New (or newer) sedan for $25k

[capnamazing]

I currently have a 2000 Maxima and am looking to upgrade to a new (or newer) sedan. I have roughly $25k to spend. Any suggestions on what I should get?

Things that I am interested in include:
Horsepower
Reliability
Slick look

[PlayStation3]

define sedan cause the saturn ion redline techacally has 4 doors but 2 are like a extenden cab doors. and realibity there are saturns with over 200k if you take care of it. horsepower it can beat a acrura rsx type s. and personally i think it is a nice ass looking car.

http://www.saturn.com/saturn/vehicle...pe/redLine.jsp

[blakscorpion21]

is300, bmw 3 series, newer maxima?.

[BP2K2Max]

if it were me i'd go with a newer maxima, or a G35 sedan(which is what the newer maxima's should have evolved into).

[Jimster]

Previous model (E46 2000-2005) BMW 330i.


Reliable, handles brilliantly, fast, comfortable, looks good etc etc


Should be able to find a 2004ish for that sort of money now.

[BurntGauge]

If you dont want to buy used, I'd recommend the 2006 VW Jetta GLI. Same motor that my car has, 200hp/207tq and same suspension, wheels, transmission, features...everything. Just 2 extra doors and a huge trunk instead of a hatchback. Plus you get 5 Star crash test rating. Safe happens.

[DinanM3_S2]

BMW 3-Series

Trust me, try one out

[jameschang]

A sedan in the 25k range, I guess you want something new, or perhaps a year old.

You're gonna get the usual responses because well I guess the selection is limited.

G35 Sedan (Especially if you're happy with your old Maxima)
BMW 3 series (Tough to find a used E90 for 25k, but you can try)
Acura TL
Audi A4
Toyota Camry (But you'll be like alot of people on the road)

[Jimster]

Could also give the Acura TSX a go.

I'd imagine you can get them new for less than $25k.


Do they have a Type S model (i.e. Detuned K20A Accord Euro R) in the States, though? That's the only TSX worth having, one with that motor.

[Dyno247365]

Originally Posted by PlayStation3

define sedan cause the saturn ion redline techacally has 4 doors but 2 are like a extenden cab doors. and realibity there are saturns with over 200k if you take care of it. horsepower it can beat a acrura rsx type s. and personally i think it is a nice ass looking car.

http://www.saturn.com/saturn/vehicle...pe/redLine.jsp

In other words, we don't care about practicality, we just care what's faster.


I say BMW also since it's the nicest pick.

[capnamazing]

Those sounds like some great options. I'll have to check them out. If I were to look into the BMW 3-series, what model should I be looking at? There seem to be so many different models.

[Jimster]

The 325i is a really nice car, but the one you want to look at if one pops up in your price range is a 330i

[Gotian]

Originally Posted by BurntGauge

If you dont want to buy used, I'd recommend the 2006 VW Jetta GLI. Same motor that my car has, 200hp/207tq and same suspension, wheels, transmission, features...everything. Just 2 extra doors and a huge trunk instead of a hatchback. Plus you get 5 Star crash test rating. Safe happens.

Meh, I'd rather go for a jetta like the one I have a 1.8t 2002-2004, they are quicker stock. 180hp/180tq but at the wheels they have the same power as the new 2006 and my model was lighter by 200-300 pounds

[BurntGauge]

Originally Posted by Gotian

Meh, I'd rather go for a jetta like the one I have a 1.8t 2002-2004, they are quicker stock. 180hp/180tq but at the wheels they have the same power as the new 2006 and my model was lighter by 200-300 pounds

Nah. My buddy has a A4 1.8T and it's definitely not faster than the GLI. He drives the A4 and he test drove the GLI. Guess which one he loved and wanted to buy? The GLI. Of course, he couldnt afford it though...so he chipped his 1.8T and now it's maybe as fast as the GLI.

Course he has Quattro so that saps some power and doesnt allow it to scurry as fast as the FWD ones, but in the corners it's heaven.

Anyways, MkIV Jetta's have quality control issues. Had a friend have to go in a month after she got her Jetta to replace the power window motor. Stupid.

W/the MkV's, the quality is definitely up.

[C2Z06]

To be different...Subara Imprezai or even the WRX! I've watched people take these things off road when traffics backed up on the interstate and they want to go to other side rides as some pick-ups do. Not to metion the safety in bad weather, very reliable etc. I wouldn't overlook one.