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The Study => Show and Shine => Topic started by: kd on May 01, 2026, 07:14 PM

Title: Bought a new car.
Post by: kd on May 01, 2026, 07:14 PM
First new car since 2009! 

I said I'd likely buy used again after having great luck with the last several we bought, but the used market has changed significantly since last shopping for a truck back in 2019. Besides, my wrenching days are over and I'm just looking for something frugal, comfortable, and reliable to drive off into the sunset.
 
We got a good head start on test drives when we were helping friends shop for their new vehicles starting last fall.  He wanted an SUV and ended up with a Benz GLC-300.  She initially started shopping for a sports sedan but ended up with a Volvo V60 wagon. My wife was pretty smitten with the V60 and was settled on that but I convinced her to try some other alternatives before making the ultimate decision.
   
Anyway, we pick up the new wheels on Monday, so in the meantime I figured I'd let the gallery try to figure out what we got. ;D
Title: Re: Bought a new car.
Post by: RRocket on May 01, 2026, 07:39 PM
Quote from: kd on May 01, 2026, 07:14 PMFirst new car since 2009! 

I said I'd likely buy used again after having great luck with the last several we bought, but the used market has changed significantly since last shopping for a truck back in 2019. Besides, my wrenching days are over and I'm just looking for something frugal, comfortable, and reliable to drive off into the sunset.
 
We got a good head start on test drives when we were helping friends shop for their new vehicles starting last fall.  He wanted an SUV and ended up with a Benz GLC-300.  She initially started shopping for a sports sedan but ended up with a Volvo V60 wagon. My wife was pretty smitten with the V60 and was settled on that but I convinced her to try some other alternatives before making the ultimate decision.
   
Anyway, we pick up the new wheels on Monday, so in the meantime I figured I'd let the gallery try to figure out what we got. ;D


Lexus?
Title: Re: Bought a new car.
Post by: Firm on May 01, 2026, 10:43 PM
V60 Wagon, in my experience, it's rare that a wife is going to change her mind once she's settled on something.
Title: Re: Bought a new car.
Post by: Bridgecity on May 01, 2026, 11:53 PM
RDX or NX.

Good to see you posting KD.