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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 01:39 AM
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Had a 2010 bmw 335 and just recently i sold it for almost the same price i bought it for, now im on the hunt for something new, has to be a 6 cyliner or more and 4dr, also stick is a plus, basically something sporty. My range is around 35k any idea's?

The new cts-v is way outa my range n i dont really want American cars, prefer german or Japanese unless i find a G8 GXP
 
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 06:07 AM
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If you are not going for brand new, slightly used, a Pontiac Bonneville is a nice 4-door option. If not, Chevy still makes the Impala. I feel the Impala is a really nice right and for a Monte owner it's a great fit!! It's basically a 4 door Monte.
 
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 06:21 AM
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If you're looking for foreign - go with a VW Pasat. They're pretty peppy - the 2012s are a 280hp V6 - but the older turbo 1.8s aren't too bad themselves.
 
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 06:32 AM
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What about a Cadillac STS or the Lincoln MKZ. You should be able to find newer used modles for around 22 to 30 grand.
 
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 07:53 AM
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I was going to mention the G8 but you already had that in mind. I have always liked them. As far as an Impala goes, there's one at every stop light like Mustang. If that doesn't bother you, get one.
 
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 09:28 AM
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If you look real well, you might just find yourself a nice 2012 STi in that range.

Sedan/hatchback, plus the fun awd with stick.

Look, you're done searching...that was fast! haha :P
 
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 10:12 AM
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STi or an EVO would be a sweet choice or a GXP G8 there around
 
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 10:26 AM
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The sts n the mkz is a great idea my father has an mkz and its very luxurious ill look into those, impala is too much like the MC the wife already hates my MC so i wont bother asking about another chevy.
The sti/evo is too aggressive for a family car, plus its small and based off of a 4 cylinders engine
Goin to test drive a G8 Gt, Lexus gs430, and a infiniti M45 today. Ill c if they have any Lincoln or caddys to test as well
Vw n audi...... i totally forgot about them, good reminder
Thanks guys for the great idea's so far
 
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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id say dodge charger r/t or chevy impala ss
 
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Monte
id say dodge charger r/t or chevy impala ss
i'd like to second the charger R/T, lol.

that or mabe a buick regal GS? i think both are avalable with a manual trans, and both are supposed to be fast...

i like the charger myself though
 

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