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02-28-2006, 05:31 PM | #1 | |
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$20,000...what would you do?
I am looking to buy a new car. I really dont have an exact idea about what I want to do.
Stipulations: New: No more then $25,000 Used: No more then $20,000/no more then 30,000 miles. Fuel economy is not a worry. Reliability and maintenence costs are highly important. I think I would rather have a car. I am considering the following: 350Z RX-8 Audi TT(Used) Mustang GT Eclipse GT Solstice(Very hard to find, drives price up) Cobalt SS Supercharged. You're probably going to ask what I need out of the car. My only answer to that, is a good looking car, with about a 7 second 0-60, and a nice cockpit. I want to know that I have 25,000 dollars under my feet. As of now the Z is the front runner, but the insurance on that and the Mustang are astronomical. What would you buy with this money? Not just out of my options, but out of anything. I also like some trucks and SUVs too and I am just looking for ideas so any suggestions are welcome. Thanks, Joel
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02-28-2006, 07:37 PM | #2 | |
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Re: $20,000...what would you do?
I would say get a soltice and then a cheap old winter car.
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02-28-2006, 08:21 PM | #3 | |
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Re: $20,000...what would you do?
if you're considering the solstice then i think you should think about the new mazdaspeed mx-5 cos those beat the crap out of a solstice but overall i'll take the 350z, pretty easy to make power on them and those things look so sexy.
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Re: $20,000...what would you do?
I'd take a good look at the Cobalt SS supercharged, a Mazda 3, the new Civic Si, and the G6 coupe.
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02-28-2006, 08:55 PM | #6 | |
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Re: $20,000...what would you do?
i would definitely get a '00 or '01 540i...although you'll probably have to get one with 50-70k miles on it for it to be in your price range. in which case i'd have to say either Audi A6 (with the 4.2L V8) or S4, depedning on whether you want more sport or more luxury, but any of these cars not only give you more than enough speed, power and handling, they'll also give you refinement, luxury and class.
looking at your list though, it appears that you're not really interested in upperclass, german luxury/sport sedans, those are just the cars i would buy. out of your list, i would either get the 350z or the Mustang GT
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02-28-2006, 09:33 PM | #7 | |
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Re: $20,000...what would you do?
Like said above go with the Z or Mustang GT. They both are in that price range, and both are plenty fast. Also, they both have HUGE aftermarket performance availability.
I would advise against the RX8 or the TT, the RX8 is a bit harder to take care of than a traditional piston powered car - and, it doesn't even come close to the old RX7. If want an Audi, the A4 is basically the same as the TT, but with a usable backseat & trunk (not to mention a sleeper car too). |
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02-28-2006, 10:07 PM | #8 | |
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Re: $20,000...what would you do?
99' BMW E36 M3 or a 2002 E46 330i/Ci w/ 50,000 miles or so. Both are incredible cars. Much nicer interiors then you will find on the others mentioned (except the 540i). They are quick, generally reliable cars. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to buy another BMW after my 4 years of ownership. Wonderful cars.
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Thanks for the help everyone. I also wanted to mention, because of the company I work for, I get invoice pricing(about a little more or a little less) plus rebates. So that brings the price down on Nissan, GM, Ford, DiamlerChrysler. But only on new vehicles. Im going to keep looking for now and see how it goes.
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