Best car in the 22-30K range?

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Coupe seems like it would be more fun but would probably end up going Sedan as it would be more practical. I do carry multiple passengers often and know my girl would prefer it. :manny:
From what I have heard, those cars are pretty solid. They are really nice......
 

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in the same situation as OP. Looking to buy used in that same price range. 10

2012/2011 Maxima
2011/2010 Acura TL
2010 Lexus GS 350
2010 Infiniti GS37

are on my radar. First time buying used looking to finance any suggestions for a first time buyer? Got 730 credit score too if that helps me.
 

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in the same situation as OP. Looking to buy used in that same price range. 10

2012/2011 Maxima
2011/2010 Acura TL
2010 Lexus GS 350
2010 Infiniti GS37

are on my radar. First time buying used looking to finance any suggestions for a first time buyer? Got 730 credit score too if that helps me.

i'd take the lexus or infiniti. i'm not a fan of FWD at all, i've owned 2 g35 sedans they are great cars, good performance and reliable. the gs is bigger than all and prolly cost the most but will hold its value more than the others :manny:
 

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If you don't care about mileage, go look at a '14 Maxima. Dealers are trying to throw their inventory out and you can get a loaded loaded one for about $32K. You could get a well equipped one for less than 30K right now. I say loaded, loaded because the '13 models equipped the same were going for $45K. I'm talking leather, panoramic sunroof, heated seats, paddle shifters, Navigation, MP3, etc, etc. They just max out at about 26mpg hwy. Really frustrating after having an Altima. Damn nice car with a nice engine if you drive the freeway home.

If you want great gas mileage, I would say Mazda 6 is unbeatable in that price range and always wins these challenges different car magazines have. I think it looks good, some don't. Its a different looking car. But they don't do many options, so the prices are pretty straight up. 37 mpg hwy though. For the model that's 28K, its fully equipped. Leather, Skyactive, navigation, nice paint job. Would like to get one for my girl, but she likes the Verano, which is not bad, just small.

after that I would say:

'14 Chevy Malibu. '14 because they changed the complaints from the 2013 which was a redesign.
Honda Accord
Ford Fusion

I would even recommend a Ram 1500. It gets better mileage than the Maxima. I just use it for certain trips because its just big as hell. But the transmission is nice though that dial shifter feels weird. Its been almost a year and I still reach for a column shifter. But its a damn nice truck. We always take it for longer trips. Much more comfortable than a car and gets 31mpg. Got it for 28k, full cab, navigation, blutetooth, mp3. Just not the easiest to drive if you go to lots of parking garages or tight parking lots. Drives like heaven though. Can't believe how much trucks have improved just in the last couple of years. My dad has a 2012 1500 and my brother has a 2011 Sierra, and this truck is night and day from those. I can pull his big ass tractor and boat better with a V6 than they can with a V8.

This is a really good time for this price range.
 

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If you don't care about mileage, go look at a '14 Maxima. Dealers are trying to throw their inventory out and you can get a loaded loaded one for about $32K. You could get a well equipped one for less than 30K right now. I say loaded, loaded because the '13 models equipped the same were going for $45K. I'm talking leather, panoramic sunroof, heated seats, paddle shifters, Navigation, MP3, etc, etc. They just max out at about 26mpg hwy. Really frustrating after having an Altima. Damn nice car with a nice engine if you drive the freeway home.

If you want great gas mileage, I would say Mazda 6 is unbeatable in that price range and always wins these challenges different car magazines have. I think it looks good, some don't. Its a different looking car. But they don't do many options, so the prices are pretty straight up. 37 mpg hwy though. For the model that's 28K, its fully equipped. Leather, Skyactive, navigation, nice paint job. Would like to get one for my girl, but she likes the Verano, which is not bad, just small.

after that I would say:

'14 Chevy Malibu. '14 because they changed the complaints from the 2013 which was a redesign.
Honda Accord
Ford Fusion

I would even recommend a Ram 1500. It gets better mileage than the Maxima. I just use it for certain trips because its just big as hell. But the transmission is nice though that dial shifter feels weird. Its been almost a year and I still reach for a column shifter. But its a damn nice truck. We always take it for longer trips. Much more comfortable than a car and gets 31mpg. Got it for 28k, full cab, navigation, blutetooth, mp3. Just not the easiest to drive if you go to lots of parking garages or tight parking lots. Drives like heaven though. Can't believe how much trucks have improved just in the last couple of years. My dad has a 2012 1500 and my brother has a 2011 Sierra, and this truck is night and day from those. I can pull his big ass tractor and boat better with a V6 than they can with a V8.

This is a really good time for this price range.

Nah, get a used Jaguar XJR, SL55, S600, Ferrari 360 Stradale, 7 Series, Maserati, you know something fun and reliable.

Get a heloc and pick it up straight cash

@Ricky Church @HookersandIceCream
 
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