Letsrun - Help me pick my new car

I'm also looking, but I'm open to spending up to $50K but I want to get the most for the money. So for example, I could get a Mercedes GLC 43 with ~20K miles for under $50K or an Audi A5 sportback with low miles or similar. So the criteria is simple:

- Get the most expensive car possible (original sticker price) for <=$50K

- No older than 2017 model year

- Less than 20K miles

Sedan/Crossover/Small to mid-size SUV

Thinking Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Porche, Alfa Romeo, or similar

What would you get??

2020 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition

Don't get a Subaru or a Nissan. Those cars have a lot of issues with their cvt transmissions. Also Subarus have a flat 4 engine. which means when you inevitably replace the blown head gasket, it will cost a lot more to fix.

Older Lexus ES300/350

subaru mechanic wrote:

Don't get a Subaru or a Nissan. Those cars have a lot of issues with their cvt transmissions. Also Subarus have a flat 4 engine. which means when you inevitably replace the blown head gasket, it will cost a lot more to fix.

THIS. Subarus are known for the head gasket issue, and none of the new model Outbacks are recommended buys. I live in Oregon where Subarus are everywhere - the older ones have the head gasket issue and newer Subarus are not reliable.

Go for a 2014 or 2015 Toyota Venza - basically a Toyota "Outback" that will run to 400K miles with only oil changes. But more comfortable, better power, and better cargo room than the Outback.

Drainthefecesswamp wrote:

Rick Sanchez wrote:

Get something with keypad entry. Lock your keys in the car while you run/race.

I love that I can do this with my car.

That sounds more expensive than the key pocket regularly featured for no markup in running apparel.

Lately they've even got phone pockets, which is taking convenience a bit too far.

You should get a Ford F-650 King Ranch Platinum Boomer Cringe Edition

Ummmm...Ever heard of the electric Hummer?

HahaRiiiiiiight wrote:

subaru mechanic wrote:

Don't get a Subaru or a Nissan. Those cars have a lot of issues with their cvt transmissions. Also Subarus have a flat 4 engine. which means when you inevitably replace the blown head gasket, it will cost a lot more to fix.

THIS. Subarus are known for the head gasket issue, and none of the new model Outbacks are recommended buys. I live in Oregon where Subarus are everywhere - the older ones have the head gasket issue and newer Subarus are not reliable.

Go for a 2014 or 2015 Toyota Venza - basically a Toyota "Outback" that will run to 400K miles with only oil changes. But more comfortable, better power, and better cargo room than the Outback.

I am a Subaru wagon fan, but I like the old ones, so not what the OP is looking for. The quality dropped after 2005 (4th Gen Legacy/3rd Gen Outback platform). Head gaskets are a consideration in used old Subarus, but that could just mean you get a good deal on one. My '96 has the EJ22 engine which doesn't have head gasket issues, at least up to near 300K miles. My '03 had the head gaskets replaced before I bought the car, so at the rate that I drive, it's probably good for another 20 years.

I'm happier in my '03 that I got for $2,100 than I would be in just about any brand new $25-30K car. It's a fun, analog car with 5MT, and easy to work on. I'm not a fan of the design (thicker A- and C-pillars, shorter/smaller glass area that necessitate things like back up cameras), extra gadgets that cost more money, and cause annoyance with little gain (TPMS for example), "infotainment" systems, CVT transmissions, and other unnecessary complexity in new cars.

You said you need a car. This narrows your choice to Porsche, Audi, Mercedes and BMW.

Among these Porsche is the best, but overpriced. Audi and MB are hard to find used and in good condition. That leaves you with a BMW. Pick a diesel one, see yourself understanding the Word Driving correctly. Seriously, after Camry any car is nice.

You can find a used BMW, sedan or SUV at around 30k.

I just bought a 2017 Toyota Camry with 37,000 miles on it. Sticker price was $17,495, we negotiated them down to $16,295. It is a fantastic car.

I'd say try to look for a newer car in the 40-60k mileage range, as the car's price depreciates super quickly the first 40-60k miles then slows way down. Just do a ton of research and look at the carfax, if it has ANY redflags of any kind, just walk away. There are lots of good cars out there, so you have the right to be a little picky.

You got a lot of fun suggestions. You seem like a practical guy though, so the Accord Hybrid is going to be by far the best vehicle for you. Good HP, great gas savings compared to normal models and not a lot more expensive.

Here ya go!

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for a family car supposedly you'd want good basics, good specs but nothing spectacular, and great raliability. if so, dacia duster. top version is only about 15000 euros

I bought a 10 month old Ford Fusion from Avis two years ago. It had 27k miles on it. Paid about $12 grand, if I remember correctly. Decently appointed. It’s worked out well.

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