$15K - $25K for a FWD car

[IHateMyJob2004]

Kinda curious. I love the Dodge Charger and Challenger but they are RWD. Will not work in the North east winters. I love the styling though.

What would you get for a 4 door car that has a big engine in it for under $25K? The only rule is 4 doors (or a big back seat 2 door) and FWD or AWD? Oh, it has to be new!

I'm a year or two away from this purchase but thinking about it isalways fun 🙂

EDIT: mid-szie car. Need to get 2 adults and 2 kids in the car.

 

[CrackRabbit]

Hyundai Sonata with a 2.0T?

 

[Demo24]

2012 focus for economical (ST would add some fun, should be out late next year)

WRX for some AWD fun, but not so great mpg's.

 

[mb]

Accord V6? Decent power, good MPGs, spacious interior. EX is $23k*, EXL is $25k*. It's got a take it or leave it styling, but I like it. Sonata 2.0T is another good option.

*using truecar.com for my zip code.

 

[punjabiplaya]

hot hatches?

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

The Accord Crosstour looks pretty damned cool.

EDIT: Too ka while to find ... MSRP of about $30K. Could it be had for $25K?

 

[coxmaster]

GTI (if you want a hatch)
GLI/2.0T Jetta (should be out in a few months)

Plenty of punch, plenty of room.

 

[dpodblood]

Ford Fusion v6?

 

[zoiks]

The Accord Crosstour looks pretty damned cool.

EDIT: Too ka while to find ... MSRP of about $30K. Could it be had for $25K?

Ah..What?
That thing needs to be driven off a cliff to make the world less ugly.

 

[Zap]

Styling is the tricky part, but for larger size, how about a Subaru Legacy or Outback?

 

[mb]

What size are you looking for? Some of us are suggesting mid sized but most are suggesting compacts and subcompacts....

 

[dpodblood]

Ah..What?
That thing needs to be driven off a cliff to make the world less ugly.

It's all subjective. I like the styling of the crosstour as well.

 

[PricklyPete]

The Accord Crosstour looks pretty damned cool.

EDIT: Too ka while to find ... MSRP of about $30K. Could it be had for $25K?

Based on your assessment of the Crosstour...I don't think I can help you.

 

[mb]

The Accord Crosstour looks pretty damned cool.

EDIT: Too ka while to find ... MSRP of about $30K. Could it be had for $25K?

truecar says $25,463 for 2WD EX around here, but $29,437 for 4WD EXL (and add $2k more for navi).

 

[CurseTheSky]

Ford Fusion V6. It's average for all intents and purposes, which isn't a bad thing. Available with AWD (V6 only) or a higher-powered V6 (Sport model only) if that's your thing.

It's definitely more family-centric than sports oriented, but it does it's job well.

 

[thedarkwolf]

Charger is available with AWD

 

[Dacalo]

Hyundai Sonata

 

[speedy2]

Did no one hear "Big engine." ?




Pontiac Bonneville GXP - http://www.modernracer.com/pontiacbonnevillegxp.html

Pontiac Grand Prix GTP - http://www.modernracer.com/history/pontiacgrandprixgtp2004history.html

Pontiac Grand Prix GTP - http://www.modernracer.com/pontiacgrandprixgxp.html

Seville STS - http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0107_2001_cadillac_seville_sts/index.html

That's just off the top of my head real quick.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

It's all subjective. I like the styling of the crosstour as well.

It has better lines than the normal Accord in my opinion.

mid-szie car. Need to get 2 adults and 2 kids in the car.

 

[speedy2]

Sorry, didn't read NEW. lol. You can still get any of those I listed for a decent price. And in mint condition. Even with existing warranties.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Charger is available with AWD

Ohhhhhhhhh

I think I'll go take a look! I wish the challenger came with AWD!

 

[f1r3s1d3]

Ford Fusion v6?

agreed

 

[dpodblood]

I don't think you will get a truly "big" engine for that price range, but there are some nice v6's in that class for sure.

 

[coxmaster]

Did no one hear "Big engine." ?

Doh, I missed that part.

OP, Why do you want a "big engine"? Big engine doesnt always equal big power.. Ive raced (drag and autox) against V8s in many cars and been significantly faster with my 4-banger

 

[speedy2]

Doh, I missed that part.

OP, Why do you want a "big engine"? Big engine doesnt always equal big power.. Ive raced (drag and autox) against V8s in many cars and been significantly faster with my 4-banger

What V8 cars did you race? And what is your 4 banger? lol