Help me pick a Sedan.

Gulzakar · Oct 22, 2003

Used car would be just fine. Preferably around 30k miles

BurnItDwn · Oct 22, 2003

Im gonna break the rules and recommend an american car (made in Canada though) ... Chrysler 300M, It will meet and surpass your needs.

GTaudiophile · Oct 22, 2003

Originally posted by: Gulzakar
ok, so it looks like

A4
Maxima
Mercedes C class
325 series
Saab?

Accord an 6 are nice, but Im going to get it righ this time. I intend to have this car until it dies, so I want somethin gI will be happy with. Not to imply those are bad cars by any means, just not for me. Though, the 6 is a beautiful car.

325 > A4 > Mercedes C

Maxima > Saab (both in a different league)

JulesMaximus · Oct 22, 2003

Good luck finding a new 3-series BMW for $30k. Same for Audi and MB (you said you wanted V6 engine & 4 doors). These will all be mid 30k+ cars. Add TTL and you're close to 40k out the door.

They are also quite a bit smaller than the new Maxima.

JulesMaximus · Oct 22, 2003

Originally posted by: BurnItDwn
Im gonna break the rules and recommend an american car (made in Canada though) ... Chrysler 300M, It will meet and surpass your needs.

For the love of god...Don't buy a Chrysler!!! They are horrible for reliability.

Turkish · Oct 22, 2003

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile

Originally posted by: Gulzakar
ok, so it looks like

A4
Maxima
Mercedes C class
325 series
Saab?

Accord an 6 are nice, but Im going to get it righ this time. I intend to have this car until it dies, so I want somethin gI will be happy with. Not to imply those are bad cars by any means, just not for me. Though, the 6 is a beautiful car.

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325 > A4 > Mercedes C

Maxima > Saab (both in a different league)

Negative, for new, A4 > 325

Gulzakar · Oct 22, 2003

looks like the maxima might be it.

DainBramaged · Oct 22, 2003

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Too bad you weren't doing this 6 months ago. You could have picked up a brand new 2003 Nissan Maxima SE for close to $22k.

Still, you could get a new one now for around $30k.

Nissan Maxima all the way.

toant103 · Oct 22, 2003

Originally posted by: Gulzakar
Requirements:

Want to spend around 30k at most

4 doors

6 cylinder

Automatic.

frivilous options? HID lights, moonroof, upgraded stereo.

most of all, it needs to be comfy!

no american cars, no sporty micro cars.

I'm a little lost. I like the new saab 93's, but they are front wheel drive with the turbo 4...

G35

sillymofo · Oct 22, 2003

The '04 Maxima. Loaded, with a sun roof that most cars would cry for.

Justorq · Oct 22, 2003

I would suggest you test drive some of those cars ... I would personnally suggest the TSX auto even if it's only 4 cyl. It's extremely smooth for a 4. I personnally don't like the Maxima's interior (or exterior for that matter) because it feels pretty cheap. I'd also look at a used Lexus IS300 and TL type-S, these are awesome cars. If you want to keep your car for a long time and not pay a lot of money on maintenance, I would suggest you refrain on buying any german cars (high maintenance cost).
Justin

Gulzakar · Oct 22, 2003

good advice. My friends always say "but they're never in the shop".

So lets see, TSX, Maxima, used is300, or tl. I'm going to build a tsx right now. I don't really want speed anymore, just comfort.

Justorq · Oct 22, 2003

Don't forget the TL type-S pretty good car too ... and a bit of speed too.

LongCoolMother · Oct 22, 2003

new acura tl (a little over budget though) VERY NICE. Lexus ES330, VERY NICE.

ex v6 accord sooo nice
used cadillac deville SOOOOOO Nice
used Jaguar S-type NIIICE

JulesMaximus · Oct 22, 2003

Originally posted by: LongCoolMother
new acura tl (a little over budget though) VERY NICE. Lexus ES330, VERY NICE.

ex v6 accord sooo nice
used cadillac deville SOOOOOO Nice
used Jaguar S-type NIIICE

Yeah, I completely forgot about the Acura 3.2TL. That is a really nice car for the money. You could buy a new TL Type-S for $31k completely loaded. Go check it out. They are sweet.

It was out of my price range when I bought my Maxima (I bought my 2003 Maxima SE w/moonroof for $22k back in April-I love it).

WHSLacrossekid · Oct 22, 2003

AgaBoogaBoo · Oct 22, 2003

How about a Volvo or Accord V6? Both are very nice, the Volvo S80 will be a little more, but it is a nice car overall, and very safe. The Accord is great too, I like the 2003/04 Accords. The Accord will probably max out around 25K without V6 and no navigation system. Add like 1k more for nav system. IMO, the Accord is the way to go, although, check out a Volvo dealership.

If you've never gone to buy or haggle a Volvo, they have a very high amount of profit margin so haggling with them is by far the easiest of most cars.

FlashG · Oct 22, 2003

Sounds like we are shoping for the same car. I'm torn between the Accord 6 speed V6 and the Acura TSX. They are both nice an have strong points. I know I'll buy both.

Justorq · Oct 22, 2003

Go with the Accord then FlashG

BCYL · Oct 23, 2003

If you plan to keep the car for a while, don't get those european cars... maintaince cost will kill you... I would stick to Japanese cars for reliability and low maintaince costs...

I went and checked out the Maxima before... while it's a nice car, I felt the interior quality just doesn't match up to the Accord or TL... Same goes for the Altima, interior feels cheap...

vi edit · Oct 23, 2003

Originally posted by: FlashG
Sounds like we are shoping for the same car. I'm torn between the Accord 6 speed V6 and the Acura TSX. They are both nice an have strong points. I know I'll buy both.

Admittedly, I was a TSX basher. But, since I have come to my senses about it, it is looking VERY attractive. Slick shifting 6 speed, excellent interior, tons of ammenities not tacked on as pricey options, very nice looking, and decent compromise between power & economy in the 4 cyl. I like it a lot. I might even stop in at the Acura dealer tomorrow and give one a test drive

JulesMaximus · Oct 23, 2003

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: FlashG
Sounds like we are shoping for the same car. I'm torn between the Accord 6 speed V6 and the Acura TSX. They are both nice an have strong points. I know I'll buy both.

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Admittedly, I was a TSX basher. But, since I have come to my senses about it, it is looking VERY attractive. Slick shifting 6 speed, excellent interior, tons of ammenities not tacked on as pricey options, very nice looking, and decent compromise between power & economy in the 4 cyl. I like it a lot. I might even stop in at the Acura dealer tomorrow and give one a test drive

TSX is quite a bit smaller than the Maxima though isn't it? I think I'd take the Acura 3.2TL over the TSX.

Gulzakar · Oct 23, 2003

I fell ike a jackass...I bought my car back in March, though, I have put on quite a few miles.

At this point I could sell it at minimal loss. I was given some graduation money, to if you count that, I will still be up. Still, I feel like an ass.

Cooljt1 · Oct 23, 2003

maxima

CtK · Oct 23, 2003

no way ur gonna get a C or A4 for around $30K
but you may be able to get a 325i
my friend just got an 03 with moonroof and auto for 31K out the door not bad
if not i would get ither a TL but that will prob run higher since it just came out and demand is high
even tho i havent seen one in Miami yet

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