Best car for around 38k

OBI_agent · 07-16-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by schadenfreude

I'd say Audi. Best interior out there for the price, good performance (not great), and great looks.

Hyundai is Korean, and Audi is German... Although I'm sure anyone here knows that.

(typo, I'm sure...)

Yeh thanks for pointing that out....I will edit that...!

PLAYON · 07-16-2008, 10:45 AM

What about the new Volkwagen GOLF GTI or R32. . .those are legit cars too. . .

UltimateBMW · 07-16-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PLAYON

What about the new Volkwagen GOLF GTI or R32. . .those are legit cars too. . .

The R32 is a limited production run I thought. Plus, I would imagine the ride would be a bit too rough for someone jut looking for a nice daily driver. (R32 is also 2door I think, but I could be wrong)

A 4-door GTI would be great though. Definately a fun little car to drive.

MMMazing07 · 07-16-2008, 03:13 PM

G8 FTW

SpecC · 07-16-2008, 04:49 PM

hey what about the VW Passat?

!Xoible · 07-16-2008, 04:52 PM

G37. 370Z

Boost Gomez · 07-16-2008, 05:20 PM

For what she needs I would say IS350.. That shit pulls hard too.

!Xoible · 07-16-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost Gomez

For what she needs I would say IS350.. That shit pulls hard too.

handles like a boat. says toyota all over it

jj thumper · 07-16-2008, 06:29 PM

Subaru Legacy GT,

Turbo

Good torque curve

Japanese reliability

Unique

Clean Styling

RenaultOne · 07-17-2008, 02:21 AM

New Audi A4.

shadowcoder · 07-17-2008, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SpecC

hey what about the VW Passat?

+1

The new VW Passat looks like a very nice car. I saw it at an auto show
and personally, I was impressed.

MrSteak · 07-17-2008, 06:40 AM

1. 328 coupe
2. Infiniti G35x Sedan
3. Lexus IS250 AWD
4. Acura TL
5. Audi A4 (09')

dimisa1977 · 07-17-2008, 06:54 AM

newest model year possible e46 M3

ALPINE6SPD · 07-18-2008, 01:35 PM

G8
or cpo 545i

ichiban · 07-18-2008, 01:45 PM

my 135i with paint and sports package was 38k + tax and regs. Tell her to get that. Then again, i'm very biased.

KonigsTiger · 07-18-2008, 02:25 PM

Mercedes 2002 ML55 AMG with 6,000 miles on it fully Kleemanized with brakes and lots more for less than that. For sale now by Kleeman USA I think. Haha!!

Davinhci · 07-20-2008, 03:25 PM

Acura TL Type-S 08 model with Nav can be had for around 35K brand new

a burrito · 07-20-2008, 07:33 PM

The 535I gets great gas mileage. My co-worker has one and she gets 25mpg real world gas mileage at 70% hwy. Personally, i think there are better looking choices.

The only alt. i would choose would prob be a G if it was my only car.

flyinb501 · 07-21-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Davinhci

Acura TL Type-S 08 model with Nav can be had for around 35K brand new

Those cars do seem like a great value, but I just don't think I could get over the FWD.

HennarotM3 · 07-21-2008, 01:07 PM

Is the 4-door requirement really that complicated for everyone?

If she's happy with the 330ci, why not just move to an e90 330i on CPO or a new e90 328i?

Krueger///M3 · 07-21-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Davinhci

Acura TL Type-S 08 model with Nav can be had for around 35K brand new

My Type-S '07 is for sale with 9k miles on it for $29,XXX. Black on Black, tinted clear bra, everything done to it.

RRGOO7 · 07-21-2008, 02:31 PM

Yeah she needs four doors. Im still searching for a decent 535. I dont want her to get a 07 335 or 328 because the facelift is coming.

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