need new car - Team-BHP

aditya19882003 · 2nd February 2005, 15:37

i am looking to replace my galant with a new car, the price should be less than $30,000 and needs to seat four. doesnt have to be a luxury car but needs to have some pep. thanks in advance guys. i have some cars in mind like the new avalon or the evo. but would like to know what u think.

Rtech · 2nd February 2005, 15:55

Hey aditya,

I take it you are no longer in Navi Mumbai as your ID says

BTW, are you from Aus? (seeing that you mentioned you had a Galant) Now for what car to get under $30,000, man, I'm sure we all would love to have that problem!

Why would you consider an Toyota Avalon?? That's a granny car! I don't see how you could be looking at that and the Evo, they are at opposite ends of the spectrum.

aditya19882003 · 2nd February 2005, 16:15

sorry abt that i forgot to change it. i live in new jersey. the new avalon looks nice with the redesign. i have to reconsider that option.any suggestions

navin · 3rd February 2005, 09:29

30K USD would accomodate almost all Jap large cars. On step larger than Camry and Accord. If I were you and I wanted a 4 seater that was reliable I'd not look beyond toyota or honda.

Rtech · 3rd February 2005, 10:12

I think a Nissan G35 (either the Coupe or the Sedan) would be an awesome buy. Great styling, great engine and super performance! Plus, there is a whole aftermarket of performance enhancing equipment available.

Ofcourse, you could go the traditional desi way and get a Merc or a Beemer, but it would be the no frills base model for that amount I would think.

Samurai · 3rd February 2005, 11:16

Hi Aditya,

Nice to see a NJ guy here, I am a former NJ guy myself. You want a car with pep and little luxury, you don't have to look any further from Acura TL.

Engines 3.2L 270 hp V6

Transmissions 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive
6-Speed Manual Overdrive

More info.

Falls just within your budget as MSRP itself is 32K, you should get it for 29k-30K. As a former Acura TL owner I would say go for it dude...

aditya19882003 · 3rd February 2005, 14:30

thanks guys for your suggestions. now i am considering the g35, tl or the evo.
rtec i would have gone for another merc but i already have 2(c230 k and E55 amg) so i want to try somehing different. btw is the honda accord coupe any good.

man23ish · 3rd February 2005, 18:18

My dream vehicle would be the Nissan Murano, or the Nissan 350Z.. Check it out..

aditya19882003 · 3rd February 2005, 20:37

frankly i dont like the looks of the murano and the G35 is the 350z with some luxury.

Shan2nu · 3rd February 2005, 21:03

Ok here's a list from "THE" honda fan.
Listed cars are priced below or around $ 30,000.

1. Acura TL
Engine - 3.2 ltr V6
Power - 270bhp@6200
Torque - 238lb/ft@5000
0-60 - 5.7 secs
Top Speed - 152mph
Price - $ 32,650

2. Honda Accord V6 Coupe
Engine - 3 ltr V6
Power - 240bhp@6250
Torque - 212lb/ft@5000
0-60 - 6.2 secs, 7 secs (A/T)
Top Speed - 130mph (electronically limited)
Price - $ 25,900

3. Acura TSX (aka Euro Accord)
Engine - 2.4 ltr I4
Power - 200bhp@6800
Torque - 166lb/ft@4500
0-60 - 7 secs
Top Speed - 145mph
Price - $ 26,490

4. Honda S2000
Engine - 2.2 ltr I4
Power - 240bhp@7800
Torque - 162lb/ft@6500
0-60 - 5.5 secs
Top Speed - 150mph
Price - $ 32,800

BTW do yo'll have the Civic Type R there?

Shan2nu

man23ish · 4th February 2005, 16:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by aditya19882003

frankly i dont like the looks of the murano and the G35 is the 350z with some luxury.

Oh, Okay i wasn't aware of that.. Let us know which one you decide.. If possible post some pics as well..

aditya19882003 · 4th February 2005, 21:24

i dont like the looks of the murano but i love th looks of the infinity fx. right now i am zeroing in on the TSX and the Accord V6 coupe. i am going for test drives tomorow and dayafter. so i will decide the car based on the drives. thanks for ur inputs guys

Samurai · 4th February 2005, 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by aditya19882003

thanks guys for your suggestions. now i am considering the g35, tl or the evo.
rtec i would have gone for another merc but i already have 2(c230 k and E55 amg) .

Hi Aditya,

I am a little confused here. Currently you own a Galant which I always thought as an also ran car among the numerous midsize sedans in USA. I mean I wouldn't give even a first look if a Galant passed by me. And then you say you also own two mercs.

Why would you buy a run of the mill Galant after owning Mercs, that just beats me. That's like switching to Maruti 800 after driving a VTEC. Would you mind sheding some light here if you don't mind...

Shan2nu · 4th February 2005, 23:15

Quote:

right now i am zeroing in on the TSX and the Accord V6 coupe.

Well, from what i've read, the TSX (Euro Accord) is one off the best handling FWD cars you can buy today but, in a straight line drag, the Accord V6 Coupe will beat it hollow.

2004 Acura TSX vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor vs. 2003 Saab 93 Arc

Shan2nu

Rehaan · 5th February 2005, 00:01

Hey,

Might i add the Mazda 6, looks very nice with the sports package.

ALSO, the Subaru Impreza WRX STi falls right into your budget!!!! check it out.

What kind of a car are u lookign for exactly? you havent really specified any criteria...?

cya
R

2nd February 2005, 15:37	#1 (permalink)
aditya19882003 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: navi mumbai Posts: 22	need new car i am looking to replace my galant with a new car, the price should be less than $30,000 and needs to seat four. doesnt have to be a luxury car but needs to have some pep. thanks in advance guys. i have some cars in mind like the new avalon or the evo. but would like to know what u think.

2nd February 2005, 15:55	#2 (permalink)
Rtech Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,161 View My Garage	Hey aditya, I take it you are no longer in Navi Mumbai as your ID says BTW, are you from Aus? (seeing that you mentioned you had a Galant) Now for what car to get under $30,000, man, I'm sure we all would love to have that problem! Why would you consider an Toyota Avalon?? That's a granny car! I don't see how you could be looking at that and the Evo, they are at opposite ends of the spectrum. __________________ He who makes the loudest noise usually has the least to say. Unfortunately they don't realise that and keep at it! ____

3rd February 2005, 10:12	#5 (permalink)
Rtech Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,161 View My Garage	I think a Nissan G35 (either the Coupe or the Sedan) would be an awesome buy. Great styling, great engine and super performance! Plus, there is a whole aftermarket of performance enhancing equipment available. Ofcourse, you could go the traditional desi way and get a Merc or a Beemer, but it would be the no frills base model for that amount I would think. __________________ He who makes the loudest noise usually has the least to say. Unfortunately they don't realise that and keep at it! ____

3rd February 2005, 11:16	#6 (permalink)
Samurai Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Coastal Karnataka Posts: 5,343 View My Garage	Hi Aditya, Nice to see a NJ guy here, I am a former NJ guy myself. You want a car with pep and little luxury, you don't have to look any further from Acura TL. Engines 3.2L 270 hp V6 Transmissions 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive 6-Speed Manual Overdrive More info. Falls just within your budget as MSRP itself is 32K, you should get it for 29k-30K. As a former Acura TL owner I would say go for it dude... __________________ Samurai The notchy gearshift of GV has become buttery smooth after I started driving the Jeep. Last edited by Samurai : 3rd February 2005 at 11:22.

3rd February 2005, 21:03	#10 (permalink)
Shan2nu Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli/Blore - Karnataka - India Posts: 4,217 View My Garage	Ok here's a list from "THE" honda fan. Listed cars are priced below or around $ 30,000. 1. Acura TL Engine - 3.2 ltr V6 Power - 270bhp@6200 Torque - 238lb/ft@5000 0-60 - 5.7 secs Top Speed - 152mph Price - $ 32,650 2. Honda Accord V6 Coupe Engine - 3 ltr V6 Power - 240bhp@6250 Torque - 212lb/ft@5000 0-60 - 6.2 secs, 7 secs (A/T) Top Speed - 130mph (electronically limited) Price - $ 25,900 3. Acura TSX (aka Euro Accord) Engine - 2.4 ltr I4 Power - 200bhp@6800 Torque - 166lb/ft@4500 0-60 - 7 secs Top Speed - 145mph Price - $ 26,490 4. Honda S2000 Engine - 2.2 ltr I4 Power - 240bhp@7800 Torque - 162lb/ft@6500 0-60 - 5.5 secs Top Speed - 150mph Price - $ 32,800 BTW do yo'll have the Civic Type R there? Shan2nu __________________ VTEC flyby - youtube.com/watch?v=1AhWJlVRPqE Last edited by Shan2nu : 3rd February 2005 at 21:17.

2nd February 2005, 16:15	#3 (permalink)
aditya19882003 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: navi mumbai Posts: 22	sorry abt that i forgot to change it. i live in new jersey. the new avalon looks nice with the redesign. i have to reconsider that option.any suggestions

3rd February 2005, 09:29	#4 (permalink)
navin Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 11,788	30K USD would accomodate almost all Jap large cars. On step larger than Camry and Accord. If I were you and I wanted a 4 seater that was reliable I'd not look beyond toyota or honda.

3rd February 2005, 14:30	#7 (permalink)
aditya19882003 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: navi mumbai Posts: 22	thanks guys for your suggestions. now i am considering the g35, tl or the evo. rtec i would have gone for another merc but i already have 2(c230 k and E55 amg) so i want to try somehing different. btw is the honda accord coupe any good.

3rd February 2005, 18:18	#8 (permalink)
man23ish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 566	My dream vehicle would be the Nissan Murano, or the Nissan 350Z.. Check it out..

3rd February 2005, 20:37	#9 (permalink)
aditya19882003 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: navi mumbai Posts: 22	frankly i dont like the looks of the murano and the G35 is the 350z with some luxury.

4th February 2005, 21:24	#12 (permalink)
aditya19882003 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: navi mumbai Posts: 22	i dont like the looks of the murano but i love th looks of the infinity fx. right now i am zeroing in on the TSX and the Accord V6 coupe. i am going for test drives tomorow and dayafter. so i will decide the car based on the drives. thanks for ur inputs guys

5th February 2005, 00:01	#15 (permalink)
Rehaan Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay / New York Posts: 7,574	Hey, Might i add the Mazda 6, looks very nice with the sports package. ALSO, the Subaru Impreza WRX STi falls right into your budget!!!! check it out. What kind of a car are u lookign for exactly? you havent really specified any criteria...? cya R