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re: You have $30,000 to spend on a car
Posted on 8/16/14 at 4:54 pm to Box Geauxrilla
Posted on 8/16/14 at 4:54 pm to Box Geauxrilla
Prius. Since I have the money for the car, save money on gas.
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Posted on 8/16/14 at 4:55 pm to UpToPar
As a frequent renter of cars, I can tell you Nissians have terrible gas mileage and Hunydia has the best.
As a frequent traveler, I can tell you Suburu is popular in Mountainous areas. You'll look like a fool driving a full-time 4-wheel drive in the flat lands of Louisiana.
As a frequent traveler, I can tell you Suburu is popular in Mountainous areas. You'll look like a fool driving a full-time 4-wheel drive in the flat lands of Louisiana.
Posted on 8/16/14 at 4:57 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
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No VW?
Yeah, I would buy a VW.
Posted on 8/16/14 at 5:05 pm to Keys Open Doors
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You can't go over the 30K budget
Is that all you have to spend? You must be a poor.
Posted on 8/16/14 at 5:27 pm to Bestbank Tiger
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Prius. Since I have the money for the car, save money on gas.
What's the life of the batteries on a Prius? I know it's not a cheap replacement when the time comes for new bats, also is it pronounced Preeus or Pryus? like can someone pry us out of this thing if we crash?
Posted on 8/16/14 at 5:28 pm to Keys Open Doors
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You are only looking at new cars
This is a silly requirement unless mandated by company vehicle, etc.
I'd much rather have a $42,000 car thats 18 months old and has 15,000 miles on it and has depreciated to $30,000 than to have a $30,000 car that's brand new with 15 miles on it.
Used Lexus IS250 is so much better than a brand new freaking Camry.
This post was edited on 8/16/14 at 5:31 pm
Posted on 8/16/14 at 5:34 pm to SirWinston
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I'd much rather have a $42,000 car thats 18 months old and has 15,000 miles on it and has depreciated to $30,000 than to have a $30,000 car that's brand new with 15 miles on it.
I have the exact same philosophy
Posted on 8/16/14 at 5:41 pm to Keys Open Doors
Peel p50
Posted on 8/16/14 at 5:41 pm to AbsolutTiger
If you have to factor in fun to drive then WRX is the correct answer. Its loud and rides a little stiff and doesnt have the interior trim of equal priced cars.
TL;DR
WRX
VW GTI
Focus ST are the answers.
TL;DR
WRX
VW GTI
Focus ST are the answers.
Posted on 8/16/14 at 5:44 pm to UpToPar
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So I'm not very financially responsible in this hypothetical.
Posted on 8/16/14 at 5:46 pm to Keys Open Doors
I'd get a slightly used challenger. With a clean carfax and low miles.
I know you said new, but challenger>>>>>Camry
I know you said new, but challenger>>>>>Camry
Posted on 8/16/14 at 5:48 pm to SEClint
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challenger>>>>>Camry
To each his/her own, brah...
Posted on 8/16/14 at 5:59 pm to Keys Open Doors
Outback.
Posted on 8/16/14 at 6:12 pm to Keys Open Doors
I agree the requirement of new is ridiculous. If it has to be new, new Honda Accord Sport. The leds look awesome and it has nice options.
I was in the same position in 2006: new Honda accord or used 20k TSX for 1k cheaper. I still love my 137k tsx and I havent had any problems. Its not fast but I put a larger rear sway bar, acura aspec suspension and awesome continental DW tires and it handles great. To this day the only feature I really want are cooled seats. I wouldve been unhappy with the accord after 2 years.
With that said, a used IS250 is the best option here. My next car will be a 60k gs350 fsport that I buy for 45k used.
I was in the same position in 2006: new Honda accord or used 20k TSX for 1k cheaper. I still love my 137k tsx and I havent had any problems. Its not fast but I put a larger rear sway bar, acura aspec suspension and awesome continental DW tires and it handles great. To this day the only feature I really want are cooled seats. I wouldve been unhappy with the accord after 2 years.
With that said, a used IS250 is the best option here. My next car will be a 60k gs350 fsport that I buy for 45k used.
Posted on 8/16/14 at 6:45 pm to Keys Open Doors
Honda
Posted on 8/16/14 at 6:49 pm to SEClint
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challenger>>>>>Camry
A challenger is a dodge, so not even close.
Posted on 8/16/14 at 6:51 pm to quail man
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There's an ad for a jeep grand Cherokee at the top of my screen
I can't believe people are still amazed by this.
Tracking cookies...how do they work?
Posted on 8/16/14 at 6:52 pm to stout
Posted on 8/16/14 at 7:08 pm to lsulaker
Funny, I really wanted a IS250 or 350 until I drove both. They truly felt anemic and uninspired. Acceleration was loud and sounded more like a Civic than a BMW. I walked in intending to buy one and walked out not wanting any piece of the car. For what it is trying to be it just seemed to miss the target.
I did have a rental VW Jetta this week and was impressed by a sub $20K car. I'm thinking that a loaded TDI or gas engine or even a Passat may be a viable option. The GTI if you don't need a trunk.
EDIT--looks like a loaded Jetta GLI is about $25. Passats can be had sub $30 and given good negotiation skills you may be able to even get a CC for $30. CC's are nice btw.
I did have a rental VW Jetta this week and was impressed by a sub $20K car. I'm thinking that a loaded TDI or gas engine or even a Passat may be a viable option. The GTI if you don't need a trunk.
EDIT--looks like a loaded Jetta GLI is about $25. Passats can be had sub $30 and given good negotiation skills you may be able to even get a CC for $30. CC's are nice btw.
This post was edited on 8/16/14 at 7:12 pm
Posted on 8/16/14 at 7:18 pm to ELLSSUU
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I did have a rental VW Jetta this week and was impressed by a sub $20K car. I'm thinking that a loaded TDI or gas engine or even a Passat may be a viable option. The GTI if you don't need a trunk.
Bought my wife a loaded Passat TDI SEL and they run a tad over 30 decked out with everything. Next model down is SE for just under 30. They are great cars and the milage blows most hybreds away. Avoid anything with a battery.
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