Car for 27-30k

[Ultomato]

Our ML320 is due for lease, and my parents want to buy a car for around 27-30k. What are some of the better choices? I want them to get the Toyota 4Runner, but are there any other cars that i should look at?>

[amradiar]

Chrysler 300C HEMI :D lmao

[qkslvr221]

Depends what your looking for, are you leaning towards an SUV or want something with a little muscle in it? If it were the SUV id look at an expedition, or a lincoln LS would be nice too.

[cq_]

EVO RS :devil:

[nwmma]

Chrysler 300C HEMI :D lmao

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spend a little more and get the infiniti m concept, but you will have to wait ;)

http://www.infiniti.com/content/0,5757,cid...d-52321,00.html

[Ultomato]

well its a family car, that will probably be handed down to me when i graduate HS. The Toyota Highlander looks ok too

[aitf311]

Chrysler 300C HEMI

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Right on! Best bang for the buck....no need to spend more for 1st class

[Ultomato]

what about the G35

[Sophism]

Suberu Impreza WRX STI..

*drools*

[anthony]

6.0 Liter, 400 Horsepower, 2005 Pontiac GTO

A Real American Muscle Car.

[skybl4ck]

Suberu Impreza WRX STI..

*drools*

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great family car :yes:

[Fedorpheux]

Suberu Impreza WRX STI..

*drools*

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i drool over that too...but the problem with that car is that you're paying an extra nearly $10,000 just for the name and such...

i went to my local Toyota/Subaru dealer and told him that I was drooling over the WRX STI and he said that they weren't actually selling a whole lot of those because of the price...but he told me to try out the Corolla XRS (6-speed manual with 1.8 liter 170hp engine) and i test-drove it and it was very nice...best part was that it starts at something like $17,000....

but anyways, i have a 1990 4runner and i like that too...lol, good luck choosing :)

[kombolcha]

Altima?

or for an SUV - Explorer or the Pilot or Highlander?

[vip]

the new 2005 Camrys are awesome cars, I love them ... really want one .. but after looking at the new Infiniti, it makes me want it .. haha :)

[pimpshiznid]

I'll throw a vote in for a Chrysler Crossfire. Nice, good looking, spacious. Ride is awesome also.

[Xerino]

Id either go for a 2005 Dodge Magnum, or maybe a toyota 4 runnner, bothare very nice, and at $27,000-$30,000 you can get them nicely equipped, like onstar, GPS system, etc...

[QuantumTrickery]

Its too bad they don't have a bit more to spend. I went with the Cadillac CTS-V, and have never looked back. Although you could get a Decently loaded CTS for about that.

[xxkrnxstylezxx]

I think he wants a reliable, comfortable family car.

In this case, you could go with Acura TSX (Fully loaded with NAV for $28000, 200HP), Nissan Altima 3.5SL (Fully loaded with NAV, 250HP, $27000) , G35 Sedan (Base model, 280hp RWD, leather, $30000), Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL (265HP, Glas paneled roof, xenons, leather, $29500), Toyotal Avalon XLS ($30000), Honda Accord EX V6 (Fully loaded with satellite NAV, 240hp, $28000), Acura TL (base model, 270hp, $33000, basic luxury), Lexus IS 300 (Base, $305000, 215hp, HID)

Well, those are your basic options for reliable sedans. I would personally go with an Acura TSX, G35 sedan, or the Accord. These should all be pretty reliable, but the accord and toyota's are well known for their excellent reliability.

[Jason]

6.0 Liter, 400 Horsepower, 2005 Pontiac GTO

A Real American Muscle Car.

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Pretty poor, American's need to use 6 litres to get 400 hp :laugh:

Edited January 15, 2005 by Jason

[NY1]

I think he wants a reliable, comfortable family car.

In this case, you could go with Acura TSX (Fully loaded with NAV for $28000, 200HP), Nissan Altima 3.5SL (Fully loaded with NAV, 250HP, $27000) , G35 Sedan (Base model, 280hp RWD, leather, $30000), Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL (265HP, Glas paneled roof, xenons, leather, $29500), Toyotal Avalon XLS ($30000), Honda Accord EX V6 (Fully loaded with satellite NAV, 240hp, $28000), Acura TL (base model, 270hp, $33000, basic luxury), Lexus IS 300 (Base, $305000, 215hp, HID)

Well, those are your basic options for reliable sedans. I would personally go with an Acura TSX, G35 sedan, or the Accord. These should all be pretty reliable, but the accord and toyota's are well known for their excellent reliability.

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What he said :yes:

G35 :blush: I love that car :whistle:

[sean l]

I drove a TSX for about two weeks, and could not leave its seat when I had to give it back. :-D

But, for me, it would be the IS 300. I am in love with Lexus.

[xxkrnxstylezxx]

Lexus IS 300, while a good and reliable car, I expect more from that price. Also, the styling on that car is outdated and usually the dominated by younger crowds. Not enough power is another bad point (if you are a car enthusiast). But, it will be a very smooth ride

[noping]

Believe me,

when buying a car with that amount of money remember 2 things

1.Stay away from German or American cars. Germans are very unrialable and costly to fix. While American cars cars both unriliable and have cheap look to them. (also bad design as well... esp. interior)

2.Buy Japanese cars,, With that kind of money your best bet is Lexus or Infinity.. Perhaps a 2003 Lexus with around 15-20K milies would be the best deal

[xxkrnxstylezxx]

Yes, German cars are very expensive to fix. Lots of Germans cars are known for big problems with their electronics. Most American cars are not known for their reliability either. I personally don't like American cars, so I may be a little biased. Toyota and Honda are pretty much the most reliable companies out there