick with Honda, but they seem to have paired their trim levels down and now the base model comes with almost nothing and they don't have the options to add things. You have to go up a trim level. Even the mid trim is lacking features my current mid trim Honda has.

My next thought was Toyota. I was onboard until I read you can't do remote start unless you pay a monthly subscription. Not only is that fucking retarded, that's a deal breaker for me.

So I'm not sure where to look now. What are the Poalr suggestions?

Things I need in a new car: - reliability - good gas mileage - remote start and auto lock (crazy that this isn't standard these days) - Android Auto support

Things I'd like to have in a new car: - wireless android auto\phone charge - moon roof - heated seats - not ghey looking

So I'm in the market for a new car. New new. The used market is fucking stupid and apparently my almost 10 year old Honda is worth $15k trade-in. My first thought was to stick with Honda, but they seem to have paired their trim levels down and now the base model comes with almost nothing and they don't have the options to add things. You have to go up a trim level. Even the mid trim is lacking features my current mid trim Honda has. My next thought was Toyota. I was onboard until I read you can't do remote start unless you pay a monthly subscription. Not only is that fucking retarded, that's a deal breaker for me. So I'm not sure where to look now. What are the Poalr suggestions? Things I need in a new car: - reliability - good gas mileage - remote start and auto lock (crazy that this isn't standard these days) - Android Auto support Things I'd like to have in a new car: - wireless android auto\phone charge - moon roof - heated seats - not ghey looking

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Lots of cars are Turbo 3 now. You'd be surprised. Many Japanese manufacturer's have been using forced induction 3s for years now.

The Trax is designed to meet other markets (Asia / Europe) and sold here. It did well in its initial sales because of price point solely. But GM is known for many many years of pushing garbage at a low price

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Allegedly, the Trax is designed to boost CAFE numbers to offset all the trucks they sell. It doesn't make it any better. There's also not as many turbo 3 out there. The manufacturers that don't have large truck fleets, have more NA 4 cylinders.

Either way, I'm convinced CAFE needs major reform or removal.

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Well. Take a look at FNA (Fiat North America - (Stelantis' North American Operation)). It lost money due to CAFE standards, for 2 years at least before Stellantis stepped in to make them meet them to avoid the fines.

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They've always had horrible mileage and meh trannies with assembly line workers that drink and smoke dope at lunch. They aren't on my list.