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Best New Car for $25k-$30k

JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,483
edited June 2010 in All Encompassing Trip
Seems as is my desired price range falls within a bit of a middle-ground.....either a loaded "practical" car, or a lower end luxury or sports car. A Prius would make sense, but I don't really dig the shape.
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  • loveboatcaptianloveboatcaptian Posts: 138
    The Prius is a chick car.
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  • FenwayFaithfulFenwayFaithful Posts: 8,626
    You can never go wrong with a Jeep.
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  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,483
    loveboatcaptian wrote:
    The Prius is a chick car.

    Says the tough guy who posted a sappy poem!
    :)
  • the wolfthe wolf Posts: 7,027
    I bought a 2010 Mazda 3 last spring. It was loaded, and right in that price range.

    I lost it in the breakup earlier this year though :?

    anyhoo, it was a kick ass, fun, nice,........ It rocked. I loved that fucking car.

    check them out.
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  • loveboatcaptianloveboatcaptian Posts: 138
    What poem?
    1996: Randall's Island, NY - 2
    2003: Uniondale, NY
    2006: East Rutherford, NJ - 1
    2008: NY, NY - 2
    2009: Philadelphia, PA - 1,2,3
    2010: NY, NY - 1,2
    2013: Brooklyn, NY - 1,2
    2016: Philadelphia, PA - 2
    2016: Boston, MA - 1,2
    2016: Chicago, IL - 1

    EV
    2008: NY, NY - 1,2
    2009: Albany, NY - 1
    2009: Philadelphia, PA - 2


  • Released1980Released1980 Posts: 1,790
    2010 Mercury milan or ford fusion( same car).. AWD E85 And its american!!!!!!!!!!! great car ...I purchased 4 months ago, no complaints at all $28,500... go get it!
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  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    THis is probably impractical... But the new Camaro is bad ass... And in that range...
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  • NeilNeil Posts: 82
    The 5.0 Liter engine is coming back in the 2011 Mustang GT... You could get one in the $29-$30k range.
  • Jokertt14Jokertt14 Posts: 2,566
    Please buy U.S.A. Made : ;)
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,483
    loveboatcaptian wrote:
    What poem?


    This one:

    Re: Has PJ ever made you cry?

    Can I forgive what I
    Cannot forget
    And live a lie
    I could give it one more try

    Not sure why it just struck me. by loveboatcaptian
    17 Oct 2009 18:29

    Forum: Words and Music...Communication
    Topic: Has PJ ever made you cry?
    Replies: 145
    Views: 2621
  • BM42909BM42909 Posts: 143
    The Ford Fusion wasn't MotorTrend Car of the Year for nothing. The SYNC package is worth the price alone.

    heh - I said package.
  • Given to...Given to... Posts: 4,989
    Just traded off a Volvo S40. Tire eating sum bitch. Nice car, but too small for my 6' 1" build.

    Would like to check out a Mazda 3-Speed. Well, me and my son would.
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  • Brock SamsonBrock Samson Posts: 328
    the 2010 ford escape (non-hybrid) lists at $21k. http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/escape/

    the 2010 hybrids start at just over $29k. http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/escapehybrid/

    i picked up a used one last year (only a year old when i got it) and i love it. gas milage isn't bad...very comparible to my previous car, ford focus station wagon.
    9/1/00, 9/2/00, 9/3/00, 12/31/00, 3/2/01, 4/29/01, 6/21/01, 7/25/01, 8/31/01, 9/1/01, 9/2/01, 4/18/02, 8/30/02, 8/31/02, 8/31/02, 9/1/02, 9/22/02, 3/22/03, 5/6/03, 6/29/03, 8/29/03, 8/30/03, 8/30/03, 8/31/03, 2/21/04, 4/2/04, 4/3/04, 9/3/04, 9/4/04, 9/4/04, 9/5/04, 2/19/05, 7/22/05, 9/2/05, 9/3/05, 9/3/05, 9/4/05, 1/22/06, 6/7/06, 9/1/06, 9/2/06, 9/2/06, 9/3/06, 7/6/07, 8/31/07, 9/1/07, 9/1/07, 9/2/07, 3/7/08, 8/29/08, 8/30/08, 8/30/08, 8/31/08, 7/11/09, 6/4/10, 6/11/11
  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 38,038
    jokertt wrote:
    Please buy U.S.A. Made : ;)
    Made or just put together in america?
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    Neil wrote:
    The 5.0 Liter engine is coming back in the 2011 Mustang GT... You could get one in the $29-$30k range.

    or better yet, you could get a camaro :mrgreen:
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  • BrianGBrianG Posts: 53
    whatever you model you decide, i am always a believer in buying a car between 6 and 24 months old with very low miles. Let the original buyer take the brunt of the depreciation and you can buy far far more car for your money and it is going to be virtually new (new to you anyway) and still under warranty or certified.

    you can get into a sweet BMW 335 coupe 2008 or 2009 certified warranty to 100,000 miles for the price range you are talking. If you want to spend a bit less drop down to the 328i for a smaller engine and you are easy in your range.

    I owned a ford and a few pontiac cars then was looking at the new Bonnevilles several years ago and decided to drive a used BMW 328i. Ended up buying it on the spot and for the last 10 years i have never owned anything but BMW. I got the 2 year old 328 for less than the new Bonneville i was looking at and now i just keep trading and buying "like new BMW's". Never pay for an oil change, never pay for any service whatsoever, they wash your car for free. Once you drive one you will love it.
  • loveboatcaptianloveboatcaptian Posts: 138
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    loveboatcaptian wrote:
    What poem?


    This one:

    Re: Has PJ ever made you cry?

    Can I forgive what I
    Cannot forget
    And live a lie
    I could give it one more try

    Not sure why it just struck me. by loveboatcaptian
    17 Oct 2009 18:29



    HAHAHA..Thats speed of sound brother.. I would go with the Malibu. :mrgreen:

    Forum: Words and Music...Communication
    Topic: Has PJ ever made you cry?
    Replies: 145
    Views: 2621
    1996: Randall's Island, NY - 2
    2003: Uniondale, NY
    2006: East Rutherford, NJ - 1
    2008: NY, NY - 2
    2009: Philadelphia, PA - 1,2,3
    2010: NY, NY - 1,2
    2013: Brooklyn, NY - 1,2
    2016: Philadelphia, PA - 2
    2016: Boston, MA - 1,2
    2016: Chicago, IL - 1

    EV
    2008: NY, NY - 1,2
    2009: Albany, NY - 1
    2009: Philadelphia, PA - 2


  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,483
    Except for the Vette and Camaro, none of the American cars seem very sporty/slick. A loaded Mazda 3 may be a good option right now.

    My last 2 cars have been Volvos, so I want a change.

    Even though I am trying to not let the deal drive my purchase, a 33% discount of the Saab sticker price is attractive...just gotta make sure they will still exist in the future. I think there is a Federal law that requires automakers to keep producing replacement parts even if the car is discontinued.
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    i think i can help you out a bit.
    the 2010 ford pinto rocks major ass.
    the 2010 chevrolet chevette kicks a lot of ass.
    and finally, the 2010 amc pacer is one hell of a cruiser.
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  • Phantom PainPhantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    Definitely Test drive a Acura TSX

    I've leased 2 and now I am buying a 2009

    Great cars, fully loaded...only option is Navigation
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  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,282
    Don't let people fool you. The new Camero, while it's a beast on the road...the car is really cheaply built. I've driven a standard and SS, and while the SS feels like you are driving a rocket with wheels...it's still a cheap and poorly built Chevy.
    The interior is horrible.
  • Phantom PainPhantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    mca47 wrote:
    Don't let people fool you. The new Camero, while it's a beast on the road...the car is really cheaply built. I've driven a standard and SS, and while the SS feels like you are driving a rocket with wheels...it's still a cheap and poorly built Chevy.
    The interior is horrible.

    Absolutely agree

    I don't like Chevy's at all..very cheap materials
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  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,483
    chadwick wrote:
    i think i can help you out a bit.
    the 2010 ford pinto rocks major ass.
    the 2010 chevrolet chevette kicks a lot of ass.
    and finally, the 2010 amc pacer is one hell of a cruiser.

    I used to have a burgandy-colored 1976 Pacer....I wish I would have kept it!
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    mca47 wrote:
    Don't let people fool you. The new Camero, while it's a beast on the road...the car is really cheaply built. I've driven a standard and SS, and while the SS feels like you are driving a rocket with wheels...it's still a cheap and poorly built Chevy.
    The interior is horrible.
    camaros have always been cheap pieces of shit.
    i've owned 2.
    both were hunks of shit.

    sure i bought 'em used but still...
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle Posts: 10,724
    I guess I'll throw in my 2 cents as well.

    VW GTI - Fun car in your price range http://www.vw.com/gti/en/us/

    Dodge Challenger - Since everyone is suggesting an American beast, I prefer this one, they're meaner looking.
    http://www.dodge.com/en/2010/challenger/

    Or like an earlier poster said, buy a slightly used more luxurious ride like the Audi A4/A6 Quattro sedan. They're super fun to drive and my preferred vehicle of choice.
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  • NeilNeil Posts: 82
    81 wrote:
    Neil wrote:
    The 5.0 Liter engine is coming back in the 2011 Mustang GT... You could get one in the $29-$30k range.

    or better yet, you could get a camaro :mrgreen:

    haha... noted. :)
  • guacamolejoeguacamolejoe Posts: 2,396
    81 wrote:
    Neil wrote:
    The 5.0 Liter engine is coming back in the 2011 Mustang GT... You could get one in the $29-$30k range.

    or better yet, you could get a camaro :mrgreen:
    I'd take my WRX Subaru over both of those cars 8-)
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  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    That Challenger is beastly looking.
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    guacamolejoe wrote:
    81 wrote:
    Neil wrote:
    The 5.0 Liter engine is coming back in the 2011 Mustang GT... You could get one in the $29-$30k range.

    or better yet, you could get a camaro :mrgreen:
    I'd take my WRX Subaru over both of those cars 8-)


    not every body can have good taste :mrgreen:
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    keeponrockin wrote:
    That Challenger is beastly looking.

    i go back on forth on this one. i checked one out up close at the dealer and thought it was way to bulky. then i compared the stats to a camaro, and they are basically the same size (length and width)
    81 is now off the air

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