cockerstar Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Hey guys, I'm looking for a new DD, so I thought I'd ask your guy's oppinions on the matter. Should probably be a 4 door. Looking for a luxury car with a little pep to it. AWD is a plus, but not a requirement. Gas mileage isn't much of a concern, so I'm perfectly fine with a v8 under the hood Budget is right around $20,000. Here's a list of what a quick search online turned up for possibilities in the price range. 2005 Audi A4 2005 Audi TT (2 door) 2005 BMW 3 Series 2003 BMW 5 Series 2006 Chrysler 300C 2005 Infiniti G35 2005 Jaguar S-Type 2005 Lexus IS 300 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T Sedan 2005 Saab 9-5 Aero Sedan 2006 Volvo S60 R 2005 Volvo S80 2010 Subaru Impreza 4-door 2010 Nissan Altima SE-R 2010 v6 Chevrolet Camaro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi303 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I vote a BMW 740 if you can find one in the price range, Beemer 5, Jag S, or the Merc CLK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stravi757 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 For daily driver if you got money to burn I would go with a 740il also. Actually I would get an 850ci because that car is on its own level of awesome and IMO is one of the coolest cars BMW has ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG58 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I'm gonna throw my vote in... G35 (waits for flatty to chide me for not picking the merc). 350Z with two spare seats, all the goodies, and you can get them factory with Brembo brakes. What's not to love? The last three really aren't luxury cars, in my opinion. My next vote would be the volvo, though I'm not a fan of an awd turbo sedan that size with the wrong way facing engine. The mercs have just started to get their reliabilty back to where they were 15 years go and any cars built between 1997 when chrysler sold them will have reiliability issues (why I believe chrysler single-handedly attempted to kill mercedes). the 2.0-T sedan would be nice from Saab, since it's basically a subaru with pretty leather and what not. Everything else is pretty meh, I mean Audi's feel like they're carved out of lead and I don't think that much vehicle weight should be hauled around with the little 2.0L motor. BMW's are alright I guess, I mean I've never been a fan of them, maybe I've just never been a fan of the stereotypical Bimmer driver, who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 SR240Z is selling a nice BMW M5 on this site. Check the car for sale forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rolling Parts Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Stay away from Chrysler, GM/Chevy, and Nissan/Infinity. The 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-230 is not so bad and doable for $20K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxsleeper Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V might need to be added to your list. You can find '04-'05 under $20k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeboost Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Stay away from Chrysler, GM/Chevy, and Nissan/Infinity. The 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-230 is not so bad and doable for $20K. Why Nissan/Infinity? I ask because I've been looking at buying a G35 coupe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rolling Parts Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Why Nissan/Infinity? I ask because I've been looking at buying a G35 coupe... I've had all kinds of problems with a variety of engine sensors going out; some multiple times replaced under warranty. Not so much a Nissan/Infinity problem as who they get their parts from. That's a real issue to me as cars get more complicated (like the G35). YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsommer Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I just picked this up, traded in my 03 G35 sedan for it. The G was turning into one of those "oil consumers" So rather than having a 4k paperweight around I traded up to this: Plenty of power! Charger SRT8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I was in your position a few months ago, I ended up with an 04 G35 coupe for 16k and love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeboost Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I just picked this up, traded in my 03 G35 sedan for it. The G was turning into one of those "oil consumers" So rather than having a 4k paperweight around I traded up to this: Plenty of power! Charger SRT8 I like those cars, but my buddy's wife has had enough problems with hers, from overheating to tranny fluid leak - this was at around 50,000 miles or so. Also, IIRC, you get to replace 16 spark plugs every 30,000 miles. He wasn't aware of this, and was detonating pretty bad at 45,000 miles. I never read any consumer reports on it, so maybe they just bought a lemon. Bummer about the G - I was looking forward to it. Guess I'll stick with a TSX or IS250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I worked at Infinity for a year or 2. I saw no major issues with the G cars. My son has '05 G35x and loves it..... Take a look at the M35x and the M45x,.....VERY NICE cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 G35 (waits for flatty to chide me for not picking the merc). 350Z with two spare seats, all the goodies, and you can get them factory with Brembo brakes. What's not to love? G35s are okay, but I'm gonna vote for a 3 Series [M3 would be awesome, MAG, you're out of your element], CTS-V was also a good suggestion [Can't go wrong with a luxury saloon with an LSX], or, for AWD, I'd do a nice turbo German car like an A4 or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 why not an AWD g35? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR8ED Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Why not a Licoln MXZ or Zepher? Not luxury enough? oh wait..they are for old dudes. Sorry about that. I guess a Buick won't fit the bill either.. Ok I'll shut up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyc Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 i love my 08 legacy gt, 4 door, good size back seat, good power, subie symmetrical awd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I would vote for an Infinity Q45. I liked mine when I had it--it was very reliable, dead solid at *ahem* speed, plenty of power for a luxury car, and extremely comfortable to boot. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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