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Old 03-19-2005, 05:35 PM
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Default Best Daily Driver South Of $60K

If you could pick one car for $60K or less, what would you choose?

Will be an only car used as a daily driver.

It needs to be able to pick up people (and their luggage) from the airport.

Comfortable on long drives (200 miles)

Preferrably something under warranty.

High fun to drive factor.



Disclaimer: I know a lot of people are opposed to "what should I buy" threads, and I am sorry. I know purchasing a vehicle is ultimately my decision, but I am interested in what others would choose and why. Besides, I think this is better than another NSX thread.
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Used BMW M5
New FX45 or S4 (B6-B7)
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2005 545
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2005 M3

I love the look of the 5 series.
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Used M5 good call

M3 still very nice after all these years

FX45 for what you get it's a steal (IMO) but not a ton of space for a suv

RX400 (get on the list if you want one)

NEW GS430 / GS300 may not be balls to the wall fun but sometimes it's nice to drive in a luxury car.

LS430 I think you can buy one new for under $60K

I guess there's a ton of cars I could go on and on. Also you could get 2-for that is a Legacy GT and a used NSX (had to slip that one in)
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prepare for the bombardment of Evos and Stis and with that said, Sti...
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For me, I'd get either a new GS430 or M3. The M3 is sportier, but the GS is more comfortable.
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Originally Posted by rai,Mar 19 2005, 06:46 PM
RX400 (get on the list if you want one)
Sorry, even now, the list is for over a year of waiting. I have inquired about it.
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Different folks, different strokes. This is to me the best daily driver, and before you say it is no fun, trust me 305 hp and 379 ft-lb is fun...


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Loaded 5 series....

The e46 is losing it's luster with all the 3 series body styles copying it more and more......
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