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: Looking to buy a car. Need suggestions


Xnova
03-23-2009, 04:50 AM
Im looking to buy a car around 20,000$ - 30,000$ including tax.

I don't have much requirements. Except that it's auto. Doesn't matter if it's JDM or any others. Preferably 1995 and up.

4 seaters or 2 seaters are fine. But I don't want civics.

Tofuboi
03-23-2009, 06:53 AM
I'm looking for a car around that price range too, and have started looking into Acura TL's. I'm thinking its the best bang for my buck

dustinb
03-23-2009, 08:56 AM
Get brand new Hyundai Genesis Turbo RWD with auto for under $30,000...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX-wgjIqyB8

rk604
03-23-2009, 09:17 AM
I would personally go with STI since it would seem fun to have a all year round beast, but since that does not mean your "auto" requirement...i guess not.

Acura TL...?

roastpuff
03-23-2009, 09:19 AM
God there's so many choices. Give us some more criteria.

Import only? Brand preference? New or used?

Lexus SC400, LS400. IS300.

Acura TL Type S (many years), NSX.

Toyota Avalon. (heh)

Infinity M45, FX45, G35.

Nissan Maxima, Altima.

Subaru Legacy.

Mazda RX-8.

Mercedez Benz (many many many models).

BMW 3-series, M3, 5-series.

Geez.

Mercedes-Benz

Mugen EvOlutioN
03-23-2009, 10:00 AM
RSX, G35 coupe, g35 sedan, avalon if u want big and comfy, TL, 3 series, STi i guess its a no since u only want auto, Maxima, IS300/IS250, Mazda 3, Lancer GTS

van_driver
03-23-2009, 04:47 PM
I'd look at a TL for sure

Xnova
03-23-2009, 09:01 PM
doesnt matter import or export. brand new or used are fine. just need to fit in the price range criteria

no brand preference

also prefer cars that have the sporty type of look. like the genesis or what not

tofu1413
03-23-2009, 09:17 PM
2000+ E55 AMG. or the 2000+ E320 4matics.. those arent bad at all.

03aspec
03-24-2009, 09:18 AM
im looking for peanuts, is anyone selling peanuts? im not picky, they just have to be peanuts.

Mugen EvOlutioN
03-24-2009, 10:03 AM
doesnt matter import or export. brand new or used are fine. just need to fit in the price range criteria

no brand preference

also prefer cars that have the sporty type of look. like the genesis or what not

surprised u mentioned the GENNNESISSSS

if u like genesissss than get that one

racerman88
03-25-2009, 08:47 AM
have to narrow down what you want in a car

!Aznboi128
03-25-2009, 09:16 AM
hahah reminds me of the episode of top gear where clarkson and may buys old luxury cars merch big and the rolls.... chrome ford zepher =P

some_punk
03-25-2009, 10:14 AM
said it to the last guy who asked for advice , the pontiac G8, fully loaded can be had for around 32000

Shun Izaki
03-25-2009, 10:22 AM
20-30k could fetch you a brand new car in the mid-trim level.

No civics... but they're still pretty good cars for what they're worth... perhaps a new lancer? gotta be more specific.

Mugen EvOlutioN
03-25-2009, 10:25 AM
have to narrow down what you want in a car

rice looking semi cool looking car, low resale

neverfastenough
03-25-2009, 07:14 PM
auto? why... sti's dont come auto lol

CivicTypeRice
03-25-2009, 07:50 PM
TSX

orange7
03-25-2009, 07:53 PM
have you thought of getting a suv?

i think a suv is pretty cool.

underscore
03-25-2009, 09:32 PM
what noone has asked yet is what will you be using it for? commuter? fuel economy or bang for the buck power? winter needs?

threezero
03-25-2009, 09:37 PM
doesnt matter import or export. brand new or used are fine. just need to fit in the price range criteria

no brand preference

also prefer cars that have the sporty type of look. like the genesis or what not


why get a second hand car when your budget is 30k unless you are after luxury rides.? get a genesis its best bang for the buck at this price range.

tgill
03-25-2009, 09:58 PM
vw gti or jetta gli

1990TSI
03-25-2009, 10:34 PM
If you want brand new, the Genesis is your only option really. with the auto, if you finance, you'll be pushed over the 30k limit, paying cash you'll be right about 30k.

as for used, a WRX or old STI would be a good idea, but good luck finding one in an auto.

TL is very do-able with that budget and are plentiful in automatics. FWD though and everyone and their dog has one now that they're worth almost nothing.


My vote is obviously with the genesis though, even if it's an auto, it's a platform that has endless mod options or a warranty that's hard to beat.