Cars & Bikes, Driving & Riding

Postby **NTP66** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:37 pm

Because there are only like four sedans or SUVs under $30k worth looking at.

Postby **faftorial** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:09 pm

Because there are only like four sedans or SUVs under $30k worth looking at.

Minivan but you guys grew up riding in them so they're not cool.

@Shyster

Postby **Shyster** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:14 pm

I'm not sure that many minivans these days would fit under $30k. I think the passenger version of the Ford Transit Connect might have some models that MSRP below that line, but that's really intended to be more of a small commercial people-hauler than a family vehicle, and it's not going to have many of the features of mainline minivans like the Odyssey and Pacifica.

Postby **DigitalGypsy66** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:54 pm

I don't think there are mid sized SUVs under 30K. Our Pilot EX was $32, and the Odysseys are in that price range. The Passport, while smaller, is more expensive than a Pilot.

Postby **mac5155** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:20 pm

I don't get why anyone is buying a family hauler that is over 30K.

Yeah, you've mentioned that once or thirty times.

Postby **dodint** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:36 pm

I don't get why anyone has a family.

Postby **AuthorTony** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:37 pm

I don't get why anyone has a family.

Postby **faftorial** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:39 pm

I don't get why anyone is buying a family hauler that is over 30K.
Yeah, you've mentioned that once or thirty times.

I still don't understand. Please over consume and waste your money.

Postby **dodint** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:55 pm

I bought a 12 passenger van for two people. Not sure if I'm winning or what.

Postby **faftorial** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:56 pm

I bought a 12 passenger van for two people. Not sure if I'm winning or what.

Was it over $30K?

Postby **dodint** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 11:01 pm

$5k.

Should have bought six of them.

Postby **Shyster** » Mon Jun 28, 2021 11:43 pm

The last two times I wanted something out of my basement, dodint and that van hauled it away. I'm going with "winning," and I'm not even the one who owns it.

Postby **dodint** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:07 am

I moved from Allison Park to Latrobe without renting a truck.

Postby **NTP66** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:35 am

I apparently wasted $5k of my money by going over that $30k limit. Shame on me.

Postby **Morkle** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 7:55 am

Are there even any real good family vehicles not a Sedan for under $30K anymore? Doesn't feel like it. The used market would even dictate that it may not even be the case, but I haven't looked either.

It's honestly why I went full-size truck over SUV or 5+ Passenger SUV when we're talking 30K+. Just more convenient for size plus utility for me.

Postby **faftorial** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:00 am

Are there even any real good family vehicles not a Sedan for under $30K anymore? Doesn't feel like it. The used market would even dictate that it may not even be the case, but I haven't looked either.

It's honestly why I went full-size truck over SUV or 5+ Passenger SUV when we're talking 30K+. Just more convenient for size plus utility for me.

https://www.dodge.com/grand-caravan.html

Postby **Morkle** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:14 am

Do they even make that anymore? I've checked 3 dealership websites and haven't found one. Seconda, that's an MSRP, not what's on Invoice. So I'd imagine that's even over $30k, easy.

Postby **faftorial** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:16 am

Do they even make that anymore? I've checked 3 dealership websites and haven't found one. Seconda, that's an MSRP, not what's on Invoice. So I'd imagine that's even over $30k, easy.

You'd look cool driving one of these:

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/1c76 ... cccf20400/

Postby **Morkle** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:47 am

Well there you'd go. I'd only have to drive to NC to get it...wonder why there aren't many around here?

Also - I actually don't mind Dodge Caravans. I had one when I went to Florida a few times for work, and they had no vehicles to pick up aside from them. I remember them having solid power, tons of room, and was comfortable.

Postby **DigitalGypsy66** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:47 am

Are there even any real good family vehicles not a Sedan for under $30K anymore? Doesn't feel like it. The used market would even dictate that it may not even be the case, but I haven't looked either.

It's honestly why I went full-size truck over SUV or 5+ Passenger SUV when we're talking 30K+. Just more convenient for size plus utility for me.
https://www.dodge.com/grand-caravan.html

Most of what’s in stock is over $30K, or like $28K without taxes, fees, etc. But that is cheaper than an Odyssey, Sienna, etc.

Postby **Morkle** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:48 am

There don't appear to be any within 100 miles of 15237, seems wild.

Postby **NTP66** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:52 am

Guess you'll have to just settle for a vehicle that you actually want then.

Postby **skullman80** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:56 am

I made an online inquiry about a new Subaru just because...and holy ****... text messages, phone calls, emails out the wazoo within like 30 minutes from our dealer.

I told the person who kept reaching out that I appreciate it, and I know it's her job to followup/pester me, but I was just looking online to see what was out there. Plus I will only deal with the sales person who has sold both my wife and I our last two vehicles. She has earned our repeat business.

Postby **Kane** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:24 pm

Took the Elantra in for inspection and it'll need it's first big repairs. Tire rods and ball joints in the front end are shot.

Postby **shafnutz05** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:30 pm

I apparently wasted $5k of my money by going over that $30k limit. Shame on me.

My Honda Odyssey Elite is my favorite car, by far, I have ever driven. Has all of the bells and whistles I could possibly ask for. And if my circumstances ever change and I find myself out of house and home, I can watch movies in the back and vacuum it too.