Advice: What Car would you buy for 20K?

[JJ23]

Hi,

Not for me, but for an immediate family member. No stipulations, just curious to hear your replies (however they do prefer buying from a dealer, new or nearly new).

Thanks!

[coriolis]

Any more details?


Large car? Small car? Hatch? Turbo?

[JJ23]

Hi, yes.

I should say that they prefer a 4 dr sedan, and not a 2 dr. They are attracted to Mini-Suvs too, or new interesting shapes, but not hatchback.

The budget is give or a take a few, but not much. I like the Accord for them, but I don't want to colour this thread by leaning on that too much. (plus I know its over 20k for the automatic with gadgetry).

Thank you kindly for your advice with this.

[Crinkle_cut]

I would buy a second hand Acura TL or TSX for 20k.

[akravator]

One point of clarification. . .

Is this $20,000 after taxes? Or before taxes/freight (if bought new)?

[JJ23]

Hi,

I asked them this much, earlier: Do you want to buy outright or lease? And they said they don't mind buying outright to save $2000 or something someone was offering them, at a dealership they inquired at, over lease.
So I'm guessing for the sake of this discussion, that they have a budget of $20k before taxes/freight.

[KawaiiTentacleBeast]

2 Chevy Aveos?

3 Buick Regals?

5 Cavaliers?

[TT333]

Used Passat TDI

[pmc]

Mazda 3 GX, Honda Civic or Pontiac Vibe if you can find one.

[longitude]

Ford Fusion, good car.

[mr_raider]

2 Chevy Aveos?

3 Buick Regals?

5 Cavaliers?

And a Corvette in a pear treeeeee..

[JJ23]

Thanks for the posts Guys, and the humor was funny too.

Will pass on your suggestions!

[fq007]

2007, 2008, Camry

[inassod]

2007, 2008, Camry

+1 - Camry kicks @$$ !!! Slick on performance and rugged as tanks ! plus better resales then german or american cars !

[gherikill]

+1 - camry kicks @$$ !!! Slick on performance and rugged as tanks ! Plus better resales then german or american cars !

omg

[DorkieDoode]

Camry and Honda Accord is good. Those might be a little over 20k but Honda Civic Sedan is under 20k. Civic is a good gas
saver.

[ES_Revenge]

And a Corvette in a pear treeeeee..
Damn you beat me to it! :(