Another "What Car Should I Buy?" Question

Jesse Kidd · #1 09-19-2005, 04:33 PM

Ok, I have $20,000-$25,000 to spend, and have never had a decent car before. I've saved up this money for the express purpose of purchasing a car I can at least be somewhat proud of. I'm leaning towards something (used) in the sports sedan/pseudo-sports car category, any suggestions? I do like the Audi A4/A6, anyone a fan?

Jesse

Tom1975 · #2 09-19-2005, 04:39 PM

I have an Infiniti G35 sedan, I got mine new for $35,000 with all the options, so I would imagine you could get a used that's only a couple years old for 20-25k. I looked at the Audi's but the A4 was too small and the A6 was more expensive the G35.

touchfaith · #3 09-19-2005, 04:44 PM

Public Service Question: Can you drive a stick??

Jesse Kidd · #4 09-19-2005, 04:51 PM

Would prefer a manual transmission, both as I like it better and have never had an automatic before.

The G35 is definitely something to look into, thanks for mention.

SL__72 · #5 09-19-2005, 05:00 PM

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Would prefer a manual transmission, both as I like it better and have never had an automatic before.

The G35 is definitely something to look into, thanks for mention.

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Thats the car I'd buy if I were going to spend that much on a used car.

Patrick del Poker Grande · #6 09-19-2005, 04:50 PM

There are a lot of reliability issues with Audis. I like them, but you're going to be spending a lot of money/time/frustration on repairs. I'm not an expert on used car prices and things vary quite a bit, so it's hard to say.

Over/under on first M3 reply? How old does an M3 have to be before it's < $25k?

bravos1 · #7 09-19-2005, 05:02 PM

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There are a lot of reliability issues with Audis. I like them, but you're going to be spending a lot of money/time/frustration on repairs. I'm not an expert on used car prices and things vary quite a bit, so it's hard to say.

Over/under on first M3 reply? How old does an M3 have to be before it's < $25k?

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I currently own a 2004 Audi A4 and have never had ANY issues with it. A few others I also know that have Audi's have also not had any problems.

The A4 is a great car and you could get one in that price range if it's about 2 years old. Hell wanna buy mine? Just kidding as my wife would kick my ass ([img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] - that's what happens when you get married) if I bought yet another new car.

Patrick del Poker Grande · #8 09-19-2005, 05:12 PM

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I currently own a 2004 Audi A4 and have never had ANY issues with it.

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This is the exact opposite of the experience of a handful of people I know with Audis (usually S4s). They're all sick of the maintenance and are looking to sell theirs.

bravos1 · #9 09-19-2005, 05:25 PM

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I currently own a 2004 Audi A4 and have never had ANY issues with it.

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This is the exact opposite of the experience of a handful of people I know with Audis (usually S4s). They're all sick of the maintenance and are looking to sell theirs.

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Hmmm Interesting. Guess I'll have to keep my eyes open and expect the worst??

Slow Play Ray · #10 09-19-2005, 05:52 PM

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I currently own a 2004 Audi A4 and have never had ANY issues with it.

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This is the exact opposite of the experience of a handful of people I know with Audis (usually S4s). They're all sick of the maintenance and are looking to sell theirs.

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Sometimes you get lucky. My buddy has had a 2001 A4 for 4 years w/o a single problem, and my ex-girlfriend has the exact same car and it's been in the shop 9 times.

And while we're at it, I'm trying to decide between:

a) a 2005 (brand new) Mazda 6 5-door, 5-speed, loaded for $21,600
b) a 2004 Acura TL, 6-speed, loaded except Nav. for $27,000
c) keeping my 1999 Nissan Maxima through the winter and then getting something.