Best sedan under $40k? new or used

Bluechipper · 02-23-2011, 01:17 AM

So I am looking for a second car.

Only requirements is to be a sedan, under $40k and decent mpg (not a prius, but not M5 mpg). Being under a current warranty would be nice, but not 100% necessary.

New or Used. Any ideas? I have seen some clean used IS-F's under $40k.

Year's_End · 02-23-2011, 01:28 AM

IS-F would be a great buy. There are quite a few on autotrader for ≤ $40k.

Really though, I think an E90 335i is an amazing all-round sedan that you'll enjoy. $40k is a perfect budget to find one with reasonable miles. Perfect amount of power for a DD, great fuel efficiency, solid driving dynamics; you can't go wrong.

I'd find a used E90 335i for 35k and dump the other 5k into some wheels and light cosmetic mods if I was you.

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn · 02-23-2011, 01:29 AM

06 S65 AMG

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...item45f8f56147

Year's_End · 02-23-2011, 01:42 AM

Eh, 65k miles on a car that's five years old that gets around mid-teens mpg combined with dated looks and technology. Not my cup of tea but it is a steal for the power you get.

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn · 02-23-2011, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

Eh, 65k miles on a car that's five years old that gets around mid-teens mpg combined with dated looks and technology. Not my cup of tea but it is a steal for the power you get.

hahahahahahaha, mid-teens mpg, yeah right! I got 6 to 8 in an SL600...

blue2fire · 02-23-2011, 01:52 AM

Maserati Quattroporte? You probably will only drive it once a month (before it retreats to the shop) but it might be worth it.

EVO, IS-F and RS4 are also good.

Year's_End · 02-23-2011, 02:12 AM

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hahahahahahaha, mid-teens mpg, yeah right! I got 6 to 8 in an SL600...

wtf how were you driving it? you live in NY or something?

everything i've read online including reviews says you can realistically expect low teens with regular driving habits.

Bluechipper · 02-23-2011, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by blue2fire

Maserati Quattroporte? You probably will only drive it once a month (before it retreats to the shop) but it might be worth it.

EVO, IS-F and RS4 are also good.

Forgot about the RS4, I will have to check out some of those. Not sure if I want manual though.

Always loved the Quattroporte, but like you said the shop bills could be rough.

Bluechipper · 02-23-2011, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

IS-F would be a great buy. There are quite a few on autotrader for ≤ $40k.

Really though, I think an E90 335i is an amazing all-round sedan that you'll enjoy. $40k is a perfect budget to find one with reasonable miles. Perfect amount of power for a DD, great fuel efficiency, solid driving dynamics; you can't go wrong.

I'd find a used E90 335i for 35k and dump the other 5k into some wheels and light cosmetic mods if I was you.

335i is a great car. Problem is I already have a m3 vert, so I kind of wanted a different car. Not another E9x.

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn · 02-23-2011, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

wtf how were you driving it? you live in NY or something?

everything i've read online including reviews says you can realistically expect low teens with regular driving habits.

realistically, you want to punch it and giggle every 5 minutes....

Year's_End · 02-23-2011, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluechipper

335i is a great car. Problem is I already have a m3 vert, so I kind of wanted a different car. Not another E9x.

Oh true I didn't even pay attention to that...I'd gun for an IS-F. Can't go wrong there.

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realistically, you want to punch it and giggle every 5 minutes....

lol I could see that happening.

ben14142001 · 02-23-2011, 03:12 AM

RS4 is nice, IS-F would be nice as well. Probably in a year or so you'll start getting some C63's down around that price, but I don't know if you'll find any now, hell of a car though.
Just looking around as well, there were a couple CTS-V's that were hovering around 40k on eBay. Again, beastly car.

aut0sh0cker · 02-23-2011, 03:34 AM

Should be able to find a nice E55 AMG for that price. That or the RS4 would be at the top of my list.

Artmasterx · 02-23-2011, 04:27 AM

How about a 335d?

Also "best" is a very vague descriptor. Are you looking for a sports sedan only, or are less sporty options ok as well?

RS4 will certainly get crap MPG, but I have ridden in one and it sounds awesome and has a great interior (not so great at auto-X though).

I am not sure if the newest CTS-V's are down that low yet, but it's another good option.

For less-sporty, you have the Genesis V8, a used 2011 M37/56, ...

OBI_agent · 02-26-2011, 05:47 AM

What about a used C63 AMG? Or better, what about another M3? M3 sedan ? I think the M3 sedan would eventually become extinct after the current one so get hold of it before someone else does

MediaArtist · 02-26-2011, 01:54 PM

Used A6.

Boost Gomez · 02-26-2011, 02:33 PM

Used C63. You hypothetically can get 20 mpg out of it. Plus, it would be a nice complement to your M.

1cleanm6 · 02-26-2011, 03:18 PM

m5 for me....white on red please

stickypaws · 02-26-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluechipper

Only requirements is to be a sedan, under $40k and decent mpg

Being under a current warranty would be nice, but not 100% necessary.

New or used.

A sedan. New or used. Under $40k. Decent mpg.

Um. That's way too specific

Would you want a Taurus? Would you want an Accord? Would you want a Malibu? Would you want a Camry? Would you want an Acura? Would you want an Infiniti? Would you want a Nissan? Would you want a VW? Would you want a Hyundai? Would you want a Volvo? Would you want a Jaguar? Would you want an Audi? Would you want a BMW? Would you want a Merc? Would you want a _______?

What do you want?

Year's_End · 02-26-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost Gomez

Used C63. You hypothetically can get 20 mpg out of it. Plus, it would be a nice complement to your M.

Yeahhhh, good luck with the whole mpg deal. Babying that car nets high teens at best from my experience.

BAMF car besides that.

mike5411 · 02-26-2011, 07:37 PM

I think the g37 deserves a mention here. You can get a a fully loaded one for 40k. While it is not my favorite and I prefer some of the cars previously mentioned, there is something about new vs used that makes it appealing.

Year's_End · 02-26-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mike5411

I think the g37 deserves a mention here. You can get a a fully loaded one for 40k. While it is not my favorite and I prefer some of the cars previously mentioned, there is something about new vs used that makes it appealing.

The sedan just looks so fucking ugly...that's the problem.

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Artmasterx Captain 46 Rep 886 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Volvo V70R [10.00] 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	How about a 335d? Also "best" is a very vague descriptor. Are you looking for a sports sedan only, or are less sporty options ok as well? RS4 will certainly get crap MPG, but I have ridden in one and it sounds awesome and has a great interior (not so great at auto-X though). I am not sure if the newest CTS-V's are down that low yet, but it's another good option. For less-sporty, you have the Genesis V8, a used 2011 M37/56, ... __________________ Current: 2007 335i sedan Alpine White \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Comfort Access FORMERLY: 128i coupe Alpine White \| Sports Package \| Black Leather Last edited by Artmasterx; 02-23-2011 at 04:39 AM..
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mike5411 New Member 0 Rep 28 Posts Drives: Not a BMW... Yet Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bethlehem iTrader: (0)	I think the g37 deserves a mention here. You can get a a fully loaded one for 40k. While it is not my favorite and I prefer some of the cars previously mentioned, there is something about new vs used that makes it appealing.
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