Hello everyone, this is my first time on the forums and I have a dilemma in front of me.

I'm 17 in the Northern New Jersey Area and my parents have offered to buy me a car. I've always liked to be a educated consumer and I found this is where I would be able to find a honest knowledgeable opinion.

The genre of cars I'm into are sports sedans, I like having the room and the performance as well.

My budget is around 25-30k and I'm really into the g35x... I feel like the value is unbeatable.

Im trying to choose between a 2005-06 325xi, a 2005-2006 and highly doubtful but maybe a 2007 g35x, and a 2005-2006 aero 93.

I like a fast and maneuverable car and I also really really need a bumpin sound system so I can blast some gangster rap.

If you were in my shoes... what would you get?

 

We're all a little bias here, but out of those cars listed, the G35 is your best choice because of cost, features, performace and comfort.

I would suggest you looking into an Acura TL, that is the best bang for the buck in my opinion. If your willing to give up some performace for a much nicer interior, I would look into a TL.

When I was shopping for a car it was the G35 or TL, I felt the TL was more refine as far as the interior goes, but I'm still young and I wanted performace. In the end I went with the G35, even though a similar equiped TL was a couple thousand less.

Also I polled some of my female friends, that all agreed that the Infiniti brand was more towards the luxury side, while an Acura was just a very nice car, not really what they would consider a luxury car brand....

 

something way cheaper. sorry you're too young/inexperienced to drive a powerful/expensive car

 

we are talking about a G here, not a Porche 911

 

I understand you want a car real bad, especially a nice one at 17. However, a car is a depreciating asset. Have you thought about buying a used car and investing the other 15-20k in a Vanguard Index Fund? In 10 years time, that 20k could do the working for you, and you could be sitting pretty.

On your short list, I would take the 325 over the G and the Saab. The handling and steering on the Beamer is like no other, but for the total package, I'd take the G.

 

I knew I would get flamed for this...

I know I'm young, I know the car may be more expensive then others would get at my age. I've been driving a 1986 325e for months now and my parents have seen the responsibility I have shown this is why they're offering to get me a newer car.

I think im leaning towards searching for an 05 g35x... btw why cant the dealer put spoliers on the x's?

 

Who says they can't? I don't know if the spoiler is a factory option or not, but the dealer can put one on for you. Just make sure you get a real one if you pay for a real one...

 

Its ok if your parents are willing to buy you a car in that price range then i vote the G, but one suggestion get a used G, like with low miles. THen with the extra money put it into the car.

 

Get a used 05 G sedan.

 

THings have changed since I was 17. However, my first car was a '70 Chevy Nova with a 327CI, than a '68 Chevy Chevelle with a 396CI, '79 Chevy Monte Carlo with 386CI (mod 350CI to be a stroker engine), Ford THunderbird 4.6L, and now I have a G35 Sedan.

 

when u mod and what not.. does it void any warranties?
would plan to do is put in a sound system and a aftermarket navi or something and maybe some performance upgrades.

 

well depends on how much you mod your stereo. You might void your alternator with a pimping stereo -- but basically there is a law -- that states that unless the mod you did IS the cause of your problem your warrenty is in tact.

 

Def'nly da 'Scalade jo, wear some Dubs and that's gangster. jalnowaimsayn'?

 

Out of those choices the G is the best bang for the buck. The 325 is a great car but underpowered.

 

Since your parents will most likely not buy you ANOTHER car later, go for the G. I expect that your total cost of ownership will be much lower, and it will be more reliable once you have some miles on it. Think about 3 years from now, you're in college, and how sweet it will be to have a paid off car that looks and performs great and is inexpensive to maintain.

That said, I agree with Kimbo80. If you have the option, get a sweet 300ZX for $8K and put the rest into an S&P fund if your parents will agree to that. As much as I love them, cars are ****ty investments!

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