Looking for a new car...

Kinja'd!!! "JJ" (jeremyk)
04/01/2015 at 15:24 • Filed to: None

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here are the requirements in no particular order:

- 4 doors

- automatic :(

- must be new

- under 50k, preferably under 45k

- fun to drive

- preferably cloth or recaro seats

- no trucks

- comfortable, not too small

Currently considering a Gti with performance pack or charger rt.

Thanks for any suggestions!

Have a p1 for your troubles.


DISCUSSION (33)


Kinja'd!!! MIATAAAA > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:27

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off the top of my head, this fits quite well.

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Kinja'd!!! G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:27

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Golf GTI with the DSG


Kinja'd!!! djmt1 > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:27

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Audi S3


Kinja'd!!! Alfalfa Romeo > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:29

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Mazda6, BMW 3 or maybe 5 series. Those are the first that come to my mind.


Kinja'd!!! nermal > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:30

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Done.

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Kinja'd!!! Brian Silvestro > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:32

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Audi S3 fo sho


Kinja'd!!! Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:33

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Fusion 2.0 Ecoboost AWD.

Sorry about the annotation—it's the only way I can reply.


Kinja'd!!! G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:33

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Also, 2015 CC

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2015 Mazda 6

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Toyota Avalon


Kinja'd!!! JJ > Alfalfa Romeo
04/01/2015 at 15:33

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I was thinking something a little more performance oriented but will check those out.


Kinja'd!!! Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:34

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Charger RT, Chevy SS, or a Golf GTI all seem like good options.


Kinja'd!!! DatassunTX > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:34

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My boss just got a used (lightly) 2013 S4 audi for 40k and it only had 10k on the dash ! Automatic .. makes little blurble noises on up and down shifts like the new F type especially in sport mode. Comes with leather standard and everything is nice.. I've been in his car a few times and am blown away at the action on the buttons .. I know I know a weird thing to get excited about but when the windows of a car go up and down with a button its nice when that button is as well engineered as possible.

And .. It's a bosses car !


Kinja'd!!! MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:34

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Is an ATS too small?


Kinja'd!!! JJ > djmt1
04/01/2015 at 15:34

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I did briefly check out the s3 but it seemed a but small.


Kinja'd!!! Sn210 > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:35

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Chevy SS?


Kinja'd!!! Viking03 > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:35

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That leaves a lot of open space. Without knowing your particular tastes or if you are even in the US, I have been leaning more and more towards the USDM. I know this is not a very popular opinion around here but the Charger Skat Pack starts at $39k and you can get the SRT for under $50k. Also the Cadillacs have really caught my attention. You can't get a V for that price, but you can still have a nice comfortable car.


Kinja'd!!! Alfalfa Romeo > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:36

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A higher tier 3 series would at least be worth checking out. There's also the Chevy SS.


Kinja'd!!! PS9 > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:36

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-automatic
-fun to drive

Sorry. Can't help ya.


Kinja'd!!! itschrome > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:37

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Have you checked out lincoln lately? tons of good stuff over there


Kinja'd!!! citizennick > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:39

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Chevrolet SS!


Kinja'd!!! djmt1 > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:40

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How much are S4s where you are I assume you're not in the UK since you would of just gone Skoda Octavia VRS since we seem to have some weird love for those things over here.


Kinja'd!!! bob and john > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:40

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if a GTI.

FUCK I forgot they dont offer the A3 in TDI anymore. SHIT.


Kinja'd!!! Azrek > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:42

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So under $50k? That gives you quite the choices in cars. 3 of which immediately come to mind in 4 door. In my particular order:

1. Audi S4. Big enough, fast enough, fun to drive, all wheel drive and good solid car
2. Merc CLA45. Big enough, fast for a 4banger, but seems a bit gaudy
3. Subaru WRX STI. Smaller, but fast with flappy paddles.

I'd say the BMW M235i as a choice, but it is 2 door. It is fast, beautiful and has a great BMW warranty package.


Kinja'd!!! Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:44

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how set are you on cloth/recaro seats?


Kinja'd!!! Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:52

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335i


Kinja'd!!! Smoggi - powered by 3 cylinders > djmt1
04/01/2015 at 15:53

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An Octavia is about the size of an S3 though.


Kinja'd!!! As Du Volant > JJ
04/01/2015 at 15:53

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Dodge Charger Scat Pack is calling your name. 4 doors, automatic, comfortable and spacious. 470hp engine and can be had with nicely bolstered cloth seats, well equipped for slightly over 40 grand.

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Though you may have to custom order it. They're not very commonly found on dealer lots at this point, and every single one I've seen has had the leather seats option. Looking at about 8 weeks delivery if you order.


Kinja'd!!! G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > JJ
04/01/2015 at 16:01

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QX50? It's more of a G37 hatch than anything.


Kinja'd!!! djmt1 > Smoggi - powered by 3 cylinders
04/01/2015 at 16:06

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Well they are both Golfs underneath but the Octavia's whole thing is how spacious it is inside compared to rest of the VW group's hatches.


Kinja'd!!! Smoggi - powered by 3 cylinders > djmt1
04/01/2015 at 16:25

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The Octavia is definitely the biggest of all the Golf brothers but it's still not that much bigger. However it uses the space really well imo.


Kinja'd!!! PS9 > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
04/01/2015 at 16:49

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Hmm...and you can get one with AWD...Secret STi competitor!?

(LOLNO, not at all)


Kinja'd!!! G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > PS9
04/01/2015 at 16:58

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To be fair, it is quite quick (under 6 seconds to 60) and extremely nice inside.

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Kinja'd!!! GTI MkVII > JJ
04/01/2015 at 17:27

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Golf R.


Kinja'd!!! Sam > JJ
04/01/2015 at 19:04

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Chevy SS. You'll be an Oppo hero.