what car should I buy?

[jasonxxx102]

So I recently graduated from college and I landed my first job (1 day after my graduation) in the financial/investment banking sector. I currently drive a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon V6. I've had this car almost since new. It got me through college, but frankly I am sick of it; it gets poor mileage considering the displacement and on top of that it has poor performance for it's displacement and 6 cylinder configuration.

So anyway I'm looking for a used car that doesn't go above the $25k mark. I realize it's difficult to get suggestions on this as used car prices can vary greatly. I am looking mainly a performance coupes, not sports cars perse, but I will consider 4 door GT cars too. I am sort of nervous about this as this is the first time that I will be paying for my own car and this chance may not come again for a great deal of time. Ok I am a bit more than nervous, this is a downright obsession, every day I get home from work I spend a lot of time browsing reviews/road tests/track tests, anything I can get my hands on. I haven't yet gotten to the go out and see used cars/test drive used cars stage as I want to narrow down the list a bit. I have this list I made awhile ago of what I thought I could afford in used car form:

-BMW M3 E46
-Infinity G35 Coupe
-Nissan 350Z
-Pontiac GTO
-Subaru WRX STI
-Mitsubishi EVO VIII

Any suggestions or opinions on which one would be the better option will be greatly appreciated. Also please add any candidates that I may have missed.

[frmadmin]

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Hi - I would go for BMW M3 - one of my favorite cars.... fast, great handling and looks awesome... [/font]

[timtim]

I would go for the Z - you cant go wrong with 350z

[timtim]

2nd choice will be Infinity G35 Coupe

[Andy]

All the cars you have listed are nice. I would be careful when looking at both the Subaru WRX STI and Mitsubishi EVO. Both vehicles attract a lot of young owners that like to race them. Make sure you have the turbo and engine checked before buying.

Good luck!

[jasonxxx102]

what would be the best on gas milage? I dont want a car that gets 10 miles to the gallon like the hummer I want a fuel efficient car so that I dont go broke trying to pay for gas...

[carguy]

I would always suggest that any individual looking for a car, to go out and buy a Honda Accord. Honda has greatly improved themselves over the years and their quality and luxerious additions have made them a must own. These days they can get close to 35 MPG without sacrificing your personal needs and wants.

[akhanna01]

Originally Posted by jasonxxx102

So I recently graduated from college and I landed my first job (1 day after my graduation) in the financial/investment banking sector. I currently drive a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon V6. I've had this car almost since new. It got me through college, but frankly I am sick of it; it gets poor mileage considering the displacement and on top of that it has poor performance for it's displacement and 6 cylinder configuration.

So anyway I'm looking for a used car that doesn't go above the $25k mark. I realize it's difficult to get suggestions on this as used car prices can vary greatly. I am looking mainly a performance coupes, not sports cars perse, but I will consider 4 door GT cars too. I am sort of nervous about this as this is the first time that I will be paying for my own car and this chance may not come again for a great deal of time. Ok I am a bit more than nervous, this is a downright obsession, every day I get home from work I spend a lot of time browsing reviews/road tests/track tests, anything I can get my hands on. I haven't yet gotten to the go out and see used cars/test drive used cars stage as I want to narrow down the list a bit. I have this list I made awhile ago of what I thought I could afford in used car form:

-BMW M3 E46
-Infinity G35 Coupe
-Nissan 350Z
-Pontiac GTO
-Subaru WRX STI
-Mitsubishi EVO VIII

Any suggestions or opinions on which one would be the better option will be greatly appreciated. Also please add any candidates that I may have missed.

so going by your requirements i will reccomend you to buy Nissan 350Z.

[localhost8080]

um, if you want a good car that goes fast, and doesnt eat up a load of fule - go for a VW golf GTI =)
they are fast little cars! I used to have one and it was fantastic, i had to sell it though =(

[fronk69]

BMW M3!!! they are ace, my xe's dad used to have an M5, if you can afford it then get one of them - they are absolutely flying machines, plus they arent too 'sporty' - they dont look like they are trying to be a sports car.