When I cross-shopped 2-3 year old Toyota, Honda, and Subaru lease return/CPOs versus new models with incentives near the end of the year, the prices weren’t much different.

Respect for the self-pwn.

As long as you don’t count ride comfort and stability from the suspension and higher COG, road noise from the AT tires, wind noise from all the roof accessories, and decreased efficiency/MPG from the aero decrease and weight increase in the “usability” equation.

Concur. Top of my T-Bell list.

Nope.

No it "doesn't."

A real Jalop has the local Pick-a-Part number memorized. EBay works too.

This happened to me too. I had super low interest rates on my undergrad student loans going back to 2001. Although they were 10-year loans, repayment doesn’t start until you finish school, and they were deffered a few times when I went back to grad school.

“Alexa, play white noise." Is my go-to. No skill installation needed. Plays until you turn it off.

Agree. Honestly though, people are going to buy what they like and their reasons may be different than the OP’s. I grew up driving RWD V6/V8 sedans in Wisconsin. Definitely got loose in the snow a few times, even on small hills and city streets. I moved to CA years ago and I just got a new Subaru Outback... basically…

Outside the US, in most countries that I have traveled, the expectation is that if you order a water, it will come in a packed container (i.e. a bottle or a can) and you will be expected to pay for it.

Just described exactly how I ended up in a loaded Subaru instead of an Audi.

The comfort of shorts and the durability of denim? Yes please. Sounds like someone is a little too self-conscious.

And windows down. And radio up.

And eat Tide pods.

I can relate. I have 35 miles each way for a commute. I looked at a lot of the same cars that are being recommended. Wanted something that was comfortable as a DD and capable on the weekends. I picked up a 6cyl ‘17 Outback on clearance right after the holidays. It’s pretty fun to drive, handles well, and checks all…