need ideas for a new car

[HillBilly]

In my old age (24) and great wisdom, I have decided that the Stealth is not going to suite the needs of my family. I am getting married in Aug. and we think that we may start having kids in 2-3 years.

So, what kind of car would you beyonders suggest??

criteria
must have four doors.
cannot exceed $40,000
must be 4 years old or less (does not need to be brand new)
has to have some excitement...(not a kia)

I was thinking 2001 BMW 3 series....
any other suggestions?

[hatetank]

2005 Subaru Legacy GT.

[CalgaryB5]

I concur.

Originally posted by hatetank
2005 Subaru Legacy GT.

[Gonthro]

are you suggesting Kia's dont have excitement??, i gues you just arent yelling loud enough.



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[HillBilly]

No offence to Subaru owners, But I think Subaru's are fucking garbage. They are the most overated platform I can think of and I would never own one. No not even an STi. It is a big, fast piece of shit. The EJ20 engine has not impressed me as of yet.

p.s. Please don't hijack my thread now that I have given you some ammunition.

[QuasarCav]

Maxima?

Fast, available manual, less than 40K if you are not looking brand new.

Cavalier, You could buy 4 of them and have the excitement of driving a different color everyday

[hjr]

i think maxima is awsome. Either that or a jetta wagon TDI. the only real options i think, oh wait, mazda 6 as well. i find that car quite appealing as well.

[Gonthro]

Originally posted by hjr
i think maxima is awsome. Either that or a jetta wagon TDI. the only real options i think, oh wait, mazda 6 as well. i find that car quite appealing as well.

mazda 6 are gutless crap, go for a 3

[syeve]

IS300, one of the best cars I have ever driven.

[HillBilly]

Originally posted by syeve
IS300, one of the best cars I have ever driven.

yeah thats definately in the running.

[Paul]

Acura TSX

[Toms-Celica]

SAAB 9-5 Aero
or
SAAB 9-3 ....forgot what the highest model is called

[Orbie]

I know you said it cannot exceed $40,000, but if your willing to go a bit over (which you would have to do for an IS300 as well with options) what do you think of the new Acura TL?

[Redlyne_mr2]

How about a used MB c43 amg? 4.3L v8 300hp and priced under 40K

[CKY]

Originally posted by Stealth R/T
No offence to Subaru owners, But I think Subaru's are fucking garbage. They are the most overated platform I can think of and I would never own one. No not even an STi. It is a big, fast piece of shit. The EJ20 engine has not impressed me as of yet.

p.s. Please don't hijack my thread now that I have given you some ammunition.

musttttttt controlllllllllll selffffffffffff from hiiiiiiiijackinggggggggggggg argggggggggggggggggggg btw if thi thi and other suburu guys see this i think they'll go nuts at cha

and if you are looking into a mazda 6 or 3, pick the 3 since the interior is pretty much identical (legroom, headroom) and its a lot cheaper, and nothing can go wrong with a good ol accord or camry

[HillBilly]

Originally posted by CKY


musttttttt controlllllllllll selffffffffffff from hiiiiiiiijackinggggggggggggg argggggggggggggggggggg btw if thi thi and other suburu guys see this i think they'll go nuts at cha

thank you for demonstrating some control

I was actually thinking of buying a used car. Something worth about 40k used, like a BMW or a Mercedes or Acura.

My wife to be really doesn't like Mercedes. My dad has a big S-class and she loves it but parts and labour on it is inzane.

I imagine BMW is the same but she doesn't know that.

[Skylinelover]

Saturn Vue Redline (SUV)

Or saturn L-series

[QuasarCav]

Originally posted by Skylinelover
Saturn Vue Redline (SUV)

Or saturn L-series

I dont think those bad boys are in the running, completly different league.

An older TL perhaps or an older Audi?

[Skylinelover]

I dont think those bad boys are in the running, completly different league.

Why not?

[E36M3]

You can *never* go wrong with a 3 Series BMW. I'm really happy so far with my 2000 Audi S4, which you may also consider. The 3 Series are a lot more fun, but the Audis have slightly nicer interiors and a smoother ride.

Having said that, I still think that the 3 Series is the best car value, period, especially the 325.