Looking to buy a newer car.
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Looking to buy a newer car.
Greetings all. I am hardly ever on this forum any more. Anyways, my 1st gen TL has been having issues with the rear brake. Last two visits to the dealership cost 1k + to fix. I've had my TL for almost 10 years and it is now time to move on.
I want some options on some cars in regards to reliability and fun to drive. I need a car with AWD and I would like nav system as well. Anyways, here are the cars I am leaning towards. I want to spend up to 16k max. My drive to work is easy about 15 miles each way and I only work 4 days a week.
2007 Infiniti G35x: This car looks great and I hear they are fun to drive. The only downside is fuel milage.
2006+ (XE20) Lexus IS AWD: I love this car too the car looks awesome. However, I hear the performance is bad.
2006+(B7) Audi A4: I am not a big fan of the looks but the performance and the fuel mileage I am sure is great.
Anyone have any recommendations or any other models I should look at. I want something that is reliable and routine maintenance that would cost an arm and a leg. I am done with acura. I have nothing against the brand I just want to try a different car for once. Also keep in mind I take the back roads to work and I have to be at work no matter how bad the weather is therefore a car that can handle the snow is imperative.
I want some options on some cars in regards to reliability and fun to drive. I need a car with AWD and I would like nav system as well. Anyways, here are the cars I am leaning towards. I want to spend up to 16k max. My drive to work is easy about 15 miles each way and I only work 4 days a week.
2007 Infiniti G35x: This car looks great and I hear they are fun to drive. The only downside is fuel milage.
2006+ (XE20) Lexus IS AWD: I love this car too the car looks awesome. However, I hear the performance is bad.
2006+(B7) Audi A4: I am not a big fan of the looks but the performance and the fuel mileage I am sure is great.
Anyone have any recommendations or any other models I should look at. I want something that is reliable and routine maintenance that would cost an arm and a leg. I am done with acura. I have nothing against the brand I just want to try a different car for once. Also keep in mind I take the back roads to work and I have to be at work no matter how bad the weather is therefore a car that can handle the snow is imperative.
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Yea they are nice cars. My brother has 2001. My only problem with the A4s is that the water pump and timing belt could end up costing a lot to get fixed. But if I got an A4 I would definitely chip it.
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Right now I am looking these two.
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...345555676&mmt=[LEXUS[][IS_MODELS[]]AUDI[A4[]][]INFIN[][G_MODELS[]]]&featureCodes=9&modelCode1=IS_MODELS&driveCode=4WD |AWD&makeCode2=AUDI&modelCode2=A4&showcaseOwnerId= 91178&startYear=2006&makeCode1=LEXUS&modelCode3=G_ MODELS&makeCode3=INFIN&searchRadius=100&listingId= 345522761&listingIndex=3&Log=0
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...345555676&mmt=[LEXUS[][IS_MODELS[]]AUDI[A4[]][]INFIN[][G_MODELS[]]]&featureCodes=9&modelCode1=IS_MODELS&driveCode=4WD |AWD&makeCode2=AUDI&modelCode2=A4&showcaseOwnerId= 91178&startYear=2006&makeCode1=LEXUS&modelCode3=G_ MODELS&makeCode3=INFIN&searchRadius=100&listingId= 340611234&listingIndex=21&Log=0
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...345555676&mmt=[LEXUS[][IS_MODELS[]]AUDI[A4[]][]INFIN[][G_MODELS[]]]&featureCodes=9&modelCode1=IS_MODELS&driveCode=4WD |AWD&makeCode2=AUDI&modelCode2=A4&showcaseOwnerId= 91178&startYear=2006&makeCode1=LEXUS&modelCode3=G_ MODELS&makeCode3=INFIN&searchRadius=100&listingId= 345522761&listingIndex=3&Log=0
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...345555676&mmt=[LEXUS[][IS_MODELS[]]AUDI[A4[]][]INFIN[][G_MODELS[]]]&featureCodes=9&modelCode1=IS_MODELS&driveCode=4WD |AWD&makeCode2=AUDI&modelCode2=A4&showcaseOwnerId= 91178&startYear=2006&makeCode1=LEXUS&modelCode3=G_ MODELS&makeCode3=INFIN&searchRadius=100&listingId= 340611234&listingIndex=21&Log=0
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I don't think $16k will get you any of those 3 cars listed unless its very high mileage and that could defeat the purpose of reliability if maintenance wasn't kept up to date! I don't like the 4 banger of the A4 and the IS is a total slug so my choice would be the G!
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2008 / 2009 Legacy GT or 3.0R. You can get them with navi, and they are pretty quick. Plus, they are Subaru reliable.
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I owned a 2008 Infiniti G35xS for a couple years and absolutely loved it. It did well in snow, but was very fun to drive in dry conditions as well. Fuel economy was a little low, I averaged 20-21 mpg with 70% highway miles. In terms of performance, reliability, and snow driving prowess, it's hard to beat.
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Here is the wild card I am throwing in.
http://www.mbofwilmington.com/detail...DH74F86N083168
Also here is my cheat sheet all nice models listed here will get a look.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2...-000/index.htm
Just for you guys enjoyment I finally found my dream car... of course it is way out of my price range but seeing it in person was awesome.
http://www.mercedes-benz-west-cheste..._Audi~Model_/1
http://www.mbofwilmington.com/detail...DH74F86N083168
Also here is my cheat sheet all nice models listed here will get a look.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2...-000/index.htm
Just for you guys enjoyment I finally found my dream car... of course it is way out of my price range but seeing it in person was awesome.
http://www.mercedes-benz-west-cheste..._Audi~Model_/1
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2024 Honda Civic Type R
Just for you guys enjoyment I finally found my dream car... of course it is way out of my price range but seeing it in person was awesome.
http://www.mercedes-benz-west-cheste..._Audi~Model_/1
http://www.mercedes-benz-west-cheste..._Audi~Model_/1
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