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Originally Posted by RubyCamaro
I'm liking my Altima Coupe (not making them anymore). I now have put a little more than 2000 mi on her driing her daily to work (35 mi both highway & city traffic) no real compliants. Only minor things that I will get figured out or used to. I wish the seat height adjusted as I feel I sit too low in it. The huge outside rear view mirrors create the biggest blind spot making it difficult to see the curb when you make left turns (like on to divided highways). It automaticly turns the lights off & locks the doors at night faster than I can gather my things & get out then I can't see the door locks to get out. You can't open the door with the engine running to check how you are parked & have to shut it off then start again if you are not happy with how you parked. And it is taking me a while to get used to the keyless entry. Like if I open the passenger door to put things in & put my purse (with the key) in too, then it won't let me in on the driver's side & I have to go back around & get my purse. 
But it drives good, gets good mileage, I am happy with my purchase.
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Thanks for all of the details! I think a lot of those little things would be annoying/take some time to get used to. I know her sister loves hers so it's good to hear she's not the only one!
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Originally Posted by crysalis_01
Of the three you've narrowed it down to:
What are the costs?
What trim levels?
What drivetrains?
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The range we are looking at is 26-29.
For the Acura, we are looking at both the 2.5 and the 3.5. For the Kia, I'm pushing for the SXTurbo. For the Fusion, we are looking at a low-level Hybrid or mid-level gas. I haven't done as much research on the Fusion so I don't know the specific trims.
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Originally Posted by Scalded Dog
Kia's had a reputation as cheap and disposable for a long time... sort of the same way the Honda entered the U.S. market many years ago. However, Kia's products seem to be getting better and better, and the stigma is slowly fading. Eventually, it won't be so much of a "downer" to be seen in one. However... maybe you can talk your GF into realizing that by getting that one (my vote for best on your list!) she'll be blazing the trails of cool, by getting a cool Kia before Kias are cool?!?
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Trendsetters!
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Originally Posted by MikeSVX
Have you looked at the Subaru Legacy? The 25i Limited Starts at $25,895 and includes Leather interior, heated driver and front passenger seats, 440w stereo, moonroof, fog lights 18in wheels.
The 2.5L engine is a little low on power at 173hp , but gets 24 City / 32 Hwy
The 3.5L engine is 256hp and gets 18 City / 25 Hwy, but to get in it it starts at 28.895, but it is fully loaded too.
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Subaru is already off the list. Their mileage is lower than their counterparts, significantly so on the 3.5. :(