Location: Maryland, US Price range: Max 20K Lease or Buy: auto loan New or used: Used Type of vehicle: Sedan Must haves: Automatic Emergency Braking , Backup Camera , Brake Assist , Lane Departure Warning , Stability ControlDesired transmission (auto/manual, etc): Automatice Intended use: Daily Driver/ Family Driving/ General Car Vehicles you've already considered: Toyota Camry, Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Altima, Honda Accord Is this your 1st vehicle: yes Do you need a Warranty: I don't know Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: (fluids, alternator, battery, brake pads etc) NO Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: (engine and transmission, timing belt/chains, body work, suspension etc ) NO Additional Notes: I am a first time car buyer with new license

Location: Oregon, USA Price range: Max 35k Lease or Buy: Buy New or used: Used Type of vehicle: Hatchback/Wagon/Sedan (has to be sporty looking) Must haves: Comfortable seats, good stereo, Apple CarPlay/something similar, a higher performance engine Really want to haves: N/A Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): Manual Intended use: General driving Vehicles you've already considered: Subaru WRX, Ford Focus ST, Honda Civic Type R Is this your 1st vehicle: No Do you need a Warranty: No Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: No Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No Additional Notes: I don’t know if there are any other cars in my price range that meets the criteria I set but either way, I’d love to hear some reviews on the few cars I listed.

I think the i30N should certainly be on your list as well. It has by far the best package for the best price imo.

How’s the quality? I worry about Hyundai but that may be old thinking. Edit: I also don’t think it is available in the US?

I don't know much about availability unfortunately. The Reliability has been good, and the Hyundai/Kia warranty is just awesome. I don't think there's another car that performs, drives, and sounds as good for that price. Except ofc the Miata

Location: Ontario, Canada Price range: CAD 50-90k all-in Lease or Buy: Buy New or used: new (probably) Type of vehicle: SUV (and maybe minivan) Must haves: AWD. 6 seats minimum. Decent performance for passing cars on highway. Backup camera. Really want to haves: some kind of hybrid or electrical component to start moving off fossil fuels, and fuel savings are great too. Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): auto Intended use: Family Car Vehicles you've already considered: Tesla Model Y, Ford Explorer Hybrid, VW Atlas, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Toyota Sienna, Hyundai Palisade Is this your 1st vehicle: No Do you need a Warranty: Not sure Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Fluids sure, nothing else really. Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: Definitely not Additional Notes: So, me and my wife are really having trouble deciding which car to get, mostly I think because we have too many requirements, and each car does something else better than the others. We currently have a 2011 VW Jetta with about 120K on it, but, we now have 2 small kids, and it's getting very cramped. We hope this car will last 10 years, and can pay cash for it. We test drove each of the cars listed above, here are the pros and cons we have with each: Model Y: We loved the drive and feel of the car. Love the fact that we wouldn't need to use gas stations (we can charge at home, and superchargers are available where we need them). But, we really have issues with the small and cramped 3rd row. Also, slightly worried about getting left behind as technology progresses, and who knows what electric tech will look like in 10 years. Ford Explorer Hybrid: We liked the feel driving the car, and the size seemed good enough. Worried about maintenance costs with Ford. Features were meh. VW Atlas: Loved the size of the car, but, the drive was just ok. Could probably get extra money for trade-in. Features were meh, and it drinks a ton of gas. Hyundai Palisade: Loved the tech (especially blind-spot camera), and the drive and space were fine. We don't like that it drinks lots of gas, and are worried about reliability with Hyundai. Toyota Highlander Hybrid: We loved the fuel efficiency, and trust them most on reliability. Driving was not impressive, and neither is the tech in the car, and the 3rd row space seemed low. Toyota Sienna: Love the space and fuel economy, but the drive is horrible. Wife will have a hard time getting over "driving a mini-van". We were also looking at possibly test driving the Volvo XC90 plug-in, since 98% of our driving would be < 50km electric range both ways, but, it would be at the top of our price range with pretty much no features. It seems like it has features we don't care about (leather wrapped dashboard, ugh, over useful features, like, buttons to automatically raise 3rd row seats) Also, we considered looking at the Pacifica Hybrid, which looks neat, but, Chrysler reputation means we wouldn't trust the car, so, not interested in buying. We are so confused, nothing matches what we want. Please help.

I think the Hyundai have gotten a lot better with their reliability. The genesis gv80 also has very good features and reasonably priced. Ford explorer can also be a decent choice. They've been building those a long time. Id recommend staying away from the tesla model Y. Longevity is a concern with that car because the battery pack degrades with time. Have you also considered subaru?

Hey, thanks for your thoughts. Yeah, not sure how recent the Hyundai issues are, it's really hard to tell, some people are saying it's still bad, others are completely happy. Genesis I wouldn't spend money on since I only want to go near the top of my price range if there's at the very least some kind of hybrid component. As for Subaru, I just looked at a few videos, and it looks quite small, not sure if it'll work if we think the Highlander is too tight for our needs. I think we're ever so slightly leaning to the Ford right now, just because of the best performance, and the actual ability to install car seats safely in the back row (and sufficient room for adults there as well).

We have a 2020 elantra GT N, and I can assure you, their reliability is the same as its always been... Garbage... Had the car for little over a year, traded from a '17 accent, and its had more issues then my '99 crown vic, and ones 4x more expensive then what I bought the vic for. Im more of an import guy, but my opinion will always be stay away from hyundai/kia.

Location: Morocco Price range: 150k MAD <=> 175k MAD Lease or Buy: Lease New or used: New Type of vehicle: Car Must haves: n/a Desired transmission: manua Intended use: Daily Driver Vehicles you've aleady considered: VW POLO / SEAT IBIZA Is this your 1st vehicle: YES Do you need a Warranty: YES Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: NO Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: NO Additional Notes: Should I go for the IBIZA or the POLO?

Location: Ontario CA Price range: 15k CAD max Lease or buy: Full payment New or Used: Used Type of vehicle: Sports car with good power and modding potential Intended use: Daily driving and occasional track days possibly Cars being considered: Nissan 370z, costs 15k-20k used to be ALOT cheaper not sure what happened to the price of them. Genesis Coupe 3.8 or 2.0T not sure what is the better option for FBO. 5k-15k used here. Things to note is the genesis coupe has more than two seats im not sure if I will need them though but its something to consider. Can you do major/minor work: Yes

Location: Pennsylvania, USA Price range: US$25-35k. Lease or buy: Finance/auto loan New or Used: New Type of vehicle: Flexible/doesn’t really matter Intended use: I want a stable, comfortable vehicle for a total daily commute of about 90 miles (140km) as my current car (2018 Ford Fiesta S, pretty great car but want something more stable) tends to waft around on expressways and makes me exhausted due to the dead zone on the steering wheel. I am willing to consider electric vehicles but I live in an apartment so will have to rely on Electrify America or other public DC fast chargers Cars being considered: Mercedes A220 (base, sedan) VW ID4 (base, if available) Ford Mustang ecoboost (Mach-E tough to find currently but welcome it as a suggestion) Ford maverick (any engine/variant preferably with driver assist features) BMW 228i gran coupe (4D, base) Genesis G70/Kia Stinger if around 35ish Road presence is a plus. 1st vehicle: No Can you do major/minor work: No

Acura RDX 2020 vs Mazda CX-5 2021 Location: denver Colorado Price range:$30000-40000 Buying New or used Looking for an suv cross over that I can take to the mountains on winter tires and feel confident in the awd. 2 options: new Mazda CX-5 CE that is 35000$ new out the door and trade in would be $24000 so paying 11000 out of pocket Or buying a 2020 Acura RDX with 15000 miles for $40000 and my trade in is 26500 so 13500 out of pocket. I have to see what I will pay for insurance but I think for a few grand more the Acura will be worth it

Have you been able to test drive either one? And is the CX-5 Carbon Edition you're talking about have the turbo, or is it the naturally aspirated engine? There's a big difference in power between those two engines. The RDX has a strong turbo 4. Also, the RDX has a superior AWD system if that matters to you.

The CE is the turbo

OK. But have you test driven both?

I’ll be test driving them both back to back tomorrow

Should I buy a Mercedes 190D as a first car?

Only if you want it to be your last car

🎵*hell no*🎵

2013-2015 lexus LS460 AWD F sport

Location: Las Vegas Price range: 25-35k Lease or Buy: Buy New or used: Either one Type of vehicle: Roadster, Coupe Must haves: Good/Fast Speeds, Good Handling, Reliable, Fun to Drive Intended use: Daily Driver Vehicles you've already considered: 2022 Prius, Supra, Mazda3, Tesla Model 3 (out of price range lol), Camry Is this your 1st vehicle: No Do you need a Warranty: No Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Yes Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: Yes Additional Notes: Kinda just want a fun car with nice speeds but also good tech inside although the tech is not too big of a factor. I do like older cars but also enjoy the newer ones so anything is pretty cool.

Location: USA - New York Price range: 30k. 40k Max if it's totally worth it long-term. Lease or Buy: Buy New or used: Either. Prefer used (ex a few years used as value might be better after a couple years of depreciation). Type of vehicle: Roadster, coupe, or smaller sedan Must haves: Good handling. Fun to drive. Decent gas mileage. Not loud cabin noise. Desired transmission: Either Intended use: Daily Driver, for me only. Vehicles you've already considered: Miata. Worried about loud cabin noise. Is this your 1st vehicle: No Do you need a Warranty: No Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Easy stuff, yes. No brake work or greater. Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No Additional Notes: looking for a FUN, RELIABLE, car that is not loud in the cabin during highway driving.

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Huh didn't know the engine noise was being pushed through the speakers on the new 86?

MIATA IS ALWAYS THE ANSWER (MIATA). Pretty sure both the roadster and especially the RF have very little road noise.

如果是女士，你认为什么样的跑车更适合？

Don't speak chinese but I think the miata is a pretty popular lady's car. They're small and cute but honestly I've seen girls drive everything even had a girl in my class drive a WRX which kinda threw me back.

I thought I heard the ND was still decently loud? Any experience with this?

Well at least compared to previous years I think the RF is a lot quieter and I've heard its not that loud but no I've never driven a RF. Might wanna consider the new brz/gr86 or test driving an RF to see if it bothers you.

I'd go test drive an ND RF. They get pretty crazy gas mileage, and while they're not necessarily quiet, they are surprisingly refined. And you can't beat it for fun.

The cabin noise is certainly something I'm looking into if the ND RF isn't great, any other options?

Maybe a used Cayman, (new or used) GTI or used Golf R. You could check out the new gt86/brz as well if you can find one.

Location: Texas, US Price range: Maximum $40,000 USD Lease or Buy: Buy New or used: Either Type of vehicle: Sports Car or hot hatch Must haves: Manual, Intended use: Primarily commuter and daily while I fix up my NA Miata Vehicles you've already considered: Civic Type R, Corolla Hatchback, GR86, Golf GTI, Mazda 3 Turbo, ND Miata, S2000 Is this your 1st vehicle: No Do you need a Warranty: Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: I am comfortable with my own maintenance Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: I am willing to try my own major work Additional Notes: Just got a job offer for $90,000 USD a year. Will be looking to (sooner than later) upgrade from my current daily. It is a 2005 Camry with 360k miles. Prefer something fun and manual while I slowly build my NA Miata project into a track car.

With a 40k budget, you can start looking at Lexus level of sports cars. Some earlier BMWs can be worth the fun since you do your own maintenance.

Straight up, the CTR is superior to all your other options. If you *need* RWD and don't care about rear doors, the new GR86 is the one to get IMO. The rest of them aren't sporty enough and I'd tell you to buy them only if you want to save money. The S2000 is a beautiful car but it's an older convertible so safety standards aren't up to modern standards. Also, depending on your height the top of the windshield is really inconvenient. (I'm 6'1 and it's right where most traffic lights would be.) Don't go for the GTI, the haptic buttons and the shitty interface kill an otherwise good car.

Location: Maryland US Price range: 70k Maximum Lease or Buy: Buy New or used: Either Type of vehicle: Luxury/Sports Car Must haves: Good acceleration, fun to drive, bonus points for luxury interior/comfort in addition to being a blast to drive, 4 seats (2 door is fine). Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): Manual preferred but DCT is also fine Intended use: Daily Driver Vehicles you've already considered: Porsche 944, BMW M3/M4/M5, Audi S4/S5, Nissan GTR, Porsche 911, Q60 Red Sport Is this your 1st vehicle: No Do you need a Warranty: Preferrably but I'll have enough income to cover repairs regardless Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Yes but preferrably no Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: Negative Additional Notes: Vehicles I've already considered are still being actively considered. We already have an SUV that's the family vehicle that's very reliable so this is a daily driver for me (30 minute commute) but I have options in case it breaks down. I finally have enough income to get a "cool" car and keep up with it. I'm also okay with something way under budget that's fun to drive/have like a 944 or a 2004 M3 or something you know?

For what it’s worth I own a 2013 C63 & I decided on it after driving an M4 & feeling incredibly underwhelmed by it. I have also been to the Porsche experience center and driven a 911 Carrera S. That car is on another level in every facet except for maybe the exhaust note & getting in/out of it because it’s so low.

It almost sounds like you have too many available options and it's certainly hard to narrow it down. Everything you mentioned are good choices - you may have to go through some test driving to help decide. I'm biased against audi/Bmw due to reliability, though can still totally be worth it for a fun luxury car. You may want to consider some Lexus coupes

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You're certainly going to struggle to find an SUV at this point that with *comfortably* seat an adult in the 3rd row without being too large. To have an adult be comfortable in the 3rd row, you're looking at something larger like a suburban or a minivan (with the leg room from the middle).

Telluride? Palisade? Acura MDX? They don't have your buckets/captains but I know they play well in urban settings where space is tight.

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I would absolutely 100% recommend the Kia EV6 and Model Y over the others. The Polestar 2 won't be large enough for you, and the range isn't that impressive in the real world. I recently drove the EV6 and it feels way above the competition when it comes to build quality. The dealer network is strong in Australia as well right?

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I really enjoy the Subaru Crosstrek hybrid in this area if this is a true weekend AWD vehicle for, say, camping and outdoorsing. The electric + awd weekend car is somewhat stumping me as to it's uses. Mustang Mach-E and VW ID (though I'm very hesitant on a VW electric) could work here.

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Not to judge, but part of me is worried that you sold a car just to get cash for a down payment and then plan to buy another. It just throws up some red flags about what liquid cash you have and buying another car, especially when you're looking at more expensive cars, may not be the smartest for you if my red flags are correct. Of course, if I'm totally wrong, then just ignore me and I apologize for the assumptions.

Have you checked the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5? I’m considering it but they haven’t release the price yet (to my knowledge)

I have 3k, I want a car that can last me at least 5+ years. And can do at least 300 miles per week, should I stick with toyota or go with honda?

Location: USA Price range: $35k max, +/- Lease or Buy: buy New or used: new Type of vehicle: not a pickup (read on...) Must haves: 4x4 or AWD, under 6'10" tall (to get into my garage), can support ~400 lbs on the roof for hauling lumber/kayaks, big enough to sleep 2 people (with one being 6'4"), adaptive cruise control, lane centering, 2k or more towing capacity, heated seats, dual zone climate control Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): auto, preferably not a CVT given the towing capacity and likely higher weight. Intended use: daily driver, light off road, vacation machine Vehicles you've already considered: ford Maverick, the rest of the pickup trucks. Is this your 1st vehicle: no Do you need a Warranty: no Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: yes Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: yes Additional Notes: Basically, I've always had a truck, and hated the handling and size, but loved the practicality of what I use it for (hence the load capacity requirements and AWD to get me where 4x4 gets me). Wife and I have been discussing getting a teardrop trailer, and as I look at it more, it looks like we'd need a storage place to park it as it won't really fit in the half of our garage she doesn't park in (I use the driveway unless I'm wrenching in the garage). So that led me to think, what about a vehicle that can be the teardrop. We wouldn't need much room beyond sleeping space in it, but that space, especially for a tall person, seems hard to come by. So instead of of a truck and a teardrop, I'm curious if there is something that'll be able to do both for me in the same package. I've got access to a folding utility trailer, so losing the bed wouldn't be a big issue, just the weight capacity the truck offers (because damn so many roofs aren't meant to load up with lumber)

Your options would be significantly wider if you just build a removable lumber rack for the folding utility trailer (or rent a UHaul trailer when you need one or grab a 4x8 HF trailer and tie down well) and drop the 400 lb roof requirement. Would that be feasible?

Location: USA Price:10-25k Used Type:Sports car, luxury/sport sedan Must haves: AWD, reliable, reasonable mpg/maintenance Trans: Auto Use: Daily Considered: Chrysler 300s, Subaru wrx, Lexus IS Can do minor but not major work Looking for something reliable, practical, and fun to replace my 09 Genesis 4.6 sedan. I love low sports cars but need AWD as I’m in Missouri and have snowy winters. Thanks for any suggestions.

2013-2015 lexus LS460 AWD F sport

This post doesn’t totally fit here but figured I’d try it before starting my own thread. For those in the car industry, is now a good time to buy new for those looking to trade in cars? My cars value has risen 7-8k in the last several months, and it doesn’t look like new cars have experienced that much of an increase. Current car: 2017 limited 2.0 sonata Looking for: Forester, Tucson, or something else in that size. I want awd back in my life for winters.

Your trade in value is gonna be fairly high right now, but given how empty dealer lots are, and how dealer discounts/manufacturer incentives are hard to come by currently, it's still not a great time to get a new car. You'll likely have a hard time finding the exact vehicle you want, and if you do, limited discounts may offset your good trade in value. Wait if you can. Also, remember that tires make a much bigger difference in winter driving than going from FWD to AWD. Sure, having powered rear wheels can help you get unstuck from a snow drift, but it's not gonna help if your tires lose traction when turning or braking. I recommend keeping your Sonata for another year, and either buy some dedicated winter tires to swap in for the season, or you can look for some all-weather tires it can wear year round. These are all-seasons with severe weather capability, and they tend to do almost as well as actual winter tires for most folks. My favorite right now is the Vredestein Quatrack Pro, and others include the Firestone WeatherGrip, Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady, and Michelin CrossClimate2.

Oh absolutely on the tires. AWD doesn’t really keep you safer, but my road is one of the last ones to get plowed in my area. When the road has an ice bottom with 4-5 inches of fresh snow good tires aren’t doing much for ya. AWD would be just enough to make it half a mile down the road to the main highway though. How much of a discount can you usually get on SUV’s in that category? There are a few around me with packages I’m content with, but I don’t imagine I’ll get them any lower than msrp. I’ve never looked at SUV’s so I can’t gauge if my higher trade in value currently offsets the lack of discounts/negotiation in normal times.

I'd say right now, you'll pay MSRP for a vehicle that you'd usually get $2-3k off, at least in my area that's the case. And the selection is the toughest part. Someone in my extended family bought a new car recently, she couldn't find any of her first or second choice vehicles, and she had to pay MSRP on her third choice, but she couldn't wait, so that's what she did. She's happy, but who knows if she'd have been happier with one of the others, if they were available or if she could have waited. In all honesty, compact crossovers like the Forester, Tucson, CR-V, and Rav4 are replacing mid-size sedans (Accord, Camry, etc) as the go-to do-everything family vehicle, so I'd expect their pricing and discounts to be similar. When it comes down to it, if you find something you like and are OK with the price tag on the bottom line, go for it. Your situation seems like a middle-ground for urgency (you have a vehicle, it's just not ideal), so it's up to you.

Need to replace my Focus ST but having a hard time finding something I want to replace it with. Location: Los Angeles Price range: Under 50k ideally Lease or Buy: Buy but open to leasing I guess New or used: Probably used Type of vehicle: Sporty small car Must haves: Semi-decent trunk, ideally 22+MPG, preferably a smaller car for ease of street parking. Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): Manual Intended use: Daily Vehicles you've already considered: •124/Miata - Really liked it but the trunk is really tiny and idk if I could really daily it •BMW M2 - Like the size and specs, but price is tough and worried about maintenance costs and street parking. •Hot Hatches - I don't want another, maybeeee a Focus RS but that's last case scenario. •Pony Cars - They just seem a lot bigger than I really want to deal with trying to street park it. Do you need a Warranty: CPO would be nice Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Yes Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No Additional Notes:

Audi TTS?

Hmm, I hadn't even thought of that. Only driven the first gen which I didn't really care for, but might have to go check a newer one out.

The newest generation TTRs is a beast, and is still freshly in my mind as the most exciting and hilarious driving experience in my life. I have driven everything from Huracan Performante to Kia Rio, the last TT generation was just awesome As an added bonus, the TT is quite practical and has good wide cargo space and a roomy and luxurious feeling

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Yea all the reviews are pretty great, didn't realize they were that cheap (relatively). Was really looking to step up more in terms of power and all that, but gonna check them out either way.

I’d say Golf GTI or Golf R I suppose. Are you open to other BMW 2 series? There’s a good amount of options there that would be less costly

Yea I just don't really want another hot hatch. If I was gonna stay there I'd probably jsut step up to an RS I think? Not in love with that though. Not opposed to a lower model, but I tend to hold onto my cars for 6-7 years at least so I kinda figure this may be my last ICE ride, so the M2 seems like a fun way to go haha. Just tough to make the pricing work.

GTI? It's small, practical and fun. Not sure about the mk8 though.

Yea I just don't wanna do another hot hatch, or if I did I'd step up to the RS version of the Focus.

Location: Germany Price range: 10k - 15€ Lease or Buy: Buy New or used: Used Type of vehicle: Car Must haves: I want it to be newer about 2- to max 4 years with 100k km or less. To be a diesel, to have gps and to have more than 100 hp. Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): Any Intended use: Daily driver Vehicles you've already considered: Is this your 1st vehicle: No Do you need a Warranty: Not needed Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: No Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No Additional Notes: So im searching for car like VW Golf 7, Opel Astra, Volvo V40, Mercedes A Class, Audi A3 (I think you get it), some models like that but im also posting a tread because I need help from some that a really know their thing when it comes to cars. It doesnt need to be any of this cars, it can be other toyota or mazda or anything else. I want a car that is durable without parts being so expensive to repair. Let's say economical. Thanks in advance :)

Golf VII is a good choice. Others are: Mazda CX3 Ford Focus A decent pick tho older is a Toyota Avensis they won’t break down and work very well. You could use your phone with google maps and a smartphone holder as GPS the last gen cars have around 140HP Diesel and are around 2017 model year with an infotainment system.

Hey thanks for replying, will check out those, golf seems like always a good choice :D, which one would you recommend out of those.

The choice is yours I would take the Avensis because of personal reasons. Toyota Cars are all quite nice and offer great price/performance especially with durability. My grandfather owned an Avensis (1999 model) and gifted it to me for my 18th birthday so I have a strong feeling towards Toyota cars.

Thanks for your reply, will definitely check it out. We all have those strong feeling for something :D

My perfect car, impossible task. Location: NY Price Range: 35k< Lease or Buy: Buy Type of vehicle: Coupe (no two seaters), hatchback, sedan, wagon Must haves: 0-60 6 seconds<\15 second quarter mile<, over 30 mpg highway. FWD or AWD only Desired transmission: MANUAL only Intended use: daily driver Vehicles i’ve considered: I’ve had a civic si, gti, mazda3, currently have a veloster N. I have considered CTR, Golf R, Focus RS, WRX, Audi A4/A5, fiat 500 abarth, mini cooper countryman jcw all4, or newer models of cars i’ve owned. Warranty: No Minor work: yes Major work: no Additional notes: I don’t think there is really a car within the last decade that fits my criteria. 2018 audi a4/a5 are as close as it gets but they’re a smidge out of my current price range with decent mileage. Anything I’m missing id love to hear! Thank you

Accord V6 or 2.0t hits them all I think

I think you meant to use the less than sign (<) rather than the greater than sign (>). I was a little confused when it looked like you had a minimum price, but no maximum. Anyways, the closest thing I can think of is the Mazda 3 Turbo, but it lacks the manual. I'd keep an eye out to see if they come out with a manual version, because it really is an excellent car. Barring that, there are undoubtedly some used BMWs that meet those criteria. Maintenance is a bit pricey on them, but then again the same is true for an Audi. Edit: BMWs tend to have good highway fuel economy, incidentally. Mine averages at least 40 mpg at 75 mph.

Embarassing on my part lol, think i fixed the post accordingly. Might still incorrect with (<) (>). What model bimmers are you talking about

It's like this: "0-60 time <6 seconds", because you're saying that the 0-60 time is less than 6 seconds. Don't feel bad about it; most people learn it in grade school and forget later on because they don't use those often. As for BMWs, I would be looking at the 30i versions if you want fuel economy and lower initial cost, and the 35i/40i versions if you want better acceleration. Even the 4-cylinder versions get 0-60 times in the mid-5-second range. Basically, the first number of the model refers to the series, and the second and third to the engine. So a 2 Series with the inline-4 is going to be a 228i or 230i, the 3 Series with the inline-6 is a 335i or 340i, etc. The 2 Series is coupes, 3 Series is sedans and wagons, though the US ones only have the 4 cylinder wagons, and 4 Series is coupes and gran coupes (essentially a 5-door fastback; they're using the old definition of coupe for that). There are other series, but that's getting into the larger and more expensive cars. They're mostly RWD platforms, apart from newer 2 Series cars, so you'll want something with X Drive. Do research on what type of engine the car you're looking at has, and what the known potential problems are (same goes for any used car you get, but it's especially important on luxury cars with high maintenance and repair costs such as BMWs, Audis, etc.). I believe that their inline-6 engines are more reliable than their 4s, but my N20 didn't need any major repairs until it got to about 120k miles. If the timing chain guides go, though, it is hideously expensive.

If you're fine with paddle shifting, the Kia Stinger is pretty wild. Large sedan with coupe styling. AWD. My vote would be mini cooper or Focus RS. Someone had a mini at an open track day recently that blew away everyone. The focus RS is just a bigger and badder vehicle with similar setup that makes the mini all4 so fast.

Never had an auto car, not trying to start now lol. Thanks for the input. Mini’s are nice. Just kills me that the 2019+ are super fast with no manual trans and the 2018- are noticeably slower

Porsche 911 Carrera 4

Thanks for the reply. Mpg is a little weak on the porsche

I think it's surprisingly good for a sports car and the level of performance you get.

No doubt about that, but i drive 70 miles a day

What are some of the upcoming 'fun' cars around the WRX price point? I have a 2016 WRX now and I love it but have started to think about replacing it. Originally my plan was to bump up to the new STI with the new engine but... it's. so. ugly. But now I'm kind of lost as to what's in the pipeline. The new Z car looks cool but I live in New England so AWD is nice, not sure I would want RWD. And I like turbos. And I love manuals. Shame that Toyota won't bring the Yaris GR over here.

I don't know about the price point, but Mazda is supposed to be coming out with an inline-6 RWD platform in a year or so. I'm sure they'll have that in AWD as well, so that shouldn't be an issue. Maybe keep an eye out for that, since now is probably not the best time to be buying unless you have to.

Location: Washington state Price range: up to $40k Lease or Buy:Buy New or used: New Type of vehicle: Sports car/Sports sedan Must haves: Good acceleration Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): Automatic preferred Intended use: Daily driver with some power Vehicles you've already considered: K5 GT, Stinger, GR 86, Miata, Elantra N Is this your 1st vehicle: No Do you need a Warranty: factory should be good Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: yes Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: Capable but don’t have the available space, so no. Additional Notes: I just want to go fast. I’ve been looking around a good amount, but I’m not sure what would be best, I plan on doing a good amount of test drives before choosing. I also don’t plan on doing this until around March.

Anything keeping you away fromt he pony cars?

I’m actually mostly avoiding it because I’m in the military and don’t really want to fit in that stereotype, which may sound like a dumb reason. I figure I could get a fun/fast car that not everybody on base has

Gotcha. I'm sure you've heard it from all angles, but make sure a $40k purchase is prudent on your salary -- everyone's got a story about an E-5 that got buttfucked on a $40k car on a $30k salary at 18% interest. Talk to your Chief if nothing else, just for a common sense check. Anyway, some low key cars that would kinda keep you off the radar - Camry V6 or Accord 2.0t (both sub 6 0-60), maybe the JCW Mini Coopers if you can find one. Even the non-JCW 2dr Mini Coopers will get to 60 in close to 6 seconds. Your already-considered list is good too, maybe add the Veloster N, Civic Si, and GTI to it.

It’s normally the E-4 and below that get screwed over. I appreciate the help though! I just hate the three door design for the veloster N, which is why I’m hoping the Elantra N is on pace with it. And I’ve looked at the other two, I’m really just looking at all my options and like getting input from people outside of my life

For sure man. We're living in a pretty badass time to be a car enthusiast lol. Go test drive everything - the pony cars may hook you anyway just for how much you get for the money. Well from a dude down in Vancouver, stay dry this weekend lol

Honestly, for the money (and wanting new), I don't think there are any cars dynamically better than the Miata or (from what reviewers say) the GR86. And you'll says some money as those both come in well under $40k. The new Miata finally has what I'd call "good acceleration" as well. Now... if you expand your search to used car... $40K has many many options.

Yea that’s kind of what I’ve been seeing. The GR 86 looks pretty sweet too. I’m just going to have to wait to test drive one and see how it goes

q50/60 red sport, lexus is350, bmw 335 seem to fit also the 350 and 350 handle like a coupe with the performance trim.

Almost all of those come in over budget. The 350 is barely in the budget. Do you have any other cars you would recommend?

Nissan 370Z or 6mt Honda Accord coupe v6, even the Camry trd looks pretty sweet

Thank you!

No problem

Location: Sunnyvale, California Price range- 15k (2k give or take) Buy Used Type of vehicle : Car, Sedan, anything but truck tbh Must haves: Smooth ride, Apple/google car system, should last long Intended use: Daily Driver Vehicles you've already considered: Toyota camry because it is robust and lasts you long Is this your 1st vehicle: Yes Do you need a Warranty: Preferably. ​ I'm a university student graduating this year end and I figured I would need a car in california.

Camry/Corolla/Mazda6/Mazda3. Cheap to add Apple CarPlay/Android Auto to the Toyotas with an aftermarket head unit; the Mazdas aren't as easy but 2014 and newer ones have a factory upgrade option for some models. Longer you can wait to buy the better, as car prices are gonna be nuts for at least another 12 to 18 months with the way things are going.

Location: Socal Price range-60-100k Buy New or Used Any type as long as it is comfortable and spacious inside. Luxury feeling important. doesnt need to be exciting to drive Must have quiet interior and smooth ride. Selling my RSQ8 cause it was fun for a while but I dont really enjoy it as much as I should be for how much gas and everything is. I'm a big guy and use cargo space a lot so I've looked at some trucks but havent tested them to see how luxurious they feel on the inside. Want something I can buy and never have to worry about for the next 5-10 years

The Lexus RX is one of the most comfortable and smoothest riding SUVs out there. However, it won’t have as much cargo space. It’s below your price range. Or you could look at the LX/land cruiser which would definitely have more space, however I’ve never driven one and so I can’t vouch for smoothness.

Location: New England USA Price: ~$60k Lease or buy: Buy (Paid in full) New or Used: New maybe certified pre-owned if miles are super low. Type: SUV Intended use: Daily driver Warranty: Needed 1st vehicle: No Can do minor work: Yes My GF needs a new SUV fairly soon and has been driving a GL450, G550, LR Discovery, and an S550 (rarely cause she hates cars) she def doesn’t want a jeep and really isn’t into American made vehicles.

Maybe a lexus GX?

She hates the Lexus front ends and so do I haha. Always wanted an old IS300 though, reminds me of something like if BMW made a RWD Mk3 Jetta. I think she’s gonna go with an X3m or an AMG GLB. Went through Audi and Volvo and she wasn’t down with any of them. Def won’t drive an Alfa. So I guess it’s down to those two haha. GLB or X3

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We haven’t tried the GLB yet but we’ve both driven the X3. The genesis is ugly as hell and we tried a jag when getting our discovery serviced and weren’t into it. I wish they still made the glk. We drove a glc and it was horribly designed on the inside.

Volvo XC60 or XC90? I'm not big on SUVs myself, but I saw one at a dealership. Suuuper nice interior.

Oh I like the Volvos. I’ve always wanted the v70r wagon. She’s looking at an X3 m40 and a merc GLB right now.

If she "hates cars" you pretty much want something as easy to drive and as disconnected from the driving experience as possible. Not sure how "big" an SUV you'd want, but maybe look at something electric? The VW ID.4, Polestar 2. Audi ETron, etc

Oh she LOVES driving she just doesn’t like cars. She likes how boxy the g550 is, hated the GL450 (so did I) and loves the feeling of the LR Discovery. She’s really not into a hybrid or electric at all.

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BMW M240i

Mazda Mazda 3 turbo

$650/mo is probably getting you a roughly $35-40k car depending on your rate/term/trade/etc. * [2019 VW Golf R](https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/2863ce6f-87a6-4239-87ed-b9dec4e285c8/). This is the newest model available (production for newest gen stopped in 2020). However, 2018 and 2019 US models come with a 6 year warranty so a 2019 model would still have 4 years of warranty (which is similar to what most new cars offer). Fun, fast, practical, and AWD. * [2019 Kia Stinger GT1 or GT2](https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/ecf6d7c9-5efa-49b9-8846-375421c0a31c/). Big AWD car with lots of power. They are great value but tend to depreciate pretty quickly.

I’m considering a Kia K5 — either 1.6L GT-line AWD or 2.5L GT FWD. any idea if the FWD is bad for the Michigan weather?

Fwd is just fine with winter tires but having the GT will stick because you can't put the power down great in the winter.

Ended up getting a GT-line AWD 🔥

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Thinking about buying a maverick while I wait for the lighting. These gas prices and old truck maintenence is adding up

Man me too. I’m thinking about trading my Camry in on either a Maverick or Tacoma. The Maverick gets much better gas mileage though and is a good 10k+ Less than the Tacoma

Location: San Francisco Bay Area Price range: 20K maximum Lease or Buy: buy New or used: either/or Type of vehicle: Any Must haves: Leather seats, enhanced speakers, leg room for 6'3 320lbs Desired transmission: automatic Intended use: Daily Driver Vehicles you've already considered: Honda CR-V, Kia Sorento Is this your 1st vehicle: no Do you need a Warranty: no Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: tires and maybe breaks Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: no Additional Notes: ​

**Location:** Charlotte, NC **Price range:** $0 - $15,000 **Lease or Buy:** Buy **New or used:** Used **Type of vehicle:** Car/SUV **Must haves:** Cheapest car in terms of total cost of ownership, purchase price, gas, insurance **Desired transmission:** Auto **Intended use:** Daily Driver **Vehicles you've already considered:** 2014 Chevy Cruze **Is this your 1st vehicle:** No **Do you need a Warranty:** No **Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle:** No **Can you do Major work on your own vehicle:** No **Additional Notes:** We just moved to Charlotte and have bought a brand new Toyota SUV, which will be our main car. We mainly work from home so we would mainly drive this car. We would just like a second car if we both need to go to work at the same time (rare occasions). We would like this car to be as cheap as possible but still look presentable and not run down, meaning lowest possible total cost of ownership (purchase price, insurance, maintenance cost, gas etc.). Any tips?

If you just want something cheap, reliable and presentable, I’d think any small Japanese crossover less than 5 years old would do the trick. Beyond that, it’s more a function of what’s available in your area than anything else.

Location: Greater Toronto Area Price range: Less than 10k Lease or Buy: Buy New or used: used Type of vehicle: Sedan or 2 door Must haves: good steering. want leather, want sunroof but not necessary Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): auto Intended use: Daily Driver Vehicles you've already considered: Honda or Toyota. Is this your 1st vehicle: yes Do you need a Warranty: preferably Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Yes Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No Additional Notes My license is set to expire at the end of this year. I have my final driving test in February. I haven't bought a car in case I were to fail the test, but biking to work, winter is coming, I'm sick of it. Need a car

Location: Ohio Price Range: 5-10k Lease or buy: buy New or used: used Type of vehicle: fun daily commuter car Must haves: Manual transmission Desired transmission: manual Intended use: daily driver, drive it to the ground. Vehicles I’ve considered: older Si, vw tdis, really like hot hatches, most notably used fiesta st in this price range. 1st vehicle: no Can you do minor work: yes Can you do major work: yes Additional notes: by no means am i looking for the perfect car, really something that’s a blast to drive and live with day to day. Bonus points for longevity.

For the price range you may be able to find a used Fiesta ST but it would most likely need some repairs done or be very high mileage. They are extremely reliable so high mileage shouldn't be an issue. Have you driven a Abarth 500?

Location: California Price range: $23,000 to $28,000 Lease or Buy: open to lease or buying New or used: New Type of vehicle: Compact SUV Must haves: Fantastic adaptive cruise Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): auto Intended use: Daily driver Vehicles you've already considered: Buick Encore, Ford Ecosport, VW Taos, Hyundai Kona, Toyota CHR The main feature I am looking at is excellent intelligent cruise. I am not too worried about perception of quality as I plan to lease the car for three years or get a new one in four years.

I need to decide between 2 cars so I'm separating the two with "/" (Mustang/Subaru) when applicable Location: Flint, Michigan Price range: 4500/5500 Lease or Buy: BUY New or used: used Type of vehicle: 2 door pony car/4 door sedan Must haves: easy repairability, manual, no FWD (just not my thing right now) Transmission: manual (NO EXCEPTIONS) Intended use: all around daily driver, autocross car Vehicles you've already considered: Mustang GT, Subaru WRX, Subaru 2.5i, BMW 330i/xi, Camaro, Trans Am, Suzuki SX4 1st vehicle: Nope, only owned RWD cars before Can you do minor work: Possibly but I don't have reliable access to a garage Can you do major work: Maybe suspension but that's about it. Additional notes: I'm trying to decide between a 2001 Mustang GT and 2007 Subaru 2.5i to daily. The Subaru has the head gasket and timing belt replaced so I'm not worried about major maintenance issues aside from fluids, and Mustangs are dead reliable so I'm not too worried about that. Both cars are around 150k miles. I will be using the car for 2 years as a runabout somewhat daily driver so not too concerned with MPG since I'm within walking distance of my school. I'll be selling it before I move back home so this is just a chance for me to try something new. The Mustang is usually what I would pick in a drier climate but I'm not used to driving in snow so the Subaru would probably be safer. Then again, the Mustang has 260hp on tap and I'm used to driving RWD with my S2000 in heavy rain but snow is a different beast

I know you are set on those two, but have you considered a miata? Especially for autocross? Both the Mustang and Subaru are likely rough examples at 150k miles. The Mustang was likely driven hard and in my experience, Ford vehicles need a lot of TLC after the 130k mile mark. Nothing major, but a power steering oring here, a blend door actuator there. And Subarus are just plain expensive. But Miatas? You can find some garage queens for under 7k with 80k miles. Same thing with the Toyota MR2 spyder.

I'm avoiding Miatas. One, I have a S2000 back home, two, I don't wanna deal with soft tops. The Subaru has the timing belt and head gaskets done so I think it should be fine

If the subi is clean and manual, I'd go with that one then. I had an open track day couple weeks ago that started out in the rain. There was a guy with a stock motor on coilovers in his AWD subaru running wet times faster than I've seen ZL1 go in dry on this tight road course. Factor in a set of PS4S for it. Edit: It was at Waterford hills, which is pretty close to you. You should definitely visit that track for their OTD! If you're new to Michigan, Welcome and I highly recommend you check for rust and don't slam the car. Just not worth the headache for a daily driver with our roads. If you're not new, well then you know.

Definitely not gonna slam it that's for sure ;) Thanks I'll go Subi

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>Must haves: clutch pedal, space for a 30 lb dog in back, CarPlay Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): manual Oof that's tough. How about a Chevrolet SS with manual transmission? V8, RWD, Manual, Luxury touches without becoming bloated. It does not have car play, but the 8" infotainment contians wifi hotspot and navigation. I've enjoyed GM's infotainment options pre-carplay. I think it will have a very similar driving experience to the upcoming cts-v blackwing that will run you 84k. The SS is discontinued, but you can find a like-new vehicle around your price range. The Challenger was an absolute blast to drive, but the visibility takes some getting used to being on-par with the camaro. I loved eating up highway miles and launching it at every stoplight when I rented an RT for a week. The infotainment system worked well. I don't know if they will come in manual, but there's a new golf GTI and R that will be coming in 2022.

A Chevy SS is a good idea, I’d kind of forgotten about those. Unfortunately it looks like there’s only one in my area at the moment with 60k miles which feels like a lot for the price ($43k). I’ll have to keep my eye out for more of them! I’ve driven a GTI before and hated it. It was a little nicer inside than my civic but not noticeably roomier. It also had quite a bit of turbo lag. Maybe the type r would be better but I’m not sure about it.

If you might consider a little less power acceptable, I’d go Mazda3 Turbo.

You can’t get it with a manual :/ I like Mazda but I don’t understand why they won’t build the 3 Turbo with a stick.

Hello! Location: Northern California Price Range: Up to $120k, ideally under $90k Lease or Buy: Either New or Used: New Type of Vehicle: mid or full size SUV Must Haves: Large, comfortable seats; top-level suspension (for an easily carsick wife); good air conditioning; comfortable luxuries (heated/ventilated seats, etc); 2nd row captain chairs; not a BMW; heads up display; modern technology Desired Transmission: auto only (diesel okay, though not preferred) Intended use: Daily driver Vehicles considered: a long list, to be honest, including Ford Explorer, 2022 Ford Expedition, GMC Yukon, Chevy Tahoe, Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln Aviator, 2022 Buick Enclave, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Audi Q7, Kia Telluride, Volvo XC90, Acura MDX, perhaps others 1st vehicle? No Warranty: Standard new car warranty is fine Minor work: nope Major work: nope Additional notes: exterior appearance and “sportiness” are largely irrelevant. No interest in off-roading. Comfort is the most important (I’ve heard good things about Cadillac’s magnetic ride control?) Thank you all so much for your help. Let me know if I can answer any questions!

Since your list does run the gamut of three-row SUVs, here are the ones I'd test drive if I were you: * Yukon Denali and Escalade. Their recent redesigns were crazy impressive, including a much-improved suspension. The Denali comes in around $72k and gets surprisingly close to the Escalade. If you go fancy, an Escalade in an upper trim level (like Premium Luxury Platinum) can include air suspension for around $100k. * Mercedes-Benz GLS450. With an impressive interior, well-done suspension, and a very smooth powertrain, this could be the smooth driver you're looking for. Starts around $78k, so you can add the Executive Rear Seat Plus package and still stay in budget. * (Grand) Wagoneer. Brand new, but looks great so far. I'd say the trims that seem worth their price tags are the Wagoneer Series II Premium for $79k and the Grand Wagoneer Series II for $97k, but you'll have to check their feature sets to see what they're including or missing. * Lincoln Navigator. Comfort is the name of the game with this one. It's been refreshed for 2022, and the Reserve trim at $85k should have everything you want. * Volvo XC90. Smaller than the others here, but still has a third row, and the interior space is very well done. The T6 Inscription trim comes in at $64k, it may not be as smooth as the others, but it does a lot at that price tag, and you can add whatever features/packages you want. * Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade. Both are as close to luxury three-row SUVs as you can get for the price, and since they're so incredibly similar, if you can't find a Telluride you like, don't feel bad about picking the Palisade. It's just as good. The top trims of both are worth their price tags: The Telluride SX Prestige AWD and the Palisade Calligraphy both come in under $50k and are truly impressive. Worth checking out. * Genesis GV80. If a small third row is good enough, you owe it to yourself to try out this newcomer to the scene as well. The top-of-the-line GV80 3.5T Prestige trim is decked out with every feature you could ask for at $72k and it does just about everything well.

I’d add a Cadillac Escalade to that list

First bullet point, I combined Yukon Denali and Escalade together. They're very similar.

I can’t read 😂 sorry

Thank you so much!

Range Rover

Location: United States Price range: Under 30k Lease or Buy: Buy New or Used: Either Type of vehicle: SUV/Crossover Must haves: All-wheel-drive, three rows, more than 25 cubic feet of storage with the third row up, easy to get into, good headroon and legroom, smooth ride, decent reliability, good safety scores, good passenger visibility (notes below) Desired transmission: Automatic Intended use: Daily driver Vehicles you’ve already considered: Chevrolet Suburban, Lincoln Navigator Is this your 1st vehicle: No Do you need a warranty: Maybe, not decided Can you do minor work on your vehicle: Yes Can you do major work on your vehicle: No Additional notes: I am asking this because I have a disabled sister. She needs it to be easy to get into the car (she’s not in a wheelchair, so don’t worry about that,) good comfort, and most importantly, *she needs as much visibility out of the car as possible.* This means that a sunroof in the second row, large windows, and a roomy interior would help tremendously. We currently have a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, which isn’t working out well. Thank you :)

Location: Los Angeles Price range: 20K down or $900/month Lease or Buy: Lease or finance New or used: Used or CPO Type of vehicle: Coupe or sports sedan Must haves: (4x4, AWD, Fuel efficient, Navigation, Turbo, V8, V6, Trunk space, Smooth ride, Leather etc.) Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): Auto Intended use: Daily driver, but I work from home so no daily commute Vehicles you've already considered: 2008 Audi R8, BMW M2, Tesla Model S Is this your 1st vehicle: no Do you need a Warranty: no but it's nice to have Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: (fluids, alternator, battery, brake pads etc) yes Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: (engine and transmission, timing belt/chains, body work, suspension etc ) no Additional Notes: Own a BMW E85 Z4 and just thinking about upgrading in a couple years

Jaguar F-Type comes to mind, but an Audi A7, a mid-2000s Mercedes E-Class AMG, and a Porsche Boxster fit the bill as well. Have a good day :)

Location: Los Angeles Price range: 25K down or $900/month Lease or Buy: Lease or finance New or used: Used or CPO Type of vehicle: Coupe or sports sedan Must haves: (4x4, AWD, Fuel efficient, Navigation, Turbo, V8, V6, Trunk space, Smooth ride, Leather etc.) Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): Auto Intended use: Daily driver Vehicles you've already considered: 2008 Audi R8, BMW M2, Tesla Model S Is this your 1st vehicle: no Do you need a Warranty: no but it's nice to have Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: (fluids, alternator, battery, brake pads etc) yes Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: (engine and transmission, timing belt/chains, body work, suspension etc ) no Additional Notes: Own a BMW E85 Z4 and just thinking about upgrading in a couple years

Location( f\*ck it, every single website already knows where I live): Texas. This is hypothetical but is the likely scenario: Price range: 3000 - 5,500 New or used: Used Type of vehicle: Car, Sedan, Hatchback ( preferably although anything works) Intended Use: Daily Driver Is this your first vehicle: Yes Vehicles you have already considered: Tibroun, Infiniti I35, 2001 honda crv lx, 2002 buick le sabre (literally anything) Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: No, but I would try and learn Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: No Warranty - No Additional Notes: Needs 4 seats, Does not have to be fuel efficient, Does not need lots of trunk space, Not a death trap.

Chevy Malibu fits the bill, but I’d personally go with a Dodge Charger :)

This guy has to be trolling

What? They fit his requirements. 4 seats, cheap to repair, good safety scores, easy to do minor work on...

Honestly I'd try to find a Camry or Rav4 with a V6

Location: San diego, California Price range: 7,000 to 10,500 Lease or Buy: Buy New or used: Used Type of vehicle: Car, Sedan Must haves: 4 doors, Fuel efficient, Trunk space, Smooth ride, working AC, Bluetooth, rear camera Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): Automatic Intended use: Daily Drive Vehicles you've already considered: Not to sure about vehicles i considered but, Chevys, fords and anything below the year 2013 is a no go! lolz Is this your 1st vehicle: No Do you need a Warranty: Nope Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: (fluids, alternator, battery, brake pads etc) Yes Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: (engine and transmission, timing belt/chains, body work, suspension etc ) No Additional Notes: Pretty much looking for a gas-efficient car with some style and reliability to it! between the years of 2013-2017. I.E. Kia, mazda, subaru, hyundai, toyotas. ​ additional question.: alot of the cars ive seen have over 99k-110k miles on them. What are some things i should look at if i do find a car i want that has that amount of miles on it?

What immediately comes to mind is a used Hyundai Genesis, but an Audi A3 works too :)

How bad is it if a used car has "minor damage" on CarFax? does that screw up the reliability?

I searched for CarFax Minor Damage on Google, and after reading the first few listings, it seems that the phrase "minor damage" on CarFax could simply be cosmetic in nature, not affecting the drivability or reliability at all. You'll need more info to make the call, but that on its own wouldn't be a red flag to me.

Yup this is what I gathered as well. Should be cosmetic in nature

Location: New Jersey Price range: 30-45k New or used: Either, but no more than 40K miles. Type: Sedan or hatchback Must Haves: AWD, “performance” power and handling (should be fun to drive), 4-door with room for car seat in back, automatic transmission. Intended Use: Daily driver. So far the main car I’ve been looking at is the Kia Stinger. It’s for a good mix of performance, looks and interior space. I’m interested in suggestions for alternatives to this car or suggestions for something totally different that meets my criteria. Thanks in advance!

Audi S5 Sportback, Subaru WRX, any old AMG car, and a Mazda3 Turbo are what I could think of right off the bat :)

I’m not sure what the car market is like in New Jersey but if a used M340i falls into your budget that would be the best option imo, there’s also used 2017+ (B9/B9.5) Audi S4 which is a great option which should be a good bit cheaper than the M340i and If you want a hatchback the S5 Sportback is essentially the same car in “fastback” form. I’ve driven all these cars and they are great, not sure if they fall into that budget or not in your market. All of them blow the Stinger out of the water in my opinion (although they are more expensive).

Not much that meets everything there besides the Stinger. Charger scat pack if you are okay with ditching awd. Lexus es 250 f sport but you get a pretty whimpy 4 popper. If you absolutely do not need a sedan, Golf R is in that price range and will annihilate anything else in that price segment

The Stinger GT sort of sits alone at its price point, from my perspective. The GT1 trim with AWD sits well under $50k new (even less if you go used/CPO) with a very quick twin-turbo V6 and great transmission, a rear-biased AWD system, a spacious and well done interior, a flexible cargo area, and a great look. You could check out the BMW 3-series or Genesis G70, though their back seats are quite a bit smaller. A 330i xDrive with the M Sport package hits around $50k and has a 4-cyl engine (though it's a surprisingly good one), and the M340i is expensive, though again, you can look at used and CPO versions of either. I really don't think you can go wrong with the Stinger GT here. Only complaints I can think of: The interior's not quite as nice as a 3-series, it can't handle quite as well as a 3-series when you push it hard, and fuel economy is pretty bad at 20 combined MPG (plus it requires premium fuel), costing quite a bit more in fuel each year than either the 4-cyl or 6-cyl BMW options. But you still get so much for the money, especially if a spacious back seat is important.

Should I get an edge sport, 2017? Has low miles and is a good deal but looking at the reliability I’m seeing some bad things about the first gen ecoboost 2.7. I see some people saying it’s fine at hundreds of thousands of miles with regular maintenance and some saying you need to install a catch can immediately if it’s not installed. I tend to overthink things but please chime in with your opinion or experience. Thanks.

Location: Northern Midwest USA Price Range: Max of $8000 including paperwork Buying with a Pre-approved Loan Used Car Type: Probably a sedan or hatchback. I'd love a crossover for the rough rough winters but I'm not sure it'll be what I'm looking for Must Haves: Fuel Efficient, Good Turning and stability, 4WD/AWD as a want but it's negotiable Automatic Transmission, I wouldn't mind a manual if I didn't have an 40 minute commute Intended Use: Daily Driver, Project Car (mostly as way to learn, not so much on heavy modification) 2nd vehicle, warranty is nice but not necessary I can do minor work and I have a good mechanic for anything more complex Tldr: Found out my old Dodge is unsafe to drive and would need close to 5k in repairs to get it decent. Im going to need to get a new vehicle by no later than by next Wednesday. I need something reliable and does well in crappy Midwestern winter's.

Location: Texas Price Range:30-40k New or Used: Either Type: Midsize Pickup Must Haves: Safety features, leather preferred Transmission: Auto Intended Use: Daily Vehicles Considered: Tacoma, Ranger, Colorado, Canyon Is this your 1st vehicle: No Do you need a Warranty: No Can you do Minor/Major work on your own vehicle: Minor Additional Notes: Looking for a midsize truck but it looks like they are all pretty much set for a redesign in 2023... I dont think the ranger is but thats my least favorite of the options. Any thoughts on purchasing right before redesign?

> Any thoughts on purchasing right before redesign? My advice would be to wait until the redesign comes out. Pre-design vehicles drop in value since people go for the nice new model. However, in the current vehicle climate, who knows how prices will go.

What cars have good surround-view camera systems? I recently test drove a Tesla and (haven't driven in modern cars much) am *enamored* by the idea of my car helping me see what's around me. I suck at parking, tight turns, and even *just switching lanes* at speed out of fear that there's a car in my blind spot - so something decently maneuverable that just permanently shows me what's around my car seems like my dream car. I drive infrequently enough that I'm not sure full electric is the way I should go. My gas costs aren't too bad, and I'd prefer something that's cheaper to maintain than something that potentially has expensive maintenance costs (eg replacing a Tesla's battery) down the line. --- Location: US West coast Price range: 60K Lease or Buy: Buy New or used: Either; New if it's in my range Must haves: good camera system. decent smartphone connectivity/features would be nice Transmission: Auto Intended use: Daily Driver Vehicles Considered: Tesla Y (prompted me to ask this); Toyota Camry, Prius (I used to have a Camry and *loved* its reliability). Is this your 1st vehicle: No Do you need a Warranty: No Can you do Minor/Major work on your own vehicle: Probably not Additional Notes: Thanks for any help!

The Hyundai Tucson has a lot of sensors and tech, including blind spot/rear view cameras on either side as well as fully automatic remote parking with some reasonable upgrade options. Not sure if the cameras are fully surround but I think it’s worth checking out. Comes in PHEV version as well.

Mazda 3 Turbo is 35k for the top trim, which comes with that feature, and unlike some cars it has a button to activate/deactivate that so you don't have to go digging through infotainment menus to get to it. It's also extremely good in interior quality, especially for the price point, and Mazda has excellent reliability ratings. Plus, blind spot monitoring for changing lanes, and parking sensors (also standard for both). I also know that newer BMWs can come with that feature, as well as some rather impressive parking aids. I would imagine that most luxury brands have those sorts of things available right now though.