soundzero

S2000 stays. I know I will miss it again if I sell it.
Now, I need suggestions from fellas. Here are my reqirements.

The car can be new or used
Must be an AWD
NO SUBARU OR MITSU please.
Will spend no more than $20k

Lease might be an option as well.


So gang, I turn to you and I am open to your suggestions

Nick32

I was looking for the same thing..

it i was to get something nice and AWD.. i would go for an audi S4.

you can get a nice one used for around $15,000 now. the v6 twin turbo ones.

just a thought.. there are plenty of other cars out there.

efthimios

you open to SUVs also? you can pick up an 2003 MDX for under that, or a 2004 (slight changes in model) for about that <private party>

JHo

What about something like this???
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p...ice=&cardist=11

bgoetz

^^^I am not going to lie, I had no clue that BMW made and AWD sedan. Guess now I know what the xi versions are. I am obviously not much of a BMW guy

CrazyIvan

would stay very v=far away from the audi S4 with twin turbo 6

Scott Evil

here we go again.

Scooterboy

Why AWD? I live in an area that gets plenty of snow and I have never had trouble getting through. Is there another reason I'm missing?

MrClean

A preowned 2005.5-2006 Audi A4 2.0T would likely run you right about $20k for an example that is decently equipped. In this market, I would have little doubt you would get into one for $20k or under. There are over 80 examples within 200 miles and over 1400 in the country.

Another idea would be an 2004 R32. The market shows a range of $16k-$22k. Autotrader shows over 100 available in that range, but you will have to travel > 200 miles.

Knowing how much you loved your last GTI, I'd say the R32 would be a good fit. However, the R32 is more boy racer and the A4 is more luxury sport. And, if you are going to take someone out on a date, the A4 may give a more sophisticated and mature image. I can just picture your date having difficulty getting in and out of those R32 seats (which may or may not be a bad thing ;-).

Popeye

http://www.hondamarysville.com/new-inventory/vehicle-details.htm?vehicleId=0de00a0e4046381e0145c414915e bec3&useHistory=true

With this being a left over 2008;I'm sure the $$ would under 20K


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