Newer car, looking for some opinions Options

[6gsillyca]

I didn't want to jack dustin's thread so...My GF and myself were thinking of saving up a bit to put a down payment on something newer. So far, these are the choices...

I know they all aren't in the same price range, but I/we are willing to spend a bit more for something a little more luxurious/classy (TL/G35). Looking for something between $25-30k CAD. Car prices up here are a bit more expensive than they are stateside, but if you guys can suggest anything else that fits in the price range, please post it up and WHY. Just to compare, a few local guys imported a couple brand new 06-07 sti's last year from the states, and they ended up being close to $5-6k CAD chepaer landed (after import taxes/duty/gst/excise/whatnot).

Let me know! Thanks!

[shin]

Buying something with a girlfriend is a bad idea.

that's so true although i don't regret buying the TL, if it wasn't for my wife. it would've been a Manual TL instead from your list above.. it varys from 2dr to performance 4dr to luxury 4dr... it's very random.. ya might wanna narrow it down to at least 2dr or 4dr... then go from there..

[6gsillyca]

Buying something with a girlfriend is a bad idea.

that's so true although i don't regret buying the TL, if it wasn't for my wife. it would've been a Manual TL instead from your list above.. it varys from 2dr to performance 4dr to luxury 4dr... it's very random.. ya might wanna narrow it down to at least 2dr or 4dr... then go from there..

Please elaborate why it is a bad idea? Would it be better to marry her first before we ever buy anything? Do couples not move in together and get a place together without being married? I don't think us breaking up is a big concern, and if anything did happen, just sell the car, and split the cash...

As for 2dr or 4dr it is not a big deal. I do not want to narrow down my choices like that, based on chassis platform (coupe/sedan/hatch etc). It would be "somewhat" nicer to have a 4dr because of the size/rear passenger space, but I do not care much for the sedan look, although I do think both the TL and TSX are very sharp cars, for sedans.

I would rather not narrow it down based purely on performance either. This is why I would like to know why you pick a car, don't just say "G35 FTW!". Why G35 over a 350? Isn't Infinity the "luxry" label of Nissan (much like Acura is Honda's label) where each manufacturer has similar cars built on similar chassis but with subtle differences...I would say the G35 is a "classy" version of a 350. Slightly less performance oriented, and more luxry oriented, but still very similar. I also like the look of the 35c's led taillights over the "racerback" look of the 350.

Scoob's are nice cars as well, but the bug-eye look of the >'06 doesn't really appeal to me cosmetically wise. What does appeal to me is the AWD, OEM turbo, and general performance oriented platform. No 6th gear though. Newer ('06+) WRX would be my pick hands down, but the price tag on those is still a bit too high at the moment.

I don't really care for Mazda too much, but if I had to pick something from them, I would rather look into a Mazdaspeed 6 over an RX-8. After owning an FC I'm not to fond of the rotary engine anymore. I do like the suicide rear doors on the 8's though.

Will look into IS series. Thanks

This post has been edited by 6gsillyca: Apr 27, 2007 - 12:34 AM