$33,000 to spend
06-03-08 | 07:17 PM
#16
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From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
With $4-plus gas (93 octane hit $4.38 in my neighborhood today) what kind of gas mileage is he looking for......or will accept?
The answer is important because there are a number of reliable 4-door vehicles I can recommend for $33,000, but I have to know what kind of operating costs........and insurance.....your friend is willing to swallow.
The answer is important because there are a number of reliable 4-door vehicles I can recommend for $33,000, but I have to know what kind of operating costs........and insurance.....your friend is willing to swallow.
06-03-08 | 08:12 PM
#19
I'd say GTI. Not luxury compared to Lexus, but fast, inexpensive, fun to drive, good gas mileage, and can be packed with "goodies" to make it nice. Even have some coin left over for mods and gas.
06-03-08 | 08:23 PM
#20
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From: illinois
I highly recommend your frend compile a list of about the top 10 cars he is interested and then test drive them all. Idk if dealership service is a biggy to him, but that may be another area to consider. Every car has slightly different driving dynamics and he should get a first hand feel of what he wouldn't mind having day to day.
Afterall it is he who will make the final decision.
Afterall it is he who will make the final decision.
06-04-08 | 07:37 AM
#26
buy a CPO 2 year old TL, dont even think about buying new. Buying a new car is way overrated IMO
back when we got bro his 04 TSX in early 05, we bought one that was originally a dealer loaner, was in great condition and had 12k miles, dealer threw in a 7 year 100k mile warranty, drive out was $24k. New MSRP was near 27k I believe with basic warranty. This deal was better than a used car. Havent brought it back to the dealer to fix anything that broke, screwing us on the warranty
back when we got bro his 04 TSX in early 05, we bought one that was originally a dealer loaner, was in great condition and had 12k miles, dealer threw in a 7 year 100k mile warranty, drive out was $24k. New MSRP was near 27k I believe with basic warranty. This deal was better than a used car. Havent brought it back to the dealer to fix anything that broke, screwing us on the warranty
06-04-08 | 07:56 AM
#27
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buy a CPO 2 year old TL, dont even think about buying new. Buying a new car is way overrated IMO
back when we got bro his 04 TSX in early 05, we bought one that was originally a dealer loaner, was in great condition and had 12k miles, dealer threw in a 7 year 100k mile warranty, drive out was $24k. New MSRP was near 27k I believe with basic warranty. This deal was better than a used car. Havent brought it back to the dealer to fix anything that broke, screwing us on the warranty
back when we got bro his 04 TSX in early 05, we bought one that was originally a dealer loaner, was in great condition and had 12k miles, dealer threw in a 7 year 100k mile warranty, drive out was $24k. New MSRP was near 27k I believe with basic warranty. This deal was better than a used car. Havent brought it back to the dealer to fix anything that broke, screwing us on the warranty
06-04-08 | 08:34 AM
#29
im just saying, but since its your friends money he can waste it as he pleases. New is overrated, like 3-4 months after I bought my IS new, I didnt care anymore. Thats when I realizes buying new was a waste in most cases
06-04-08 | 10:20 AM
#30
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