Car question

[mosesbotbol]

I would consider an Jaguar XF Supercharged. 400+ HP, plenty of room, reliable, beautiful. Well at least drive one and say you didn't like it, but what's not to like?

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I would consider an Jaguar XF Supercharged. 400+ HP, plenty of room, reliable, beautiful. Well at least drive one and say you didn't like it, but what's not to like?

Never entered my mind but nice call, very close to what I drive. Here's a pic from an '09 on CL:

[Ashcan Bill]

For what it's worth, I have a Lexus IS350 I've been very happy with.

306 HP with snappy acceleration.
6 speed auto.
Paddle shifter for those winding roads.
Seats 4 comfortably.
Rear wheel drive.
Decent handling, with a sport suspension package available that I really didn't see the need for.
Full leather interior with more gizmos than I can name. I kinda loaded up on the options when I bought it.
Problem free. All I've done is routine maintenance.
Mileage ranges between 24-28 mpg using premium fuel.
Minimal glass compared to most new cars. I hate driving in a fish bowl.
Depending on options, the IS350 should fall in your price range.

Like you, I keep my cars for a long time. I figure I'll keep this one until it hits the 15 year mark. I have absolutely no regrets buying it, and there's nothing out there I'd really rather have at the moment.

My wife is making noise about getting herself a new ride. She has an 11 year old Lexus RX300 that's also been bulletproof. I'm going to hate getting rid of it, but I won't tell her no. She prefers an SUV, so at this point I'm going to steer her either toward another Lexus or maybe an Infinity. After 11 years, hers is still worth probably 20% of what we paid for it. Lexus maintains a pretty decent trade-in value.

[pektel]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I would consider an Jaguar XF Supercharged. 400+ HP, plenty of room, reliable, beautiful. Well at least drive one and say you didn't like it, but what's not to like?

Crazy. I was going to post the same thing. It's most likely my next vehicle.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by pektel

Crazy. I was going to post the same thing. It's most likely my next vehicle.

I would also suggest a Maserati Qporte Automatico with ZF Transmission. My buddy had one and it was quite reliable. At his price range, he'd have to get a 2007, but it's certainly a car that will age gracefully and not get old looking. The trunk is on the smaller side for such a big car, but plenty of passenger room.

[RGD.]

I'm going to suggest something in a little different direction: Ford Edge. Don't sell it short without looking at it.

My daughter bought a used 2007 fully loaded for about 15K. It meets or exceeds every spec you listed. For your 45K you could get a whole lot of car if not new. From it's handling to the amenities it's just a gorgeous ride.

As I said hers is fully loaded: full vista moon roof, heated leather seats, in dash nav system dual climate controls, AWD (you get rear wheel until sensors kick in the AWD), sound system, head and knee room (I'm 6-4), memory seats - the list is long. Either just over or under 300hp depending on model, responsive handling and great pickup. Her mileage in city is about 22 mpg - she also has a heavy foot. Curb weight: 4050.

On corners it thinks it's a sports car - on rough roads it thinks it's a caddy - it didn't even break a sweat on the ice and little snow we had this past winter.

It's got a nice wide stance, sits 5 adults no problem and everyone just loves the looks. Drivers seating: higher than a car, lower than an SUV/Truck. When my wife gets ready to replace her Crown Vic - its our next car.

Being American made - repairs should be lower than foreign numbers. Anyway - give it a look, compare and see.

Ron

Edge Specs

[mmblz]

Originally Posted by RGD.

and everyone just loves the looks.

I shouldn't talk though, I sort of like the looks of the Nissan Juke

[Bill86]

Originally Posted by mmblz

I shouldn't talk though, I sort of like the looks of the Nissan Juke

I've driven one for a year, they aren't bad. Back seat is kinda small, trunk isn't the largest. I'd have to look back at the review I submitted for the details if I can still find it. I didn't particularly like the layout of the interior, I do remember that was my biggest dislike. I had a lot of people wanting to see the car when I drove it around, although that could partially be with how new it was but I think a lot of people were really interested in it. I'd drive another one, but I don't think I'd buy it

For the price the Maxima is a very nice car. I think the one I drove was 2009. Very nice 4 door car though, no complaints.

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I would also suggest a Maserati Qporte Automatico with ZF Transmission. My buddy had one and it was quite reliable. At his price range, he'd have to get a 2007, but it's certainly a car that will age gracefully and not get old looking. The trunk is on the smaller side for such a big car, but plenty of passenger room.

Interesting car. Here is an '09 for $59k.