Recommendations for a new car

[lazysausage]

So I'm going to purchase my first non shit car, a luxury sedan if possible... would prefer AWD and good speakers, going to be using it for at least 5 years.. any suggestions?
My range would be be under 25,000$

 

[jaycam]

The new Corolla.... its redone and all new for this year, 25k should make it loaded

 

[rafterman]

Subaru Impreza. AWD standard. Good fuel economy, crash safety and CR top pick in the compact car class for 2014.

 

[asterwald]

The new corolla looks amazing. I love the shape. A couple of girls were staring at a parked one outside work last week. Heck I did that when it first came out.

 

[BigBrian]

So I'm going to purchase my first non shit car, a luxury sedan if possible... would prefer AWD and good speakers, going to be using it for at least 5 years.. any suggestions?
My range would be be under 25,000$

you wont get a new luxury car for under 25k. Corolla is an economy car, not luxury.

 

[nottyboi]

for 25K and luxury, I would buy a used E320 from the US, diesel if you want good fuel economy, or a BMW 335 Diesel. If you want a super luxury deal in Canada buy a Jaguar XSF used. No awd though, but just get decent snows.

 

[stinkynuts]

Congratulations.

Depends on your situation.

1)How many people will be in it usually? Just yourself, or a family?
2)What are your main priorities? Safety? Reliability? Style? Features?

For 25k, I recommend that your car have the following features:

1)Vehicle Stability control: This is a MUST in snowy weather. I fishtailed spun out of control in the snow because I didn't have it.

2)Brake assist: Stops the car automatically so that you don't rear end others. Could save you from causing an accident like the one I had just today! And could save you money or even a life.

3)Ipod/mp3/usb connectivity. I don't know how most cars are nowadays, maybe this is standard in most cars.

4)Adaptive cruise control is very nice if you drive a lot on the highways. Just set it on, and all you have to do is worry about steering, no gas or braking required.

There aren't many new luxury cars you could buy under 25k. I would buy a slightly used one (maybe one or two years old). I recommend:

BMW 3 series
Audi A3 or A4
Infiniti G series or Q50
Lexus ES 300
Cadillac CTS or ATS
Buick Verano
Mercedes CLA



Also see

http://www.autobytel.com/top-10-cars/least-expensive-cars/luxury-cars/

 

[Titalian]

Congratulations.

Depends on your situation.

1)How many people will be in it usually? Just yourself, or a family?
2)What are your main priorities? Safety? Reliability? Style? Features?

For 25k, I recommend that your car have the following features:

1)Vehicle Stability control: This is a MUST in snowy weather. I fishtailed spun out of control in the snow because I didn't have it.

2)Brake assist: Stops the car automatically so that you don't rear end others. Could save you from causing an accident like the one I had just today! And could save you money or even a life.

3)Ipod/mp3/usb connectivity. I don't know how most cars are nowadays, maybe this is standard in most cars.

4)Adaptive cruise control is very nice if you drive a lot on the highways. Just set it on, and all you have to do is worry about steering, no gas or braking required.

There aren't many new luxury cars you could buy under 25k. I would buy a slightly used one (maybe one or two years old). I recommend:

BMW 3 series
Audi A3 or A4
Infiniti G series or Q50
Lexus ES 300
Cadillac CTS or ATS
Buick Verano
Mercedes CLA



Also see

http://www.autobytel.com/top-10-cars/least-expensive-cars/luxury-cars/

SN is absolutely right on his last point. Bottom line is that as soon as you take it out of the show room,
It looses 20% of its value, especially the luxury cars !! As he says look at getting a 1 or 2 year old
vehicle with a the warranty still intact, in the same class, and you will save yourself a bundle.

 

[lazysausage]

thanks for all your input guys

was thinking of getting it for comfort/travel and lasting me for abit til my next car, and also good enough so fine girls can sit in and feel good
the list i was considering was
lexus is350
benz e350
infiniti g37x
or maybe a audi s4-5

i like japanese cars for their kilometers and engines, theyre built to last longer than american
must have good speakers, like bose (was considering volkswagon), automatic, awd and a decent size, like heavy so it maintains tract and is very stable on highways
i wouldnt really consider getting a toyota/corolla, even though they are good cars its just not for me, there are always recalls for this and that
need a car without much problems and have a good engine mostly, gas efficiency must be good as well thats why im not considering cadillacs.. even though they look so nice.. the CTS4 at least
not really needing cruise control or brake assist..

 

[explorerzip]

Corolla definitely looks nice, but is a boring car. I've been following Kia lately and they're Forte is apparently quite loaded for the money.

 

[shack]

Here`s a few to choose from that somebody posted:

https://terb.cc/vbulletin/showthread.php?483921-Stinkynut-s-list-of-most-beautiful-cars-in-the-world

 

[whitewaterguy]

You might want to research cost of routine service of some of those "luxury" sedans. Especially the German wheels once the mechanicals and electricals start to fail. You could be sinking enough hard cash into them to keep em running that, you could have bought two corollas with. A euro-shop guy told me that if I bought a used Audi tt Quattro and drove 20,000 km per year, it would cost me between $2000 to $3000 per year in routine service. Screw that idea

 

[highpark]

Corolla all the way. It's bullet proof. It's great looking it'll last forever.

 

[KBear]

Can check the Acura TL SHAWD. For 25K you would be looking at one that is a few years old, or has been in an accident, similar to the other cars on your list.

with AWD you sacrifice some gas mileage.

 

[brad200]

A used Chrysler 300 AWD might fit. A few more goodies and a bit closer to that "luxury" type.

 

[lazysausage]

My backup choices would be the benz/bmw..
maybe a 335 or a 328..

what was your first decent car and what did you think/make of it?

 

[Indiana]

iPhone

 

[CapitalGuy]

Listen to rafterman and take a look at the lines that Subaru offers. You will be happier than you would be with a Toyota/Honda.

 

[lazysausage]

Based on this I'd look at a used Lexus IS250 AWD. Nice mix of luxury, performance and reliability, I'm saving up for one myself. With the new IS coming out this year it seems like there's a lot of used ones on the market.

The 250 is an alright car, though it has almost no horsepower .. one of those look nice but not that good inside cars.. i would prefer 350 and higher

 

[hot.scorpio71]

Buy a Kia but a 6 cylinder.