Turning 40, need new car advice.

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  • TheSwollMinister
    TheSwollMinister Posts: 246 Member
    I would like to very un-sarcastically say neither. We have never purchased a vehicle for which we did not buy with cash. It's not worth going into debt for a vehicle, IMO.

    We are buying it cash.
  • lmarshel
    lmarshel Posts: 674 Member
    I would go with the Lincoln, just because it looks very similar to my Buick Lacrosse. And I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that car!! :love: :love: :love:

    I love it so much every day when I drive to work I just want to stay on the freeway and keep going! It is truly a joy to drive, and it doesn't hurt that it has a kick-*kitten* Harman Kardon stereo system.
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    Sat in both at the Auto Show in Detroit. I'd probably chop off my left arm for anything off of Lincoln's floor.

    Audi's are really just overpriced VW's. And I used to drive a VW, good enough car but expensive to maintain.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Do not buy an Audi. The maintenance on them is stupid. MAYBE get the Lincoln; it's just a more expensive version of the Fusion, but it's nice. Here's my suggestion: A 2014 Mazda6. Sure, it maxes out at $33K and isn't luxury, but it gets 40 on the highway, handles like a sports sedan and looks like a million bucks.

    I wanted the 2014 Mazda6! It's a hot car!
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    I hope to be needing new car advice when I turn 40, too!
  • LVCeltGirl
    LVCeltGirl Posts: 473
    Audi. I like the lines better and honestly, I've heard better reviews of the Audi than I have about the Lincoln.

    Also, for me, if I had my preferences, I'd always go with the car with better handling. Love fast cars that are designed to corner like they're on rails. Of course, since my most recent car is actually a Minivan, I don't get what I prefer. But it was a vehicle given to me rather than bought so I'm not complaining.

    And that's from a gal who was born in So Cal, grew up in No Cal and then spent another 18 years in more Central Cal (Santa Barbara area which I know gets lumped in with So Cal) before making the disastrous choice of moving to Vegas. Can't wait until I can move back (child and divorce agreement that has me in Las Vegas for a bit longer).
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Get the Audi, but get the diesel version....
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    I would like to very un-sarcastically say neither. We have never purchased a vehicle for which we did not buy with cash. It's not worth going into debt for a vehicle, IMO.

    We are buying it cash.
    Yay that's awesome!!! Enjoy your new car, whichever you get!!
  • TheSwollMinister
    TheSwollMinister Posts: 246 Member
    Wow, lots more votes for the Audi here! (and honestly, I have the Audi as my phone wallpaper, so...)

    I have driven the Lincoln, and it's pretty cush. Gonna drive the Audi this weekend.
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    I would like to very un-sarcastically say neither. We have never purchased a vehicle for which we did not buy with cash. It's not worth going into debt for a vehicle, IMO.

    Eh, there's a lot of things not worth going into debt for. A hot car isn't one of them. :)
  • nathan_oz
    nathan_oz Posts: 229
    Bought mine cash too! I have had the Audi for a year now and maintenance really not been bad at all, service was good value. I love driving it every time I go out!
  • karl39x
    karl39x Posts: 586 Member
    My advice is never buy a new car. Find a reliable used one that you can pay cash for. But I'm pragmatic like that.

    This is the only smart response.
    Only suckers buy new! The newest you can buy and not get screwed is a three year old car.
  • victal
    victal Posts: 1,375 Member
    Get a Vespa :drinker: :smokin:
  • DeeVanderbles
    DeeVanderbles Posts: 589 Member
    I have no advice but the Audi looks better. :smile:
  • sfbaumgarten
    sfbaumgarten Posts: 912 Member
    Audi, because it's not a Lincoln.
  • nightengale7
    nightengale7 Posts: 563 Member
    Do not buy an Audi. The maintenance on them is stupid. MAYBE get the Lincoln; it's just a more expensive version of the Fusion, but it's nice. Here's my suggestion: A 2014 Mazda6. Sure, it maxes out at $33K and isn't luxury, but it gets 40 on the highway, handles like a sports sedan and looks like a million bucks.

    This! Love the Mazda 6, it looks and feels a lot like a luxury car, has lots of goodies and toys on the inside, and is super affordable! My husband and I REALLY want one, but due to money constraints and the fact that we are trying to get OUT of debt, we bought a pre-owned 2009 Malibu instead. Hopefully we can upgrade my Mazda 3 to the 6 in a couple of years :happy:
  • bperkins88
    bperkins88 Posts: 357 Member
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  • SugarBaby71
    SugarBaby71 Posts: 3,630 Member
    AUDI!!!!!!!
  • AshleyM71
    AshleyM71 Posts: 3,029 Member
    something fast and red. That's what I did!
  • grdnr03
    grdnr03 Posts: 547 Member
    Lincoln love!

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