$20,000 to spend.. What car to buy?

Hi all,

I have about 20Gs to spend (that's Canadian currency) and looking for a compact to mid size car.

I'm thinking about the 2002-2003 Acura RSX Type-S, 2000-2002 Toyota Celica GTS, or 2002+ Infiniti G35 Sedan (the coupe is a dream-car, but its too expensive =/).

I was also considering the Audi A 1.8T and Cadillac CTS, but this isn't really my style, they look like they should be driven by someone older.

Just here to hear other's opinions on these cars or any other, so if anyone have suggestions or opinions for a nice car within this price range, I'd love to hear it!


Thanks!

buy the middle one

middle one for sure. tint those windows. put some 12s in the trunk. and smoke the dank.

i also agree with getting the celica

no brainer... celica

NO celica Yes RSX

Celica GTS uhhh Celica GTS uhhh YEAH!

RSX or infiniti

i like the infiniti

fuck a car...buy weed

but if u dont take my dumb pothead advice..buy the infinity

i like the infinity too, i can only see an asian steping out of a celica, but u could be asain so i never know.

my 2 facorite cars... either one would be sick as fuck....

1969 mustang

196-- Toyota landcruiser fj40

definitely go with the celica. but if you want 255 horses under your hood... for under 15g's... i have a little secret for you... NISSAN. the 2002 Nissan maxima. 255 horses for around 14 grand kelly blue book price. i did the math, this car has the MOST HORSES PER DOLLAR, then any other car on the market (that i could find haha, but i looked PRETTY DAMN HARD)

my mother had a celica GTS; not impressed; drove it quite a bit; SLOPPY pedestrian automatic transmission; if you're getting a sports car BE SURE to get manual tranny; that damn sluggish auto tranny made my old civic feel peppy :) had some silly "push button" "manual" tranny but it was terrible and completely useless......awful..........


IMHO get yourself a nice used bmw; otherwise i'd lean toward the infiniti; or something else german such as a jetta; quite fond of german styling

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Originally Posted by BaknBlake

my 2 facorite cars... either one would be sick as fuck....

1969 mustang

196-- Toyota landcruiser fj40

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that's a jeep homes not so much a landcruiser

i would give my right arm for a shelby

A celica is a chicks car, save yourself the embrassment.

Look for a used Lexus SC400 or SC300. Lexus are the most reliable cars on the planet.

I don't know shit about cars, but I'd recommend you go read up. See what has the best re-sell value and reliability. Good luck.

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Originally Posted by MastaChronic

buy the middle one

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i was thinking the exact same thing.
middle one wins.

Wow I cant believe so many people are actually recommending the celica. If you do get a celica, make sure you tint the windows pitch black so nobody knows that there is a guy inside it! Not to mention that it is extremely underpowered, expecially when compared to the 280hp G35 sedan you are comparing it to. That, and just about every other car on the road would blow the doors off a celica.

This one.... a used Jetta wagon.
Then take the extra 10,000 and get that mofo tinted and put the most ridiculous sound system you can think of in it.
Mmmmm!
(I have one. I'm in love with it! Even the stock system sounds awesome!)

im all about gas mileage and efficiency...so buy a 98' civic and then love how you still have 12 grand left

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Originally Posted by wonderbear

that's a jeep homes not so much a landcruiser

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Dude, I'm a CHICK and I can tell that's a MINT landcruiser that I would be PROUD to drive!

get like toyota or bmw...they last a long time

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Originally Posted by 3rdEyeVision

get like toyota or bmw...they last a long time

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Old European cars look cool.
I think the late-80's turbo Volvos with those sick 5-spoke rims look NASTY and they are so fast!!!

Middle one. ;)

Get a used '81 DeLorean DMC12.You have just about enough for 1 in superb shape.Anyone remember the DeLorean?Stainless steel body and gull wing doors?You can get a new 1(All new parts on a used frame) for about 40grand US.That's what I have my eye on.A new 1 with the turbocharge option.
This was the first general production car to offer anti-lock brakes as well as several other safety features as standard equipment.Also the first to have fuel injection instead of a carb.Too bad the FBI framed the designer for coke dealing.He was aquitted of all charges,but by then his car company was bankrupt.The Delorean DMC12

I use to work at a Auto Auction so I got to clean and drive alot of cars. On a regular day at least 50 and on sale day I would drive at least 100 cars. I use to like the Celica until I worked there. IMO I would never buy it. The Acura or Infiniti are really good cars. I love there interior ( that was my job Driver side interior) so I know alot about the inside of vehicles.

Audi's are also nice. When I first got in one it took me forever to figure out how to put the damn thing in reverse. You had to push the gear shit down and then put it into reverse. Anyways Those 3 cars or like someone said above a nice use BMW would be my picks. What I like about those is they look great straight from the factory. You dont have to do much to enhance the look. Once you put a system, tinted windows, rims, and euros your good to go. You dont need a body kit to make a BMW look bad ass.

Why the Hell is everyone saying the middle one, shit get the infinity it is far more supierer then the rest, and will drive a hell lot smoother. Plus you will have the HIDs High Intesity Discharge lights. Thats what I have on my infinity and its alot better at lighting up the road then halogens, and it looks tight. Defently go for the infinity if you can get you hands on one, and if thats what you want.

use your 20k to start the cannabis revolution. forget the car. dont be selfish.
help fight the war and help all of us :D

Dude what are you thinking? GET A FREAKIN SUBARU WRX. That is the most bAD ASS car out there.

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Originally Posted by TallulahGreen

Dude what are you thinking? GET A FREAKIN SUBARU WRX. That is the most bAD ASS car out there.

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Damn straight!
Subies are indestructible, except when the bodies rot out from road salt!
My old 1800cc GL hatchback was the sweetest wheelin' machine ever.

The last one! :D

celicas are for women. if youeu are one than get one otherwise from what youd listed id get the acrua you can get one for pretty cheap that is only a few years old and get a pretty good price

I'm definitely surprised with the crowd's favor being the Celica.

I was actually leaning towards the RSX Type S with its "legendary" engine.

I love my Scion tC, get one of those :D

They are very roomy even tho it doesnt look like it from the outside.
Its pretty quick too. Go test drive one. Plus you can get a brand new one with 20k.

If not that then go with the RSX, had one of those also. Very nice car indeed.

I also suggest a used Volkswagen Jetta, '01 or '02 will run you about $10,000 - $12,000 here in Canada and IMO are much more reliable than the cars you've listed, not to mention that all of the stock parts are actually really sweet for stock parts. Awesome on gas, and extremely reliable. Saves you $8,000 plus the countless other thousands you'll save over the years on it not guzzling your cars and not falling apart every 25000km

go buy a sylvia s14 facelift paint it gold and put a carbon hood on

I'd have to go with the infinity G35... those things are freakin sweet.

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Originally Posted by Phire210

I'd have to go with the infinity G35... those things are freakin sweet.

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Ya man, get the G35x then you can drive all year round.