Another "What Car Should I Buy?" Question - Page 4

ftball0000 · #31 09-19-2005, 08:32 PM

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scrub · #32 09-19-2005, 08:49 PM

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Good luck finding one that someone didn't beat to all hell before selling it to you--when I looked around at used ones, I couldn't find one that hadn't been abused and modified.

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david050173 · #33 09-20-2005, 12:52 AM

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Personally, I don't understand buying cars brand new. Its burning up $x the second you drive it off the lot. I've never bought - or driven - a brand new car though, so maybe I'm missing some kind of mystique that makes it worth it.

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Buying 35K cars is just burning money. Doesn't matter if they are new or used. The question comes is it worth it too you? If you look at the cost difference of a 2 year old BWM from a dealer and new one it might not be that great ( you have to remember to calculate in that you will get 2 more years of driving out of the new one and a slightly better interest rate). For a couple of thousand dollars it might be worthwhile to save the time and get exactly the car you want. Of course if you want a cheap car nothing beats buying a 500 beater and hoping you get lucky...

DangerGoodson · #34 09-20-2005, 01:01 AM

I actually bought one of these about a month ago. Type-S like mine will run you 23-24k. I leased mine. Depending on the rate you get and what you put down, could be as little as $280 a month.

Ass Master · #35 09-20-2005, 06:34 AM

Buy a Ford Crown Victoria! Or buy a Chevy Caprice or Impala from the Mid-90s.

DasLeben · #36 09-20-2005, 06:40 AM

I'm tired and still a little drunk (yeah, monday night, but I don't work tomorrow), so I'm just going to give a quick opinion:

1. Audi A3 with the 2.0 FSI (great engine)
2. Acura RSX-S
3. Volvo S40

The S40 is decidedly more tame than the A3, but it's a solid car. The A3 would be my number one pick though. Then again, I'm a big fan of sport hatches. Unfortunately I've never driven the Acura. Looks great on paper though.

jaydub · #37 09-20-2005, 09:22 AM

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I'm tired and still a little drunk (yeah, monday night, but I don't work tomorrow), so I'm just going to give a quick opinion:

1. Audi A3 with the 2.0 FSI (great engine)
2. Acura RSX-S
3. Volvo S40

The S40 is decidedly more tame than the A3, but it's a solid car. The A3 would be my number one pick though. Then again, I'm a big fan of sport hatches. Unfortunately I've never driven the Acura. Looks great on paper though.

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No, their 2.7 is a great engine.

Their A3 is just for people who want to say they drive an Audi but can't afford one. Same to the used BMW 323 comment.

DasLeben · #38 09-20-2005, 03:57 PM

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Their A3 is just for people who want to say they drive an Audi but can't afford one. Same to the used BMW 323 comment.

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Have you uhh...ever driven an A3?

I also don't much understand your comment against the BMW 323. Granted, it's not as fast in a straight line as the other E46s, but it still handles exceptionally well, and is still a very balanced and competent machine. Also, its 2.5L inline-6 has been BMW's bread and butter for years.