08-23-2006, 05:11 PM
So, I got some exciting news at work yesterday: I will be going into sales! I'm extremely stoked because this is what I had originally pushed for when I joined the company, but they started me in production because I had "management potential" (whatever that means :lol: ). Sales is the next step up in the promotion process, and I've been thrown into it quicker than usual because of the current situation with the home sales market and our desperate need for more sales.
Anyway, long story short, I don't really want to be driving around my Tundra any more. It's a nice truck, but I would like something more luxurious and sedan-like for a daily driver. I need some opinions from you guys, here's a little info:
1) Tundra cost me about $12,000. Ideally I'd like to keep the daily driver close to that amount, under if possible, with a max of $15,000 at the VERY most.
2) I want something sporty, but luxurious...AWD is a bonus but not a necessity, RWD would be second best.
3) Reliability is obviously important, and it would be a big plus, but again not a necessity, to have something that's maintenance costs won't completely assrape me.
4) It would be great if the cost of insurance wasn't incredibly high either. I think I'm paying about $1200 per year on just the Tundra.
So far I'm thinking:
2001+ IS300 (not the newest ones though) - I REALLY like this car and it would probably be the most ideal for me, although it's tough to find a decent one in that pricerange
2000ish Infiniti G20 - Another nice car, but I don't know much about the reliability of these
2000ish Audi A4 - Could fit the bill for AWD, comfortable, 4 doors
Any ideas? I'm really not into Hondas or Miatas, so don't bother with those.
Anyway, long story short, I don't really want to be driving around my Tundra any more. It's a nice truck, but I would like something more luxurious and sedan-like for a daily driver. I need some opinions from you guys, here's a little info:
1) Tundra cost me about $12,000. Ideally I'd like to keep the daily driver close to that amount, under if possible, with a max of $15,000 at the VERY most.
2) I want something sporty, but luxurious...AWD is a bonus but not a necessity, RWD would be second best.
3) Reliability is obviously important, and it would be a big plus, but again not a necessity, to have something that's maintenance costs won't completely assrape me.
4) It would be great if the cost of insurance wasn't incredibly high either. I think I'm paying about $1200 per year on just the Tundra.
So far I'm thinking:
2001+ IS300 (not the newest ones though) - I REALLY like this car and it would probably be the most ideal for me, although it's tough to find a decent one in that pricerange
2000ish Infiniti G20 - Another nice car, but I don't know much about the reliability of these
2000ish Audi A4 - Could fit the bill for AWD, comfortable, 4 doors
Any ideas? I'm really not into Hondas or Miatas, so don't bother with those.
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2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks
2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks