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ninefourteener
post Jul 12 2005, 09:24 AM
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Here's the thing..... I love my Acura, but I'd really like to get something with 4 doors. My fiance is here now, my kid is getting bigger..... and we'd like to have another kid in the future.

On the other side..... I'd like to "upgrade" from the performance aspect..... so I have a couple ideas in mind.

I NEVER buy brand new.... always a couple years old, with low mileage.... and I want to stay "around" the $20,000 range.

I'm thinking an 02-03 Impreza, Lancer, or a BMW 3 series..... but I'm looking for more options.

ABSOLUTELY NO SUVs.....

Comments on my 3 choices????

Suggestions for better options??

Keep in mind.... this is my "daily driver"... so reliability is an important factor..... which means...... no American Cars.

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post Jul 12 2005, 06:43 PM
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QUOTE (MattR @ Jul 12 2005, 02:46 PM)
Have you considered a VW? The new passats are really nice and affordable too.

And what makes you think American cars arent reliable? I'd be willing to bet a brand new Dodge or Chevy would be more "reliable" (whatever that means) then a 7 year old BMW.

Maybe, and cheaper to fix for sure, but not necessarily better or more reliable than a well maintained Japanese car like Honda/Acura or Toyota/Lexus. My last Acura Legend I bought with 80k miles and sold it at 275k mi. still running fine. The guy that bought it has 340k and just did the heads...the bottom is still good...exceptional. Also, the last Isuzu trooper I had lasted over 250k before needing rebuild, after a top rebuild it went to the tip of South America and was sold in Chilie....also not bad. I put it down to great build quality and careful maintainance.
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ninefourteener   NPC: Suggestions on newer cars   Jul 12 2005, 09:24 AM
dlo914   what about an early 3 series? say 1987+ fun cars e...   Jul 12 2005, 09:27 AM
Jaiden   I say go Impreza!! WRX baby!! I h...   Jul 12 2005, 09:29 AM
TROJANMAN   i am in the same situation right now. i have a hat...   Jul 12 2005, 09:30 AM
tat2dphreak   my car is basically a mitsubishi... and I hate it....   Jul 12 2005, 09:30 AM
zymurgist   I'd check out the Cadillac CTS. It's basi...   Jul 12 2005, 10:57 AM
Trevorg7   I've got a family of 4 - kids 8 and 6. If you ...   Jul 12 2005, 11:04 AM
Jenny   Subie all the way. You can get a used one for arou...   Jul 12 2005, 11:12 AM
dlo914   i thought your bf had an mr2....   Jul 12 2005, 11:33 AM
jimtab   I just bought a used 1995 Acura Legend ls 4 door w...   Jul 12 2005, 12:41 PM
ninefourteener   Thanks for your opinions folks...... I appreciate ...   Jul 12 2005, 12:59 PM
tat2dphreak   for what it's worth... a buddy here just bough...   Jul 12 2005, 01:05 PM
bondo     Jul 12 2005, 01:24 PM
ematulac   Audi S4. You should be able to find a 2000 with lo...   Jul 12 2005, 01:30 PM
TROJANMAN     Jul 12 2005, 04:37 PM
xitspd     Jul 12 2005, 04:46 PM
MattR   Have you considered a VW? The new passats are rea...   Jul 12 2005, 04:46 PM
nebreitling     Jul 12 2005, 04:57 PM
jimtab     Jul 12 2005, 06:43 PM
jkeyzer   I can vouch for the WRX. However I strongly sugge...   Jul 12 2005, 06:51 PM
scotty b   5 series,Volvo s60, or Nissan Maxima <...   Jul 12 2005, 06:57 PM
gopack   I've got a 1997 M3 with 61K, four door, loaded...   Jul 12 2005, 06:58 PM
MattR     Jul 12 2005, 06:59 PM
Travis Neff   Acura TL, I had a later body style 1998 2.5 Was a...   Jul 12 2005, 09:47 PM
ninefourteener   Wow.... never expected to get this many responses....   Jul 12 2005, 10:22 PM
Jenny   Oh, one thing on the subie. The cup holder sucks. ...   Jul 12 2005, 10:36 PM
Demick   Nobody has mentioned the Lexus IS300. Seems to fi...   Jul 12 2005, 11:17 PM
brokenmoped   I know you said you want newer cars, but you might...   Jul 12 2005, 11:37 PM
rick 918-S   Buy the Bimmer. Just sold my M3 only because I nev...   Jul 13 2005, 12:09 AM
ninefourteener   Ok folks.. I've done a little research..... ac...   Jul 13 2005, 02:02 AM
tat2dphreak   if you are 6'+ the WRX will be too small... se...   Jul 13 2005, 08:00 AM
zymurgist   Gotta second the IS300. The Toyota inline 6 is a ...   Jul 13 2005, 08:32 AM
ninefourteener   I checked out the Volvos...... not real thrilled w...   Jul 13 2005, 08:54 AM
zymurgist   Depends on what you like. I'm about as old sc...   Jul 13 2005, 09:14 AM
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