Looking for a New Car

[Cy4Patriots]

I am in the business of looking for a new car and need suggestions.

My first choice would be an Audi (A4), but I can't find the color I want. I need other suggestions. I want a sedan with a fair amount of bells and whistles.

Looking to pay up to 30,000 used or new

 

[Ficklone02]

I've been really happy with my Infiniti G35. Large spectrum of add-ons available to you as well.

 

[Senolcyc]

My first choice would be an Audi (A4), but I can't find the color I want.

Is your husband not available to assist?

 

[alaskaguy]

I'm sold on Subaru. There is a reason that there vehicles have a higher resale value than for any other manufacturer.

 

[swarthmoreCY]

Jetta TDI
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

 

[dmclone]

Infiniti G37X used
Acura TL (if you can stand the front end look)
Used Hyundai Genesis sedan-Don't write it off

A BMW 328 used would be a good choice. A 335 would be great but major reliability issues with the fuel pump.


If you decide on an A4 I would go the used route. There will be a new 2012 A4 coming out redesigned which will could hurt resale even more. Of course you may also be able to get a huge discount on the Audi since they'll want to get the 2011's off the lot. If Audi does the same thing that they did to the new VW's this year, I'd rather have the older version. The new jetta is junk.

If you really want a loaded new car for $30K you will need to go down a segment and get something like a Honda Accord EX-L or the Hyundai Sonata.

 

[Cy4Patriots]

Is your husband not available to assist?

:twitcy::wideeyed:

C'Mon!

 

[dmclone]

A few questions:

How important is performance to you versus a soft ride? If you don't care as much about sharp handling and want something that cruises nice on the highway, quiet, and reliable, another good choice would be a certified Lexus ES350. People will say that it's just a Toyota Camry but they would be wrong.

 

[Cy4Patriots]

You guys got good taste

Jetta TDI
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Funny you mention a Jetta, just looked at them yesterday. Didn't mind them, they seem to lack some sport though.

Infiniti G37X used
Acura TL (if you can stand the front end look)
Used Hyundai Genesis sedan-Don't write it off

A BMW 328 used would be a good choice. A 335 would be great but major reliability issues with the fuel pump.


If you decide on an A4 I would go the used route. There will be a new 2012 A4 coming out redesigned which will could hurt resale even more. Of course you may also be able to get a huge discount on the Audi since they'll want to get the 2011's off the lot. If Audi does the same thing that they did to the new VW's this year, I'd rather have the older version. The new jetta is junk.

If you really want a loaded new car for $30K you will need to go down a segment and get something like a Honda Accord EX-L or the Hyundai Sonata.

Just looked at Acura yesterday. Yea, the front end is bad. But, I like everything else about them. There changing the 2012 Audi? I didn't hear that. I was looking at some 2009 A4's

I'm sold on Subaru. There is a reason that there vehicles have a higher resale value than for any other manufacturer.

Haven't looked at them much, what model?

 

[dmclone]

Fall of 2011 the new 2012 A4 will come out. I'm more excited about the A3 being redesigned in to a sedan. It was at the Paris auto show and it looked pretty sweet.

A couple of things I can tell you about the Audi. I had A VW GTI that had a 2.0T and a DSG transmission. A lot of A4's also have this combo. The motor has decent power and has been pretty reliable for VW/Audi. The DSG was amazing for an automatic.


If you can get past the front of the TL, it's a real good car if you get the SH-AWD model. Lot's of toys and a pretty good sound systme.

Audi probably has the best interior of the whole bunch though. They kill Infiniti and BMW on their interiors.

 

[Cy4Patriots]

A few questions:

How important is performance to you versus a soft ride? If you don't care as much about sharp handling and want something that cruises nice on the highway, quiet, and reliable, another good choice would be a certified Lexus ES350. People will say that it's just a Toyota Camry but they would be wrong.

Looking at it now, looks big.

 

[swarthmoreCY]

Funny you mention a Jetta, just looked at them yesterday. Didn't mind them, they seem to lack some sport though.

I'm sold on Subaru. There is a reason that there vehicles have a higher resale value than for any other manufacturer.

Haven't looked at them much, what model?

The Jetta's main draw is the TDI engine. Subaru is a better car imo. The Legacy 2.5 GT is as good of a value as a car can be. Functionality, performance, reliability and imo aesthetics match the price (although I prefer used). Could use better fuel economy- too bad it is not a diesel in the US.

 

[dmclone]

Looking at it now, looks big.

I don't think it's much bigger than a TL. Definitely boring in the style department.

The Lexus IS250/IS350 is more of the size of the A4 but very un-lexus like. Hard ride and tiny back seat.

 

[Cy4Patriots]

Fall of 2011 the new 2012 A4 will come out. I'm more excited about the A3 being redesigned in to a sedan. It was at the Paris auto show and it looked pretty sweet.

A couple of things I can tell you about the Audi. I had A VW GTI that had a 2.0T and a DSG transmission. A lot of A4's also have this combo. The motor has decent power and has been pretty reliable for VW/Audi. The DSG was amazing for an automatic.


If you can get past the front of the TL, it's a real good car if you get the SH-AWD model. Lot's of toys and a pretty good sound systme.

Audi probably has the best interior of the whole bunch though. They kill Infiniti and BMW on their interiors.

Wow, just looked at this A3

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWNYChkYbIU]YouTube - Audi A3 Sedan Concept 2012[/ame]

That looks sweet.

 

[alaskaguy]

You guys got good taste




Funny you mention a Jetta, just looked at them yesterday. Didn't mind them, they seem to lack some sport though.



Just looked at Acura yesterday. Yea, the front end is bad. But, I like everything else about them. There changing the 2012 Audi? I didn't hear that. I was looking at some 2009 A4's

Haven't looked at them much, what model?

My preference is the Outback.

 

[dmclone]

I drove a 2009 Jetta TDI and liked it a lot. I would stay away form the new ones though. The interior is crap compared to the old ones and they have some serious reliability issues.

Here is a good way to tell how reliable a car is. Go to the first page of a forum and see how many posts are about reliabilty. The first and biggest post at a TDI site is:

"NHTSA Update on CR HPFP failure investigation:

 

[william]

Might look at a Buick Regal..... I think you can get it with a manual trans and a turbo engine. Might not look like a Buick at all.

 

[Dopey]

Might look at a Buick Regal..... I think you can get it with a manual trans and a turbo engine. Might not look like a Buick at all.

It is very interesting what they are doing with the Buick brand.

 

[CivEFootball]

Hae you looked at Volvo?

 

[bpmcclain]

I would look at the Chevy Impala. I really like the newer ones and they are probably cheaper than an Audi