New Car For 30K

[-FIGJAM-]

G'day Guys,

Mate of mine is looking for a company car, he reckons he will have about 25-30k mark. Doesnt mind second hand within reason.

He is however against falcons and commies. Likes his BMW's and what not. Doesnt want a hatch either.

I have tried to steer him away from second hand BMW's with near 100,000kms due to the after expenses (he works for his parents so we dont want to screw them around).

He likes the Cruze, any one have thoughts and opinions about them?

Recommendations?

Cheers,

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

I have driven a Cruze before.

Decent car for getting from A to B.

Comfy, good on fuel and has quite a bit of room.

Tell him, it's no performance car, kinda sluggish even if you plant your foot down, but it's a daily so it should be fine.

I would assume any car from a Nissan Maxima / Toyota Camry / Honda Accord / Mazda 6 / Subaru Liberty, 4 door sedans would suite him just fine as well.

[greensa14]

Id definately go for a Honda Accord or a Subaru Liberty or the like.

The Hondas just look nice and seem to be really well fit out interiors for the price.

[10 4]

BMW fanboy to the rescue!

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[-FIGJAM-]

thanks for the imput guys...

He is trying to convince the boss for a second hand RX8, I tried to steer him towards the newer skylines but eh, each to there own.

[GTR-N1]

With full BMW service history...

and within $30K...

E39 530i or 535i

E46 328Ci or 328i

I've had both of the underlined above without problems at all. Weakness is mainly sidetanks or some other water issue.

Since your friend is in NSW, use BMV Engineering (Caringbah) to scrutinise any potential beemers. Massimo knows his stuff and charges much less than a dealership.

On the north shore (Artarmon), see George at BMWise

[Hank Scorpio]

RX-8 is a fine decision. Should have enough change for a GT30R also

[-FIGJAM-]

what about reliability and running cost for the RX8??

[r32line]

Accord euro

*Edit - Oh and do not get a Cruze... They just plain suck.

Edited September 19, 2011 by r32line

[ctjet]

^ word

aurion sportivo with all that lexus gear is pretty sexy too

[God_speed]

6 year old Lexus IS250 - pretty classy, and should have rock solid reliability. No ball of fire, but good handling and comfort

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