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Well, it's more complex than that. With the opportunity cost of having equity tied up in an owned car, you could have invested more.

Depending on how you finance - the car can always be under warranty. I've paid off all my vehicles way earlier than the finance terms...

You don't want to put a down payment on a lease, IMO. There are leasing calculators out there that will show you down payment vs...

I've researched just about everything that's come into view in this range (under 195" long, >300hp, non-CVT transmission, ICE/mild...

Went back and looked at the MDX one more time. Decided it's too big and has too many weird things for the price. Test drove the Volvo...

I have Pilot SuperSports on my MX-5. Crazy good. I've had excellent luck with the Continental Extreme Contact DWS all season. Have...

If you haven't used the Michelin PS AS 4, they're great tires. I use them for 3 seasons and Nokians for Winters.

Air suspension, in general, is a problem waiting for the worst possible time to reveal itself. Run flat tires are another thing I avoid.

A few years ago I had posted about a close friend getting a used 2018 XC90. His car has spent plenty of time in the shop, mostly for...

@dwswager, @Muggs1, @EWL5 and everyone else who's decided (or is planning to decide) on a CX-70 alternative - I hope you guys stick...

I appreciate you guys being so open and understanding! I know of at least one car forum who can't wait to kick you out of the threads...

Fortunately, I'm still in a Volvo forum from the days of owning a V60R Design so I'm doing a lot of reading. I like the design a lot...

I do know a few people with trouble-free BMWs but they're largely outweighed by those that have problems - and now that I think about...

They may be delaying any additional builds to get through the vehicles sitting on dealer lots. I've been watching a few at a local...

An update on my end. With the CX70 fiasco I decided that I will buy a CX90 Signature and will place a factory order. Went and discussed...