AnthonyR Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Per this thread I am looking for a new car for my wife. We loved the SRX, fast, comfortable, and just really nice. But for our next car we are leaning more towards a midsize sedan vs an suv, due to fuel milage, and we are looking to spend a little less than we did for the SRX (which aint cheap). Looking around 10k-ish and we will probably get it at auto auction for price sake. Also looking for a very safe car (obviously). And eventually we will definately get another SRX.So far we are looking at pretty much all 2002+Toyota CamryLexus ES300Volvo S60 T5Saab 9-5 AeroMercedes C-class (although a bit small)Performance isn´t paramount, although any car I get will be the top available model with the most powerful model available (I don´t buy cars without having every option), I am also a huge fan of very quiet/comfortable cars, and it´s for my wife not me. Good fuel economy is also important, as obviously is safety.Also open to suggestions of other cars, but no american, it has to be a midsize sedan (no small cars), safe, and have leather etc (luxury) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan_B Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 I like the ES but the GS is a little bigger and cooler looking, owned 3 never had an issue with any of them.I am looking for a 2004/5 s60 R if you come across one lemme know :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0E Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 E39 BMW. You'll find a lot in your price-range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caanglin Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Agree with E39 great cars, from your list I would go with the sabb9-5 aero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenhoeve Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 price/value ratio would be best on a 2003 Aero.Every option under the sun, nice engine, wayyyyy cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM850R Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Personally I would go with the ES or the Volvo. Depends on which car you can find. At least with the Volvo you know the engine and the car well enough to do some work yourself if need be, or at least not be surprised when bringing it in to get fixed. I would think the ES would be the quietest out of your list though and possibly the most fuel efficient behind the Camry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 The ES will probably the most reliable and quietest car out of all your options. The Camry is a cheaper ES with less leather. The Volvo will be sweet and have the most comfy seats. The C-class is a good car, but for my money I'd get a 3-series because. As others have suggested the E39 is a good car. Not much to break on those cars other than the plastic water pumps and misc electrical comfort things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmsee Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 My word is for S60 but get 2003+ model unless you want manual. They automatics had transmission problems Also it probably be hard to find it for 10K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 LOL yes indeed. The tranny on our '02 has a delay when getting into gear.. it's gotten worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmsee Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I heard to many people complaining about their auto trannys. Especially 2001-2003 models If you want S60 then get manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s70turbo1998 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 My dad has a Camry and hasn't spent any money other then oil changes and new tires for 70,000 miles. Very quiet ride too IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00STWAG1N Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 get that bimmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyR Posted July 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 My dad has a Camry and hasn't spent any money other then oil changes and new tires for 70,000 miles. Very quiet ride too IMOSame thing on our 2001 Volvo S40, except we´ve only had it for 50k miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aequitas_Veritas Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 E39 BMW. You'll find a lot in your price-range.I hate to agree with you joe, but they are damn nice carshttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/M-Sport-Whe...1QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-BMW-54...1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmsee Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Hotness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.