SVonhof How about an Audi A5 Sportback?

Yeah I'd love one, but probably even used it's more than I'm willing to spend. I'm being semi cheap with this car and actually spending a bit less than I spent on the TL 13 years ago lol. Limiting my budget to around $30K. I've seen some nice 2016 models in great shape that still have some factory warranty left. I've seen a few nice A6 cars. I would actually prefer a hatchback and did test drive both a BMW 3 and 5 series GT which were nice.

    meagain I would add Mazda 6. Take a look and a test drive. You will be sold.

    I do think that's a nice looking car. I had one as a rental recently and was impressed with the interior and ride... although it could use some horsepower. I didn't drive it, but saw a very lightly used loaded 2018 model with the turbo. I was leaning towards an AWD drive car this time though. The even with FWD the TL was never very good in the snow. I've had winter tires the last few winters which have helped, but it really detracts from the ride.

      How about a Lexus RC if you want a smaller 2-door or GS if you want a larger 4-door?

      My commuter car is a 2006 Lexus ES330 that I got with 72k on it. It runs great and was $10k. The fit, finish and quality is great and I know you can get a GS or RC for under $30k as well.

        SVonhof I was going to look at a Lexus GS, but haven't seen too many used ones around. Just started looking though.

          ode Yeah my coworker recently bought a Camry hybrid in this awesome blue. It's kinda boy racer looking, but pretty cool. It definitely stands out lol.

            Tinker It is a nice looking car. If they made an AWD version they could steal sales from Audi and BMW. I've always been a Honda guy, but I think the 6 may be a little nice than the Accord. I tried a 428i Gran Coupe xdrive last night though and that was sweet. A bit small, but they give you a hatchback.

                KCee if I was in the market and I didn’t mind the cost I’d get an Alpha Romeo Giulia in a heart beat. That’s my taste but not my budget.

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                    Tinker if I was in the market and I didn’t mind the cost I’d get an Alpha Romeo Giulia in a heart beat

                    Yeah that looks to be a really fun car to drive. I figure it's probably not very reliable, but my brother is a mechanic so maybe I will take a look for a used one. I think I did see a few used ones, but I think they were loaded and above my price point like the A5 Sportbacks.

                        Ch. out Subaru,Legacy,WRX etc.,very reliable,go for ever,high resale value and not too pricey.

                        Recently had Honda CRV and then 2 Mazda CX-5's. Thought they are considered to be in the same class. There was no comparison in every category the Mazda is way better. Interiors are amazing. They are more of a sporty handling car and do have a slightly harsher ride. Have driven a new Mazda 6, and really liked it, plus beautiful car.

                        KCee my brother is a mechanic so maybe I will take a look for a used one.

                        That's the ticket!

                        I had a string of 5 BMWs over the years and I had a trusted mechanic that was very reasonable and sensible. When he left for So Carolina, the two other indy foreign car shops I tried to use were as arrogant as the local BMW dealer. Our local dealer was a cheapskate so they didn't stock many parts. They were buying them from the KC dealer until they shut him off because they didn't like floor planning his parts department. It always took two visits to get anything fixed while we always waited for parts. Absolutely loved the cars though and got involved in the region's BMW car club; the track time and socials were a blast.

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                            Worked at a dealership that sold Honda and BMW and didn’t see the big fuss about either brand. BMW uncomfortable bland interiors and Honda’s doggy. I have an older Mazda6 wagon and it’s great second car. Quick, fun to drive and “goes to Lowe’s”. They stopped selling wagons in US or I’d probably have a new one.

                            mikeintopeka Yeah except when I told my brother what cars I was looking at his response was "oh god I hate working on European cars" LOL.

                              Toulon Texas is a bit out of my way. I really like the cars.com site and app. Pretty easy to search for what you want. We got my wife's car from Carmax, but for whatever reason they don't seem to have anything interesting right now. There is a large BMW/Mercedes dealership about an hour from my house that had a lot of used cars on the lot though.

                                  KCee

                                  Ha ha. Not sure where you are? KC? That's only 8.5 hours. Breeze.

                                  The good news about buying a used car is there is so much more room to negotiate at most traditional used dealers.

                                  Dealerships make a lot more off used cars than new. Go in late on a Saturday night. NO salesmen wants to be held up on Saturday night not to make a deal. One hour before closing time and you're good.

                                  Can't wait to see how that itch gets scratched.