First Car Advice? ~$20k - CarForums.net

milkcow500 · 10-19-2009, 04:54 AM

Hey, I'm looking for something around 20k or more that I'll mostly be using in the city and to commute to school (which is outside of the city).

Things that I'm looking for:

New or Possibly Certified Pre-Owned
No large cars (pretty much something like a sedan or a coupe)
Decent sized trunk
Reliable
Alright/Decent MPG (something like ~18/~25 at least)
Something fast would be nice as well (V6 at least)

I've considered the following so far, but I'm kinda stuck on what to get.

2010 matrix
mazda 2010 speed3
Honda Accord Coupe
RX-7
Pontiac G8

Suggestions and opinions would be appreciated, thanks!

**Alchemist** · 10-19-2009, 06:44 AM

the G8 most definitely.

or a Cadillac CTS.

milkcow500 · 10-19-2009, 07:29 AM

haha yeah I had to throw the g8 in there even though it's not very fuel efficient. If I do try to go for it, should I be getting the regular one or the GT with the V8?

As for the Cadillac CTS, it was on my list as well, but I guess I forgot to mention it. Thanks.

deltaolds · 10-19-2009, 07:31 AM

out of your choices accord v6

WhiteWolf · 10-19-2009, 07:40 AM

I'm going with alc. on this one XD
although the matrix isn't to bad either

milkcow500 · 10-19-2009, 08:00 AM

Yeah, the top three choices I have up there were the most "reasonable" ones that I could think of, but I got stuck on which one to get since they are all very nice.

So0pahBoy · 10-19-2009, 08:02 AM

20k? I would get a used mazdaspeed3 GT if I could find one, or a cobalt ss/tc.

Shpuker · 10-19-2009, 10:02 AM

How bout a 2005-2007 BMW 3 series? Better than a damn Matrix or accord lol

milkcow500 · 10-19-2009, 10:13 AM

Kinda want to stray away from BMWs, since I already know a lot of people that have them, especially ones in the 3 series.

Shpuker · 10-19-2009, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkcow500

Kinda want to stray away from BMWs, since I already know a lot of people that have them, especially ones in the 3 series.

well then what about a 7 series

lol

Any way you could also look at, Dodge Charger, Pontiac GTO or G8 (both are good cars), Or (I'll say this for 1200) a Mustang.

10-19-2009, 07:31 AM	#4
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10-19-2009, 07:29 AM	#3
milkcow500 Car Enthusiast CF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 27 Vehicle Profile: Year: 2009 Make: Mercedes Benz Model: E350	haha yeah I had to throw the g8 in there even though it's not very fuel efficient. If I do try to go for it, should I be getting the regular one or the GT with the V8? As for the Cadillac CTS, it was on my list as well, but I guess I forgot to mention it. Thanks.

10-19-2009, 08:00 AM	#6
milkcow500 Car Enthusiast CF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 27 Vehicle Profile: Year: 2009 Make: Mercedes Benz Model: E350	Yeah, the top three choices I have up there were the most "reasonable" ones that I could think of, but I got stuck on which one to get since they are all very nice.

10-19-2009, 10:13 AM	#9
milkcow500 Car Enthusiast CF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 27 Vehicle Profile: Year: 2009 Make: Mercedes Benz Model: E350	Kinda want to stray away from BMWs, since I already know a lot of people that have them, especially ones in the 3 series.

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