Anyone else see a conflict with these two statements?

 

If you're buying a car with high importance on MPG, you can't consider one with a V8.

 

Or two others with 300+hp. If the Optima is off by as much as 2mpgs, it's still likely higher than any of the three listed as preferred.

 

why not the volt?

 

I think he meant the EPA thing is just something to consider when looking at them, not that they're more fuel efficient than the other cars.

 

opps sorry about the confusion.

So..here's OP's list:

NEW
Kia Optima SX
Hyundai Sonata 2.0T
Hyundai Genesis (sedan or coupe)
Hyundai Veloster Turbo
Buick Regal GS
Ford Mustang GT

USED
2009 BMW 335i

I omitted the M3, CTS-V and S5 because the OP stated that he probably won't go with those anyway...

So, out of the remaining 7 cars, I picked 335i, then Mustang GT, and Genesis coupe in that order. The rest are 3 Hyundai's and one Buick. IMO, the Genesis coupe is the best out of the Hyundai's in that list as well as the Buick. Genesis sedan starts at $34k. Sonata & Optima are great, but then there's the new Accord and Fusion. There seems to be something wrong with Veloster turbo as the performance numbers don't quite match its power to weight ratio. Regal GS is a fine effort but I think it starts at $36k and I'd pick Genesis sedan over it anyway.

This is also why I suggested the OP to get BR-Z instead.

Hope that clears things up.


+1. The OP's list is all over the place..some of the choices are famiyl sedans...so if he's thinking about a regular family sedan, then I'd imagine fuel economy is something that the OP is considering.

 

Yeah, sorry for the confusion. My list is definitely all over the place as I'm not really sure at all what I want out of my next car. I really need more space and four doors thus the Optima, Regal, Accord, etc. My heart wants to go with something more sporty like the Gen coupe, Mustang GT, or 335i coupe. My wallet wants to stay under $30k thus the used options. At this point I am scouring Carmax and Autotrader and will probably jump on the first great deal I see on a car I like.

Btw, thanks for reminding me about Shoofin. Will shoot him a PM post haste!

 

haha ya I can understand your dilemma
......what about a used 335i sedan?

 

I'm almost 100% sure I don't want any part of a used BMW. At least logically...

 

Used CTS?
Used G8?
Used G37 Sedan

Those cars seem to fit what you are looking for and wouldnt be a huge step down from what you currently have.

 

I've looked at all of these on Carmax:

Golf GTi and GLi
CC
Mustang/GT/GT500
Fusion
Regal GS
Accord
Civic Si
TSX
TL
335i/328i
E46 M3 (yeah right!)
CTS/V
MS3
Optima SX
Forte Koup
Sonata SE
Genesis coupe sedan
A5

Like I said I'm all over the place. Hopefully Shoofin will be able to help me out...

 

from this list, id go:

GTI
CC
TSX
Sonata SE

I havent really been happy with my MS3, but mine is the first gen. its been perfectly reliable, but there's little things about it that have gotten old.

 

Dear lord, man you're all over the place

How about giving a budget (a firm one) and I bet we can come up with some good options that won't bore the shit out of you like a Camry/Accord would

 

Since you live in St. Simons, get a vert.

 

I have a sort of pathological hatred for convertibles actually! Pretty sure I'm just going to wait for the perfect used Optima SX to come along...

 

regal GS!

 

I probably missed it but would BR-Z/FR-S be considered?

 

I agree. That GS is a damn nice looking car in and out. Just too expensive and its a Buick!

 

You can get a great deal on a used one. I think they're $10k cheaper and only a few thousand miles from the ones I saw.

Really good deal at $28k.

 

wow it depreciates in value that quickly??

 

it is american. lmao

 

Yup. Which is not a good thing long term for Buick and the Regal GS.

Autotrader Link

 

wow........

 

Mazdaspeed6

 

Buy my car.

 

And the winner is:

2009 Hyundai Genesis V6 sedan!

16k miles, AFS, park sensors, nav, backup camera, heat/cooled seats, sun shade, navy blue/tan

This car is absolutely stunning inside and out and looks like its never been driven. Not a bad deal for $25k. Hard to believe I get this much car for $250/mo less than my G. Pics with my D5100 to follow soon!

 

congrats, nice pick up

 

 

Enjoy!

 

Sarlacc, didn't you get your Dad a Genesis 3.8? How's that been for him?

 

No...cant remember who that is but someone's father does.

My dad has a 07 IS250 AWD.

 

Fsttyms' dad has a Genny IIRC?

 

 

 

Better than a Camry, but not by much. Shopping used at that price you could have nabbed a good 3 series just off lease.

 

Congrats Eric! Sounds like it's really low mileage. Any plans for anything?

 

I think OP didn't want anything used with an European badge on it due to reliability concern....

 

its fatty1's dad. i think he said he has over 100k on it and its been trouble free.

 

That's right. Been a while since I been over here. I knew somebody had said their dad was doing well with a Genesis. Anyway, still loving the car (even though my wife's first words when she saw it were "isn't that an old man's car?")!!!

 

Ever think that if you had simply bought the IS, you would be making no car payments right now?