Help me choose???
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Help me choose???
So I'm in the market for another car...but I'm simply loving my 2gs430.
So my question is...should I pick up another 2gs430 for a DD (since my current one will be a show car)? Or get another car? My budget is around $20K.
Thanks for your inputs!
So my question is...should I pick up another 2gs430 for a DD (since my current one will be a show car)? Or get another car? My budget is around $20K.
Thanks for your inputs!
Get another car. I did the two same car thing a while back and while I enjoyed both of them (One for me and one was my wifes. Both modified Acura Legend Coupes) it just wasn't the same. I wish during that time I had bought a different car to play with. Basically for me it became the same old thing day in and out. I am a die hard Legend fan and I never got tired of the car itself, but I got tired of experiencing the same thing. If anything, get a different Lexus, or a different brand all together.
Get another car.
For a DD, you may want something more gas efficient. Do you need the extra room or cargo capacity? Maybe something more compact will be appropriate?
With gas prices and SoCal commutes, something a bit more economical yet fun should help...
For a DD, you may want something more gas efficient. Do you need the extra room or cargo capacity? Maybe something more compact will be appropriate?
With gas prices and SoCal commutes, something a bit more economical yet fun should help...
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You know I was looking at the NEW Honda Fit, and it looks pretty cool with the panaramic roof top.
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Now, if you are just using as a daily beater, get the cheapest thing you can. I generally buy used Camry's and Accord for that very thing myself. I don't to much to them at all. It the car gets dented or stolen, I really don't care
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For 20K as a daily driver, if you want something fairly sporty and with good mileage, check out the Scion tC and the 4-cylinder Hyundai Tiburon. Both have sporty coupe looks, are well-built, and will not break your budget.....in fact, with a stick, you can get both for under 20K, although there is no bargaining on new Scions....by company policy, they sell at full list. But, even automatic versions will be only about $1000 more. And, in each case, you will have a brand-new car, not used.
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Infiniti G35
Lexus IS300
Bmw 328/330i/540i/530i
Mercedes CLK430/E class/SLK
Audi A6/A4/TT
Porshe Boxster
Acura TL/TSX/RL
Mazda Rx8/Miata/6/3
Nissan 350z/Maxima
Mini Cooper S
All can be had for 20k or less.. Get something different..
Lexus IS300
Bmw 328/330i/540i/530i
Mercedes CLK430/E class/SLK
Audi A6/A4/TT
Porshe Boxster
Acura TL/TSX/RL
Mazda Rx8/Miata/6/3
Nissan 350z/Maxima
Mini Cooper S
All can be had for 20k or less.. Get something different..
depends how far you commute from ur place-to-work. if it less than 15 miles, get Toyota Supra w/ high-mileage should be OK other than that, get LS or IS or maybe cheap old Toyota camry should be last long.
other than that, get LS or IS or maybe cheap old Toyota camry should be last long.
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Yes, nice cars, DASH, but, except for the Mini and the Mazda3/Miata, they are a little thirsty for long-commute DD's. And you won't get them brand new for 20K or less, except base-model Mazda 3's.
I understand the whole try something different idea, since I want to get a used Boxster S or Vette sometime in the future but it depends on how much he really loves his GS ... If he LOVES driving his GS now, then I think he should get another one because he's going to be using his current one as a show car which means very limited to no driving on it ...
OP - if you don't mind not being able to ride in a Lex everyday then by all means test the waters
OP - if you don't mind not being able to ride in a Lex everyday then by all means test the waters