need some car advice
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need some car advice
alrighty, so I have a baby on the way.. I know that I can fit a carseat in my 8, but I am thinking about trading it in and getting something a little bigger. I still feel the need to have a car that is sporty and somewhat quick, preferably no slower than the 8. I also want something with a somewhat nice interior, like the 8. Here are the cars that I am thinking about, if anyone has any input I would appreciate it.. thanks!
1. MS6: I really like this car, but I havn't heard much good about it.. at least from what I have read on this site..
2. Legacy GT: Nice car, but doesnt look too sporty, IMO.
3. Nissan Altima/Maxima 3.5 or SE-R: Nice cars, dont know too much about them.
4. BMW 325 or 330(used)
5. Acura TL
well thats all I can think of for now, if you have any ideas, please let me know.. I have also thought about a mustang GT, but that depends on how much room it has.. and I woudl like ot keep the price range from 25-30k..
thanks again
1. MS6: I really like this car, but I havn't heard much good about it.. at least from what I have read on this site..
2. Legacy GT: Nice car, but doesnt look too sporty, IMO.
3. Nissan Altima/Maxima 3.5 or SE-R: Nice cars, dont know too much about them.
4. BMW 325 or 330(used)
5. Acura TL
well thats all I can think of for now, if you have any ideas, please let me know.. I have also thought about a mustang GT, but that depends on how much room it has.. and I woudl like ot keep the price range from 25-30k..
thanks again
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Of all those, the only ones I would even consider is a BMW 330ci or the MS6.
Altima: FWD, boring
Maxima: FWD, boring
TL: FWD, boring, SH-AWD, boring.
Legacy GT: Soft-suspension, AWD, boring.
Mustange GT: Live rear axle, cheesy-cheesy cheap interior, ugly looks.
Just keep your damn RX-8. You're baby will easily fit in the back. And later on down the road when you actually need more room for soccer practice and whatnot get something then.
Altima: FWD, boring
Maxima: FWD, boring
TL: FWD, boring, SH-AWD, boring.
Legacy GT: Soft-suspension, AWD, boring.
Mustange GT: Live rear axle, cheesy-cheesy cheap interior, ugly looks.
Just keep your damn RX-8. You're baby will easily fit in the back. And later on down the road when you actually need more room for soccer practice and whatnot get something then.
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Originally Posted by cgseanp
alrighty, so I have a baby on the way.. I know that I can fit a carseat in my 8, but I am thinking about trading it in and getting something a little bigger. I still feel the need to have a car that is sporty and somewhat quick, preferably no slower than the 8. I also want something with a somewhat nice interior, like the 8. Here are the cars that I am thinking about, if anyone has any input I would appreciate it.. thanks!
1. MS6: I really like this car, but I havn't heard much good about it.. at least from what I have read on this site..
2. Legacy GT: Nice car, but doesnt look too sporty, IMO.
3. Nissan Altima/Maxima 3.5 or SE-R: Nice cars, dont know too much about them.
4. BMW 325 or 330(used)
5. Acura TL
well thats all I can think of for now, if you have any ideas, please let me know.. I have also thought about a mustang GT, but that depends on how much room it has.. and I woudl like ot keep the price range from 25-30k..
thanks again
1. MS6: I really like this car, but I havn't heard much good about it.. at least from what I have read on this site..
2. Legacy GT: Nice car, but doesnt look too sporty, IMO.
3. Nissan Altima/Maxima 3.5 or SE-R: Nice cars, dont know too much about them.
4. BMW 325 or 330(used)
5. Acura TL
well thats all I can think of for now, if you have any ideas, please let me know.. I have also thought about a mustang GT, but that depends on how much room it has.. and I woudl like ot keep the price range from 25-30k..
thanks again
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...jetta-gli.html
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=3280
In your situation I'd go for either the Legacy GT or an Audi A4. The TL is also a nice choice if you can put up with FWD.
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Originally Posted by Ike
Here are a couple mag articles that should help you out.
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...jetta-gli.html
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=3280
In your situation I'd go for either the Legacy GT or an Audi A4. The TL is also a nice choice if you can put up with FWD.
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...jetta-gli.html
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=3280
In your situation I'd go for either the Legacy GT or an Audi A4. The TL is also a nice choice if you can put up with FWD.
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Originally Posted by zoom44
does the mother of the child have a car?
I think I've narrowed it down to the Legacy GT, MS6, or a new 8. oh and I saw the new trailblazer SS today, so I guess I'm thinking about that too.
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Id take a look at the New Toyota Camry.. its pretty cheap and the V6 version packs a wooping 268hp that will make it quite fun for normal traffic manuvers. I also like the look, not to mention it will most likely last you at least 150,000 miles with cheap maintenance cost.
buy one of these and save up money to buy a drivers car... like the Elise or something couple of years from now when youre in a better financial situation. Then again, once you have kids, you will most likely never have extra money again, they are literally money pits :p, so what the hell man, just go get a Elise or whatever fun car you want now and let your wife worry about carrying the kids with her focus. :-p.
you might never get the chance again
buy one of these and save up money to buy a drivers car... like the Elise or something couple of years from now when youre in a better financial situation. Then again, once you have kids, you will most likely never have extra money again, they are literally money pits :p, so what the hell man, just go get a Elise or whatever fun car you want now and let your wife worry about carrying the kids with her focus. :-p.
you might never get the chance again
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IMO, the camry wouldnt even be an option coming from an 8. Im a Bimmer fan, but dont really care for the new 3 series. A used 5 series, if you can find one for a reasonable price, sounds like a good option. Or maybe a used Lexus IS 350?
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stangs are everywhere. they are suped up towncars. wait 1 year and if you have to get the mustang get the new shelby mustang with 500 hp..... http://www.svt.ford.com/
check it out.
check it out.
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Originally Posted by silverwolf
stangs are everywhere. they are suped up towncars. wait 1 year and if you have to get the mustang get the new shelby mustang with 500 hp..... http://www.svt.ford.com/
check it out.
check it out.
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Wait to see what the 07 TL is packing...rumors bouncing on the TL forums is that it may get the RLS 3.5 liter...who knows about the drivetrain though
I love the 330 i, and another car is the Audi a3...sporty wagon, can get the 200HP turbo DSG version, or even the more powerful, but pricer 250 hp v6 version.
Camry screams family to me, which though you got one, sounds like you want a little more style. Legacy GT is cool too, though I feel the styling is a bit dated. (looks like previous gen TL imho).
good luck
I love the 330 i, and another car is the Audi a3...sporty wagon, can get the 200HP turbo DSG version, or even the more powerful, but pricer 250 hp v6 version.
Camry screams family to me, which though you got one, sounds like you want a little more style. Legacy GT is cool too, though I feel the styling is a bit dated. (looks like previous gen TL imho).
good luck
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if money isnt a option. the lexus IS Series look sweet. but to bad my wife does not like 4 door cars. She just love sport cars and that is it, and has to be rwd.
1.Lexus Is series
2. Bmw 3 series
3. Audi A3 or A4
1.Lexus Is series
2. Bmw 3 series
3. Audi A3 or A4
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