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01-18-2012 09:29 PM #1
20k to spend on a car - suggestions..?
Hey guys, I haven't posted on TR for quite awhile. I'm currently looking at purchasing another car, something around $20,000 or less. I currently drive a 2005 Acura TL and could not be more bored.
Potentials: 335i Sedan, Evo VIII, STi, IS 350, 545i, 550i, G37, E46 M3
'07 335i - High mileage for the price I can afford, first model BMW has used a turbo in the last 20 years.
Evo VIII - I'm 23 this year, losing interest in such plain tuners
STi - Same as the Evo VIII
IS-350 - It's a Lexus and their interior is terrible.
545i - High mileage, 5.5 0-60; same as the Acura TL
550i - Very difficult to find for the price I'm searching for.
G37 - I test drove a 370z and a G35, I wasn't too impressed with either. I'm assuming the same situation for the G37.
e46 M3 - It's an M3, quite expensive to maintain
Suggestions...?Last edited by Amelite; 01-18-2012 at 09:32 PM.
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01-18-2012 10:59 PM #2Resident Ginger Kid...
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01-19-2012 12:42 AM #3To SSlow
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hell u could get a Trailblazer n roast a lot of cars in a SUV LOL But come on this is tampa racing who wants a SUV... If not than a 335i. Ive driven a few and the ride is great and of course. I hate nice cars getting riced out just my 2cents.
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01-19-2012 12:50 AM #4Registered User
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I drive a lexus is 250, I love it power is decent and very good on gas. But if I had a choice I would buy a gs450 or gs300/350 I love the bmw 5 series and ive always wanted one. But if you want one to last without issues stick to the 6cyl, the v8 have a lot of oil leak issues, and transmission failures.
3 Series are good and reliable! Evo never had, I have owned a WRX non sti but those things require a lot of maintance. With lexus or Infinity you will have a realiable car that will hold it's resale.
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01-19-2012 01:27 AM #5
I could name hundreds of cars you can afford for 20k, is there anything in particular you are looking for? You said you were bored but then listed a 545i, which is a boring ass car.
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01-19-2012 02:34 AM #6Banned
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Saw this on craigslist, 1989 HONDA CRX SI ACURA B18 LS Swap bodykit Trade 4 s10 ranger 4x4 or?
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01-19-2012 06:02 AM #7
Porche 911, BMW M Coupe, or BMW M Roadster if you want a vert.
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01-19-2012 09:21 AM #8E & I Certified
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the Evo and Suby are far from plain..
I would find a used hemi challenger if I had 20k right now. But it's just what I want to add to the stable.
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01-19-2012 11:44 AM #9isn't actually rich...
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335i is exactly where I would be looking to spend my money
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01-19-2012 12:08 PM #10
335i ftw
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01-19-2012 12:11 PM #11
Genesis Coupe.
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01-19-2012 05:25 PM #12Blood In Blood Out
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01-20-2012 11:08 AM #13
What can you afford to spend on maintenance? a couple of hundred or a couple of grand?
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01-20-2012 04:55 PM #14Registered User
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i would say a 2012 kia optima
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01-20-2012 05:09 PM #15Banned
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Lol yeah wrong place to buy a car, nuttin but wanna be judges,jdm experts, and 60% haters, gl but bewhere of the spermberppers, lol
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