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by victorb
Thu Mar 01, 2018 3:13 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: American Funds Actuve Management beats Index Funds
Replies: 16
Views: 3277

American Funds Actuve Management beats Index Funds

I don’t see the American Fund advantage in the chart within the article; what am I missing?


https://www.americanfunds.com/individua ... m_fb_50110
by victorb
Thu Feb 22, 2018 1:02 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Replacing Tires on BMW X3
Replies: 31
Views: 19240

Re: Replacing Tires on BMW X3

Tread may look OK, but needs to be measured. Depth of 4/32" or less can cause hydroplaning and should be replaced. 2/32" of an inch or less is the shortest legal depth in many States. TireRack has great data on tire characteristics from actual users. My dealer matched Michelin prices from Costco and that surprised me. You can try and see what the BMW dealer will do. Some weeks they are slow and will do some dealing to keep shop busy. Don't run tires too close to 2/32", because stopping distances increase also on wet surfaces.
by victorb
Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:28 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Number at which to stop worrying
Replies: 169
Views: 25827

Re: Number at which to stop worrying

Do some "what if" with Firecalc.

http://www.Firecalc.com
by victorb
Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:01 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Indestructible winter gloves
Replies: 11
Views: 2075

Re: Indestructible winter gloves

I have had excellent service with gloves from Berne. They have ones with 3M - Thinsulate and a waterproof barrier. They also have them in large sizes up to 4XL. You can buy them locally or from http://www.bernedirect.com They also have great stocking caps with a layer of 3M - Thinsulate between two layers. Berne makes clothes for heavy-duty use and priced reasonably. You will not be disappointed!

Good Sledding to You.
by victorb
Sun Jan 14, 2018 12:27 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Replacement Suggestions For Microwave Oven
Replies: 22
Views: 2985

Re: Replacement Suggestions For Microwave Oven

The Panasonic Inverter Microwaves are very good. We have one with excellent results
by victorb
Wed Jan 10, 2018 2:32 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: New Garage Doors
Replies: 49
Views: 10175

Re: New Garage Doors

We installed new Midland Doors 15 years ago and have had great service from them. They are a metal skin with interior insulation. They are very quiet and exceptionally strong. My father in law has metal doors, no insulation - single skin and they are very noisy/clanky going up and down. They also clank when you open or close the door into the garage.
by victorb
Tue Jan 09, 2018 12:01 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: New mattress
Replies: 101
Views: 23306

Re: New mattress

Take your time on this one. It is a very very personal decision and some people love the Sleep Number Beds with the separate inflation bladders on each side. Some love the foam, latex, etc. etc. etc. I personally get too warm with the foam type mattresses. Put on your most comfortable clothes and visit the stores. So many now have remote controls and position you in a zero gravity mode. There are so many mattresses through mail order and with long trial periods (90-120) days. We are also in the market and we have looked at Original Mattress Factory and they have some good features. Sealy also had some nice products for us. It seems like so many manufactures have gone away from the two sided mattress and only one side is made for people to s...
by victorb
Fri Dec 29, 2017 11:32 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: I Want to Buy a Horrible, Expensive Car
Replies: 155
Views: 16622

Re: I Want to Buy a Horrible, Expensive Car

You are looking for something, but only God knows what.
by victorb
Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:24 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Hyundai quality and reliability
Replies: 44
Views: 7634

Re: Hyundai quality and reliability

We have a 2012 Santa Fe and a 2017 Santa Fe Sport and both have been great SUVs. We have had Toyotas and were going to get another RAV4 and then test drove a Santa Fe. We liked several features of the Santa Fe better than the RAV4 and have never regretted it. The best warranty in the industry and the autos are put together extremely well. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
by victorb
Wed Dec 20, 2017 6:00 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Question re: Funeral
Replies: 18
Views: 2834

Re: Question re: Funeral

The majority of people will want to do something to really help you and will follow your wishes. When my uncle died, he had it in his will - in lieu of - please do something nice to special person in your life. I thought that was a good option also for people. If your sister's family needs help, by all means state that and people will respond. Most important is for the family to heal over the loss.That takes time and the whole grieving process is different for all of us. I lost a brother to cancer very quickly and the thing I appreciated the most was a friend saying, I am here for you and I will offer my ears & tears to you, as long as you want. That was a tremendous act of kindness and understanding and it helped me immensely. I am dee...
by victorb
Fri Dec 15, 2017 10:54 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: I am buying a car: Most/Least Reliable Makes?
Replies: 83
Views: 10029

Re: I am buying a car: Most/Least Reliable Makes?

Don't overlook Hyundai; we have had excellent service from two different Santa Fe SUVs. Friend of mine has had five Sonatas. He drives them to 150-175k and trades for a new one. Best warranty in the industry and low cost of ownership - just what Bogleheads would want.

https://www.hyundaiusa.com/new-thinking/index.aspx
by victorb
Thu Dec 14, 2017 9:24 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: "Vectors"
Replies: 5
Views: 1455

Re: "Vectors"

I have read George Sisti for years and have always found his information valuable. He also writes or has written for MarketWatch under the RetireMentors section.

https://www.marketwatch.com/retirement/ ... orid=21560
by victorb
Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:45 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Jack Bogle Is Worried About U.S. Pensions
Replies: 85
Views: 10872

Re: Jack Bogle Is Worried About U.S. Pensions

That is one of the reasons I opted for a lump sum distribution and invested it a low expense ratio fund.
by victorb
Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:37 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Replies: 28
Views: 2782

Re: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

My Father was a POW in a German Camp near Fuerstenberg, Prussia for 829 days(2 years - 4 months). He survived and lived to 92 years old. He was the best father in the world and I am so thankful for him. He always told us Freedom isn't free.
Thank You Mr. Larimore for the posting and making sure we remember.
by victorb
Sun Dec 03, 2017 1:22 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Best watch for around $5,000? [Archived]
Replies: 1479
Views: 347525

Re: Best watch for around $5,000?

I don't know how the $5,000 target was chosen, but I would like to make a great recommendation for another reason. I understand the Rolex, Omega and others for appreciation and status. If that is the case, great and more power to you. I started using the Citizen Eco-Drive watches almost at the beginning of their US sales. I purchased one back in 2000 and it still works great and no maintenance what so ever. I guess I have cleaned it externally a few times and the band. The battery is charged via the translucent disk over the face. I have liked the titanium series for low weight, high durability and non-allergenic. They are a great watch and I would recommend them to anyone. The Casio Solar also has been a good tough, less expensive, work da...
by victorb
Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:37 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: How to convince DW that high miles used car is OK
Replies: 106
Views: 9838

Re: How to convince DW that high miles used car is OK

Depends on your priorities; we value all the safety features like, collision avoidance, blind spot detection, smart cruise control, pedestrian detection, lane change detetion, etc. etc.......... of newer cars and will buy car as new as possible to obtain all these features. We feel our lives and those we protect are the highest priority. Older higher miles cars most likely will not have those features.
by victorb
Tue Nov 21, 2017 12:40 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: LED Lightbulbs - Recommended Brands
Replies: 48
Views: 4211

Re: LED Lightbulbs - Recommended Brands

CREE LED bulbs had some issues in the early days of them being released. The later CREE bulbs have lasted for me and give good light. I have also used FEIT and also had some early issues. My conclusion is the entire market is getting better with time. I used some Philips and had the same problems. Sometimes you just get a bad batch. I bought a Philips 50-100-150 3 way bulb equivalent and it lasted only 1 day. I got it replaced and it has been good for almost a year. I just recently bought some 60w & 100w Feit from Costco and both types are working very well.
by victorb
Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:28 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Recommend a daily driver
Replies: 43
Views: 3485

Re: Recommend a daily driver

I would also seriously consider a Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla or Hyundai Elantra. There are some great deals on new cars and you would be covered by warranty for a minimum 3 years - 36,000 miles and full road side protection. If you are concerned about no hassle and no extra repair costs, that would certainly something I would look into. I have a friend with a Prius and I thought it had a so-so ride and not very good seats.
by victorb
Sat Nov 04, 2017 12:20 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: What was the main reason you retired?
Replies: 210
Views: 23595

Re: What was the main reason you retired?

I turned 62, which was my goal set years ago.

My wife was already retired and was encouraging me to retire.

Company was changing and my job wasn't as fulfilling, as in the past.

Financially in a good spot to make it happen.

Knew there would not be a lack of things to do and keep my occupied.

Best decision I ever made - Happy that it is all working out.

15 months ago, since retiring.
by victorb
Sun Oct 29, 2017 8:32 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Mutual Fund vs. ETF(Total Bond Fund)
Replies: 9
Views: 1295

Re: Mutual Fund vs. ETF(Total Bond Fund)

Thank You, it was aftermarket and the spread was quite large. I appreciate all the great information!
by victorb
Sun Oct 29, 2017 1:08 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Mutual Fund vs. ETF(Total Bond Fund)
Replies: 9
Views: 1295

Re: Mutual Fund vs. ETF(Total Bond Fund)

Account is at Scottrade. I noticed that Bond ETF (BND) has a Bid of 81.01 and Ask of 81.93. That seems like quite a large split. What price would you use as a limit on buying?
by victorb
Sun Oct 29, 2017 9:35 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Mutual Fund vs. ETF(Total Bond Fund)
Replies: 9
Views: 1295

Mutual Fund vs. ETF(Total Bond Fund)

I am looking at the Vanguard Total Bond ETF ( BND) and the Vanguard Bond Mutual Fund (VBTLX). I looked at the comparison characteristics in the Vanguard website and I feel pretty comfortable with the data. There are always items that can be missed or not viewed as important and later on are a big deal. Is the bid - ask price a big deal on larger dollar amounts invested vs the mutual fund? Does the pricing change during the day of an ETF make a big difference. I am new to ETFs and don't want to overlook something important. Are there any other differences that have caused issues for you?
by victorb
Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:15 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Converting to Safety Razors
Replies: 120
Views: 17453

Re: Converting to Safety Razors

I have tried Safety Razors, electric razors and the best & quickest solution was a Schick Hydro 5 using Gillette Edge Gel.
by victorb
Thu Oct 19, 2017 1:07 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: anyone else not liking the new cars?
Replies: 158
Views: 22913

Re: anyone else not liking the new cars?

I don't like the new front ends either on the Toyota & Lexus lines. A lot of people are recommending the Genesis G80 and that is one fine automobile. I was going to go up from a Camry and I rented a Hyundai Santa Fe Sport for business. I really liked sitting up higher and the Ultimate version had everything I wanted, so I went that route and have been very very happy.
by victorb
Sun Sep 24, 2017 9:31 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Bonds & Bond ETFs
Replies: 2
Views: 619

Bonds & Bond ETFs

What articles, websites, forums, books, etc. have you found valuable on Bond Investing and especially Bond ETFs?

Thank You for any information.
by victorb
Thu Sep 14, 2017 3:32 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Retirement - Living in Colorado
Replies: 57
Views: 11754

Re: Retirement - Living in Colorado

Thank You for all the great answers and comments. We currently live in Bloomington, MN and are extremely happy with the way the city is run. There are certainly more pluses than negatives. The winters can be tough, but with retirement, I can wait a day and then the roads are all cleared and I have my driveway and sidewalk cleared. Taxes are bad, but as stated, one component and not the main reason to move. We plan on visiting the Colorado area and this gives more cities to visit and see what is important to me. With retirement, I can adjust my driving and stay out of the rush hour traffic. As far as healthcare, things to do, restaurants, etc.etc. etc....... we have a good mix and the Twin Cities 7 county metro area is almost 3 million peopl...
by victorb
Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:19 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Retirement - Living in Colorado
Replies: 57
Views: 11754

Retirement - Living in Colorado

Just entered retirement recently and have been reading about good cities to live in. Colorado Springs was one of the cities named and it looks like a nice place to live. Does anyone have first hand experience living in Colorado Springs or any other city in Colorado?
Currently living in Minnesota and the state is not tax friendly.
by victorb
Sun Sep 10, 2017 5:15 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Medical Insurance between COBRA & Medicare
Replies: 5
Views: 784

Medical Insurance between COBRA & Medicare

I will need to have Medical Coverage for 1 1/2 years before 65 and when COBRA eligibility expires. We have lost some options via the ACA(Afffordable Care Act) and what is left may mean Care Facility & Doctor Changes. I am looking into all my options and would like to hear what others have done to bridge the gap between the end of COBRA coverage and the start of Medicare.

Thank You
by victorb
Sun Aug 06, 2017 12:06 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Love your family car? Under $16,000 Used? Please share!
Replies: 57
Views: 10138

Re: Love your family car? Under $16,000? Please share!

We have had great luck with Hyundai also. The Elantra is an excellent car.
by victorb
Thu Aug 03, 2017 1:19 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: LED light bulbs
Replies: 130
Views: 19076

Re: LED light bulbs

Feit from Costco have been very good for me. I also have used the CREE bulbs from Home Depot. I had a new Phillips 3-way LED of 50-100-150 and the first lasted about 2 days. The replacement has been great with no problems. LED's are still not there for dimmable use, but with new LED dimmer and some time, I thing they will be fine. I just saw 6 Feit 60W 2700K bulbs at Costco for $8.99 with rebate from Xcel Energy; How can you go wrong with that deal???? LEDs have come a long way and are great, especially for the price.
by victorb
Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:42 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Does mower brand matter much if they're all Briggs & Stratton engines?
Replies: 84
Views: 11341

Re: Does mower brand matter much if they're all Briggs & Stratton engines?

Review Consumer Reports and make sure the mower meets/fits your needs. Electric Mowers are getting much better and some people love them totally. Some people only mulch and want a good mulching mower. Toro and Honda have top mulching mowers and the Honda mowers with the 4 in 1 Clip Director are extremely good. Toro and Honda had the top 13 mowers in the Consumer Reports ratings for self propelled mowers.
I also use non-oxygenated(no ethanol) fuel and that seems to make a huge difference. I have no starting issues and even if the fuel gets a little older, no problems.

Good Mowing!
by victorb
Sat Jul 15, 2017 5:11 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Can American Funds be worth the load?
Replies: 17
Views: 6639

Can American Funds be worth the load?

Anyone have longtime experience with American Funds?

https://www.americanfunds.com/individua ... sults.html
by victorb
Mon Jul 03, 2017 1:12 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: [Sam's Club, Costco, BJ's, and other wholesaler clubs]
Replies: 274
Views: 28930

Re: Sam's Club vs. Costco

wrongfunds wrote:"Nobody shops at Costco, it is too crowded"

- Yogi Bera
This is a great post and made my day! Thank You!
by victorb
Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:33 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Is the new Chevy Equinox any good?
Replies: 59
Views: 10530

Re: Is the new Chevy Equinox any good?

Friend of mine had a 2014 Equinox as a company car and he was disappointed with the power and the automatic shifting all the time. He bought a Subaru Outback for his personal car. Sister has a Nissan Rogue, in fact 2 or 3 over the years and have been happy. Don't overlook Hyundai Tuscon or Santa fe Sport, they are both good cars and best warranty in the industry. We owned a RAV4 and were going to get a new one and Toyota held off on the redesign, so went with Santa fe. We have a Santa fe and Santa fe Sport and very satisfied with both.
by victorb
Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:25 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Turbochargers
Replies: 60
Views: 8076

Re: Turbochargers

You should drive the vehicle with a non-turbo engine and with the turbo engine. We looked at both the 2.4 4-cylinder non-turbo and 2.0 Turbo 4-cylinder on the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The 2.4 was fine, but the Turbo added so much more. The thing that impressed me is the torque curve of the turbo engine. The turbo version has 260 ft.-lbs from 1450-3500 rpm. It also uses a twin-scroll turbo to make it more efficient. I noticed you don't have to be in the upper rpm range to have good driveability. We chose the 2.0T.


https://www.hyundaiusa.com/santa-fe-spo ... tions.aspx
by victorb
Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:50 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Choosing between two siding contractors
Replies: 8
Views: 1555

Re: Choosing between two siding contractors

I would go with contractor number 1, without hesitation. In construction work, $4500 of grief could appear instantly and you would be kicking yourself that you didn't go with number 1.
by victorb
Thu Jun 01, 2017 11:29 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Battery replaced on Prius hybrid car
Replies: 14
Views: 3184

Re: Battery replaced on Prius hybrid car

It is good to see that Hyundai warranties the hybrid battery of the Sonata and Ioniq for life. This is for the original owner. Subsequent owners have a 10year/100,000 mile warranty. Hyundai is using Lithium Ion technology. Toyota is using Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.
by victorb
Tue May 30, 2017 10:07 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Honda mulching mower clumping
Replies: 15
Views: 6802

Re: Honda mulching mower clumping

I have a Honda HRX217HXA and mulch all the time. If it is clumping and building up on the left rear tire, I use more overlap of previously cut grass and slow down. With very lush grass and cutting more than an inch off, it does have a tendency to clump. Make sure your blades are sharp, deck cleaned and engine running at top governed rpm. The following is from the Honda Power Equipment site for FAQs on lawnmowers: Does it matter what direction I mow? For an even lawn finish, overlap each mowing swath by a few inches. If the grass is very tall or thick, use more overlap and a narrower mowing swath. Your Honda mower will work most efficiently if you use the following mowing patterns as much as possible. Mower deck and equipment design and the ...
by victorb
Thu May 18, 2017 10:25 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: New car sales down, discounts up
Replies: 15
Views: 3085

Re: New car sales down, discounts up

As you can see, it depends on the make and model. Sedans at this point offer huge discounts and it is definitely a buyer's market. Pickups & SUVs are in more demand and hence not as large of discounts. Buy what you really want and meets/fits your needs. Price is one variable that easily disappears if you are not happy with the vehicle.
It is amazing about Toyota Tacoma pickups. They hold their value and buying a 1-2 year old may be not be a deal, compared to new.
by victorb
Wed May 17, 2017 2:16 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Which Small SUV for 15 Year Reliability?
Replies: 96
Views: 24399

Re: Which Small SUV for 15 Year Reliability?

The turbo motor in the Forester has a long pedigree in the WRX line and has demonstrated reliability. I would honestly be more wary of the non turbo motor. We have a loaded Forester XT 2017 and love it. Subaru head gasket issues were on their line of non-turbo motors. Don't exclude the Hyundai vehicles (Tucson and Santa Fe). The Santa Fe 2.0T AWD was an excellent vehicle and is significantly cheaper for the same feature set, but the visibility in the Forester won out for us. You will be impressed at the Hyundais. The RAV4 is also a great choice and was our #3 pick. We have a Santa Fe & a Santa Fe Sport. Both have been excellent vehicles and they come with a 10 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. They cover the entire vehicle for 5 y...
by victorb
Wed May 10, 2017 4:44 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: My old fashioned wristwatch - update
Replies: 27
Views: 3833

Re: My old fashioned wristwatch - update

Citizen Eco-drive watches are absolutely fantastic. I have one from 1998 and it still works great. Not having to crack the case and change batteries is a huge advantage and also environment friendly. Casio also makes a Solar line and they seem to be a good watch. Seiko is making solar watches also. I forgot to mention the Citizen Eco-drive is a rechargeable watch that uses the light that passes through the dial. They have really refined the technology and they have been making them since the mid 90's.
by victorb
Sat Apr 22, 2017 9:46 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Car Choices
Replies: 45
Views: 6077

Re: Car Choices

We have two Hyundai Santa Fe with great luck.
A friend of mine, has had 5-6 Hyundai Sonatas, with 150k-175k before replacing and he just loves them.
Hyundai has the best car warranty in the business and packs a lot of features on their cars for good value.
by victorb
Wed Apr 19, 2017 12:21 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: which tv and size to buy
Replies: 41
Views: 5339

Re: which tv and size to buy

Sooner or later you will want to get a larger screen, so do it now and figure out if you want a new table, entertainment center or wall mount for the new TV. You will not be happy keeping with the 25-27 inch size, that is just too small. We have 2 Samsung units and they have performed excellently.
by victorb
Wed Apr 19, 2017 12:04 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: New phone..any advantages to buying at Costco?
Replies: 27
Views: 52561

Re: New phone..any advantages to buying at Costco?

Costco has some excellent promotions at times. When I bought my iPhone 6 S from Costco, they added an Otter Case & a tempered glass overlay for the phone. They also had a promotion going that gave us a $350 Costco Cash Card. The data plan was the same price as the Verizon Store. So basically, you received the case, glass overlay and $350 Costco Cash Card on top of what you would receive from the Verizon Store. Costco return/exchange policy is the best. They also offer extended warranty on a number of electronic devices in their price.
by victorb
Tue Apr 18, 2017 1:24 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Mens Blue Jeans - What are we buying now?!
Replies: 86
Views: 13858

Re: Mens Blue Jeans - What are we buying now?!

Wrangler has many styles that fit snug, regular, relaxed, etc. etc. ......
Walmart & Mills Fleet Farm have a large selection. You can also buy direct from
http://www.wrangler.com
by victorb
Wed Apr 05, 2017 8:13 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: In-N-Out Burger - Best Chain Fast Food Burger Joint?
Replies: 157
Views: 27302

Re: In-N-Out Burger - Best Chain Fast Food Burger Joint?

Five Guys in our area has extremely greasy fries. Smashburger is a much better option in our opinion.
by victorb
Wed Apr 05, 2017 8:04 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Where to buy new iPhone
Replies: 41
Views: 7383

Re: Where to buy new iPhone

I bought one from Costco with a Verizon contract. I was going Verizon anyway and Costco had a promotion on for the iPhone with Otter case, glass overlay and a $350 Costco Cash Card. It was a good deal to what I could get elsewhere.
by victorb
Sun Mar 26, 2017 12:05 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: In-N-Out Burger - Best Chain Fast Food Burger Joint?
Replies: 157
Views: 27302

Re: In-N-Out Burger - Best Chain Fast Food Burger Joint?

No In-N-Out in the Midwest, however Smashburger and Culver's do a great job on a burger and grilled chicken.
by victorb
Sat Mar 25, 2017 3:04 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: New SUV, $50G, Pilot/Highlander/Other
Replies: 151
Views: 32265

Re: New SUV, $50G, Pilot/Highlander/Other

Someone mentioned Kia Sorento. Also look at the full length Hyundai Santa fe. Best warranty in the industry - 5 yr. 60,000 miles bumper to bumper and 10 yr. 100,000 mile drivetrain as is the Kia. 3.3 V6 has a 5000 lb. towing capacity It is definitely worth a look and test drive.
by victorb
Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:08 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Purchasing a 2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T
Replies: 16
Views: 3058

Re: Purchasing a 2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T

I just drove a Sonata Sport 2.4 liter and it was a nice riding and handling car. I would seriously try the Camry & Accord and see how they fit you and your driving and riding style & comfort. Camry has just been redesigned, 2018 model. Hyundai has come a long way; we had a RAV4 and tried the Santa fe with great results. I would definitely buy another Hyundai, with the 5 years of history on our Santa fe. Hyundai puts a lot of features and value into their vehicles. Toyota and Honda both were making some of their models with cheaper content. The Civic and Corolla had to be updated and improved because of all the complaints from customers who bought them and were disappointed, compared to older models.