Adam
My 2008 Subaru Legacy was in an accident yesterday. Though I have yet to hear whether it's totalled or not, I'm assuming it is, as the side, and curtain airbags deployed, and the B-Pillar was pretty bent. I was rather lucky to walk out with only a few scratches and bruises (I was T-Boned by a 2001 Toyota Sequoia).
Anyway, I am probably going to be in the market for a new car, and I have no clue where to start. Here's my criteria:
- Under $21,000
- New or used (I don't care - if used under 60,000 miles though, and newer than an 06)
- AWD is preferable, but I can live without (I live in Connecticut where there can be quite a lot of snow)
- Sedan/Coupe/Hatchback - no SUV's
- Something relatively sporty. Though my Subaru was family sedan, it was moderately sporty.
- It needs to be available in a manual.
- I don't need a large car. It's usually just me, or a few friends. I'm not looking to go any larger than my Legacy.
- I don't want a car that's a dime a dozen (Camry, Corolla, Accord, Etc).
As of now, I've found a few cars that are worth a look. This is what I've found.
2008 Acura TSX
2007 Acura TL
2007 BMW 328xi
2007 Infiniti G35x
2007 Mazda Speed6
2010 Suzuki Kizashi
2008 Subaru Legacy GT (I found one that's a manual for $20,000 with 78,000 Miles)
As of now, I find the Kizashi to be appealing, as it's not common, it comes in AWD, and it's good looking. However, I'm a little apprehensive to be buying from such a small brand that may not be around in the US in a few years.
Do you have any cars to add to the list, or any recommendations to make?
Thanks
Answer
The only true performance sport cars listed above are the BMW 328xi and the Infiniti G35x. Both BMW and Infiniti are the class leaders when it comes to standard performance, the Infiniti G35 and BMW 3 series out perform their competitors like the Mercedes C-class, Audi A4 and Lexus IS. The 328xi is a great car and although it may not be as fast as the Infiniti it attains what the industry knows to be one of the best performance cars on the market. Infiniti & BMW are both known to have the best overall driving dynamics in the luxury market. The G35 is much more powerful with a 3.5 liter V6 producing a potent 306 Horsepower while the BMW 328xi composes a 3.0 liter V6 emitting an adequate 230 HP. Infiniti and BMW are the best performers on each side of the spectrum, BMW is the best performing German brand while the Infiniti is the best performing Japanese brand. In terms of reliability the Infiniti or any Japanese brand for that fact will be more reliable then the Germans however BMW has improved over the years and although they are more demanding to upkeep they are great cars to own if you maintain them to their appropriate standards. However I see you have more alternatives out side the luxury segment which makes me wonder..... you are more then likely focused on reliability, affordability & practicality. You can always try the Subaru which is a great car too, if you want a more premium feel but at the same time an affordable sports car you can always opt for the Acura TSX or TL. It may not be as good the BMW or the Infiniti in terms of brand prestige and over all performance but the Acura TSX & TL are great cars, they are affordable, cheap to maintain and very reliable. By the way just a tad bit more of information, I see that your price range is below $21,000..... you do realize that you can get an even newer vehicle for the price range your in, have not checked the 2008 G35, 2009 BMW 328i or even the 2009 Audi A4?? You can easily find them for under 21K with a clean title and low mileage.
Here are some examples:
2009 BMW 328i sedan, 48,000 miles: $19,993
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/bmw-3_series-cars6917206028709841454;_ylt=Av_dzR_BJ6MQ4Qcx_YPAHJzY.up_;_ylv=3?bodystyle=sedan&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&start=91&modelyearub=2009&modelyearlb=2009&askpriceub=any&askpricelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&location=Pompano+Beach%2C+FL+33065&listingtype=used&model=3_series&make=bmw&distance=any
2008 BMW 328i coupe, 57,000 miles: $20,000
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/bmw-3_series-cars1156397038759583785;_ylt=AgqMeHlExielOkvMvYQbEcbY.up_;_ylv=3?bodystyle=coupe&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&start=16&modelyearub=2008&modelyearlb=2008&askpriceub=any&askpricelb=any&deliverymileageub=75000&deliverymileagelb=10000&location=Pompano+Beach%2C+FL+33065&listingtype=used&model=3_series&make=bmw&distance=any
2008 Infiniti G37 coupe, 55,000 miles: $20,499
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/infiniti-g-cars285893837882319359;_ylt=AjkC4NiKZNFwzTZbogwnB7e_..p_;_ylv=3?sortcol=price&sortdir=up&start=121&modelyearub=2008&modelyearlb=2008&askpriceub=any&askpricelb=any&deliverymileageub=75000&deliverymileagelb=10000&location=Pompano+Beach%2C+FL+33065&listingtype=used&model=g&make=infiniti&distance=any
2008 Lexus IS250, 36,000 miles: $19,900
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/lexus-is-cars1125127901248777757;_ylt=AkK2zYzlvnbvVvXujYaroYXb..p_;_ylv=3?sortcol=price&sortdir=up&start=46&modelyearub=2008&modelyearlb=2008&askpriceub=any&askpricelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&location=Pompano+Beach%2C+FL+33065&listingtype=used&model=is&make=lexus&distance=any
2009 Audi A4, 49,000 miles: $20,500
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/audi-a4-cars2228037532217955334;_ylt=Ar4k9lGj3LkjxXDHtW9XY5B9VY54;_ylv=3?sortcol=absoluterank&sortdir=down&modelyearub=2009&modelyearlb=2009&askpriceub=any&askpricelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&location=Pompano+Beach%2C+FL+33065&listingtype=used&model=a4&make=audi&distance=75
2008 Mercedes C-class, 47,000 miles : $20,800
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/mercedes_benz-c-cars3216561219027298654;_ylt=AjwYVxu1n8G7RHykhSKgtwn0..p_;_ylv=3?sortcol=price&sortdir=up&start=61&modelyearub=2008&modelyearlb=2008&askpriceub=any&askpricelb=any&deliverymileageub=75000&deliverymileagelb=10000&location=Pompano+Beach%2C+FL+33065&listingtype=used&model=c&make=mercedes_benz&distance=any
The only true performance sport cars listed above are the BMW 328xi and the Infiniti G35x. Both BMW and Infiniti are the class leaders when it comes to standard performance, the Infiniti G35 and BMW 3 series out perform their competitors like the Mercedes C-class, Audi A4 and Lexus IS. The 328xi is a great car and although it may not be as fast as the Infiniti it attains what the industry knows to be one of the best performance cars on the market. Infiniti & BMW are both known to have the best overall driving dynamics in the luxury market. The G35 is much more powerful with a 3.5 liter V6 producing a potent 306 Horsepower while the BMW 328xi composes a 3.0 liter V6 emitting an adequate 230 HP. Infiniti and BMW are the best performers on each side of the spectrum, BMW is the best performing German brand while the Infiniti is the best performing Japanese brand. In terms of reliability the Infiniti or any Japanese brand for that fact will be more reliable then the Germans however BMW has improved over the years and although they are more demanding to upkeep they are great cars to own if you maintain them to their appropriate standards. However I see you have more alternatives out side the luxury segment which makes me wonder..... you are more then likely focused on reliability, affordability & practicality. You can always try the Subaru which is a great car too, if you want a more premium feel but at the same time an affordable sports car you can always opt for the Acura TSX or TL. It may not be as good the BMW or the Infiniti in terms of brand prestige and over all performance but the Acura TSX & TL are great cars, they are affordable, cheap to maintain and very reliable. By the way just a tad bit more of information, I see that your price range is below $21,000..... you do realize that you can get an even newer vehicle for the price range your in, have not checked the 2008 G35, 2009 BMW 328i or even the 2009 Audi A4?? You can easily find them for under 21K with a clean title and low mileage.
Here are some examples:
2009 BMW 328i sedan, 48,000 miles: $19,993
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/bmw-3_series-cars6917206028709841454;_ylt=Av_dzR_BJ6MQ4Qcx_YPAHJzY.up_;_ylv=3?bodystyle=sedan&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&start=91&modelyearub=2009&modelyearlb=2009&askpriceub=any&askpricelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&location=Pompano+Beach%2C+FL+33065&listingtype=used&model=3_series&make=bmw&distance=any
2008 BMW 328i coupe, 57,000 miles: $20,000
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/bmw-3_series-cars1156397038759583785;_ylt=AgqMeHlExielOkvMvYQbEcbY.up_;_ylv=3?bodystyle=coupe&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&start=16&modelyearub=2008&modelyearlb=2008&askpriceub=any&askpricelb=any&deliverymileageub=75000&deliverymileagelb=10000&location=Pompano+Beach%2C+FL+33065&listingtype=used&model=3_series&make=bmw&distance=any
2008 Infiniti G37 coupe, 55,000 miles: $20,499
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/infiniti-g-cars285893837882319359;_ylt=AjkC4NiKZNFwzTZbogwnB7e_..p_;_ylv=3?sortcol=price&sortdir=up&start=121&modelyearub=2008&modelyearlb=2008&askpriceub=any&askpricelb=any&deliverymileageub=75000&deliverymileagelb=10000&location=Pompano+Beach%2C+FL+33065&listingtype=used&model=g&make=infiniti&distance=any
2008 Lexus IS250, 36,000 miles: $19,900
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/lexus-is-cars1125127901248777757;_ylt=AkK2zYzlvnbvVvXujYaroYXb..p_;_ylv=3?sortcol=price&sortdir=up&start=46&modelyearub=2008&modelyearlb=2008&askpriceub=any&askpricelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&location=Pompano+Beach%2C+FL+33065&listingtype=used&model=is&make=lexus&distance=any
2009 Audi A4, 49,000 miles: $20,500
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/audi-a4-cars2228037532217955334;_ylt=Ar4k9lGj3LkjxXDHtW9XY5B9VY54;_ylv=3?sortcol=absoluterank&sortdir=down&modelyearub=2009&modelyearlb=2009&askpriceub=any&askpricelb=any&deliverymileageub=any&deliverymileagelb=any&location=Pompano+Beach%2C+FL+33065&listingtype=used&model=a4&make=audi&distance=75
2008 Mercedes C-class, 47,000 miles : $20,800
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/mercedes_benz-c-cars3216561219027298654;_ylt=AjwYVxu1n8G7RHykhSKgtwn0..p_;_ylv=3?sortcol=price&sortdir=up&start=61&modelyearub=2008&modelyearlb=2008&askpriceub=any&askpricelb=any&deliverymileageub=75000&deliverymileagelb=10000&location=Pompano+Beach%2C+FL+33065&listingtype=used&model=c&make=mercedes_benz&distance=any
Help deciding on which car to buy?
Katie B
Hello, I am trying to buy a new car, I'm almost 21 and this will be my first car (sad I know) but I have been saving up because I didn't want my parents to have to pay for my car.
So my dad and I are debating what car to get,
There is this 2003 infiniti fx35 which is what I want, and I am in love with it, it has 93,000 one trusted owner who traded it in for a newer infiniti and has all the records of maintenance. the price on this car is 15,000 because we know the dealer
And my dad is in love with the Honda CR-V's which I honestly cant stand, given this is important since I'll be the one driving it. But he will be helping me with the payments and it'll be like a family car. Anyways the Honda has 120,000 miles on it, and is a 2007. the price is 14,000 or 13,500 at least.
Although I know Honda's are 4cy and infinit is 6cy, and infiniti will probably be more expensive to insure but we could put the insurance under my dad's name, even tho I have a very clean record ( well I don't have a car, no wonder why my record is very clean)
So what are you guys' thoughts on this. any recommendation would be helpful,
Thank you
Which one is more reliable?
Answer
For the most part an Infiniti will retain its residual value much higher compared to a Honda over time hence the reason why a 2003 model is selling for $15K. In terms of reliability, Infiniti & Honda are both reliable manufacturers however they both compete in two entirely different segments. The Infiniti FX35 was the first luxury coupe-like-SUV of its kind which reinvented the word "crossover" for many years to come. After the birth year of the Infiniti FX there later rippled the creation of the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X6 & Acura ZDX. Over all an Infiniti is far more superior then a Honda, the driving dynamics of an Infiniti are far more engaging and involving to drive. Performance wise, the FX35 composed a 3.5 Liter V6 rated at 280 horsepower while the 2007 Honda CR-V composes a 2.4-liter 4 cylinder engine rated at 166 horsepower. The FX35 is a great luxury SUV however it is the least bit economical, in terms of MPG the FX35 is the epitome of a gas guzzler rated at an estimated 15 City and 22 Highway, but then again with performance what else can you expect? When its comes to performance the Infiniti has always been the best peforming luxury sports car next to the BMW in the luxury segment. Infiniti is essentially the Japanese BMW the same way Lexus is like the Japanese Mercedes. The FX35 simply has more character and poise, then again it is a luxury SUV so its not a very fair comparison next to the Honda CR-V. The CR-V is a great car, its economical and in retrospect much cheaper to maintain then an Infiniti. Honestly as much as I love the Infiniti, if this is your first car I would recommend a cheap reliable and affordable SUV. An Infiniti will have higher repair cost and maintenance cost while the CR-V demands very little. The CR-V is more practical and its a great first car. My point is both SUV's are targeted to two entirely different drivers with different expectations. If you truely want a luxury car why dont you get a 2004-2006 Infiniti G35 sedan/coupe, they are better on gas and just as fun to drive.
Examples:
2005 Infiniti G35 sedan: 78K miles, $14,560
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/infiniti-g-cars4301259236279449738;_ylt=ApFMHaFO23cW1JUlVoxL0Zu_..p_;_ylv=3?bodystyle=sedan&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearub=2006&modelyearlb=2005&askpriceub=any&askpricelb=any&deliverymileageub=100000&deliverymileagelb=75000&location=Pompano+Beach%2C+FL+33065&listingtype=used&model=g&make=infiniti&distance=75
2005 Infiniti G35 sedan: 94K miles, $11,977
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/infiniti-g-cars5096591522602173380;_ylt=Ar9N5rNNSbPx5kcyKq6MeBy_..p_;_ylv=3?bodystyle=sedan&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearub=2006&modelyearlb=2005&askpriceub=any&askpricelb=any&deliverymileageub=100000&deliverymileagelb=75000&location=Pompano+Beach%2C+FL+33065&listingtype=used&model=g&make=infiniti&distance=75
For the most part an Infiniti will retain its residual value much higher compared to a Honda over time hence the reason why a 2003 model is selling for $15K. In terms of reliability, Infiniti & Honda are both reliable manufacturers however they both compete in two entirely different segments. The Infiniti FX35 was the first luxury coupe-like-SUV of its kind which reinvented the word "crossover" for many years to come. After the birth year of the Infiniti FX there later rippled the creation of the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X6 & Acura ZDX. Over all an Infiniti is far more superior then a Honda, the driving dynamics of an Infiniti are far more engaging and involving to drive. Performance wise, the FX35 composed a 3.5 Liter V6 rated at 280 horsepower while the 2007 Honda CR-V composes a 2.4-liter 4 cylinder engine rated at 166 horsepower. The FX35 is a great luxury SUV however it is the least bit economical, in terms of MPG the FX35 is the epitome of a gas guzzler rated at an estimated 15 City and 22 Highway, but then again with performance what else can you expect? When its comes to performance the Infiniti has always been the best peforming luxury sports car next to the BMW in the luxury segment. Infiniti is essentially the Japanese BMW the same way Lexus is like the Japanese Mercedes. The FX35 simply has more character and poise, then again it is a luxury SUV so its not a very fair comparison next to the Honda CR-V. The CR-V is a great car, its economical and in retrospect much cheaper to maintain then an Infiniti. Honestly as much as I love the Infiniti, if this is your first car I would recommend a cheap reliable and affordable SUV. An Infiniti will have higher repair cost and maintenance cost while the CR-V demands very little. The CR-V is more practical and its a great first car. My point is both SUV's are targeted to two entirely different drivers with different expectations. If you truely want a luxury car why dont you get a 2004-2006 Infiniti G35 sedan/coupe, they are better on gas and just as fun to drive.
Examples:
2005 Infiniti G35 sedan: 78K miles, $14,560
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/infiniti-g-cars4301259236279449738;_ylt=ApFMHaFO23cW1JUlVoxL0Zu_..p_;_ylv=3?bodystyle=sedan&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearub=2006&modelyearlb=2005&askpriceub=any&askpricelb=any&deliverymileageub=100000&deliverymileagelb=75000&location=Pompano+Beach%2C+FL+33065&listingtype=used&model=g&make=infiniti&distance=75
2005 Infiniti G35 sedan: 94K miles, $11,977
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/infiniti-g-cars5096591522602173380;_ylt=Ar9N5rNNSbPx5kcyKq6MeBy_..p_;_ylv=3?bodystyle=sedan&sortcol=price&sortdir=up&modelyearub=2006&modelyearlb=2005&askpriceub=any&askpricelb=any&deliverymileageub=100000&deliverymileagelb=75000&location=Pompano+Beach%2C+FL+33065&listingtype=used&model=g&make=infiniti&distance=75
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