Car recommendation please

Mt Tam I am · 11-20-2010, 11:42 AM

My buddy who just got the go ahead from his wife to buy another used car for himself. It needs to meet certain requirements for the family too.

Wife needs:
Leather to cut down on dog hair sticking to daughters dresses.
Seat five.
4 door (saloon).
Mileage not too bad maybe 20-22 MPG city.

His needs:
$25,000 used car budget.
Handling over power but not like a Miata's great handling and too few horses.
Reliability and maintenance costs. He would love a BMW but is afraid of maintenance costs.
He is pushing 50 years old so an EVO type car is not age appropriate.

I have suggested an Infiniti G35. A 2006 Infiniti G35x seems (from internet knowledge) to be in the ballpark.

Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

Waiz · 11-20-2010, 12:23 PM

I would recommend the following:

-2007 Acura TL

-2006-2007 Nissan Maxima

-Subaru Legacy

shadoquad · 11-20-2010, 05:56 PM

Nissan 370Z... Only option.

Lemers · 11-20-2010, 06:06 PM

I would go for the Panamera. It's over budget a bit but I bet it's worth it.

c41006 · 11-20-2010, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemers

I would go for the Panamera. It's over budget a bit but I bet it's worth it.

only slightly

ChrisSlicks · 11-20-2010, 07:02 PM

G35S Sedan. Don't really need the X being in Cali, just more parts to fail.

On Z Way · 11-20-2010, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

My buddy who just got the go ahead from his wife to buy another used car for himself. It needs to meet certain requirements for the family too.

Wife needs:
Leather to cut down on dog hair sticking to daughters dresses.
Seat five.
4 door (saloon).
Mileage not too bad maybe 20-22 MPG city.

His needs:
$25,000 used car budget.
Handling over power but not like a Miata's great handling and too few horses.
Reliability and maintenance costs. He would love a BMW but is afraid of maintenance costs.
He is pushing 50 years old so an EVO type car is not age appropriate.

I have suggested an Infiniti G35. A 2006 Infiniti G35x seems (from internet knowledge) to be in the ballpark.

Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

2007 Acura RL SH... Im sure hes not going
to be doing many hell runs.

We got my
father one of those back in that year and he loves it.
Comfort with a decent package... JMO

On Z Way · 11-20-2010, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

I would recommend the following:

-Subaru Legacy

^also A good choice

Lemers · 11-20-2010, 08:00 PM

BMW 3 Series

Mt Tam I am · 11-20-2010, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

I would recommend the following:

-2007 Acura TL

-2006-2007 Nissan Maxima

-Subaru Legacy

Thank you. He really appreciated these. A Suburu was not even in the picture. Now it may be first choice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by On Z Way

2007 Acura RL SH... Im sure hes not going
to be doing many hell runs.

We got my
father one of those back in that year and he loves it.
Comfort with a decent package... JMO

Thanks too. I'll pass it on in the morning.

Mt Tam I am · 11-20-2010, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemers

I would go for the Panamera. It's over budget a bit but I bet it's worth it.

The budget is very tight.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemers

BMW 3 Series

BMW would be great except he is afraid of maintenance costs and it's reliability.

Chris_1 · 11-20-2010, 10:41 PM

I would buy the older body Cadillac CTS V, they are a great bargain and AMAZING performance and reliabilty for that price.

Demon Z · 11-21-2010, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Thank you. He really appreciated these. A Suburu was not even in the picture. Now it may be first choice.

The Subie really fits all the criteria best, plus AWD for any condition, year round. I'd love to have one myself for a DD.

daisuke149 · 11-21-2010, 12:18 AM

G8 gt.

dad · 11-21-2010, 12:29 AM

Honda Accord

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Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	Car recommendation please My buddy who just got the go ahead from his wife to buy another used car for himself. It needs to meet certain requirements for the family too. Wife needs: Leather to cut down on dog hair sticking to daughters dresses. Seat five. 4 door (saloon). Mileage not too bad maybe 20-22 MPG city. His needs: $25,000 used car budget. Handling over power but not like a Miata's great handling and too few horses. Reliability and maintenance costs. He would love a BMW but is afraid of maintenance costs. He is pushing 50 years old so an EVO type car is not age appropriate. I have suggested an Infiniti G35. A 2006 Infiniti G35x seems (from internet knowledge) to be in the ballpark. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	I would recommend the following: -2007 Acura TL -2006-2007 Nissan Maxima -Subaru Legacy

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