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Best new or used vehicle for $30,000

64 messages,  Last post on Dec 10, 2006 at 6:26 PM

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#35 of 64 Milano by bigdave2 Jan 27, 2006 (1:29 pm)
when is someone gonna suggest a Milano?!! Replies to this message: qbrozen (Jan 27, 2006 1:33 pm)
#36 of 64 Re: Milano [bigdave2] by qbrozen Jan 27, 2006 (1:33 pm)
Replying to: bigdave2 (Jan 27, 2006 1:29 pm) are you suggesting it?
#37 of 64 Milano? by kyfdx HOST Jan 27, 2006 (1:37 pm)
Do you mean the old Alfa Romeo?   Or, the Pepperidge Farm cookie?   Or, the Mercury Milan? Replies to this message: qbrozen (Jan 27, 2006 1:38 pm) bigdave2 (Jan 27, 2006 2:40 pm) pat (Jan 27, 2006 3:18 pm)
#38 of 64 Re: Milano? [kyfdx] by qbrozen Jan 27, 2006 (1:38 pm)
Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 27, 2006 1:37 pm) see that? Its so incredibly uninteresting we can't even be bothered to remember its name.
#39 of 64 Re: Milano? [kyfdx] by bigdave2 Jan 27, 2006 (2:40 pm)
Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 27, 2006 1:37 pm) yes yes - you are both right   the "Milan"   they say it gets over 30 mpg - so it meets that "spec" - not sure about the others   I think I need a thread - "Most Fun Cars that get 30 mpg and that you'd be willing to drive at 80 mph on a freeway every single day back and forth to work 20 miles away? (no price limit)"
#40 of 64 Re: Milano? [kyfdx] by pat HOST Jan 27, 2006 (3:18 pm)
Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 27, 2006 1:37 pm) I'll take the cookie.
#41 of 64 Re: Best new vehicle for $30,000 [calidave] by averigejoe Feb 10, 2006 (11:24 pm)
Replying to: calidave (Jan 02, 2006 1:53 pm) If a person needs a lot of room, Hyundai Azera or Toyota Avalon, brand new. Replies to this message: grandaddy (Feb 11, 2006 1:48 pm)
#42 of 64 Re: Best new vehicle for $30,000 by grandaddy Feb 11, 2006 (1:48 pm)
Replying to: averigejoe (Feb 10, 2006 11:24 pm) I'm an old guy so how about a 3 or 4 year old LS430? I also like the new Azera pick.
#43 of 64 Re: Best new/used vehicle for $30,000 by irv88 Feb 12, 2006 (1:32 pm)
I went through this process two years ago when we needed a second car...although on a slightly lower budget. I agree that looking at new cars and quality used cars around the same pricepoint is beneficial and a good way to shop. I looked at American, Japanese, and European makes (I found this to be the most important classification).   I looked at new and used Buicks (I know), Ponitacs, Fords, Chevy's, etc. On the surface I wanted to buy American just because I'm a bit patriotic I suppose. The interior/exterior design and materials are just sub-par compared to the other cars in the market. They generally boast more HP and options, but you can't feel it or see it when you're driving the car. I realized American cars weren't going to work after a lot of wasted time test driving Grand Prix's, Impala's, and the like. I went to the Japanese market.   I tried a new Mazda 6, new/used Accords, new/used Camrys and Avalons, and new/used Altimas. I liked the idea of a Japanese make because of the affordability, reliability, and all the rave reviews. I just couldn't do it. I am a tall driver, and couldn't even get in the Camry even though it's front leg room measurements are better than most (goes to show that the numbers aren't everything). The Japanese cars are relatively expensive on the used market and the feel of the cars is "tinny" inside and out. Light doors, light steering, light brakes...I just didn't like them. Of the Japanese segment, I was down to an Altima or Mazda 6 which offer a lot for the money and drive pretty well.   Off to the European segment. Used BMW 3-series, Audi A4s, Saab 9-3 and 9-5, and new/used VW Passats. The BMW is hands-down the best pick except they hold their value well and, like the Japanese segment, are expensive on the used market. The Saab's are a great value, not as tight as the BMW, plus there isn't a service provider near me. I wound up purchasing a two year old VW Passat CPO with 25K miles on it for half the price of this thread's market. When I drove off the lot I had what sums up to be a 4yr-50K warranty and a car that was still worth what I paid for it if not a little more. The car drives well thanks to it's German pedigree and has every option except an automatic xmsn and leather (my only regret).   I don't think I'll ever BUY a new car again. I'll either buy used 1-4 years old, or lease new (I'm a car addict, it just may make more sense). If I had more money I would have gone with the BMW. For the money I paid for the VW I would have ended up with a 98-99 328 with 75K on it or more and no warranty which was a bit more used than I wanted. It seemed to me that all the American cars were about the same, Japanese cars about the same, and European cars about the same. Really, the European cars have the biggest difference across the market segment in my opinion. Replies to this message: averigejoe (Feb 18, 2006 11:19 am)
#44 of 64 2006 S2000 bought at $31,183 (EOM) by midnightcowboy Feb 13, 2006 (8:33 am)

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