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Old 02-02-2016, 03:23 AM   #1
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Hi RS, another one of these threads!

Looking to purchase a used car for around $30k budget (+- couple thousand)

Background story is: current car is g37 coupe manual (which is for sale!!), which the SO can't drive. she wants a more 'family' oriented car for the long run so..

Main criteria is:
4 doors
Auto
Decently luxurious (navi, backup camera etc)
Doesn't have to be fast, but > 280 hp preferred
Somewhat reliable
Probably less than 50k km would be nice
RWD/FWD/AWD - doesn't really matter.

Current ideas:
Q50, but they are a bit out of budget since still fairly new
TLX - way too expensive for what you get at the moment
3rd gen TL - getting a bit dated, and transmission issues scare me off
4th gen TL - still thinking about this one, anyone who owns one can tell me which is the best year?
G37 sedan - don't really just want a sedan version of my current car
335i - fuel pump issues and reliability
S4 - am fairly tempted to go test drive one, but have no idea about reliable issues with this car
2nd gen IS350 - design a bit dated, but might consider
3rd gen IS - 250 too slow, 350 too expensive

any ideas/suggestions/opinions on the above or other cars i haven't thought of?

thanks!
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Some of you might laugh, but consider the recent Camry V6 models. Sadly, they are rated at 268hp but they are pretty damn reliable and not bad to drive, even for a, yes, Toyota Camry. It may not fall under the luxury category, but for the most part, they seem to fit all your criteria. A brand new one is ~ $36K so a used one should be within your budget.

It's my car of choice when I'm out on business. The last 10 rentals I've had at LAX have been the Camry SE which has more than enough power for LA freeway driving and handles decently. I can only imagine the V6 trims being nicer and obviously more powerful.
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Q50, but they are a bit out of budget since still fairly new
G37 sedan - don't really just want a sedan version of my current car
Move up a class in the infiniti family, go check out some of the M37 Models.

Its getting to be up there in age, I believe the generation started in 2011. But its a beautiful design IMO, and a very nice car overall.

There was also a recent mid cycle refresh on the car, so some of the older cars are very affordable.
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I'm sure someone is selling an ITR for 30k somewhere.
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If you want something more family oriented, I'd wait til the SO is pregnant, then you still have ~8 months to buy a new vehicle.

To slightly more useful advice, hop on Autotrader, set the range to all of BC and just search for auto sedans under $40k (since AT tends to have higher price cars) and see if there's anything in there that interests you that you haven't thought of yet.
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What about a 2015 WRX?
Going to be very reliable, lots of warranty left
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2010ish c63 amg would be nice.
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2011+ TSX V6 tech? A little under your budget (which isn't necessarily a bad thing)

I personally like it over the 4G TL because I hate the styling of it (probably a better car overall though or maybe I'm bias).

Can't go wrong with either in terms of reliability
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I've always found the Infiniti FX35/45 a fantastic car, retains a bit of the sporty feel but it is a SUV.

4rd Gen TL's are also a great choice. The SH-AWD system is supposedly terrific.

I'd steer clear of the IS family line if you are... well.... into space for a family. I have a 2nd gen, and while I love the smoothness and comfort of the drive, it is not a family sedan per se.
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Tech her to drive stick. problem solved.
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what's wrong with the TLX again?

for example tofu has one of these for sale:

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For $35K, you can get an 08 or 09 ISF.
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what's wrong with the TLX again?

for example tofu has one of these for sale:

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For $35K, you can get an 08 or 09 ISF.
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In the same boat, and I'm also coming from a e90 like yourself from your profile picture.

I'm looking at
2014-2015 wrx
2015 qx50 but 2016 qx50 is a new refresh but more expensive.
Focus st or gti
BMW X1

If I want to go hybrid
Ct200h
Accord hybrid


But will probably wait and see if there will be more offering next year or the year after.
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If you have $30,000 to blow, just get one of these. You can't go wrong.

Toyota Camry


Nissan Altima


Honda Accord


Mazda 6
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how about mercedes c250, 300, 350 or c63?
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Curious how many people recommending WRX have driven the new CVT, have heard good things about it and driven the regular Imprezas with CVT but haven't tried a CVT WRX myself.

Lightly used Mk7 GTI with DSG would be a nice choice IMO. Doesn't have the HP number you're looking for but has more get up and go than many of the cars you listed.
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