| Scintillater |
| I want a nice reliable, business car so it has to be professional, and easy to maintain and I am also considering leasing it. In the $30 000 range. Any suggestions or experiences? |
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| nissanz32 |
| Just picked up a 04 Subaru Impreza 2.5 rs.Great little car.Obviously not as fast as the wrx but still has some pick up.Fits the price range too. |
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| Scintillater |
| oops. This is Casanova. |
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| ChromeDragon |
That new Chrysler 300C looks like a pretty amazing deal. You could get one fairly nicely optioned for that price.:bthumbup:
They "retail" at $30k base, which includes all power options, A/C, traction control, etc. But who pays retail anymore? I haven't heard anything about them flying off the lot, so I'm sure you'll be able to knock a couple thousand more off that price.
Chromey |
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| Scintillater |
| its kinda ugly though. haha and domestic! |
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| Scintillater |
| I am debating between the EX-L Accord and the Mazda 6. Any suggestions? Pro's and Con's? |
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| Keith303 |
| those are both great cars, looks I would chose the mazda hands down, but the accord is deffinatly reliable |
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| 95IntegraRS |
| I would go for a Nissan Maxima for sure. |
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| Casanova |
| what benefits do maxima's have? I like the look of the mazda's too but the accord has a great history and rep, I wouldnt worry so much if I got an accord. |
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| Casanova |
| I jus tlooked at camry's as well... hmmm |
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| dogstar |
camrys sell well, arent they the best selling car in north america or something like that?
decent car, fairly fun for a 4 door family beast, galants are supposed to be pretty good, for a mitsubishi. |
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| Casanova |
| oh yah fuck I forgot abotu galants.... waaaaaaaahhhhhhhh I hate shopping :( I want someone to just say "heres what you are looking for" and tell me what to get haha |
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| SlowAzzPorsche911T |
quote:
Originally posted by Scintillater
I am debating between the EX-L Accord and the Mazda 6. Any suggestions? Pro's and Con's?
mazda 6 all the way
chrysler does have an un-paralelled warranty however, if you choose to lease |
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| Casanova |
| I know but I dunno I refuse to get a domestic haha |
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| SlowAzzPorsche911T |
| well bloody hell man.... if you're going new.. want something professional.. why not a kia sophia.. those are HAWT :dunno: :p |
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| Casanova |
| AHAHHA Kia's are pieces of junk hehehe like Saturns hahahah |
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| MeXx |
| all i can say is mazda 6 great little car check it out |
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| 95IntegraRS |
| Dunno, Nissan's VQ engine with 265 horsepower, the panoramic sunroof, probably the nicest interior of any car I've been in personally. Looks GQ too. |
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| Casanova |
| how much is it? I will cehck out the website actually |
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| 95IntegraRS |
| Might be a little high for your price range, but the Altima is just as good in my opinion and thats right around 30,000 dollars. |
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| JeffZ28 |
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Originally posted by Casanova
I know but I dunno I refuse to get a domestic haha
the mazda 6 and the maxima are both biult and designed in northamerica...... so whats your definition of domestic?
the new 300C is more euro then american. |
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| Xcessive |
I'm a big fan of imports too...BUT!!
The new 300C is an awesome car for the $$$
Hemi that changes to a 4cyl to conserve fuel.....??!!
Power on top....all options...10 year warrenty....free servicing!!!
I think the best 30K you could spend for a 'business/professional' car!
JT
PS Its looks very euro...hate to say it...but it has some Bently character. |
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| mwdguy |
quote:
Originally posted by Xcessive
...but it has some Bently character.
I think it looks like a bently ripoff |
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| ChromeDragon |
When it comes to cars I'm usually on the Asian/European side, but the 300C was the only, I repeat, ONLY car at the autoshow to seriously grab my attention. Chrysler is really putting their Daimler relationship to good use and producing some incredible cars.
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| bigmack000 |
i say dopnt pass on the 300 unless you test drive every one of the cars you concider.
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| TheNeonEdge |
Why not buy a little bit used like somethign with 10000kms on it, you will get it for like 5000 cheaper, and it will probly still have a warrenty, just try to get one that someone traded in for a newer model car or something.
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| nissanz32 |
| Isn't the 300c with the Hemi close to $45 000.We had one in the shop the other day and that is what I overheard the owner saying |
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| silverTEG |
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Originally posted by JeffZ28
the mazda 6 and the maxima are both biult and designed in northamerica...... so whats your definition of domestic?
the new 300C is more euro then american.
we already had this debate thanks. |
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| Bad Egg |
If you get it narrowed down try hitting the rental companies up for weekend deals on a few of your favorites. A good couple of days with a car will tell you much more about it then a test drive.
I compared the Camry & Accord on back to back weekends and found something I liked in each. The Camry was very nice, comfortable car. I found the Honda Accord to be less plush but it handled better(IMHO). Either car would be a good choice with dependable resale. The problem is getting one for a decent price(you may have to settle for the 4 instead of the 6 for 30G).
You will not get a new Maxima for 30G. The Altima is much improved and you can get the same powertrain as the Maxima. I don't know the Mazda6 but if it seems to be worth looking at(see next comment on the new 300)...
The 300 may be a good car but it has seldom proved to be a good move to buy a first model year of new design. Have fun looking!!!:blue: |
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| 96MX6 |
| A firend that works at the Nissan dealership quoted 27400 for the Altima S. 3.5 L Engine, but no roof, wheels or leather. Retail was 28900. He said that was 500$ over his invoice priice. |
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| silvia s13 |
quote:
Originally posted by SlowAzzPorsche911T
well bloody hell man.... if you're going new.. want something professional.. why not a kia sophia.. those are HAWT :dunno: :p
I think he said reliable (korea should never have made cars)...:p Doesn't kia have the best 7/115XXXkm warranty. Personally, If I had $30,000, I would go with a Lexus. There customer return rate is the highest around which should tell you something about the service they offer and reliability. |
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| 1mns13 |
| Camry or Accord would be best for your needs. |
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| 98 teg |
30 grand for a lexus an is 300 is 40 grand after tax, maxima starting at 33 grand an up, the new 300c looks sweet, however the first year runs to have the most problems but is definately worth the look, look at jd power and associates they rank cars based on realiability, the acura tsx is worth a look or a 1yr old tl sedan.
I would leave out the mitsus and the mazda, personally I dont think there mainstream cars cant compare to the build quality of toyota/honda/acura/ nissan
happy hunting |
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| SilverZ24 |
Well I have driven a new Camry and I think they are old man cars. Smooth and quiet (and obviously reliable) but very boring to drive. The accord is better, but not much.
If you want any amount of sport and you are looking for a larger sedan like that I would go with the Mazda 6. |
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| silverTEG |
| what aboot a jetta? |
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| JeffZ28 |
quote:
Originally posted by silverTEG
what aboot a jetta?
ya and hte TDI does great for milage with the fuel prices the way they are. |
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| SplineZ |
little bit of propane injection, and you'll have a nice lil sleeper there too :bthumbup:
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| 1mns13 |
| mazda 6 is too small for business. And Camry is perfect for a nice ride. My partner drove his 03 xle all the way to San Diego(wife is pregnant and can't fly). I also have found Toyotas more reliable than Honda after selling parts for both. |
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| CB4 |
Hey dude;
Ever thought about a tiburon? Maybe a little more than 30 000 but also nice ride. Maybe also think about a SVT focus or even a mustang for 30 000 give or take. |
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| mwdguy |
quote:
Originally posted by CB4
Hey dude;
Ever thought about a tiburon? Maybe a little more than 30 000 but also nice ride. Maybe also think about a SVT focus or even a mustang for 30 000 give or take.
Its for a business car :rolleyes: |
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| Scintillater |
| damnit. I am liking the mazda 3 after i looked at it....everyones opinions vary so much haha |
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| MeXx |
quote:
Originally posted by Scintillater
damnit. I am liking the mazda 3 after i looked at it....everyones opinions vary so much haha
go mazda for sure i love my parents 6 ive never seen a better handeling car in 4 doors check out www.mazda6club.com if you need some more info |
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| DeathBy240 |
quote:
Originally posted by MeXx
go mazda for sure i love my parents 6 ive never seen a better handeling car in 4 doors check out www.mazda6club.com if you need some more info
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Originally posted by MeXx
it was the rx7 lol i dont like driving the 6 it feels like a truck lol
:dunno: So does it handle good? Or like a truck? |
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| 98 teg |
| updates the mazda 3 looks kool |
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| MeXx |
quote:
Originally posted by DeathBy240
:dunno: So does it handle good? Or like a truck?
it handels good but my rx7 is alot lower so when i drive the 6 i feel all high up so thats where i get the truck feeling from. I think the 6 would out handel my rx7 but my tires are also bald and i donno why :p |
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| high school |
Why not something like an Acura 1.8 EL or whatever those are? Im not sure if they are still being made, and i think they are the classier version of the accords arent they?:dunno:
either way, my sisters x-bf who was in business and needed a 4 door had one, loaded, leather interior. There were quite a bit of aftermarket parts for it, and it was a very classy car.
But out of the list you put out, i have to say...
mazda 6 with sport package.
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Nissan Altima |
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| DeathBy240 |
quote:
Originally posted by high school
Why not something like an Acura 1.8 EL or whatever those are? Im not sure if they are still being made, and i think they are the classier version of the accords arent they?:dunno:
Nope. Civic. |
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| socalsupra |
| get a 2003 3.2TL |
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