One car you would purchase for up to $70K (stipulations included)?

vzehler · 12-07-2011, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Naptime

Why get flamed? I've seen a few on the road and they seem like nice cars.

Well, a lot of the people on the board are BMW owners including myself... I think they are gorgeous cars but many people are quick to dismiss a cars quality (i.e. status) because of the brand behind it.

Q4P · 12-07-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by vzehler

Well, a lot of the people on the board are BMW owners including myself... I think they are gorgeous cars but many people are quick to dismiss a cars quality (i.e. status) because of the brand behind it.

+1, I am going to with this... in addition Hyundai has not taken the time to build the proper brand image for a luxury car (much less one that costs over $60K). Simply put; if you have 60K sitting around; is your first choice really going to be the Hyundai when you have Audis/BMWs/Mercedes to choose from? The answer almost universally is absolutely not and with good reason.

brocken · 12-07-2011, 11:10 AM

Already living that scenario and already bought our 'ideal' car... 2012 S4
Except for #4 (we have a truck for hauling large items) that scenario fits us exactly.
Commute 35 miles each way everyday, including dropping off and picking up toddler.
Wanted German ride quality (tried Subaru again... couldn't do it) and we wouldn't give BMW another dime.
'Need' awd for the Northwet and those few icy/snowy days commuting.
SUV's like the Q7 are nice but wanted the sporty drive.

So we bought a 4 door, AWD, German quality, kickass sedan. It's a blast and fits most of our practical needs as well.

Echo M3 · 12-07-2011, 12:05 PM

I'm sure you could buy an S4 with extended warranty, and still be WELL within your budget.

As for reliability, well...it's a relatively new car. And any German car will have its issues after 50-100k miles. I'm just trying to be helpful. If you want something bulletproof, then look no further than Toyota. I'm sure you can find a Toyota camry that will easily do 400-500k miles without a hitch.

infinitekidM2C · 12-07-2011, 12:33 PM

m3 sedan

shipill · 12-07-2011, 03:18 PM

535 M sport

ragingclue · 12-07-2011, 03:23 PM

Boss

328 Touring

AMC Eagle

B.Hallowell · 12-08-2011, 12:07 AM

I did just this. My Ford Raptor.

mikeith · 12-08-2011, 10:36 PM

new 550i msport

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brocken Captain 34 Rep 616 Posts Drives: X3MC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (5)	Already living that scenario and already bought our 'ideal' car... 2012 S4 Except for #4 (we have a truck for hauling large items) that scenario fits us exactly. Commute 35 miles each way everyday, including dropping off and picking up toddler. Wanted German ride quality (tried Subaru again... couldn't do it) and we wouldn't give BMW another dime. 'Need' awd for the Northwet and those few icy/snowy days commuting. SUV's like the Q7 are nice but wanted the sporty drive. So we bought a 4 door, AWD, German quality, kickass sedan. It's a blast and fits most of our practical needs as well.
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Echo M3 Major 125 Rep 1,432 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I'm sure you could buy an S4 with extended warranty, and still be WELL within your budget. As for reliability, well...it's a relatively new car. And any German car will have its issues after 50-100k miles. I'm just trying to be helpful. If you want something bulletproof, then look no further than Toyota. I'm sure you can find a Toyota camry that will easily do 400-500k miles without a hitch.
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