Help my weird sister pick out a car!

TheAcAvenger · 01-26-2010, 02:48 PM

Dear E90post friends and friends from other bimmerpost communities. My sister is weird. She wants a new car but she's very, very particular about car image.

Our budget, around 40k and under.

She'd prefer a small sedan or a hatch

Her previous cars are: 2nd gen Acura Legend (1st car, handed down from my mom). Nissan Pathfinder (2nd car, handed down from my dad, but she crashed it). 1999 Civic Si (she got it in black, not the blue, and had it stock forever... it hurt me inside. She did drive the shit out of it though). 2004.5 Jetta GLI VR6.

Makes we can't use:
BMWs (she thinks they're poser.

)
Mercedes (the C is too prissy and the SLK is too small).

She's always talking about fargegnugen or whatever those vw fanboys call it to make their cars seem more awesome than they really are. But she finally realizes VWs arent the best built things in the world. She doesn't want something too "adult", but she's a commercial banker, so she can't be too "i think im 16" either.

Oh, and just because her budget is that high doesn't mean she wouldnt be happy with something cheap(er). I mention this because many of you are like me and would pretty much just get the nicest/fastest car we could get within reason.

Cars with manual trannies are preferred (She's only driven manuals for the last 10 years.) But she's considering a DCT/DSG instead.

The top contenders out of her mouth so far:
A4 (the knock is that its pricey)
A3 (the knock is that its 4 doors now instead of 2)
GTI (the knock is that she's kind of sick of VWs)
Civic Si (the knock is that she had one when she was in college)

I'm forcing her to test drive the WRX (if you like a GTI, how could you not like the WRX. Plus, Subaru is a top quality niche brand).

I'm also forcing her to test drive the TSX 6-speed and the TSX V6.

I'm going to suggest she drive the EVO MR Touring, just because I like it and it gives me an excuse.

So reel em off! Think of cars that aren't mainstream, but aren't so weird/pointless that they stand out for being so.

LI E90 · 01-26-2010, 03:14 PM

Audi A5 S Line pre owned

Year's_End · 01-26-2010, 03:18 PM

B8 A4 or a MkVI GTi.

mtla4 · 01-26-2010, 03:23 PM

Mazdaspeed3 or Mazda 3

EJ2000 · 01-26-2010, 03:36 PM

G37 sedan?

Mazdaspeed 3?

stickypaws · 01-26-2010, 03:37 PM

From your description she doesn't sound any weirder than 95% of the people here.

bubbletea 4 me · 01-26-2010, 03:42 PM

G37 (coupe or sedan) or TSX.

These two cars are nice inside and out, fairly reliable, competitively priced among it's class and they are not too "old" nor too "young"

WRX? Evo? comeon.. that's def. not her especially for a commercial banker. you still want something profesional.

Red Bread · 01-26-2010, 03:42 PM

Sounds like an A5 2.0t should be just about perfect, especially since it's not just a fluffed up VW, poser sort of car, you know, like BMW's.

EJ2000 · 01-26-2010, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Sounds like an A5 2.0t should be just about perfect, especially since it's not just a fluffed up VW, poser sort of car, you know, like BMW's.

lol

TheAcAvenger · 01-26-2010, 03:57 PM

I dont think she'll go for an A5. There's already an S5 in the family.

But keep em coming ! i love these kinds of threads

Garduna · 01-26-2010, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Sounds like an A5 2.0t should be just about perfect, especially since it's not just a fluffed up VW, poser sort of car, you know, like BMW's.

+1 just get that and call it a day haha

TheAcAvenger · 01-26-2010, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubbletea 4 me

G37 (coupe or sedan) or TSX.

These two cars are nice inside and out, fairly reliable, competitively priced among it's class and they are not too "old" nor too "young"

WRX? Evo? comeon.. that's def. not her especially for a commercial banker. you still want something profesional.

She's been driving a lowered jetta GLI with an exhaust on it to work for a while now. The WRX was her idea! The Evo was mine.

TheAcAvenger · 01-26-2010, 03:59 PM

She'd probably really like the G37. I forgot about that one

bubbletea 4 me · 01-26-2010, 04:01 PM

and they come with AWD if she needs that (being that u are in VA??)

KingOfJericho · 01-26-2010, 04:04 PM

TSX offers great bang for your buck.

stickypaws · 01-26-2010, 04:04 PM

How about a Chinese car built in Belgium and engineered by Swedes?

http://www.edmunds.com/volvo/s40/review.html

powertrip · 01-26-2010, 04:14 PM

Volvo C30?? I think they look really nice in the right color.

nmulax · 01-26-2010, 04:32 PM

VW CC

Subaru Legacy

RodTheFemur · 01-26-2010, 04:33 PM

Lexus IS 250 or 350.

Nice cars.

EJ2000 · 01-26-2010, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger

She'd probably really like the G37. I forgot about that one

Sedan or coupe? If coupe's are in play as well... that opens up a bunch of new options...

This may be a little below what she was thinking, but it's along the lines of the Civic SI:

Genesis Coupe

or:
Acura TL
Infiniti EX (if she really really likes hatches - but it's blah IMO)
Mini Cooper S
...

jaiman · 01-26-2010, 05:26 PM

TSX would get my vote.

sole cal · 01-26-2010, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stickypaws

From your description she doesn't sound any weirder than 95% of the people here.

yeah she does lol, she has 40k to spend and is considering a civic si.

i think she should get an is350.

01-26-2010, 02:48 PM	#1
TheAcAvenger Brigadier General 133 Rep 3,132 Posts Drives: 2018 R35 GTR / 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757 > Nova > Denver iTrader: (1)	Help my weird sister pick out a car! Dear E90post friends and friends from other bimmerpost communities. My sister is weird. She wants a new car but she's very, very particular about car image. Our budget, around 40k and under. She'd prefer a small sedan or a hatch Her previous cars are: 2nd gen Acura Legend (1st car, handed down from my mom). Nissan Pathfinder (2nd car, handed down from my dad, but she crashed it). 1999 Civic Si (she got it in black, not the blue, and had it stock forever... it hurt me inside. She did drive the shit out of it though). 2004.5 Jetta GLI VR6. Makes we can't use: BMWs (she thinks they're poser. ) Mercedes (the C is too prissy and the SLK is too small). She's always talking about fargegnugen or whatever those vw fanboys call it to make their cars seem more awesome than they really are. But she finally realizes VWs arent the best built things in the world. She doesn't want something too "adult", but she's a commercial banker, so she can't be too "i think im 16" either. Oh, and just because her budget is that high doesn't mean she wouldnt be happy with something cheap(er). I mention this because many of you are like me and would pretty much just get the nicest/fastest car we could get within reason. Cars with manual trannies are preferred (She's only driven manuals for the last 10 years.) But she's considering a DCT/DSG instead. The top contenders out of her mouth so far: A4 (the knock is that its pricey) A3 (the knock is that its 4 doors now instead of 2) GTI (the knock is that she's kind of sick of VWs) Civic Si (the knock is that she had one when she was in college) I'm forcing her to test drive the WRX (if you like a GTI, how could you not like the WRX. Plus, Subaru is a top quality niche brand). I'm also forcing her to test drive the TSX 6-speed and the TSX V6. I'm going to suggest she drive the EVO MR Touring, just because I like it and it gives me an excuse. So reel em off! Think of cars that aren't mainstream, but aren't so weird/pointless that they stand out for being so. __________________ 2018 R35 GT-R Cicio800 \| 2007 E92 335i - RB Turbos, TC Kline DA Coils, HPA M3 Suspension, Quaife LSD, Stoptech BBK, JB4, FuelIT, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Stett OC, Helix IC, Volk TE-37, Vorsteiner V-35, OSS Headlights \| Retired - 2015 F82 M4
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EJ2000 Private First Class 3 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2008 G37 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WI iTrader: (0)	G37 sedan? Mazdaspeed 3?
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bubbletea 4 me Lieutenant Colonel 68 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Finally here Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (5)	G37 (coupe or sedan) or TSX. These two cars are nice inside and out, fairly reliable, competitively priced among it's class and they are not too "old" nor too "young" WRX? Evo? comeon.. that's def. not her especially for a commercial banker. you still want something profesional.
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Red Bread Major General 4354 Rep 9,147 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Sounds like an A5 2.0t should be just about perfect, especially since it's not just a fluffed up VW, poser sort of car, you know, like BMW's.
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TheAcAvenger Brigadier General 133 Rep 3,132 Posts Drives: 2018 R35 GTR / 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757 > Nova > Denver iTrader: (1)	I dont think she'll go for an A5. There's already an S5 in the family. But keep em coming ! i love these kinds of threads __________________ 2018 R35 GT-R Cicio800 \| 2007 E92 335i - RB Turbos, TC Kline DA Coils, HPA M3 Suspension, Quaife LSD, Stoptech BBK, JB4, FuelIT, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Stett OC, Helix IC, Volk TE-37, Vorsteiner V-35, OSS Headlights \| Retired - 2015 F82 M4
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TheAcAvenger Brigadier General 133 Rep 3,132 Posts Drives: 2018 R35 GTR / 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757 > Nova > Denver iTrader: (1)	She'd probably really like the G37. I forgot about that one __________________ 2018 R35 GT-R Cicio800 \| 2007 E92 335i - RB Turbos, TC Kline DA Coils, HPA M3 Suspension, Quaife LSD, Stoptech BBK, JB4, FuelIT, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Stett OC, Helix IC, Volk TE-37, Vorsteiner V-35, OSS Headlights \| Retired - 2015 F82 M4
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bubbletea 4 me Lieutenant Colonel 68 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Finally here Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (5)	and they come with AWD if she needs that (being that u are in VA??)
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jaiman Captain 22 Rep 658 Posts Drives: very fast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	TSX would get my vote.
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