Ashburner

I am looking to trade in my two cars and get one nice sports sedan. I have never had a manual before and I think I would like one. I have never test driven any of the cars listed but I have read many reviews and now I have mixed opinions. I will test drive them after I have narrowed down the field. Which car would you pick, and why?

Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT: Great power and AWD. Not the greatest build quality and the manual doesn't have the best feel- No Xenon headlamps or NAV offered. Road and Track ranked the Subaru higher than the TSX in a shootout.

Acura TSX: Great gear box and good gas mileage. I also really like the interior. My only question is satisfying power delivery and FWD of the 4 cyl. Car and Driver rated the TSX higher than the Volvo and the Subaru in a shootout.

Volvo S-40 T5: I really like the looks of this car with the body kit, 6 sp, and AWD. It may be a little pricey with all options that I want for a car of this size. Reviews are generally good.

Infinity G35 Sedan: Overall good reviews but I'm not sure if I like the interior. May be pricey.

Acura TL: I love the new body style and the interior. I'm not sure about the FWD and the manual combination. Also may be a little expensive. I would really apreciate opinions on this car.

phil2

I would go with the legacy

jts1207

Whichever one that has a $500.00 cash rebate.

Crazy Bimmer

Most of those cars are closer or above 35k

How about a 2005 audi a4 Can be had for 31k fully loaded.

DivineCL

Overall

TL > The comparo

Ashburner

It also finished last in the Car and Driver Camparo

Crazy Bimmer

Who cares what magazines say, go drive them and see how you like it

BEETROOT

subie

dom

What he said ^^

95gt

:imwithstupid:

Kind of comparing different price classes here.

Under 30 k I would go with the TSX. Just love that interior. Assuming you are getting a manual. If getting an Auto dont get the TSX

Over 30k depends if you live where it snows or not. Love that G35 but I would get the TL if i needed to drive in any snow.

Red-CL

(make sure it's a 6 speed though)

gdubb

Just not the TSX, you will regret the not havinf the torque that you have in your two current cars.

Tough decision between the TL and Subie but I would do the TL. By far one of the best looking vehicles on the road with good power and a sexay interior

bss47

forget those cars. if you're shoppin in the 30's i'd get a used M3!

Minch00

If you want new I'd get the TL, if you can do used, I'd get a GS430........but that's just me.

Repo1234

Used M3!!! That would be my choice!!!

But if you can spend a little more than 30k then that will open up new doors.
Acura TL (Msrp $34,900 6speed w/Navi)
BMW 325ci (msrp $31,700)
Infiniti G35 coupe (msrp $33,000 for the 6speed)
Nissan 300z (Msrp $34,300 for the track version)
Honda S2000 (Msrp $32,950)
Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor (Msrp $29,970)

chef chris

Agreed. I was very impressed with the G sedan the week I had one as a loaner.

Ashburner

M3 is out... I need 4 doors cuz of the baby.

acura1983

1 for the TL.......hence "acurazine"

phile

I would pick the TL - like the Accord, does everything real well, stands out in a few areas, and I think it looks better than the competition. The Infiniti (when will people learn to spell it right?) G35 is a close second, it's a real performer, available with AWD, but its interior and exterior = teh suck.

Infamous425

i agree with minch, go for a used GS4

darrinb

6spd tl

oonowindoo

05 G35 SEDAN !!!


Improved Interior and exterior .. 298HP RWD 6speed + GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE ... G35/FX loaner cars

NEW EXterior colors and interior colors

Teh Jatt

Acura TL

Scrib

Welp... He did say sports sedan, so my vote is for the G35 Sedan.

The interior, while not the prettiest to look at, is extremely functional and easy to use. The G's are built very well (JAPAN) and like said above, service is perfect.


The other choice would be the TL, but I don't consider it as sporty as the G.

chef chris

Great customer service is right! Leaps & bounds over my Acura tranny service nightmares.

Ashburner

When are the 05's going to be available?

ItalianStallion

subaru, looks bad ass in black/dark blue and has a solid interior and AWD.

Ashburner

Nevermind... Google is my friend.

6 Speeds will be available in December. 298 Horsepower and rear wheel drive sounds nice.

Plus, I get a discount on Infinities through work of 1.65% below dealer invoice.

chef chris

^Sounds like a winner deal.

TSX 'R' US

with that discount, I'd say go with the infiniti...

otherwise get a TL..

phipark

TL or G35.

Ashburner

That's pretty much what I am thinking. Honda/Acura are about the only brands that I can't get a discount on through work. Plus it is completely no hassle and I can order whatever car I like.

TSX 'R' US

Sweet! Sounds like you're all set then... Good luck!

F23A4

G35S 6MT with sport pkg is the way to go IMO, with the TL a close second.

I'd almost recommend the Nissan Altima SE-R as an alternative but cheapness of the interior materials is hard to overlook. But I'll go out on a limb and state that IMHO it's probably the fastest of all the ones listed above.