Originally posted by Christian:

BMW 5 & 7 (to an extent 3 series too) are too expensive. Same for the Acura TSX & Jag. Impreza WRX is a shade high for my liking. Saab too expensive, and wasn't there that thing about them possibly closing the plant.

Leaves us with (affordable in my eyes):

Nissan Maxima
Nissan ALtima
Acura TL
Acura RSX
Mazda 6

5 choices ... 3 manufacturers. That's pretty slim pickings in my opinion, especially when you consider how options quickly rack up the pricing too.

from here i have to narrow the field even further. i think the maxima is ugly. too many people around here have altimas and i don't want a microscopic 2dr like the rsx.

disregarding price the bmws and wrx are still out because i see too many of them around here. saabs are ugly. the tsx is a 4 banger which i don't want either so thats another one off the list. the tl i could live with and the mazda i could live with but for the price i would rather keep the tour as a second vehicle, build it any way i choose and have the truck i want while spending $40,000 or less...the price of a well appointed 3 series. the jag i like though.

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