So I have been looking into getting a newer car for quite some time now. It has taken a while to find out what I wanted exactly, so I had started with a big list of cars that fit something I liked. Newer, some luxury, quick, stylish, modifiable, non-Euro and for some time I was leaning towards sedan. But now since I am keeping the Legend the sedan part isn't as important, but I'd like it.

For a while my finalists were the CTS-V, STS-V, and 07-08 TL-S. I love the fast sedans. But with GM's recent troubles, I threw out those two.

So I had decided on the TL-S, but prices were still high and I realized I was looking in the $20k-$25k range which turned out to be too rich for my blood. I had eliminated some far off choices that weren't logical for insurance and such, C5 ZO6 and the NSX.

I then realized my budget for financing something nice and newere was in the $10k-$15k range. Which eliminated many other options on my long list.

Sorry for the long back story, but basically here is where I stand.

I have narrowed it down to the following: Lexus IS300, Honda S2000, Acura RSX, Nissan 350Z, and Lexus GS300, Acura TL, and Acura TSX as kinda farther out options.

So if you took the time to read all that, and have an opinion on the cars listed above, please give me some feedback. If there is something not covered on my list in the price range, I'm not opposed to something different, although I have eliminated many options. Just so you don't waste your time I'm not looking at any BMW, Benz, Audi, VW, Chevy, Ford, Kia, Hyduai, Cadillac, etc. Essentially my brands are Acura/Honda, Lexus, Nissan/Infiniti.

Thanks alot.

 

I really like the GS300 with an aggressive wheel set up. Something with a nice, classy lip on the back. Do you plan to heavily mod the car? Or just throw some wheels on it and call it a day?

 

NSRT4?

 

acura tl..

 

Dude those cars are all over the place. What do you want out of it? An s2000 will not give you the same things a RSX can, a IS300 can't give you the things a 350z can, etc. Cruising, going fast in a line, going fast in corners, etc?

 

nissan z is a good fun car, but not for long trips

 

who takes long trips anyway

 

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i dont know

i'm just saying it's not very comfortable to ride in for long periods of time. its good for daily street driving tho

 

deciding on a used car is tough, but are you paying cash or financing?

a 5 year old car will not get the same terms as a 1-2 year old car... (i.e., a 5 year old lexus will cost you more monthly than a 2 year old lexus in payments).

Out of the ones you listed...the Lexus GS300. May also want to look at a 2008 Pontiac G8 GT.... but i am biased.

Charles

 

g35?