Looking for a new(ish) car for @ $25K or less. Test driving this weekend.

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: nitrousninja
Thanks for the suggestions!

I drove a 2007 G35x and I loved it. They didn't have an older one for me to drive but I know the sales manager. Too much money for what i'm looking for.

I drove an Audi A4 but it was sluggish and the engine was noisey at idle. It had lots of features though.

I drove two 2005 Legacy GTs. One was an auto and the other was a 5 speed. The five speed had all the options on it and was a lot of fun to drive. it didn't have any of the issues people were talking about either. I think I can get a good price on this so we'll see what happens this weekend.

I drove a 1999 M3 with a custom suspension too. It was a lot of fun but impractical for what I want.


I've been looking for an S4 but there are none in my area or even close that i could find.

S4s are very very nice, if a little on the small side. My neighbor's Passat feels roomier, or about equal.

Have you tested a TL? The TL edges the field on interior and Nav system, imo. Great motor as well. Go do it!

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: Insane3D
Legacy GT's are nice too...but softer suspension, not as "fun" (IMO), and you see them everywhere. I almost bought one before I drove the MS6.

YOU might see them everywhere, but I only see a couple per month. I literally see more GTO's than I do LGT's, or even plain Legacy 2.5i's.

 

[nitrousninja]

I've seen TWO Legacy GTs on the street since release but I've seen eleventeen billion Acura RL/TLs on the street. They are very nice but it looks like this LGT is a really good buy for me and it's easy to mod too. I may grab it Saturday if we can get to a good price.

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
YOU might see them everywhere, but I only see a couple per month. I literally see more GTO's than I do LGT's, or even plain Legacy 2.5i's.

I don't know where you live, but there are literally TONS of Legacy's around here if I include non GT models. I see them almost as much as the Outback/Forresters.

As for GTO's, I've seen maybe three in the past 9 months...

I guess it's all where you live...in most cases. Any chance you see more GTO's before you own one and probably notice them more than other cars?

*shrug*

Edit:

I see you live in Nascar country...probably explains the amount of GTO's you see. Also, winter driving is less of a concern down there, whereas up here, AWD is what everyone wants..

This is one reason I really like the MS6...only about 12k produced over two years, and only about 4-5k year in the US.

nitrous -

Enjoy the new car. LGT was my second choice and they are awesome cars. There is a great aftermarket for them as well. Did you ever get a chance to drive a MS6? The only reason I asked is I was just about ready to go and sign the papers for a LGT before I test drove my MS6...

Either way...enjoy the new wheels.

🙂