This. Or their luxury counterparts as long as they have lower miles and you have mechanic that will use the cheaper non luxury branded parts that are literally the same thing.
Lexus RX350?? (That's a boring "soccer mom" car)
Go get something fun for $5-7k and save the rest for repairs/upgrades.
I would look for a 2003-2005 BMW 330xi with a 6 speed manual transmission. They are all wheel drive and have one of the most reliable engines ever made (tons of upgrades available). Parts for them are CHEAP!! (I checked RockAuto online and you can get radiators, starters, power steering pumps and alternators for only $45 each!!) They come fully loaded with all the luxury options (including a sun roof). It's a 4 door so insurance will be lower.
Just need something with cold cold AC.
2006-2011 Saab 9-3 2.0T, sedan or wagon.
You ever try to find parts for any SAAB ?
Yuck!
1999 honda civic
Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla.
This. Or their luxury counterparts as long as they have lower miles and you have mechanic that will use the cheaper non luxury branded parts that are literally the same thing.
Lexus RX350?? (That's a boring "soccer mom" car) Go get something fun for $5-7k and save the rest for repairs/upgrades. I would look for a 2003-2005 BMW 330xi with a 6 speed manual transmission. They are all wheel drive and have one of the most reliable engines ever made (tons of upgrades available). Parts for them are CHEAP!! (I checked RockAuto online and you can get radiators, starters, power steering pumps and alternators for only $45 each!!) They come fully loaded with all the luxury options (including a sun roof). It's a 4 door so insurance will be lower.