With wire
I have a 2015 Nissan Rogue with 210,000 km on the odometer and it is well maintained. I still intend to keep it, but in the event that I have to replace it suddenly, I am looking and informing myself about an all-electric vehicle. In the category that interests me, there is the Volkswagen ID.4, the Toyota BZ4X, the Subaru Solterra and in another category, the Kia EV6. What would be the best quality/price choice considering that I drive about 22,500 km per year, mostly on the highway? I play golf, so a good trunk volume is an asset.
Francois L.
Since you seem happy with your current product, why isn’t the Nissan Ariya on your list? This vehicle offers roughly the same cargo volume as the BZ4X and Solterra, plus it offers better electric range and a more attractive interior presentation. The EV6 is indeed in a class of its own in this area, but doesn’t offer as much cargo volume as the vehicles mentioned. The Ioniq 5 might be a better compromise.
The right opportunity
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The Honda Pilot
We need a vehicle that would allow us to pull a tent trailer (2500 pounds) and that would also serve as a second vehicle to drive about 5000 km per year. We are looking for a used vehicle that we could keep for a long time. Our mechanic tells us that we should look at the six-cylinder to pull the tent trailer. What do you recommend?
Johanne P.
This is a wise advice from your mechanic. We suggest you take a look at the Honda Pilot because of its versatility, reliability and towing capacity (5,000 pounds). This capacity is probably more than what you need. Therefore, we also encourage you to look at the Mitsubishi Outlander V6 (towing capacity of 3,500 pounds). A reliable vehicle that you could keep for a long time since its powertrain is guaranteed for a period of 10 years/160,000 km.
A decision to make
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The GMC Canyon
I am in the last year of leasing my 2019 GMC Canyon V6. In October, I have to decide whether to keep it and buy it or return it and get a new vehicle. Since I have been leasing my truck, there have been no repairs to be done, not even the brakes. The gas mileage is fine for me. Note that I used my truck to tow a 5,000 pound trailer. I am wondering about the long-term reliability of my current Canyon if I buy it. Will I have to spend a lot of money on maintenance? The residual value next October is $18,000. Where I live (in the Laurentians), I absolutely need an efficient 4×4. I plan to stop camping and sell the trailer. As a result, I will no longer need a truck that can tow 7,000 pounds. I want to stay with the lowest possible payments and I know that a new vehicle will cost me a lot more than my current truck. I am looking for a 4×4 vehicle that can haul materials occasionally and two kayaks.
Marcel L.
The most common problems encountered by owners of a van like yours mainly affect the transmission (torque converter in particular). This problem is mainly manifested, in the opinion of two technicians with whom we discussed it, by abuse by the owners (non-compliance with the towing capacity). If you have not had any problems so far and considering the use you make of it, why not buy it?
From dream to (harsh) reality
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A 2018 Volkswagen Beetle convertible
I want to get a convertible that I can drive in the winter. I can’t manage two vehicles. And as a second criterion, if it was a hybrid, that would be perfect. Any suggestions?
Therese B.
If you’re looking for a new vehicle at a relatively affordable price, you don’t have many choices, with the possible exception of the Mini. And it doesn’t come in a hybrid version, nor do the other convertibles in this dying category. You might also want to consider a used Volkswagen Beetle.