Car Suggestions

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  • MzBug
    MzBug Posts: 2,173 Member
    In your search don't discount the Hyundai and Kia. My boyfriend just spent a month car shopping for a sedan style car with a $ limit. We drove almost every make and model within that price range. It came down to value for performance and the Sonata won. He had found a 2011 with a manual trans that he loved, but by the time he had done his due diligence it was sold. We then spent a week searching for a 2012 with a manual trans, located it out of state and talked a local dealer into having it transferred. Fantastic deal (no one wanted the manual trans), .9% financing, awesome warranty, comfortable ride and really fun to drive (same get up and go as the Honda Civic SI Sport).
  • sktllmdrhmz
    sktllmdrhmz Posts: 1,799 Member
    In your search don't discount the Hyundai and Kia. My boyfriend just spent a month car shopping for a sedan style car with a $ limit. We drove almost every make and model within that price range. It came down to value for performance and the Sonata won. He had found a 2011 with a manual trans that he loved, but by the time he had done his due diligence it was sold. We then spent a week searching for a 2012 with a manual trans, located it out of state and talked a local dealer into having it transferred. Fantastic deal (no one wanted the manual trans), .9% financing, awesome warranty, comfortable ride and really fun to drive (same get up and go as the Honda Civic SI Sport).

    I'm very impressed with Hyundai and Kia lately, but alas they are FWD, excepting the Genesis and Equus.
  • _the_feniks_
    _the_feniks_ Posts: 3,412 Member
    You should be able to find a B5 or B6 Audi A4 for under 17k.
  • YoungDoc2B
    YoungDoc2B Posts: 1,593 Member
    Scion tC
    Kia Forte Koup
    Chevy Cobalt SS
    Volkswagen Jetta
    Dodge Avenger
    etc... just to name a few


    Oh yeah, the new Dodge Dart looks pretty nice, too. Comes standard with alot of features for around 17k -ish
  • digitalbill
    digitalbill Posts: 1,410 Member
    Get a used Ford pickup truck.
    Chicks dig trucks.
  • sktllmdrhmz
    sktllmdrhmz Posts: 1,799 Member
    You should be able to find a B5 or B6 Audi A4 for under 17k.

    I can actually squeeze in an S4. So many choices! lol
  • hyperionguy
    hyperionguy Posts: 90

    But if you're in SoCal and never go to the mountains/off-raoding, owning AWD or 4x4 is just stupid...your MPG drops.

    Not true. AWD is not for snow/mountains/off-road only. I'm not talking about the wimpy AWD systems that run as FWD until slippage is detected then activates a clutch pack to push some power to the rear. Those try to get the job done but are unsatisfying and in being reactive are a little late to the party. I mean full-time torsen-based center differentials with default 50/50 or 40(fr)/60(r) torque split. It makes a huge difference in dry as well as wet conditions.

    It is a tool that magically stops expletives from flying out of my mouth in many situations where FWD and to a lesser extent RWD would let the words fly. :happy:

    Mileage penalty exists but to me is immaterial.

    Not sure yet what I'd suggest.
  • madfreebird
    madfreebird Posts: 16
    Unsure of prices over in the states but in the UK I currently have a Nissan 350z which is muchos fun, Id suggest test driving one of those or a 370z if your budget will allow.

    Or something RWD with a V8 ;)
  • hyperionguy
    hyperionguy Posts: 90
    You should be able to find a B5 or B6 Audi A4 for under 17k.

    I can actually squeeze in an S4. So many choices! lol

    I love the cars. I still have my modified B5 S4 and enjoy driving it to work from time to time and a road coarse track event from time to time. I still love that car.

    I had a B6 S4 for 3 years. I loved it too but for slightly different reasons. That damn thing was thirsty! I'd typically get (computer indicated) upper 17s to low 18s mpg on road trips. Daily commuting in mixed driving yielded mid to upper 13s. It was a blast to drive, sounded great. The engine really did shine above 5,000rpms. When bumping against the 7,200 rpm redline in the first 3-4 gears it was music to me.

    I have a B8 A4 now with a chipped computer for extra fun. Super comfortable and averages 25-26 mpg on the same daily commute.

    I have driven a C-class with 4-motion and it is pretty nice all around.
  • digitalbill
    digitalbill Posts: 1,410 Member
    Actually, I don't know why I didn't think of it before.
    I have a 1937 Chevrolet 4 door with a 327 pulled out of a Camaro.
    Mustang II front end (power steering) and cold AC.

    PERFECT car for you.
  • TK266
    TK266 Posts: 3,638 Member
    2006 or earlier Jeep Wrangler .... just cuz I like jeeps.
  • sktllmdrhmz
    sktllmdrhmz Posts: 1,799 Member
    Unsure of prices over in the states but in the UK I currently have a Nissan 350z which is muchos fun, Id suggest test driving one of those or a 370z if your budget will allow.

    Or something RWD with a V8 ;)

    Yeah, that's definitely a contender. I had a '04 Infiniti G35 Sedan for a while. It's based off the same chassis/engine. It was a great car. I'd just get another, but I want to try something different.

    album:
    http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/sktllmdrhmz/InfinitiG35/
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    Get a red one.
  • rmsrws
    rmsrws Posts: 639 Member
    I just bought a new car 2 weeks ago!

    An 2013 Chevy Malibu. Before you go yuk! You should look at the new changes to the body! I love it!
  • raiderrodney
    raiderrodney Posts: 617 Member
    I love DSMs...have a 98 GS and a 99 GST. I do miss my old Jeep CJ5 though :(
  • Justacoffeenut
    Justacoffeenut Posts: 3,749 Member
    we love our ford freestyle. Got a good deal, loaded and good on gas. 2007 for 8,000 under 100,000 miles when bought.
  • darls25
    darls25 Posts: 151 Member
    I suggest the car if have. Its a 2010 Chevy impala. It drives good in all weather conditions and especially in the snow and ice.
  • Kooraloo
    Kooraloo Posts: 362 Member
    A 4WD '99 Mercedes E320! I dunno how much they're worth these days though...
    Mine drives like a dream :)
  • digitalbill
    digitalbill Posts: 1,410 Member
    Oh... Maybe a used Pontiac G8 GT.
    RWD and it has the 6 liter engine.
  • sktllmdrhmz
    sktllmdrhmz Posts: 1,799 Member
    I just bought a new car 2 weeks ago!

    An 2013 Chevy Malibu. Before you go yuk! You should look at the new changes to the body! I love it!

    I've liked the Malibu since the redesign in '08. It was a big turning point for Chevy.
  • sktllmdrhmz
    sktllmdrhmz Posts: 1,799 Member
    Oh... Maybe a used Pontiac G8 GT.
    RWD and it has the 6 liter engine.

    I hear good things about that one. Lots of comparisons to the 5 series.
  • sktllmdrhmz
    sktllmdrhmz Posts: 1,799 Member
    A 4WD '99 Mercedes E320! I dunno how much they're worth these days though...
    Mine drives like a dream :)

    An E500 is high on the list, but more like '04 or so.
  • sktllmdrhmz
    sktllmdrhmz Posts: 1,799 Member
    I suggest the car if have. Its a 2010 Chevy impala. It drives good in all weather conditions and especially in the snow and ice.

    I had a 2000 Impala and it was better than everyone gave it credit for. I got 28 mpg and 0-60 in 7 seconds. Pretty good for 2000, and you could probably fit a horse in the trunk.
  • Kooraloo
    Kooraloo Posts: 362 Member
    A 4WD '99 Mercedes E320! I dunno how much they're worth these days though...
    Mine drives like a dream :)

    An E500 is high on the list, but more like '04 or so.

    Mercedes are just awesome in general. The '99 has survived my mom's (terrible) driving for 10 years,me learning how to drive and still drives wonderful.
  • brattyworm
    brattyworm Posts: 2,137 Member
    Smart Car. - got one a couple of years ago. the gas mileage rocks (38 mpg in town, 36 with the top down), its convertible and has eyelashes now so its down right cute. it holds more then you expect, is also roomier then you expect and has more pep then you think. Insurance on it is $70ish a month full coverage and it is RWD. Hard tops rought 14k convertibles about 17k


    *and for those of you about to talk s***, it allows us to be able to afford to drive the pick up and the old school charger.
  • DrewMaxwell
    DrewMaxwell Posts: 269 Member
    07 VW Touraeg! LOVE my baby and the certified pre-owned gets you a warrant!

    Dang, it seems like there was something that knocked that one off my list a while back, but now I can't think of what it is.

    Probably the VW's earned reputation for electrical problems - I own an '08 Jetta and believe me, you don't want the headaches!
  • Justacoffeenut
    Justacoffeenut Posts: 3,749 Member
    When I lived in Europe we drove a Ford Scorpio. LOVED IT. Was great in the snow and comfortable lots of room and nice features. Not sure the cost of it. It was a company car so we didn't have to worry about any of that. :laugh:
  • GauchoMark
    GauchoMark Posts: 1,804 Member
    2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel. I think it was the only year that it was made and it uses Mercedes Benz's 3.0L engine.
  • sktllmdrhmz
    sktllmdrhmz Posts: 1,799 Member
    2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel. I think it was the only year that it was made and it uses Mercedes Benz's 3.0L engine.

    That's a good point. The torque would be much appreciated.
  • ak_in_ak
    ak_in_ak Posts: 657 Member
    05-06 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon

    That's a good one.

    I have a 2010 Subaru Impreza, handels amazingly, good MPG, and a surprising amount of room. My BF says it is like driving a race car.
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