If you had $30k - $35k to buy any car in the world, what would you buy?
I already own a $35K NSX, so might as well trade up.
10-23-11, 04:49 AM
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LOL? 
I don't see anything funny about it at all. For my driving-needs, Outbacks are just about the best thing out there for the money. And, believe me, I look at a LOT of new cars every year (some of them, of course, for CL-requested auto-reviews), so I know what's out there on the market. There are lots worse ways than Subaru, IMO, that you can blow an automotive-dollar.
Now, for a used-car, that may be a different story. Several posters here have mentioned a used Lexus LS, for 30-35K, and I tend to agree with them.
I don't see anything funny about it at all. For my driving-needs, Outbacks are just about the best thing out there for the money. And, believe me, I look at a LOT of new cars every year (some of them, of course, for CL-requested auto-reviews), so I know what's out there on the market. There are lots worse ways than Subaru, IMO, that you can blow an automotive-dollar.
Now, for a used-car, that may be a different story. Several posters here have mentioned a used Lexus LS, for 30-35K, and I tend to agree with them.
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10-23-11, 10:11 AM
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the w220 is a car to be avoided at all cost imho. their prices tank so bad for a reason. you can get a very nice s600 for very low price. the car simply falls apart left and right, tons of problems and there is really no "solution". this is especially true for earlier years. later years things seemed to get better, but still people just stay away. and just like all other germans, it's hit and miss (miss > hit though). that's why i avoided it completely and was able to land on a w221.
10-23-11, 11:22 AM
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There's 3 cars most of my mechanic friends agree they love to fix:
Older Benz's (especially the W220 and anything AMG), The PT Cruiser, and anything made by Land Rover.
The Benz's and the Land Rover's are apparently because parts are expensive and many parts aren't as easy to change out...so they make good money on both parts and labor.
The PT Cruiser is mainly because of how hard it is to get to certain areas of the car. One of them charged $1400 for a timing belt job and customer happily paid because it was still cheaper then the dealerships. 0_0
Older Benz's (especially the W220 and anything AMG), The PT Cruiser, and anything made by Land Rover.
The Benz's and the Land Rover's are apparently because parts are expensive and many parts aren't as easy to change out...so they make good money on both parts and labor.
The PT Cruiser is mainly because of how hard it is to get to certain areas of the car. One of them charged $1400 for a timing belt job and customer happily paid because it was still cheaper then the dealerships. 0_0
10-23-11, 12:58 PM
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10-24-11, 10:30 AM
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Acura NSX
Last Gen Toyota Supra Turbo
Clean 2nd Gen Acura Legend coupe.
2nd Gen Infiniti M45 sport
Lexus LS460 for a cruiser
Last Gen Mazda Cosmo
R34 GTR
Honda S2000
If I was not paying for the maintenance/fix things, otherwise doubt I would want to deal with costs
BMW E46 M3
BMW 8 series coupe
BMW E39 5 series/M5
Porsche 944 turbo, 968, 928, 993 or 996-911
Jaguar XK8 (96-06 model)
87 Buick Grand National/GNX
Aston Martin Virage/Vantage
Mercedes CL-W215
Mercedes SL
Last Gen Toyota Supra Turbo
Clean 2nd Gen Acura Legend coupe.
2nd Gen Infiniti M45 sport
Lexus LS460 for a cruiser
Last Gen Mazda Cosmo
R34 GTR
Honda S2000
If I was not paying for the maintenance/fix things, otherwise doubt I would want to deal with costs
BMW E46 M3
BMW 8 series coupe
BMW E39 5 series/M5
Porsche 944 turbo, 968, 928, 993 or 996-911
Jaguar XK8 (96-06 model)
87 Buick Grand National/GNX
Aston Martin Virage/Vantage
Mercedes CL-W215
Mercedes SL
10-24-11, 01:02 PM
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I wish -- just a fan. Impressed that you recognize it...I have to put the W in there or else people think I'm a Parrot Head.
10-24-11, 01:06 PM
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For me with my situation right now, it'd have to be a current model highlander 4wd or current 4runner 4wd with third row seating. Need a family hauler with some off-road capability for camping and fishing trips and still return over 20mpg.
Although it only seats five, a prius would also be nice as well.
Although it only seats five, a prius would also be nice as well.
10-24-11, 01:14 PM
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I thought the IS-F would be fun, and my dream car growing up was always an M3 so it would be like getting an M but without as many reliability problems, however it seemed like maintenance costs are high on them not because of reliability problems but just because of normal wear and tear a high performance car endures -- frequent tire changes, brake pad changes, etc.