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I am considering joining the masses of Americans who actually make a monthly payment on a car. I'm looking for a little more luxury in my daily drive. The 16 year old Talon has been a trooper, but I think it might be time to move on. With a $25,000 budget, what would you buy?

 

BMW 3 Series

 

http://dqracing.com/Ken/e46.jpg

 

Infinity G35

 

http://dqracing.com/Ken/g35.jpg

 

Nissan 350z

 

http://dqracing.com/Ken/350z.jpg

 

Jag X-Type

 

http://dqracing.com/Ken/xtype.jpg

 

Audi TT

 

http://dqracing.com/Ken/tt.jpg

 

Mercedes C230

 

http://dqracing.com/Ken/c230.jpg

 

Lexsus IS300

 

http://dqracing.com/Ken/is300.jpg

 

Mitsu Evo

 

http://dqracing.com/Ken/evo.jpg

 

Your opinions will have absolutely no bearing on what I buy.

Just Curious.

 

PS: I dont want a goddamn glorified GrandAm. ;)

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None of those, I'd pick up like a very low mile 2005 Legacy GT all loaded up w/ the manual. Definitely under $25k since that's about what they go new. Get leather heated power seats, navigation, etc and have a luxury car w/ handling and power, plus not to mention a simple flash nets like 60hp/75tq I believe, and they make quiet turbo back exhausts for them so it doesn't bother you.
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-I havent done a single test drive yet.

-Im not a big Audi fan. The TT up there is probably my least likely choice.

-Im dont really favor the subaru crowd either.

-It will be hard to get away from the Evo, but the G35 and 330 are challenging me.

-Point noted on the x-type, it isnt a very likely contender anyway.

-No glorified GrandAm aka GTO for me.

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the new 3 series are alright. I'm not a huge fan of any of the E60+ models.

 

The G35 is hawt. Classy and sporty, definitely the most sophisticated choice.

 

350Z; not unless you want every ricer on earth trying to get a piece of you.

 

EVO: same as the 350Z

 

Fuck the X-type. Piece of low-quality american throwaway shit with a new badge. Wrap shit in aluminum foil and sell it to the queen of england as earrings, and its still shit (50 coolness points if you get the movie reference)

 

Audi TT: better to wait for the next generation ones; even still, current TT's have the NICEST interior design of any car on the road, but expect lackluster performance

 

Mercedes C230: nice benz, peppy, sporty, and generally a nice car. That said, its a shop queen. She'll be a pain in the ass and be in the shop a lot. Faulty electronics > you.

 

Lexus IS: Nice cars, haven't heard any complaints about them. I'd say test drive one.

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Your best bet is to go out and test drive every car you are interested in. You'll get a much better feel that way than by getting advice on here, no matter how knowledgeable some of these guys are. That's my plan when I get the money to buy something better.
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I would go with an EVO, but honestly do you want to drive any of those nice cars in the winter? maybe you should keep the 16 yr old DSM just for like a winter beater.

 

If thats the case I would go for M3 four door as a nice daily. You can find them in Cleveland/Cincy at the 2 big dealerships there for around 19-25 with low miles.

 

The g35 over the 350z just for luxury purpose.

 

Fuck jag they blow (opinion of mine)

 

Audi TTs,Benz are nice cars but I dont fine them confortable at all.

 

IS300-beautiful car and very comfortable. A lot of switches inside to play with though so hope you like that.

 

good luck

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I am not a fan of German cars but the BMW is an awesome looking car and performance is good.The Jag would be a big negative.My IS300 is a well built, good all around dailey driver but not a very powerful car.I would say if you just plan on buying and not modifying get the EVO that way you have a good reliable performer that looks good and can be driven tear round.If you plan on modifying for performance the IS,G35 or 350Z are all good choices.My IS payment is work subsidized so I don't really have a payment that's why I picked it,it had to be a Lexus.
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If you plan on keeping the dsm to "play" with I would stay away from the evo. With the ease of modabliity on it you will be tempted to take it to far and then you have a nicer verson of what you have now WITH the added payment. My choise would be the G35 then is300 then bmw even if I love bmw's I like the less expensive repair bills of the other two. Plus do a little looking I have seen G35's that make the Evo you posted look like a high school kids rice rocket. Black G35's on nice wheels with tint =DAMN!
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This would be my only car. I dont have the time or dedication my race car deserves. It should be running 10s right now but I havent even figured out what tiny electrical issue is haunting it. I do believe I am taking some time away from the car modification game.
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