Yet another DD thread

[JET]

I know there have been several, but I am looking for a DD also. I have a 35 mile commute each way, so having a decent ride would be nice. I will probably have to go auto, but might consider a stick. I get stuck in traffic quite a bit, so a stick might suck. I am really leaning towards AWD and something with some pep. I have looked at a few already, but still have some more on the list to check out. Open to suggestions on things I may have missed. Target price is $25k with low miles.

So far I looked at:

2012 G37x premium - Decent interior, not as nice as the CTS. Very good power and sharp handling.

2011 A6 - interior was nice, but nothing spectacular. Nice power, good ride. Car was a little big for me too.

2011 CTS4 - this was supposed to be the 3.6, but was a 3.0. Really liked the interior and exterior. Ride was nice, a little low on pep but not horrible. I am going to try to find a 3.6 performance version so it has the bigger wheels, engine and better suspension.

Still on the list:

Evo X - on the list, still not sure if I want a MR or GSR. I want to test drive both. I know the interior won't be up to snuff with the rest of this group, but 400whp would make up for it.

335ix - Have a bit of a bad taste in my mouth after my last BMW, but willing to give it a test drive. Not real fond of the looks.

2009 Legacy GT - Not sure about it, but going to check one out in person.

So, AWD and it needs to be either turbo or over 300hp if it is n/a. Would prefer under 4,000lb. Good looking and nice interior is fairly important too.

[tehehodi]

Subaru wrx?

[polishmafia]

This is not going to end well.

That being said... Fiesta!!!!!!

[Speedfreak]

I'd buy one of these(but maybe the newer years with the 6 speed if stick):

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...726600261.html

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/cs...695071091.html

[simulatedwood]

Kill me now... 25K will buy you alot of car..

Where is Bobby, Doesn't he get an email alert every time a DD thread is erected.

[polishmafia]

Originally Posted by simulatedwood

Where is Bobby, Doesn't he get an email alert every time a DD thread is erected.

LOL!!! Amazing zinger right there.

[JET]

No WRX and no fiesta :P

2010+ legacy doesn't look too bad, but doesn't do much for me. Just looked it up and the 3.6l only has 256hp. Is this 1995? No way 256hp is going to cut it. 2009 and earlier just look too blah even if they do have the 2.5t. Might have to check the GT out in person to see if it looks better than pictures.

[tehehodi]

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/da...739693494.html

[JET]

If only it was AWD...

[Tachyon]

If the A6 was too large, what about an A3 Quattro?

[Trogdor]

Hi Shawn!

I can get any of these. Not all of them are AWD, but they have plenty of balls in its place.

http://www.saintpaulautos.com/used/B...bfe32f7007.htm

http://www.saintpaulautos.com/used/B...bf704f63e8.htm

http://www.saintpaulautos.com/used/M...893a90c2c5.htm
BTW, you're not going to find a low mileage X for $25,000. We just sold a 2008 with 97k on it for 21k.

http://www.appleautos.com/2012-Ford-...MN/vd/13240048

http://www.appleautos.com/2011-Hyund...MN/vd/13286915

http://www.appleautos.com/2011-LINCO...MN/vd/14264916

http://www.friendlychev.com/2009-Pon...MN/vd/14130128

http://www.friendlychev.com/inventor...n/AWD/SortBy0/

[enasnitsi]

Acura RL

[goodhart]

Just get 25 DSM's

[Super Bleeder!!]

Originally Posted by enasnitsi

Acura RL

way too slow

[enasnitsi]

Originally Posted by Super Bleeder!!

way too slow

Has more power than some of the others.

300Hp isn't bad

[scheides]

Evo

[turbotalon1g]

Evo is the best!

Legacy will be easy to find if you want an auto. I'm surprised you don't think 265hp is enough.

Good luck on your search.

[simulatedwood]

Porsche 911 c4s .. End thread..

[Kracka]

Evo X; everything else will leave you wanting more power so you'll end up getting rid of it rather quickly.

[AJ]

I love the interior of out new G. RWD basis, AWD, 300+ hp, and if you look at '13s, they lease out fantastic.