YACT: Look into the future; What car should I buy in 2007?

b0mbrman

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Cliffs Notes

With $30k to spend, what should I pick to be my first grown-up car in 2007?

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Now for the background. I'm pretty content with what I have for now and can see myself content for the remainder of 2005. I'll spend 2006 overseas so I'll probably sell my cars before leaving.

Upon returning to the states, I'll need a vehicle. Here's some flexible criteria

Has to have a little staying power

I'll keep it for 5 years or so the style, engine, and company have to last that long. Are there any especially neat cars that are out on the horizon?

Semi-grown up

The cars I've owned in my life are 92 Maxima, 82 Porsche 924, 93 Prelude, 03 RSX, 00 S2000. This next car has to be somewhat sensible since I'm keeping it into my 30s, take it to some stuffy workplace, and maybe even take it into marriage.

$30k or under

Yes, this is a wide range. Don't be afraid to suggest cars that cost half of the upper limit but also don't be afraid to suggest cars close to the limit that are fuel efficient, cheap to maintain, and cheap to insure.

Anyhow, that's that. Thoughts?
 

b0mbrman

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A little more...I can drive a standard and am not averse to pickups/SUVs. It's really just a coincidence that I've never had one
 

sniperruff

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umm 2005 just started.

but hopefully a new G35 coupe will be out by then... skyline GTR? re-worked nissan altima? maybe a newer WRX? Mitsu EvoXI???

who knows.
 

SZLiao214

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Theres always the mid size sedan route. Altima/Maxima/Accord/Mazda 6 and a few others i cant think of now.
 

Drakkon

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in 2000 i got a 1994 Taurus (6 years old)
in 2003 i got a 1998 taurus (5 years old)
in 2006 i plan on getting a 2002 taurus (4 years old)
and in 2009 a 2006 bull (hopefully they are still making them) :D
 

isekii

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Originally posted by: Drakkon
in 2000 i got a 1994 Taurus (6 years old)
in 2003 i got a 1998 taurus (5 years old)
in 2006 i plan on getting a 2002 taurus (4 years old)
and in 2009 a 2006 bull (hopefully they are still making them) :D

Do you call your Engine Bay "The Ranch" as well ?
 

b0mbrman

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Originally posted by: Skoorb
I'd wait and see what's available then...it is a couple of years away!
Oh, I'm definitely gonna wait and see, of course. I say that as if I could make 2007 come any faster :)

This thread is mostly for fun...and profit!
 

amol

Lifer
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waiting for the 2007 S-Class . . .

no, not for me, for my parents

I've seen what it MAY look like, looks beautiful!
 

b0mbrman

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Originally posted by: SZLiao214
Theres always the mid size sedan route. Altima/Maxima/Accord/Mazda 6 and a few others i cant think of now.
Going mid-size sedan is a very strong possibility...I'd give you 2-to-3 odds on me buying one of the sedans you listed. I think I'd be more of an Altima guy than a Maxima guy between the Nissans...Oh, also you could probably add the Prius to that list.
 

Rallispec

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Originally posted by: isekii
Originally posted by: Drakkon
in 2000 i got a 1994 Taurus (6 years old)
in 2003 i got a 1998 taurus (5 years old)
in 2006 i plan on getting a 2002 taurus (4 years old)
and in 2009 a 2006 bull (hopefully they are still making them) :D

Do you call your Engine Bay "The Ranch" as well ?

HAHAHAHAHA! :D