Best sporty sedans coupes and wagons under 15k

[IHaveAMustang]

Fuck. That.
I've been daily driving cars with a standard for over a decade. Fucking done with that idea.

Lol, I'm with you man. EVERY car I have ever owned has been a manual.

My next car is going to be an auto...especially since they are now getting better MPGeees than a stick.

My recommendation is a Taurus Limited. 2010 - 2012 have 263 hp and are priced at or below what you are looking for. They tank in value, but are good cars.

They have cool things like A/C & heated Seats, Sync, rear window shade, automatic wipers, 6 color mood lighting and touch button start to name a few.

I know they don't scream "race car" but 28 mpg at 263 hp on regular gas with flappy paddle gear box is ok with me.

[tangstang]

I've seen that particular g35 in person, its very nice. I was looking at g35's and similar cars in that price range and if any had been that clean for that price I would have got it, I couldn't find any pristine ones for less than 12k(bout a year ago). Ended up getting a steal on a Lexus

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[wickedblkgt]

I've seen some twin turbo 335I BMW's for under 12k on Craigslist?

[SMKR]

I'd look at a Camry Hybrid or prius. Of all the long commuting I've done I'd consider those again.

[Aceman85turbo]

I'd look at a Camry Hybrid or prius. Of all the long commuting I've done I'd consider those again.

get the fuck out of here lol

[War Machine]

I've seen some twin turbo 335I BMW's for under 12k on Craigslist?

Heard a lot of bad shit about the 335's and turbo problems from a bmw tech. I wanted a 535 but he talked me out of it.

[DasVWBabe]

200 miles a day? Best fuel economy with the lowest miles and damn everything else.....

Not to mention, creature comforts like bluetooth, NAV, and heated/AC seats.

Driving that much is not fun, and I respect anyone who does it long term.

[crapstang]

Heard a lot of bad shit about the 335's and turbo problems from a bmw tech. I wanted a 535 but he talked me out of it.

There's a local guy with a newer 335 that seems to have issues running at full strength in the Texas heat. Every he'd do a pull, his car would display something to do with "turbo overheat" and it'd go into limp mode. EGTs are a bitch.

I had a really clean '04 745i Sport. I couldn't get rid of that thing fast enough, as the parts and labor look like something from a horror film. The pimp white leather and sleek ebony body were to die for though.

[Chas_svo]

Fixed.

Truth is, those 3 foresters will be running long after the Infinity runs up a mechanic bill that exceeds the value of the car. While the interiors of the Subaru sucks, their non-turbo cars run for fucking ever and a day.

Nope. Less than a 50% chance of getting a good one, and by that I mean one that will go better than 150k miles.

I'd look at a Camry Hybrid or prius. Of all the long commuting I've done I'd consider those again.

Priced a battery for either of those? Sounds like you should.

[fordracing19]

Not to mention, creature comforts like bluetooth, NAV, and heated/AC seats.

Driving that much is not fun, and I respect anyone who does it long term.

Dad puts on 80k a year so he gets the Lariats. If he is in the truck that many hours he wants the comfort.

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[BLAKE]

Of those choices, the G35 is probably going to be the most fun (RWD and light), but know that you'd be stepping into a 10 year old car. It's more raw than the newer TL. I think this is a good thing, but maybe not for a 200 mile commute. Also there are a couple things to keep an eye on, most notably the compression rod bushings that wear out and clunk (Whiteline polyurethane is the fix) and the stereo/HVAC issue (the stereo fries and it's tied into the HVAC controls. Replacing that with a double din head unit and JDM trim piece is a $800-1000 adventure). Worthwhile trade off for me, but it's paid off and I drive 15 miles to work.