New Car Opinions 25-35K range

[don911]

Thinking about a new or used car. Anyone picked up someting new lately? What do you like/dislike?

Kicking around:
used Cayenne
New VW TDI
New Audi A3 TDI
Used Audi A6 Allroad
Used M3
Or?

[IROC]

We bought a 2007 BMW 530i a few weeks ago. $28k. CPO and free maintenance until 100k miles. We love it...

[tabs]

Better get great gas mileage as the price of gasoline is headed way NORTH...

If the I.dot in the WH is starting to say "Drill Baby Drill" U just know this country is in deep trouble.

[don911]

Thanks Mike, I'll put 5 series bmrs on my list. I think I'd like the size over the 3 series.

[don911]

Originally Posted by tabs

Better get great gas mileage as the price of gasoline is headed way NORTH...

If the I.dot in the WH is starting to say "Drill Baby Drill" U just know this country is in deep trouble.

Yeah, mpg is a consideration but probably not the deciding factor. TDIs are on my list but with TDI premiums and diesel prices they're slipping lower.

[Racerbvd]

What about a Volkswagen Touareg TDI???

5.0L V10 TDI diesel will be available in 2004. In its European configuration, it produces 303hp and an astounding 553lb-ft of torque. This engine gets raves in Europe and it’s not difficult to see why. First of all, forget everything you think you know about diesels. This diesel is different. This diesel can push the Touareg to 150 mph and 25 mpg, although not, regretfully, at the same time.

[Scott R]

Cayenne will probably need a few items "updated" right off the bat though. Cardon shaft, rear drive shaft, coils, tires, brakes and cooling pipes. So you may need more than your budget.

[azasadny]

I would get a used Cayenne S. I've seen nice examples for sale under $35k....

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by azasadny

I would get a used Cayenne S. I've seen nice examples for sale under $35k....

I've seen them for mid 20s, Turbos in the range you are talking about..

[Scott R]

Originally Posted by Racerbvd

I've seen them for mid 20s, Turbos in the range you are talking about..

You can get them for that, but they will be considered "naked" at that price. No warranty on a Cayenne is going "naked." You can be down 3800 for a coolant pipe burst in a matter of mins on what seems to be like a perfect Cayenne. So the moral of the story is get a CPO, or in warranty unless you have deep pockets.

[Moses]

Originally Posted by don911

Thinking about a new or used car. Anyone picked up someting new lately? What do you like/dislike?

Kicking around:
used Cayenne
New VW TDI
New Audi A3 TDI
Used Audi A6 Allroad
Used M3
Or?

BMW 335i Twin turbo fun. I own one. Recommend without hesitation.

BMW : 3-Series - eBay (item 110658716545 end time Mar-17-11 16:05:19 PDT)

[Racerbvd]

How about this???


04' Volkswagen Touareg V8 - $13990 (Jacksonville )

04' Volkswagen Touareg V8

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Date: 2011-03-10, 11:27AM EST
Reply to: sale-emzkv-2257731413@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

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2004 VW Touareg for sale with 95k miles. Leather interior, sunroof, gasoline V8 engine, tiptronic, controls on steering wheel, powers mirrors, power seats, cruise control, upgraded wheels, tow package. Always been serviced through dealer, and has been maintained the right way. Clean car. Call or email if you have any questions.
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Chip
904-651-5610

[McLovin]

Wow, almost 12 hours have passed . . .

[porsche4life]

^^ Would you mind politely going and shoving it?

[Steve Carlton]

2012 Volvo S60 T5. Killer lease deals, 0.9% APR for 3 years, 1.9% up to 6 years, 5 year/60,000 warranty/maintenance/free brakes & rotors. 0-60 in 6.8 sec, 20/30 mpg on regular gas.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Any criteria? Your listed choices are kind of all over the spectrum of cars.

[don911]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Any criteria? Your listed choices are kind of all over the spectrum of cars.

I am all over the map. I haven't started seriously looking yet. Been browsing CL adds for Audi's, M3s and Cayennes. A Cayman would be sweet but I think I need more room.

[McLovin]

You can sure get a heck of a lot of used M3 for that, even at the bottom end of that price range. I'd at least test drive a few.

The new choices you have listed, you are going to take a heck of a hit in depreciation over the next few years.

[Paul K]

Just bought my wife an '11 Mini Countryman. AWD, great MPG's, fun to drive. And $34k new.

[Steve Carlton]

Originally Posted by McLovin

You can sure get a heck of a lot of used M3 for that, even at the bottom end of that price range. I'd at least test drive a few.

The new choices you have listed, you are going to take a heck of a hit in depreciation over the next few years.

Depends on what you think a heck of a lot of depreciation is. The Volvo, for example, has a 67% residual after 3 years @ 10K mi/yr. Figure a 5% discount, 95-67 = 28% or say 9% per year. 9%= $3K per year. Not bad for being under warranty with zero maintenance expense.