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Subaru WRX or Subaru Legacy maybe GT (used).
Maybe a Honda or Camary (obviously only a few car choices).
 
Originally posted by: MAME
Originally posted by: Strk
Originally posted by: MAME
Originally posted by: Strk
Originally posted by: XZeroII
Originally posted by: Strk
Does size matter?
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Seriously?
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What? He didn't say if he wanted a large, midsized or compact sedan. Get your mind out of the gutter! 😉

And take a look at used Subaru Legacys (2005 or newer). It's a great car, but it gets hit with large depreciation.
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I heard they get 18mpg
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Edmunds got 20mpg with the GT version, which isn't bad for an AWD car with 250hp. The NA version is fairly quick and get a decent increase in mpg.
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Even at 20, with Premium, it's a very expensive ride
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Then look at the NA version. It has around 170hp and provides enough power to keep most happy and uses regular. I used an Outback as a rental a year or so ago and it had that engine and it was pretty nice.
 
Are you seriously kidding me? Forget camry, accord, domestics.

For $20k you can get used infiniti G35 or a bmw 3er with about 30-40k miles in it. Way more worth it than low end sedans, plus a lot more fun to drive too. Other options are used TSX or used Maxima...edit: also the Altima V6 is very nice.

If you want new there's always the 06 Jetta ... V6. Probably much more fun to drive than camry/toyota cars, although less reliable.
 
could always try a mazda3 🙂 might be a hair heavy, but you might be able to snag one cheap for anyone that has the urge to trade up for the mazdaspeed3.... like me.. haha.. now I just need to find an extra 10 grand...
 
Originally posted by: The Pentium Guy
Are you seriously kidding me? Forget camry, accord, domestics.

For $20k you can get used infiniti G35 or a bmw 3er with about 30-40k miles in it. Way more worth it than low end sedans, plus a lot more fun to drive too. Other options are used TSX or used Maxima...edit: also the Altima V6 is very nice.

If you want new there's always the 06 Jetta ... V6. Probably much more fun to drive than camry/toyota cars, although less reliable.
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I was considering a G35, but insurance is a bit much
 
Originally posted by: randomlinh
could always try a mazda3 🙂 might be a hair heavy, but you might be able to snag one cheap for anyone that has the urge to trade up for the mazdaspeed3.... like me.. haha.. now I just need to find an extra 10 grand...
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good cars, but are too low on the car totem pole for me
 
Originally posted by: The Pentium Guy
Are you seriously kidding me? Forget camry, accord, domestics.

For $20k you can get used infiniti G35 or a bmw 3er with about 30-40k miles in it. Way more worth it than low end sedans, plus a lot more fun to drive too. Other options are used TSX or used Maxima...edit: also the Altima V6 is very nice.

If you want new there's always the 06 Jetta ... V6. Probably much more fun to drive than camry/toyota cars, although less reliable.
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Agreed.

The only jap car I'd consider in this situation is a G35 or maybe a Maxima with a few mods. The rest either so incredibly ugly or slow.

You can't get a 3-series bimmer with decent power unless you pony up for an M3.

I'd look for a ~2001 Audi S4 with low miles. Reliable if serviced and properly maintained, and with a few mods will easily blow away any other options in the fun department.
 
Originally posted by: Playmaker
Originally posted by: The Pentium Guy
Are you seriously kidding me? Forget camry, accord, domestics.

For $20k you can get used infiniti G35 or a bmw 3er with about 30-40k miles in it. Way more worth it than low end sedans, plus a lot more fun to drive too. Other options are used TSX or used Maxima...edit: also the Altima V6 is very nice.

If you want new there's always the 06 Jetta ... V6. Probably much more fun to drive than camry/toyota cars, although less reliable.
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Agreed.

The only jap car I'd consider in this situation is a G35 or maybe a Maxima with a few mods. The rest either so incredibly ugly or slow.

You can't get a 3-series bimmer with decent power unless you pony up for an M3.

I'd look for a ~2001 Audi S4 with low miles. Reliable if serviced and properly maintained, and with a few mods will easily blow away any other options in the fun department.
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I'd probably stick with a G35 or TL if I went the sport/lux route
 
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Originally posted by: MAME
Originally posted by: Mikey
Scion tC?
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too low end
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you're only spending 20k on a car, and you're making comments like "too low end." are you a tard, or just living on the moon?


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...there's a certain degree of class associated with some other cars, versus the tC. For some, civic to accord is a step up. For others, not so much... so I woudln't exactly group all $20k cars in one category.

...which is why buying a used high end car is a viable alternative 😉.
 
Originally posted by: The Pentium Guy
Originally posted by: theNEOone
Originally posted by: MAME
Originally posted by: Mikey
Scion tC?
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too low end
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you're only spending 20k on a car, and you're making comments like "too low end." are you a tard, or just living on the moon?


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...there's a certain degree of class associated with some other cars, versus the tC. For some, civic to accord is a step up. For others, not so much... so I woudln't exactly group all $20k cars in one category.

...which is why buying a used high end car is a viable alternative 😉.
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yes, i realize that.

perhaps i interpreted his tone incorrectly.


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My 2 cents cuz I'm in the same boat: :beer:

If going new: Camry (maybe V6 if you can bargain), Sonata V6, the new Saturn Aura looks promising, Accord, Mazda 6, Legacy 2.5L, Ford Fusion / Five Hundred

If going used: Acura TL, Audi A4 (ONLY if you want, but I'm sick of all the problems I'm currently having with my 2001 A4 :| ), Cadillac CTS, Saab 9-5, Honda / Toyota anything, Nissan Maxima

And that's about all I can think of for now.
 

Sporty sedan that also gets good gas mileage is a tough combination. I'd certainly look to the Infiniti G35, but the gas mileage is not so good (low 20's in real life) and I understand it goes through tires and brake pads pretty fast. Still, I would have bought a 2003-2004 G35 for $20k-22k if I had found one without a sunroof (need the headroom).

I think the Honda Accords drive nicer than the Toyota Camrys. A used V6 of either might fit the bill, although I personally think their resale values are too high.

You might also take a look at used Lexuses like the IS300, GS300, or SC300.

Good luck!
 
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