Looking for car recommendations

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
anything but the g8, it'll be worth close to nothing in 2-3 years. same goes for the reliability of the car.

i'd go with either a brand new 2010 Mazda 3 for $25k or Honda Accord in the trim that fits your budget. You can also get many many used TL's G35's, M35's, 3 series in that budget...

resale is questionable, although the biggest hit has already been taken. do you have any links proving the holden commodore is unreliable (since that's all the G8 is)?

Don't wait to long he is a anti-american car poster and probable does not even know what Holden means until he goggles it.

 

[mc866]

Originally posted by: sindows

Originally posted by: mc866
Anything but the G8 especially if you are looking for resale value.

I would say a lightly used G35, 3-series, A4/A6, or TL?

Why do you say that? Just about every review compares it to the M5 and thats a compliment that none of the other cars listed in this thread has managed to achieve. As far as dash strokers are concerned, the interior materials are no worse than in any other 30k car. Yes the G35 has a more stylish interior but the materials are no better than what you'll find in an Accord or Camry. The only interiors which are both nice in materials and design belong to the A4 and TL/RL.

The reason I say that is because if you compare average resale value of a used pontiac compared to a used Infiniti/BMW/Audi/Lexus/Acura the latter will most times hold their value better than a pontiac. I'm not making any claims on the reliability, just resale value, and I am familiar with Holden.

Also I disagree with your interior statement the 3 series interiors are much nicer than any accord or camry.

I'm of the opinion that it's better to buy a lightly used vehicle that was worth $35-$45K new but can now be had for around $25K than to spend money for a brand new G8 or any other brand new car for that matter.

I just bought my 09 Mazdaspeed3 for 23800$ OTD. I love this car. Huge upgrade from my old Saturn with no AC. 263 HP, 6 speed manual. Very good performance, handling, braking. I actually look forward to driving now.

I'm also currently driving a speed3, though mine is an 07. I'm not sure I would classify it as comfortable, it's a bit more of a aggressive ride than it is comfortable, though I think the speed3 is a good option if you are looking for performance but don't want to spend the money for a STI or Evo.

 

[imhungry]

G35 or if you need AWD go with the G35x. If I was looking for myself I would also look for a CPO M3 or newer 330i [minimum].