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Best new or used vehicle for $30,000

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#62 of 81 Best choice by fasterthanyou

Sep 26, 2006 (7:06 am)

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. If you know about cars is by far the best choice for 30000.

#63 of 81 Re: Best choice [fasterthanyou] by robbieg

Dec 04, 2006 (8:45 am)

Replying to: fasterthanyou (Sep 26, 2006 7:06 am)
If buying used, then reliability is a huge issue. If I were to buy a used BMW or Saab, I would have to have a warranty. I probable would never buy a used Saab because even though I would get a tremendous deal on it, it will likely be worth less than my golf clubs when I would go to trade it in. Most of the people in my area buy would buy a used Lexus ES300. Clearly this car is more sporty than a Buick, but is far from a BMW. If you want something sporty, try the GS300 or 400. If reliability is a factor aren't you saying to buy Japanese?

#64 of 81 $30K & under by nyccarguy

Dec 10, 2006 (7:26 pm)

If it were my money, I'd go with a CPO '04 or '05 BMW 325i with a stick and a sports package (at least).
 
I saw an ad in the paper on Friday for an '03 CPO Black/Black 325i with stick, sports package, leather, sunroof, & NAV (34K miles) for $21K & change. I'd spend the rest of the money on driving schools & modifications

#68 of 81 Re: This Needs Two Forums [goodegg] by hackattack5

May 16, 2010 (6:00 am)

Replying to: goodegg (Jan 04, 2006 4:51 pm)
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"With $31K you can get an 06 TL non-navi and call it a day."
 
My brother said that he had the dealer down to $31,000 for a brand new TL but he did not buy it because it is so ugly. Looks like the Joker in the front. The TL sales are way down because of that.

#69 of 81 Re: Best new or used vehicle for $30,000 [calidave] by dan3434

May 31, 2010 (3:04 pm)

Replying to: calidave (Jan 02, 2006 2:53 pm)
I just got a 2007 335i sedan with 14,850 miles on it for $28K. Premium and sports packages, nav system, cold weather package. I had the same criteria as you, and this meets my needs, especially in the sporty department! Time will tell about reliability, but right now I'm very happy with it.

#70 of 81 Re: This Needs Two Forums [hackattack5] by bvdj84

May 31, 2010 (4:49 pm)

Replying to: hackattack5 (May 16, 2010 6:00 am)
I know, the TL just looks too harsh in its line. The grill is just too odd! Even, creating a smaller wing for the grill would look so much better. Though, I have seen a painted one, it looks much better. That could be an option.

#71 of 81 Re: This Needs Two Forums [bvdj84] by plekto

May 31, 2010 (8:43 pm)

Replying to: bvdj84 (May 31, 2010 4:49 pm)
So get a 2007 or similar model for a bit over 20K. The older TL was beautiful.

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