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Sea-Dated

11-15-2009, 10:47 PM

The wife is making me get rid of my 350Z since we have a kid coming and I have to get a 4 door car. My budget is around $30K and I have looked at damn near everything out there. I have looked at and driven the Caddy STS, Mercedes E, BMW 5, Volvo S80, Lexus GS, Lexus IS, Audi A6 and Acura TL. All of the cars I am looking at are 2007 or 2008 and are Certified Pre Owned vehicles. I have narrowed it down to these 3 after driving all of the ones mentioned above.

Now, let me hear your opinions. None of these cars really do much for me but another SUV is out of the question since we already have a Land Rover and would really like to have at least one vehicle that will get better than 20MPG on road trips.

All of the cars we are looking at are fully loaded with nav and have all options.

BY U BOY

11-16-2009, 12:19 AM

Check out what I have in inventory and let me know if anything floats your boat:sifone:

www.landroverhouston.net

How about a merc. this car is clean.should have some pics of it up this week.
http://www.landroverhouston.net/used-inventory/2006-Mercedes-Benz-CLS-Class/e4d2cd774046381e015be31eb4ef5a6c.htm

I think we took an A6 in on saturday I'll have to check.

JupiterSunsation

11-16-2009, 12:19 AM

Skip the IS350 the backseat is way too small.....My buddy bought one for his wife who was 8 months pregnant and the car has been a thorn in their relationship once the kid started riding in the back seat in the cradle carrier.

Acura should be the most trouble-free but the A6 has the German car thunk when you close the door....

My last Audi was the A8L and it was awesome....39 months/50K miles and a broken cup holder was the lone repair issue (my wife put the large water bottles in it and broke it).

Bobcat

11-16-2009, 01:39 AM

I always pegged you as a miata guy !:leaving:

Griff

11-16-2009, 03:52 AM

Keep the 350Z and go buy a used Altima or Camry to haul the kid around.

jhenrie

11-16-2009, 08:59 AM

acura for the long haul , audi til the warranty runs out.

Tom A.

11-16-2009, 10:30 AM

Keep the 350Z and go buy a used Altima or Camry to haul the kid around.

Ditto, keep your fun car and buy a cheaper sedan for shuttling with a good warranty.

Chris

11-16-2009, 10:32 AM

Audi by default. No Jap cars.

Wobble

11-16-2009, 10:45 AM

Audi by default. No Jap cars.

Cadillac cts v, No foreign cars.

http://www.cadillac.com/vehicles/2010/cts-v/overview.do

Magic Medicine

11-16-2009, 11:42 AM

I would do whichever one has the best extended warranty. The cars you mentioned are all expensive to work on once it runs out. I would do a CTS personally.

Indy

11-16-2009, 12:41 PM

We have an Audi A4 and love it, our first German car and have become big fans, probably an A6 or A8 next time. Haven't owned any of the others.

DonziGirl

11-16-2009, 12:50 PM

Keep the 350 and use the wife's car to haul the kid.

BUIZILLA

11-16-2009, 01:20 PM

CTS back seat space leaves a LOT to be desired...

old377guy

11-16-2009, 01:21 PM

Audi by default. No Jap cars.

huh? - political reasons or quality of build issues?

Chris

11-16-2009, 01:27 PM

Political, economic and practical. That the Japanese build a better car is purely a perception.

getchasum111

11-16-2009, 01:53 PM

www.lexusofchattanooga.com or www.capitaltoyota.net
let me know if I can help 229-669-5380 Chip Cecil

JupiterSunsation

11-16-2009, 02:37 PM

political, economic and practical. That the japanese build a better car is purely a perception.

+1

RLJ676

11-16-2009, 03:45 PM

CTS back seat space leaves a LOT to be desired...

Not at all relative to this list. The Lexus IS basically is a 4 door 2 seater.

The CTS backseat is probably roomier than the ones mentioned, although the TL/A6 are probably close.

A CTS or new LaCrosse (seriously, check them out) would be my choice in that price range (but I am biased.

RebarBox

11-16-2009, 03:52 PM

I'll sell you my wifes Audi A6 'Quattro piece of sh!t'.:driving:

Five Cent Worth

11-16-2009, 04:08 PM

I'll sell you my wifes Audi A6 'Quattro piece of sh!t'.:driving:

Bro has one too. POS, buttons falling off and all sorts of issues. Maybe just a lemon though. Seems some have very good luck with them.

I am going to be biased as well - I like the CTS or the if I has to pick from the list. The TL is cool but i swear everyone has one.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Five Cent Worth

11-16-2009, 04:09 PM

new LaCrosse (seriously, check them out) would be my choice in that price range (but I am biased.

Shocked on how well these cars look as well as how they are designed towards the 25 - 45 gen in mind.

sledge

11-16-2009, 04:37 PM

Another knock against the Audi here...

Can you not get into a bigger Caddy? Buicks are worth a look....the Chinese seem to like them. :D The pol/eco thing is overblown when talking used...besides, what have the Germans done for us? Have you seen the euro lately?

Five Cent Worth

11-16-2009, 08:42 PM

Can you not get into a bigger Caddy? Buicks are worth a look....the Chinese seem to like them. :D

That plant in Shanghai bangs them out from my understanding.

RLJ676

11-18-2009, 10:45 PM

Shocked on how well these cars look as well as how they are designed towards the 25 - 45 gen in mind.

I like the upcoming Regal even better, and could make it my next car if the high performance one comes here (based on Opel Insignia OPC, and I'm pretty sure it is) and I'm 28....

Tommy Gun

11-19-2009, 12:53 AM

Wife had two Audi's...both were great cars. Did you look at the new Volkswagon CC?

Dominic

11-19-2009, 01:06 AM

My father has the lexus RX, and he once got an IS during service. I have been very impressed by it... Comfortable, runs great, same lexus quality as the others, and i personnaly find it attractive. But it is a japanese, and I understand that things are a bit different for you south of the boarder. My sister has an Acura TSX, and it is also a nice, reliable car, but Jap again.
Good luck!

masher44

11-19-2009, 01:26 AM

All homo cars

Quinlan

11-19-2009, 09:55 AM

CTS-V ok not near 30K or the G 8 pontiac. Have not heard any reveiws on the G 8 but they sure look sweet.
Or the M 5 and be done w it.

Lee

11-19-2009, 10:01 AM

Buy American :USA:

Sea-Dated

11-19-2009, 01:15 PM

Buy American :USA:

I would love to but the American cars CPO warranty SUCKS!!!! The best one is 12 months or 12K. All of the high end imports are 7/100 from day of service so a 2007 has full bumper to bumper warranty until 2013 or 100K miles. If American cars had that or even an attractive 4 door I would be all over it.

I am also adding the 530i back to list after driving one for a while on Monday but that damn iDrive is a biitch to work. I guess you would get used to it.

Sea-Dated

11-19-2009, 01:16 PM

CTS-V ok not near 30K or the G 8 pontiac. Have not heard any reveiws on the G 8 but they sure look sweet.
Or the M 5 and be done w it.

Would love an M5 but they are not in my price range and not covered by CPO warranties.

Sea-Dated

11-19-2009, 01:18 PM

All homo cars

Faag :sifone:

Five Cent Worth

11-19-2009, 04:24 PM

I like the upcoming Regal even better, and could make it my next car if the high performance one comes here (based on Opel Insignia OPC, and I'm pretty sure it is) and I'm 28....

Haven't seen the Regal yet. I love me a 4 door with some performance. I would have the new SHO sitting my drive way if i wasn't in a lease now. Take me back to the '02 that I had when I was in college.

They appeal to us 27 yr olds too...lol. :sifone:

Trim'd Up

11-19-2009, 04:59 PM

I have a hard time swallowing $45k for a taurus but the new SHO's are pretty sweet. My dad just bought his wife a Fusion sport and I was impressed for the money.

Five Cent Worth

11-19-2009, 06:11 PM

I have a hard time swallowing $45k for a taurus but the new SHO's are pretty sweet. My dad just bought his wife a Fusion sport and I was impressed for the money.

Agree with both your statements. I have the Fusion myself and it is the best bang for the buck out there.

sy goldberg

11-19-2009, 07:25 PM

I have a worse problem,I'm an old fart and I have too many cars (3) A 350Z,a LS 460,and a RX350 and I can't decide which is best for my needs.I guess senilty is just around the corner.:26::26::26:

RLJ676

11-19-2009, 09:11 PM

I would love to but the American cars CPO warranty SUCKS!!!! The best one is 12 months or 12K. All of the high end imports are 7/100 from day of service so a 2007 has full bumper to bumper warranty until 2013 or 100K miles. If American cars had that or even an attractive 4 door I would be all over it.

I am also adding the 530i back to list after driving one for a while on Monday but that damn iDrive is a biitch to work. I guess you would get used to it.

The CTS would have powertrain to 100K miles for 5, and I'd imagine you could get a bumper to bumper tacked on? What's the Caddy CPO warranty, should be competitive with the Euro's (but may not be)?

With any high end Euro I'd sure want a full warranty though with cost of everything (and likely need), a Caddy would probably be a bit more reasonable....

MattBMiller

11-19-2009, 09:56 PM

Cadillac cts v, No foreign cars.

http://www.cadillac.com/vehicles/2010/cts-v/overview.do

My thoughts exactly!

03darkshadow

11-19-2009, 10:06 PM

im pretty sure you can get a new G8 GT for under 30k. or you could get a couple year old corolla and keep the 350Z. papa matty

Sea-Dated

11-20-2009, 11:41 AM

you could get a couple year old corolla and keep the 350Z. papa matty

This has crossed my mind as well......:sifone:

Megabyte*3

11-20-2009, 12:00 PM

I went through the same analysis and ended up with a Caddy STS-V with a 100K CPO warranty. Bought it as a lease return with 11,000 miles. It's been fun to drive and it really does have room for adult sized people in the back seat.

TC

RLJ676

11-20-2009, 07:23 PM