Help me pick a new DD!!

[HLxDrummer]

If the maintenance doesn't scare you I'd go BMW all the way. Fun, classy, comfortable. If you want something easier to take care of, I'd probably do BRZ although I've always liked the Genesis (I'd have to test drive them both).

[Jimvr4]

I DD a 2009 BMW 328i. It's definitely not fast but quick enough if you rev it up and there's no temptation to mod it like there would be on the 335i. I've got the 6 speed M-sport if you find rowing gears fun. I do It gets 24 mpg on my crappy 30mph stop and go commute.

[Valhallaz]

After 3 months behind the wheel, still loving the G35... It was a LOT less than 20 to 30k...

[j2k4]

"Help me pick a new DD!!", but-

...not a camry or some other every day vehicle.

Oh, ffs, just get a Camry, Gnate.

[J-Groove]

I'm also shopping soon for a new 4 door DD that is not boring to drive and in the same price list you're looking at. (used, which is what I am looking at) All of these are available in a standard.(one of my criteria)

Buick Regal GS




Acura TL





Infinity G37





Cadillac ATS




2014 Mazda 6

[IPD]

why new? you don't have screw yourself on depreciation just to establish credit. i'm sure you can easily swing something for 10-15k...possibly less...and still establish your credit. it's really a function of making the regular payments without fail, much more than it is about the amount you borrow.

p.s.
why is it every time someone contemplates european...it's always audi vs. bmw? where is MB? you know what? that's fine. i'll keep an slk amg to myself. i sure as shit ain't paying depreciation on it. used ftmfw.

[Uniuno]

That's true, I took a loan for an 8 thousand dollar car right after college. Six ish months later I bought a house. They took into consideration the payment history more so than the payment amount.

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[Jimvr4]

why new? you don't have screw yourself on depreciation just to establish credit. i'm sure you can easily swing something for 10-15k...possibly less...and still establish your credit. it's really a function of making the regular payments without fail, much more than it is about the amount you borrow.

p.s.
why is it every time someone contemplates european...it's always audi vs. bmw? where is MB? you know what? that's fine. i'll keep an slk amg to myself. i sure as shit ain't paying depreciation on it. used ftmfw.

I think he meant new to him. A brand new BMW or A5/S5 is more like $45K. 2010 models should be in his price bracket. If you need a warranty for them you won't get much though as they may have exceed the mileage or time unless someone extended it.

[futurevr4man]

Yeah I want a new (to me) dd. I figured the pricing and recommendations I made would make that fairly clear...

Gnat... you need to work on your definition of classy.

As far as Evos go... I said I want a classy car. Something with some style. The Evo is cool and all but I have an awd turbo money pit... I'm not buying another. I just want a car to buy and drive. No modding allowed!

That Buick was pretty slick, I won't lie. I considered a g35/37 but I am admittedly negatively biased on the VQ engines. I am on the boxer engine too which causes some hesitation on the toyobaru combo.

I will be meeting with my credit union in 2 weeks and figuring out the best plan going forward on the price to aim for and the best credit increase for money spent.

Another thing to consider is resale value. The Audi S5 is a rare car, looks awesome as can be, and I can find one that is an 08 or 09 for mid 30's. With a healthy down payment I can have it bought in 4 years with ease and I will be in good shape on resale value. Idk... there is no "right" answer, but there is definitely a smart answer that can still make me happy.

[futurevr4man]

Oh, and I'll have to check out the genesis. I 'want' a brand new car, but I can't justify losing a lot of money as I drive off the lot.