Yet another DD thread

**JET** · 04-15-2013

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 · 04-15-2013

Subaru wrx?

polishmafia · 04-15-2013

This is not going to end well.

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

Speedfreak · 04-15-2013

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 · 04-15-2013

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 · 04-15-2013

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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** · 04-15-2013

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 · 04-15-2013

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

**JET** · 04-15-2013

If only it was AWD...

**Tachyon** · 04-15-2013

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

**Trogdor** · 04-15-2013

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 · 04-15-2013

Acura RL

Super Bleeder!! · 04-15-2013

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Originally Posted by enasnitsi

Acura RL

way too slow

enasnitsi · 04-15-2013

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Originally Posted by Super Bleeder!!

way too slow

Has more power than some of the others.

300Hp isn't bad

Super Bleeder!! · 04-16-2013

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Originally Posted by enasnitsi

Has more power than some of the others.

300Hp isn't bad

300hp attached to an awd slushbox in a heavy car. Looking at the specs last year i thought i would LOVE the RL as a daily. I went and test drove one and was VERY disappointed in the lack of power. Its all about how the car feels, not just reading the spec sheet.

**JET** · 04-16-2013

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Originally Posted by 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/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.

Really?

http://www.klinevolvo.com/used/Mitsu...00118e198e.htm

Someone forgot to tell Kline about that, 2008 with 41k on it for $25k. All the rest of the cars were nothing what I asked for.

**Trogdor** · 04-16-2013

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Originally Posted by JET

Really?

http://www.klinevolvo.com/used/Mitsu...00118e198e.htm

Someone forgot to tell Kline about that, 2008 with 41k on it for $25k. All the rest of the cars were nothing what I asked for.

That's actually a good price! If there's nothing wrong with the car, that should def. be on your list!

**Trogdor** · 04-16-2013

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Originally Posted by Trogdor

Because that's what out there on on our lot

Fixed.

On our lot, on the largest Chevy dealer in the state's lot, on the largest Ford/Lincoln dealer in the state's lot, and the 4 largest dealers in Rochester's lots either

polishmafia · 04-16-2013

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Originally Posted by Trogdor

On our lot, on the largest Chevy dealer in the state's lot, on the largest Ford/Lincoln dealer in the state's lot, and the 4 largest dealers in Rochester's lots either

Impressive! Even with all those lots, you didn't have any cars that fit the criteria. Got any Fiestas for sale?

**goodhart** · 04-15-2013

Just get 25 DSM's