New Car Time.
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New Car Time.
Ok guys and girls, i'm in the market for a new or used car. Price cap is about $30k. Looking for basically full sized cars. No american cars! no European cars. Must have basic luxury features. This will be a travel car, so it has to be comfortable.
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Toyota Avalon I believe is full-size. You could get a TL (used), but it's probably more mid-sized. TSX you could get new but it's definitely not full-sized. There's always Camry and Accord, but the Camry problems would scare me off of those.
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What big car can you get that will do much better?
Avalon is 22 mpg / 31 mpg, go with that then. I cant comment on it since i never even driven one.
What big car can you get that will do much better?
Avalon is 22 mpg / 31 mpg, go with that then. I cant comment on it since i never even driven one.
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Originally Posted by njzprettyboy
30K....for a little more you can find a 05 RL with low miles...consider that?
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i am going to look at a few g35 sedans on monday, and one pimp ls430 as well. i'de prefer rwd or awd this time. i've always had rwd cars except for my 91 ser and my cls. not a real big fan of fwd. i am also a little nissan biased. i've never had a problem out of the 5 that i have owned.
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If your looking for a true full-sized sedan, and no Euro or American cars, you're pretty much stuck with limited choices -
Avalon
LS series Lexus
The G35, TL, Camry, Maxima are all mid-sized. I believe the RL is considered mid-sized as well, but it's in the same class as the GS Lexus, etc.
I've driven both the LS and the Avalon - both are great, huge, huge cars. The Avalon is especially impressive for value, the LS is one of the most luxurious cars I have driven (well, the S600 was nicer, but still..).
Avalon
LS series Lexus
The G35, TL, Camry, Maxima are all mid-sized. I believe the RL is considered mid-sized as well, but it's in the same class as the GS Lexus, etc.
I've driven both the LS and the Avalon - both are great, huge, huge cars. The Avalon is especially impressive for value, the LS is one of the most luxurious cars I have driven (well, the S600 was nicer, but still..).
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RL is a good pick, But if you can find an LS 430 for a reasonable price i would deffinitely go with that, ive driven one on a pretty regular basis and with over 65000 miles now it still rides perfect with barely any problems. otherwise Used GS, ( i own an acura and apparently im lexus biased)
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my brother called me last night and told me that the lexus has alot of shady looking bodywork done to it. it's going to be a nogo on that. i want to go look at an avalon now as well. does anyone in jacksonville or pensecola have recomendations on decent dealerships in either of these cities?
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I think the rear of the RL is plenty roomy, but then again, I have a Z and a civic coupe. Take a test drive and check it out. Love the car though. '05's seem to go for around 33-36k depending on the mileage. I've seen '05's between 19k-30k miles go for around 33-34k. I got lucky and got my '05 for 29,995 (private party) with only 9k miles.
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wow! if i found that deal, i would def. jump on it. i looked at and drove an 05 g35 6speed today. i really liked that car. i want to look at a couple more cars before i make my desicion though. Avalon, RL, and possibly a gs430 that i was told about today.
I'd say 2007 Altima SE 6spd manual.
comes with a 3.5 L 270 HP motor and you can easily get it under $30K before tax and license and probably bring them down further.
I built one with a few options and it came to $27,225
comes with a 3.5 L 270 HP motor and you can easily get it under $30K before tax and license and probably bring them down further.
I built one with a few options and it came to $27,225
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Auto-dimming Rearview Mirror with HomeLink™ and Compass $280.00
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Vehicle Dynamic Control and Full-size Spare $900.00
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Mechanical
VQ35DE - 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6
Horsepower - 270 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque - 258 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm"
Emissions - Tier 2, Bin 5
Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS)
Variable Intake System
Nissan Direct Ignition System
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Electronic drive-by-wire throttle
Front engine/front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Traction Control System (TCS)
17" x 7.5" Five-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
P215/55VR17 Bridgestone® Turanza® EL400 tires
Front: Independent subframe-mounted strut-type
Rear: Multi-link independent
Stabilizer bars - front (24.2mm) and rear (18.3mm)
Sport-tuned suspension - retuned struts/shocks and stiffer springs
Vehicle speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
11.7" Front vented disc/11.5" rear disc brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Exterior
Automatic on/off headlights
Dual exhaust with chrome-tipped finishers
Dual body-color power outside mirrors
Folding outside mirrors with turn signal indicators
Heated outside mirrors with timer
UV-reducing solar glass
Interior
Intelligent Key with push-button ignition
Air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter
Power windows with one-touch driver-side auto-up/down with auto-reverse
Passenger-side front-window one-touch auto-up/down with auto-reverse
Key-operated windows up/down
Remote front windows down
Power door locks
Remote keyless entry with trunk release
Cruise control with illuminated steering wheel-mounted controls
Fine Vision meters (speedometer and tachometer)
Multi-functional trip computer
Tilt and telescoping steering column
Vehicle speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers
Dual visor vanity mirrors
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors with sun visor extenders
Digital clock (in radio)
9 Beverage holders (8 with manual transmission)
Map lights and rear reading lights
Lockable glove box with light
Overhead sunglasses holder
Driver and passenger seatback pocket
Height-adjustable 3-point front seat belts
12-volt DC power outlets (2)
Retained accessory power and battery saver
Seating and Appointments
8-way power adjustable driver's seat
Velour cloth seats
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Metallic trim (Frost and Charcoal cloth interior only)
60/40-split fold-down rear seatbacks
Front sliding armrest
Rear center armrest
Carpeted trunk lid trim
Audio
AM/FM/CD audio system
Illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio controls
Six speakers
Auxiliary audio input
Safety and Security
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat-belt sensors and occupant-classification sensor
Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front- and rear-seat outboard occupants head protection
3-point ALR/ELR seat belt system
Front-seat Active Head Restraints
Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
Hood buckling creases and safety stops
Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams
Energy-absorbing steering column
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
Vehicle Security system
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8 fucking cupholders? thats rediculous. what would leather bring the price up to? basically, 30k is my limit. i don't want payments.
Last edited by o1s; Jan 8, 2007 at 06:44 PM. Reason: no need to explain personal finances.
Originally Posted by o1s
8 fucking cupholders? thats rediculous. what would leather bring the price up to? basically, 30k is my limit. i don't want payments.
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