30k car suggestions?

[funkedelic2]

Hey guys, looking for a new toy. I'll spend up to 30k. All I can think of is BMW 3 series or MB c-class. Guys care to throw any ideas out there? I like luxury cars, but will consider anything sporty with decent power that looks good that has good build quality. Will consider anything 06+

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

135i. I just bought one that was a little over your budget but I think you can find one for under $30000.

[unkicrackie99]

G37 M6 coupe.

[Sugarphreak]

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[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
I like the 135i option (minus the fuel pump issues)

Other newer cars you can get into for that price that would be fun to throw around on a track...

-Mazda RX8
-Subaru WRX
-Ford Mustang GT
-Nissan 350Z

Its really a non issue now as they have a 10 year 200000km on the pump so if it does go you should be ok for quite a while.

[JustinMCS]

Originally posted by funkedelic2
Hey guys, looking for a new toy. I'll spend up to 30k. All I can think of is BMW 3 series or MB c-class. Guys care to throw any ideas out there? I like luxury cars, but will consider anything sporty with decent power that looks good that has good build quality. Will consider anything 06+

Do you not have a 3 series already?

[852VR6]

This seems like a very good deal to me

http://www.autotrader.ca/a/BMW/1%20Series/CALGARY/Alberta/5_12528440_200582216729706/

[max_boost]

VW GTI!

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Originally posted by 852VR6
This seems like a very good deal to me

http://www.autotrader.ca/a/BMW/1%20Series/CALGARY/Alberta/5_12528440_200582216729706/

That seems almost too good to be true.

[Cos]

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[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Originally posted by Cos






There is something not right about it. It is a lease return. Why wouldnt the dealer in Vancouver keep it? Then why didnt a BMW dealer buy it on the internal BMW lease site? Why did this dealer end up with it....

Took the words out of my mouth, BMW dealers didn't want it, there's got to be something wrong with it.

[Maxt]

Its not a car, although on the registration it says Stationwagon :angel: ,
but I got my 07 Srt8 Jeep for 28k with 50k km's on it.
Its loaded to the absolute nuts and is hoot to drive, plus its practical.

[seeyouu]

Originally posted by 852VR6
This seems like a very good deal to me

http://www.autotrader.ca/a/BMW/1%20Series/CALGARY/Alberta/5_12528440_200582216729706/

I took a look at that exact car, they gave me a carfax that was clean and told me that car is clean etc.. However i decided to grab a car proof and well this is what it came up with. http://reports.carproof.com/main?id=lRkPQdN0lvSFE8Io0Pv%2fdQ%3d%3d
I talked to the salesman the next day he said he didn't know what was going on and that he would give me a car back after talking to his boss but obviously never got that call back

[Cos]

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[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Originally posted by seeyouu


I took a look at that exact car, they gave me a carfax that was clean and told me that car is clean etc.. However i decided to grab a car proof and well this is what it came up with. http://reports.carproof.com/main?id=lRkPQdN0lvSFE8Io0Pv%2fdQ%3d%3d
I talked to the salesman the next day he said he didn't know what was going on and that he would give me a car back after talking to his boss but obviously never got that call back

Wow looks like its been in three accidents and broken into?

Glad I didn't waste my time and bought something else.

[852VR6]

Ahhh...that explains it then haha

[trevh]

05-07 4Runner

[guessboi]

Originally posted by Cos


Holy balls 3 accidents and one theft claim? One claim at $23,600? Jeeeeez



That one claim is the biggie. :thumbsdow

[amear]

Audi S4!!!

[funkedelic2]

Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
135i. I just bought one that was a little over your budget but I think you can find one for under $30000.

Sweet cars but don't like the body style, can't get over the looks.


Originally posted by JustinMCS


Do you not have a 3 series already?

I did have an 2008 335i (Sig) but i sold it in 2010 before i built my house.


Originally posted by trevh
05-07 4Runner

Nah, want a fun car


Anyone own a c300 or driven one? I really like the look of the benz c class, but kind of worried that it might be sluggish and not have very much torque. Driving experience is high on my list, so thats the only thing im worried about with an entry class benz.

I might just say fuck it and get another 335i coupe. Maybe a space grey or black one this time with red leather, or an e46 m3 :bigpimp:

[Idiot Stick]

2010ish Acura TL-AWD?

Soft spot in my heart for one.

Plus I just helped a buddy of mine find one out here in NB for 34k with only 20k km's on it. I would imagine in a populated place like out where you guys are, shouldn't be too hard to keep the price around 30k or lower

[yoda124]

Originally posted by seeyouu


I took a look at that exact car, they gave me a carfax that was clean and told me that car is clean etc.. However i decided to grab a car proof and well this is what it came up with. http://reports.carproof.com/main?id=lRkPQdN0lvSFE8Io0Pv%2fdQ%3d%3d
I talked to the salesman the next day he said he didn't know what was going on and that he would give me a car back after talking to his boss but obviously never got that call back

wouldn't that be fraud?Sad that some unsuspecting schmuck will end up buying it.

[Cos]

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[Aleks]

Originally posted by Cos


Holy balls 3 accidents and one theft claim? One claim at $23,600? Jeeeeez



Richmond BC driver, driving a white BMW. 3 Accidents in 2 yrs sounds about right :poosie: :rofl:

[JEFFRIX]

Originally posted by funkedelic2

Anyone own a c300 or driven one? I really like the look of the benz c class, but kind of worried that it might be sluggish and not have very much torque. Driving experience is high on my list, so thats the only thing im worried about with an entry class benz.

i have the C-class.. its awesome! on winter driving that is (4matic), looks really sporty and agressive, BUT no power whatsoever lol...

I say get a 350z :devil:

[funkedelic2]

Originally posted by JEFFRIX


i have the C-class.. its awesome! on winter driving that is (4matic), looks really sporty and agressive, BUT no power whatsoever lol...

I say get a 350z :devil:

I hate the 350 and 370!

What c class do you have? Is there much aftermarket support for these cars?

[rage2]

Originally posted by funkedelic2
What c class do you have? Is there much aftermarket support for these cars?
Tons. There's a company called AMG that soups it up to 500hp. :devil:

[funkedelic2]

Originally posted by rage2

Tons. There's a company called AMG that soups it up to 500hp. :devil:

I love the c63. I don't know too much about mercedes though. What is the difference between lets say a non c63 amg and a regular c series besides the motor?

[Scat E46]

Originally posted by funkedelic2


I love the c63. I don't know too much about mercedes though. What is the difference between lets say a non c63 amg and a regular c series besides the motor?

:facepalm:

http://www.mercedes-amg.com/

[Sugarphreak]

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[max_boost]

Originally posted by funkedelic2


I love the c63. I don't know too much about mercedes though. What is the difference between lets say a non c63 amg and a regular c series besides the motor?

About as much difference between a M3 and a regular 3 series. lol

[rage2]

Originally posted by funkedelic2
I love the c63. I don't know too much about mercedes though. What is the difference between lets say a non c63 amg and a regular c series besides the motor?

Originally posted by max_boost
About as much difference between a M3 and a regular 3 series. lol
Not really. Mechanically speaking, everything from the firewall forward is different. The C63 uses the front end from the CLK Black Series, minus the coilovers.

[funkedelic2]

What do you guys think of this car?

http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-2008-Mercedes-Benz-C300-Luxury-Sedan-W0QQAdIdZ338368409

Love the color and like that it's a manual. Seems rare? Price is low considering milage, compared to others I've seen. Maybe it has had multiple owners or accidents? Almost too good to be true.

Another good deal..

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-2008-Mercedes-Benz-C350-4Matic-NAVigation-AMG-Sport-SALE-W0QQAdIdZ317403182

[rage2]

Non AMG C's are kinda boring to drive. Personally, I found the lower end 3 series BMW's more exciting to drive.

[funkedelic2]

Originally posted by rage2
Non AMG C's are kinda boring to drive. Personally, I found the lower end 3 series BMW's more exciting to drive.

Lower end 3 series MORE exciting?! You are talking like 325I/328I/330i?! Honestly I didn't think my 335i was very exciting after a while. Wow maybe I have to drive a c class so I can take it off my list. They just look sooo nice

[Aleks]

Originally posted by funkedelic2
What do you guys think of this car?

http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-2008-Mercedes-Benz-C300-Luxury-Sedan-W0QQAdIdZ338368409

Love the color and like that it's a manual. Seems rare? Price is low considering milage, compared to others I've seen. Maybe it has had multiple owners or accidents? Almost too good to be true.

Another good deal..

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-2008-Mercedes-Benz-C350-4Matic-NAVigation-AMG-Sport-SALE-W0QQAdIdZ317403182

Guessing the reason that manual 300 is so cheap is because demand for something like that would be almost non existant. Most C class sedans are sold as automatic and 4matic. A manual RWD C class would be almost impossible to resell IMO.

[funkedelic2]

Originally posted by Aleks


Guessing the reason that manual 300 is so cheap is because demand for something like that would be almost non existant. Most C class sedans are sold as automatic and 4matic. A manual RWD C class would be almost impossible to resell IMO.

Good call. I just now realized that it's not 4matic

[dimi]

All I have to say is that when moms got a 328xi as a loaner from the dealer during maintanance for the 335xi, she absolutely hated it, and she doesn't drive that aggressively. The way the auto tranny shifts in the 335 and the low end torque makes for an awesome driving experience. I didn't like it either, it was so gutless. Also I managed a better mpg in the 335 cause I wasn't always flooring the thing out of annoyance.

We then test drove a C350-coupe with the new 7 speed. She wanted to take a look at the competitors for a possible trade in.
First impression, the car was gorgeous, it really is. Especially the front end :drool: The test drive however was a different story:

1. The thing would not stop shifting gears, it was ridiculous!!!! You press the gas, downshift. Let go of it a bit, upshift. The 335 holds the gear even if you give 50% throttle because the turbos spool rather quickly.
2. The exhaust note is horrible.
3. Lack of low end torque.

I really don't see who in their right mind would get a C350 over a 335 after a test drive.

But then we took a test drive in an S4. Wow. I still think the 335 is better at crusing duties, but performance/interior wise the S4 is a great car. The new S4 that is.

[rage2]

Originally posted by funkedelic2
Lower end 3 series MORE exciting?! You are talking like 325I/328I/330i?! Honestly I didn't think my 335i was very exciting after a while. Wow maybe I have to drive a c class so I can take it off my list. They just look sooo nice
That's your best bet. I rented a C class on a recent trip, it was nice because I didn't have to relearn everything, but it was a bore to drive. YMMV, I find the 911 turbo boring in the dry, so I might just be crazy. :rofl:

[navdeep]

srt8 jeep i love mine