I need a new car

[mUUser]

Try cars.com

Put in your criteria and how far you're willing to travel/ship the vehicle and presto....there are your choices.

[kccougar]

I'd consider an Audi.

[kccougar]

I'd also ask if you are set on AWD. Where do you live? If in Utah, I wouldn't limit yourself to AWD. Roads here are very well cared for and the times you might need AWD are very few and far between.

[old_gregg]

Mazdaspeed3. Not a sedan but a four door hatchback. And not AWD but a car with plenty of power (265 hp due to the I-4 turbo), decent mileage (25-26 mpg) with superb handling and a fun factor that excels all else in your price range.

if there's a speed3 for less than $9k, sign my ass up

[falafel]

I'd consider an Audi.

You can get an A4 with quattro for under $9k. The lowest miles you'll get will be around 75k. But around that time you could have some pricey maintenance coming up.

[FN Phat]

if there's a speed3 for less than $9k, sign my ass up

I found one just a bit more...$10,400. I bet that you could talk them into another $500, making it in the $9k range!

I was a bit surprised that there were a few options in the $10-12k range.

[old_gregg]

I found one just a bit more...$10,400. I bet that you could talk them into another $500, making it in the $9k range!

I was a bit surprised that there were a few options in the $10-12k range.

i want it. is it the black one in virginia on cars.com?

[MarkGrace]

I bought a new car and figured I'd post the picture here. I didn't even drive the G25 as I'm still trying to figure out why Infiniti made it (even though I do like it a bit). It's almost as expensive as the G37, it's the same size but with a smaller engine, and it's the same body style they've had for like 5 years. I figured I'd tire of the car before I would the 328i so I went with the beamer.

I came home early last night and the kids were ecstatic. One of them asked me if the new car was simply my old one with a new paint job. They just love new stuff and don't care what brand/model it is. I let them play around in it for a little while, sticking their heads out of the sunroof and pretending to drive. Then I took them for a spin. It was a fun afternoon.

Thumbs up from me.

[Maximus]

Mazdaspeed3. Not a sedan but a four door hatchback. And not AWD but a car with plenty of power (265 hp due to the I-4 turbo), decent mileage (25-26 mpg) with superb handling and a fun factor that excels all else in your price range.

by sedan I meant not a truck/van/SUV and I dont want a 2 door. The Mazdas look good, how quality of a brand is Mazda? My family has always only gone with Honda, Toyota or Nissan.

[old_gregg]

by sedan I meant not a truck/van/SUV and I dont want a 2 door. The Mazdas look good, how quality of a brand is Mazda? My family has always only gone with Honda, Toyota or Nissan.

very comparable

[Maximus]

I'd also ask if you are set on AWD. Where do you live? If in Utah, I wouldn't limit yourself to AWD. Roads here are very well cared for and the times you might need AWD are very few and far between.

I just think AWD would make it more environment diverse. I may be going to the NE for grad school, or NC, etc. Maybe I dont need it. It seems like a good idea in the snow also. But if it makes that much difference in the price, I can go without it. I dont think id go for Audi, i heard its very expensive to maintain.

[Color Me Badd Fan]

I just think AWD would make it more environment diverse. I may be going to the NE for grad school, or NC, etc. Maybe I dont need it. It seems like a good idea in the snow also. But if it makes that much difference in the price, I can go without it. I dont think id go for Audi, i heard its very expensive to maintain.

A front wheel drive car is all you need. This particular Mazda is good quality because there's not much Ford in it. With that said, I'd be wary of that turbo, you may want to consider one without it.

[mUUser]

I just think AWD would make it more environment diverse. I may be going to the NE for grad school, or NC, etc. Maybe I dont need it. It seems like a good idea in the snow also. But if it makes that much difference in the price, I can go without it. I dont think id go for Audi, i heard its very expensive to maintain.

Agreed. With today's numerous options, I wouldn't consider anything but a 4WD/AWD.

[Ygoat]

Agreed. With today's numerous options, I wouldn't consider anything but a 4WD/AWD.

If you don't need the status of an Audi, Infiniti, Lexus, BMW, Acura, etc., a Subaru Legacy GT (turbo), is competitive with any of those in AWD, speed, & agility for half the price.

[kccougar]

If you don't need the status of an Audi, Infiniti, Lexus, BMW, Acura, etc., a Subaru Legacy GT (turbo), is competitive with any of those in AWD, speed, & agility for half the price.

But still buzzes with cheap plastic like a car that costs half the price.