Originally posted by BP:
lol. you're all over the place with your next car. suvs, coupes, pocket rockets, sedans, awd, rwd... any practical requirements to consider? interior space, versatility, gas mileage, insurance, maintenance, cost of ownership, future mod potential...? once you have an idea of what you need in addition to what you want you should be able to find a very good match in the $25k range.


and smh at the thought that one should only consider american made cars because of the WWs and japanese this and german that. i'm all for supporting domestic (where practical), but not for those reasons.



I'm somewhat open minded on what I'll be gettin into next.

If I were going to get an SUV, I'd want something somewhat refined all around. I'd still want some power, but without having a gas hog. I really wanted a CRD Liberty, but they are simply cheap on the interior.... even with the Limited's leather, etc. I've looked at X5's, Aviators and Limited Exploders. Not too happy with any of them.

"Fun" cars like a Terminator or a Lightning aren't practicle for me, but they are in my price range. Insurance, MPG and lack of functionality booted them off my list.

A refined sporty/luxo car would be also something I would want. G35 coupe or sedan, Jag S-type R (too high of milage to be in my price range).... ???? I've already booted the S60R, Jag X-type and others from my list.

I will be looking at the EVO, STI and MS6 this week. Turbo w/ AWD would be nice in a near bullet proof platform.

Bottom line, I want something with a warranty and that is very well packaged FROM the factory so I won't be so tempted to mod the car beyond wheels, intake and exhaust.... if that. I really want something I don't have to mod even, just keep it running and looking good.

Yes I have a broad range of prospective vehicles, though the list continues to shorten. Any more help and ideas would be awesome

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