Question Of The Day: What Car Should I Buy?
Reader Brian writes to us with a question about what car to buy next. Since he’s from the Big Apple, we’ll run this on the eve of the NY Auto Show.
Hello,
I’m not sure if i’m contacting through the right medium here. I’m a long time avid reader of this blog and thank you for all the content that has been put out. I’ve learned a lot about the automotive industry just from this site alone. Today i’m writing to you all with a question regarding what car i should get with a budget of approximately $15K-$17K (About what my car is worth at the moment). I currently have a 2010 Miata GT, PRHT, 6sp Manual and live in the NYC area. I’ve had it for a few years now and love the way it drives, but its starting to wear me down in terms of comfort and practicality. I just want something that is more comfortable and practical but still learns more towards the sporty side. I’ve been looking at everything from a 2010 G37X, 2011 Mustang V6 Premium, to a Fiesta/Focus ST. What do you guys think? What’s your personal opinions on those cars? Any input would be excellent! Looking forward to your response(s).
Have at it.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acura-TL-SH-AWD-Sedan-4-Door-/351232494306?forcerrptr=true&hash=item51c7168ae2&item=351232494306 Comfortable, reliable, cheap to service, sporty, good in the snow, and ugly as sin. Just tell yourself that you're signalling pedestrians to get out of the way on 10th Avenue by threatening to impale them on your beak if they don't skedaddle fast enough.
Need to define "comfort and practicality" to get a decent answer. But I'd say that any Mustang is about as practical as your Miata with an extra space in the back to throw stuff and a solid roof. You say you want "sporty" but got to define that, as well. The difference between 5 and 10 seconds 0-60 in that area code you live is, well, non-existent. If I were you, I'd stay with the same brand and get a HATCHBACK Mazda3. Feel free to get the 2.5 engine, if you have to..
Chrysler 300 AWD. Or if you have to have a manual, Subaru Legacy. Bonus points for the wagon.
One word: Panther.