25K Luxury sedan, what are the options?

[Spray`]

I got an incredible offer on my FJ Cruiser and I want to move it for a luxury car.

My demands are:
20+ Mpg (preferably 25)
Has to have at LEAST fold down seats.
Very fun to drive
prefer a lot of tech
has to be good in snow

What are my options here?
I was thinking 535I, G37 etc

[Fritz27]

Someone crunched my mom's E46 M3 and she got a 2006 A8L for around $25k. The thing is pretty damn sweet and loaded to the gills with tech. It's not exactly fun to drive in the traditional sense but it's got great grip and the thing is buttery smooth. I'd imagine piloting a cruise liner is somewhat similar.

[Scott]

5 Series wagon??

[TangoRed]

I got an incredible offer on my FJ Cruiser and I want to move it for a luxury car.

My demands are:
20+ Mpg (preferably 25)
Has to have at LEAST fold down seats.
Very fun to drive
prefer a lot of tech
has to be good in snow

What are my options here?
I was thinking 535I, G37 etc

You didn't say anything about your maintenance preferences. If reliability is a big deal to you, its hard to go wrong with a G37x, although the mixed fuel economy will be borderline.

[Spray`]

Not a huge deal, was also looking at the Jaguar XF.

A bmw 535XI wagon is tempting too, but the fuel mileage will suck.

You didn't say anything about your maintenance preferences. If reliability is a big deal to you, its hard to go wrong with a G37x, although the mixed fuel economy will be borderline.

[patrikman]

buy a winter beater and blizzaks.

[Spray`]

Love the cadillac V.

I already have a corvette though, so no room for a winter beater. My DD Has to be able to be good in the snow.

buy a winter beater and blizzaks.

[TangoRed]

Not a huge deal, was also looking at the Jaguar XF.

A bmw 535XI wagon is tempting too, but the fuel mileage will suck.

Wouldn't look at a Jag if "good in the snow" is one of your requirements. The AWD models are just now getting introduced. I like my E60 but would be weary of a non-CPO Euro anything.

[Spray`]

Yeah I don't know how bad 535xi's are reliability wise.

Wouldn't look at a Jag if "good in the snow" is one of your requirements. The AWD models are just now getting introduced. I like my E60 but would be weary of a non-CPO Euro anything.

[GiacGtiAgain]

again not quite "fun to drive" but a solid driver: 06-09 acura RL. they have iffy resale but decent reliability and a lot of tech.

random example:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...t_12175wt_1162

[cberwald]

CPO Audi A4 with convenience package?

[koko12]

again not quite "fun to drive" but a solid driver: 06-09 acura RL. they have iffy resale but decent reliability and a lot of tech.

random example:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...t_12175wt_1162

This. Though I don't like the front of the 09 model. The poor resale value is actually a really good thing for you as the original owner already took the largest hit.

[NoXenons]

again not quite "fun to drive" but a solid driver: 06-09 acura RL. they have iffy resale but decent reliability and a lot of tech.

random example:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...t_12175wt_1162

Does Acura have the worst marketing or what? They invented torque-vectoring AWD yet noone gave two sh*ts until BMW & Audi introduced their own versions.

[Golgo-13]

[Spray`]

http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Acura/RL/...howcpo=ShowCPO

Looks pretty clean. I do like the look of the newer TL's as well.

[Spray`]

how are 335xi coupes on reliability?

[Toaster29]

The 335s are fairly reliable these days. Obviously there was the whole fuel pump fiasco back a few years ago, but parts revisions have really helped these cars out a lot. VANOS issues aren't nearly as common anymore, nor are injector problems. The common failure points are also very inexpensive by BMW standards now. Injectors are under $100 each which is nearly the price of a regular injector, much less a precision/exotic piezo element DI injector. Fuel pumps are cheap, but covered under a 100k warranty. Turbos are reliable, but now covered under an 80k/8 year warranty. Service costs if you are basic DIY type aren't bad at all. The power with a piggie back and a splash of E85 is most impressive. It'll give your Z a serious run for it's money. Add a few more bolt-ons and the Z will need mods to keep up/win.

[Remedy]

[Spray`]

Was waiting for this.

A 9-3 wagon with XWD in manual is a great car, just not sure i can get over how horrendous the interior is.

[MrKevkevL]

E90 BMW 3 series

[Silly_me]

Not a huge deal, was also looking at the Jaguar XF.

I've yet to see an XF for 25kus

[Inspector Detector]

Best option ditch the gas pigs, buy a shiny, new, Prius C/Golf TDI and use all the left over $$$$$$ for gas, insurance and what little maintenance it needs. And have a good time laughing at everybody when gas hits $5. Actually you can come here to Chicago and laugh now about our gas prices, and don't forget the Cubs too

[roflingsam]

my friend just bought a cpo 09 335xi coupe with 25k miles sports, premium package for 30k

[cberwald]

The BMW 330d (E90) is also great on fuel, and pretty quick. I bet with the right winter tires it would be great in snow too.

[Eightysixturbo]

You can probably step in an entry level 2013 acura civ.. err ilx.

[njm23]

VW CC? 3.6L AWD gets around 25mpg can pick them up in the low 20's CPO

[mike02467]

You can get a brand new 2012 Accord EX-L V6 for 25k, which is normally like 30k new, but since the '13's are out they're liquidating them. Not a whole lot of tech in those cars though...

[Nourdmrolnmt]

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1



that one is a LITTLE over 25k.

[Toaster29]

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1



that one is a LITTLE over 25k.

Wow, that's a pretty slick car for that kind of money. Looks like they respond nicely to mods from what I can see also

[Nourdmrolnmt]

Wow, that's a pretty slick car for that kind of money. Looks like they respond nicely to mods from what I can see also

it's the least expensive GS on cars.com from what I saw and within 35 miles of where I am.

[jimmy_wheels]

I'm going to toss this out there - 2009+ Acura TSX. It get's 30+mpg, is very sporty, comfortable and has more 'tech' than anything I've rode in. I'm 6'2" and I have pleanty of room in the car. The back seats have a center armrest. Seats fold, stereo sounds fantastic. Bluetooth linked to my cell phone so I can stream pandora and get caller ID on the dash. It remembers who I am (by using the driver key) and automatically adjusts the seats for me (it might do the mirrors too, I don't remember). Did I mention Xenon headlights?

I bought mine for 25k and I absolutely love it. Navigation leaves a little to be desired but it's got me where I needed to be.



Good luck with what ever you decide

[Lifelong Obsession]

Subaru Legacy, loaded 2.5 or base 3.6 at $25K, or you can have a loaded 3.6 for about $28K. Maybe you can get a slightly lower price on a leftover '12, since the '13 has had some cosmetic/suspension changes.

[maskedSONY]

The Mazda dealer will practically give this away to you for less than $25K. The 2013 model has other goodies like side-marker turn signals, etc.

[NoXenons]

ITT: OP said he wants something very fun to drive & is looking at 535i & G37. People are offering FWD family sedans.


E39 M5 is your best bet OP. Put aside the leftover 7 g's for maintenance. If AWD is a must, then C6 S6.

[patrikman]

What about