You have $30K, what car do you buy?

[Bumjubeo]

So, if you had a budget of $30K and you needed to buy something new, what would you primarily be looking at?

There are not many prerequisites, just brand new and $30K and under.

My list so far contains the following:

2010 Hyundai Genesis
2010 VW Golf GTI(If I'm lucky)
2010 Civic Si

Anyone have any other suggestions? My budget almost seems to measly for anything worthwhile brand new......I would prefer to keep it Japanese, or German if anything....

Ideas? Thoughts? Suggestions?

Anything would be awesome! Thanks!

[pf0sh0]

mazdaspeed3 2010?

[ShermanEF9]

a crazy ballin si

[Bumjubeo]

Of course! I always forget Mazda for some reason.

[dj_honda]

Civic Si and buy the upgraded suspension package.

I would try to get a CSX-S though if you can up the budget a bit or get them to move on price. MSRP is 29 990...

[Mibz]

I know you've made it clear that it has to be new, but why?

[JustinGTP]

^^ yeah, there are a lot of nice cars available for 30k that are used.

Maybe he wants a new car warranty.

[Mibz]

There are plenty of pre-owned cars with warranty as well. Even buying a 1 year old pre-owned car is going to save you a bunch and broaden the pool of cars you can choose from. I think it's silly to only look at brand new cars but that's why I'm asking, he might have a reason I haven't thought of.

[gpomp]

under $30k OTD i would pick between a civic si or golf tdi

there's no way you can get a gti for under $30k OTD.

mazda is like $33k + freight/pdi + tax. might as well buy a gti if you're spending that much.

genesis

[Travel_Dude]

CSX type s

[2EFNFAST]

I wouldn't - can't stand loosing on depreciation on a new vehicle.

[Bizzareo]

I would buy a hot rod/muscle car/summer car and a winter beater or DD, something like a yaris (saw one for 9k on here) or small truck.

But you could honestly get an s2000 and a DD/Winter car for under 30k



Or for a import fan..

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ201177698

and

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ201508971

But if I had 30k to drop on a car, 10k would go to a DD, and the other 20k would go into making my current car a sleeper.

[Ashers]

Try the Ford Fusion SEL AWD V6. Alot of fun... and I'm a German car guy.
If not, Jetta or Golf TDI, the diesel has some fun kick to it. Mazda 3 I've heard good reviews, I have the Mazda 2.5 in my Escape and it hauls its' 5000 Lbs around pretty well.

[jonny_q13]

Import an Evo 8 or 9 from the states, or look at a used STI locally. Either one u could rock year round.

[banned3x]

Base 2010 wrx?

[ShermanEF9]

MUGEN SI

[btimbit]

GTI for sure, but you'll be looking at around $33k for that.

Like others have said, even buying just last years model can save you a ton of money. Why does it have to be brand new?

[Vanner]

If I had that $30k - I would go find myself a classic muscle or sport car. Like a '60s Mustang V8 all in original, or something like that. They made a good investment and have fun in the same time ... only IF you know how to do that properly with good homework researched in there.

I wouldn't buy ANY new car like a regular Madza sport car or Honda Si car - they aren't collectible, will depress the value fast after 5-10 years in use. Even used cars like 1,2 or 3 years old might work but only if to be used like regular daily commuter to get your money's worth.

If I were to think that "X" new car will become collectible later ... I'll need another $10-20k extra then!

[Aleks]

Originally posted by Bumjubeo
So, if you had a budget of $30K and you needed to buy something new, what would you primarily be looking at?

There are not many prerequisites, just brand new and $30K and under.

My list so far contains the following:

2010 Hyundai Genesis
2010 VW Golf GTI(If I'm lucky)
2010 Civic Si

Anyone have any other suggestions? My budget almost seems to measly for anything worthwhile brand new......I would prefer to keep it Japanese, or German if anything....

Ideas? Thoughts? Suggestions?

Anything would be awesome! Thanks!

From the list you have here:

GTI if you have the extra money (well worth it)
Si if you're on a budget

These two cars are pretty much polar opposites of each other. An extended test drive should make it clear which one you prefer.

Instead of Genesis take look at V6 Mustang for about the same price as a 2.0T genesis and 100 more hp, better handling, etc.

[atgilchrist]

When I got my GTI at Northland last month, they had a few brand new 2009 Jetta Wolfsburg's (the GLI), that they were willing to take thousands off. Nice car, and the only way you might get a 2.0T OTD for under $30k.