Best slightly used car 14k-28k

[ones3k]

I was close to getting a new 2006 acura TSX for 28k OTD, but i've decided to explore the slightly used car route in hopes of getting more car for my money. I'm placing my price cap at 28k firm, and i'd like a fairly new used car, maybe 1-3 years old. One such car that caught my attention is a 2005 subaru Legacy GT (250hp turbo) with 8k miles on it. It was used as a loaner for the local subaru dealer and they're asking 21k for it. They also have other 2005 demo models, one of which is going for 25k (but i can get that price down im sure). I don't know much about subaru reliability, but this seems like a good deal.

Any other recommendations for a slightly used car?

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: ones3k
I was close to getting a new 2006 acura TSX for 28k OTD, but i've decided to explore the slightly used car route in hopes of getting more car for my money. I'm placing my price cap at 28k firm, and i'd like a fairly new used car, maybe 1-3 years old. One such car that caught my attention is a 2005 subaru Legacy GT (250hp turbo) with 8k miles on it. It was used as a loaner for the local subaru dealer and they're asking 21k for it. They also have other 2005 demo models, one of which is going for 25k (but i can get that price down im sure) all of which have low miles. I don't know much about subaru reliability, but this seems like a good deal.

Any other recommendations for a slightly used car?

I think an acura TL would go for around that much used, run a search on their site.

 

[ones3k]

I've already looked into used TL's, the newer generation (2004+) are expensive and the older generation look ugly imo

 

[Strk]

I'm going to add a vote for the 2005 Subaru Legacy GT. For the money, it's about as good as you're going to get.

 

[AMCRambler]

2005 GTO FTW! 400hp 6.0 liter LS2. /thread

 

[sniperruff]

you can basically go for any used entry lux at that price.

although new merc's aren't exactly known for their reliability... i think this is sharp

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-Mer...4QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

compared to the M3, i think it's a bargain

 

[Greyd]

loaners are the worst cause people treat them like crap and drive them like crap.

 

[EXman]

Infinities G35 are Nice

want a rocket? I drove a mazdaspeed6 it was cheaper than that... but it does not have the snob factor of others. But the subaru sounds nice too.

 

[ones3k]

what about demo cars?

 

[BlancoNino]

BMW 328i

 

[ones3k]

I'd rather stay away from MErcedes and BMW, i'd prefer to get a high-reliability brand.

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: ones3k
I've already looked into used TL's, the newer generation (2004+) are expensive and the older generation look ugly imo

I agree, acura made some pretty bad looking cars, only the modern models are nice.

 

[MasterAndCommander]

Originally posted by: AMCRambler
2005 GTO FTW! 400hp 6.0 liter LS2. /thread

I agree...lot of performance for the buck. There's a nice aftermarket as well.

 

[TallBill]

If you can afford 28k on a car, why not get something for 15-18k and save the rest or spend on better toys. Overspending on cars is such a waste of money.

 

[ones3k]

Originally posted by: TallBill
If you can afford 28k on a car, why not get something for 15-18k and save the rest or spend on better toys. Overspending on cars is such a waste of money.

I'd be willing to go that low, send some recommendations!

 

[LtPage1]

Originally posted by: sniperruff
you can basically go for any used entry lux at that price.

although new merc's aren't exactly known for their reliability... i think this is sharp

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-Mer...4QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

compared to the M3, i think it's a bargain

As much as I hate C-class AMG comparisons to the M3, for $15k he's right.

 

[ones3k]

Originally posted by: LtPage1

Originally posted by: sniperruff
you can basically go for any used entry lux at that price.

although new merc's aren't exactly known for their reliability... i think this is sharp

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-Mer...4QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

compared to the M3, i think it's a bargain

As much as I hate C-class AMG comparisons to the M3, for $15k he's right.

buy it now price is 28k... doubt it will sell for much under that

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: Smartazz

Originally posted by: ones3k
I've already looked into used TL's, the newer generation (2004+) are expensive and the older generation look ugly imo

I agree, acura made some pretty bad looking cars, only the modern models are nice.

i

have

to

disagree

 

[ElFenix]

TSXes are 28K!?!? holy jebus!

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: ones3k

Originally posted by: LtPage1

Originally posted by: sniperruff
you can basically go for any used entry lux at that price.

although new merc's aren't exactly known for their reliability... i think this is sharp

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-Mer...4QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

compared to the M3, i think it's a bargain

As much as I hate C-class AMG comparisons to the M3, for $15k he's right.

buy it now price is 28k... doubt it will sell for much under that

even for BIN, a comparable M3 will be well above $30k

a little about your budget, but...

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: sniperruff

Originally posted by: ones3k

Originally posted by: LtPage1

Originally posted by: sniperruff
you can basically go for any used entry lux at that price.

although new merc's aren't exactly known for their reliability... i think this is sharp

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-Mer...4QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

compared to the M3, i think it's a bargain

As much as I hate C-class AMG comparisons to the M3, for $15k he's right.

buy it now price is 28k... doubt it will sell for much under that

even for BIN, a comparable M3 will be well above $30k

a little about your budget, but...

the auction title can be a LITTLE deceiving...

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: mariok2006

Originally posted by: sniperruff

Originally posted by: ones3k

Originally posted by: LtPage1

Originally posted by: sniperruff
you can basically go for any used entry lux at that price.

although new merc's aren't exactly known for their reliability... i think this is sharp

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-Mer...4QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

compared to the M3, i think it's a bargain

As much as I hate C-class AMG comparisons to the M3, for $15k he's right.

buy it now price is 28k... doubt it will sell for much under that

even for BIN, a comparable M3 will be well above $30k

a little about your budget, but...

the auction title can be a LITTLE deceiving...

 

[wasssup]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
TSXes are 28K!?!? holy jebus!

Yeah, a friend of mine just spent about $29k on a TSX a few months ago...his was pretty loaded too (NAV, leather, auto, etc).

 

[SithSolo1]

Look for a used G35 Sedan, you can probably find one under 28K

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: mariok2006

the auction title can be a LITTLE deceiving...

VIN checks out to be an M5. i think it's a good deal!