What would you buy <15K 4 door sedan

[hpfiend]

Hey all-

 

Sold the RSX-S, now need a reliable family sedan fun and good looking would be positives but reliability and space is king for our now 15 month old and maybe another sometime down the road and all the stuff that goes along with kids. The 99 explorer is good for snow or when I can't drive the corvette as I need to haul something but while it hasn't given us any major trouble yet- it is likely around the corner as it has 140K miles.

 

Could maybe swing a little more than 15K but definitely less than 20K.

 

So far looking at 06-07 Acura TLs, 08-09 Honda Accord, and 08-10 Ford Fusion-

 

Thanks,

Andrew

[Guest tbutera2112]

08-10 Ford Fusion

 

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[Hwilli1647545487]

08-10 Ford Fusion

 

My sister is very happy with hers, and she has a 14 month old she has to drag in and out of the backseat.

 

The Acura's are nice cars as well.

[Gergwheel1647545492]

2003 -2005 Honda pilot. I just got my 05 for a little under 13k and I love it.

[Mojoe]

Subaru Legacy. Everyone says they love theirs.

[Bam]

The 08/09 Fusions are different than the '10 Fusion.

 

With that said, I had an 09 fusion w/ the SAP package, sync, etc loaded up, and it was BORING and I sold it within 6 months of buying new.

 

Not sure how you'll touch a '10 with $15k...but who knows.

 

My old neighbor had a TSX or TL, can't remember, but like an 05/06 i think, 6spd, he said like 270hp, etc, that was a nice fun car...

[Littleguy]

What would I buy? Hmm...Personally, I'd be looking at a Maxima or a Avalon. The Maxima is a little sporty, and the Avalon is just plain big and comfy.

[Otis Nice]

Winner

[Jizzle Juice]

From your list id say TL-s. Greg has a point when i worked at honda those pilots were family favorites.

[Guest tbutera2112]

What would I buy? Hmm...Personally, I'd be looking at a Maxima or a Avalon. The Maxima is a little sporty, and the Avalon is just plain big and comfy.

 

i saw a newer altima the other day, and it was blowing smoke like a freight train...makes me weary against buying a nissan for awhile

[John Bruh]

tsx 6-speed with navi

[Not Brian]

I agree, Legacy's are nice.

 

Or if you don't mind rwd and straight pimpness;

 

http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/2003/Mercury/100075756/2003.mercury.marauder.7669-396x249.jpg

[99FLHRCI]

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[Nickey4271647545519]

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[iwashmycar]

TL / TSX

[TimTaylor751647545500]

i saw a newer altima the other day, and it was blowing smoke like a freight train...makes me weary against buying a nissan for awhile

 

Because you saw ONE car maybe burning oil? Ok.

[Smokey]

It's funny seeing this thread because I've been driving myself thru hell pouring over statistics and what not trying to find a new vehicle for my wife.

 

If your budget is 15K I would honestly look at 07-08 Mazda 6's. You can buy loaded V6 models with 30K miles for 15K all over the place. Hell, at one point I found a 4cyl cloth 08 model with 12K miles for $14K.

 

We're replacing an 03 Mazda6 i 4cyl that my wife bought new in 03 and we've now got 130K on. It's been great for us and the reason I wanted to look at another one, but she has stated she wants something nicer, which is why I've been looking at TSX's and TL's.

 

Unfortunately for your budget you're going to be in the higher mileage portions of the TL's which may not work if you intend on keeping the vehicle for quite a while. Just food for thought.

 

 

Low miles: click

 

Low price and still decent miles: click

[Jizzle Juice]

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I'd do it

[unfunnyryan]

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[Skinner]

yeah s60R

 

a little higher than your price range.

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[Forrest Gump 9]

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This is a nice option too. It's better than all the car you listed above. Turbo, awd, 6 speed, and European, what's to not like.

[kirks5oh]

grand prix gxp with the 5.3 v8

[BIGGU]

Subaru Legacy. Everyone says they love theirs.

 

+1 i love mine..

[Guest tbutera2112]

Because you saw ONE car maybe burning oil? Ok.

 

maybe? it had blue smoke pouring out the exhaust pipe and stunk up my whole truck...i cant believe you dont know what burning oil smells and looks like

[Mr. Jones]

I saw a smoking ford escort once, it has turned me away from all Fords.