Buying a new car

**Shorty429** · 01-25-2010, 01:14 PM

My brother wrecked his focus around christmas and can finally start looking for a new one now that the insurance is taken care of. He's looking to spend around 15,000-17,000 range.

He's going to test drive these two tomorrow.

Jetta:

http://tkcarsites.homenetinc.com/Bud...0315A#tippytop

Fusion:

http://tkcarsites.homenetinc.com/Bud...icle_id=18695A

Any opinions on them? Also, is there anything real nice out there in the price range he should check out. His only requirement is, "it can't be a manual"

**karnutz4** · 01-25-2010, 01:25 PM

JETTA !!!

**jaa55** · 01-25-2010, 01:30 PM

I say fusion, that ones got the right wheels on it too

**Shorty429** · 01-25-2010, 01:41 PM

What are some of the positives and downfalls of each car?

**jaa55** · 01-25-2010, 01:44 PM

well the jetta is ugly and has cloth interior. haha but thats just my opinion

**03 OW SVT** · 01-25-2010, 05:25 PM

Have him check out used 05 to 08 Legacy GT's. There AWD turbo and they hall ass. I think you can find them in about that price range.

**wick** · 01-25-2010, 05:31 PM

The fusion is the exact same as mine. Only mine has 12,000 miles on it. The fuel mileage listed is wrong. I get about 30+ highway. Get that, no down falls with it at all. Its our second Fusion and we will be getting another one. It handles like its on rails too. The 18" wheels really set it off too.

**cam303** · 01-25-2010, 05:52 PM

I would look into a lincoln MKZ. More of an upscale fusion and I am sure one could be had for under 17,000 if you look around.

**scott5** · 01-25-2010, 05:57 PM

fusion

**cwh19** · 01-25-2010, 06:14 PM

I think fusions look awesome for a midsize.

**vitaleffects626** · 01-25-2010, 06:39 PM

dont buy a vw they are overenginered junk go with subaru

**412mustangz** · 01-25-2010, 06:56 PM

between those 2-Fusion!!

**PaxtonShelby** · 01-25-2010, 08:48 PM

I like the Fusion much more than any of the comparably priced mid-size cars out there. Or...he could buy a 5 year-old Taurus and use the rest of the $$ to buy John4cam's '98 BAB Cobra!!!!

**Shorty429** · 01-25-2010, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by PaxtonShelby

I like the Fusion much more than any of the comparably priced mid-size cars out there. Or...he could buy a 5 year-old Taurus and use the rest of the $$ to buy John4cam's '98 BAB Cobra!!!!

I tried to get him to do something similar, damn i love that cobra! haha

He's looking at an RX8 and a Tiburon GT as well now.

**PaxtonShelby** · 01-25-2010, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by Shorty429

I tried to get him to do something similar, damn i love that cobra! haha

He's looking at an RX8 and a Tiburon GT as well now.

KEEP TRYING!!!

Of those 2, I'd take the RX8 over the Hyundai.

Good luck!

**cwh19** · 01-25-2010, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by Shorty429

He's looking at an RX8 and a Tiburon GT as well now.

The new tiburons and eclipses look like absolute women cars.

**Shorty429** · 01-25-2010, 09:48 PM

He found an RX8 at Hi-endauto that he really likes. I know a lot of the cobra guys on here have dealt with them. How far is it from the burgh, and are they good to deal with?

**juice_man_86** · 01-25-2010, 10:18 PM

BUY AMERICAN!!!!!!

Help support our own, man....

**Shorty429** · 01-25-2010, 11:49 PM

He's really liking the fusion, but i think he's going for something more "sporty"

**jaa55** · 01-25-2010, 11:51 PM

i think that particular package on the fusion is sporty looking
id own one in a heartbeat if i was in that market, unless i had enough money for a second generation