Looking for a nice used car.

[hardrock]

Trying to keep it under $15K. Looking at Audi (4 series), Mercedes (entry C class), and BMW (3 series). Also considering Cadillac CTS.

Any input or personal experience would be appreciated. This will not be my primary car, but I still want a hassle free, low maintenence vehicle. Like to keep the miles under $50K.

Any other suggestions welcome.

Hardrock

 

[C0LUMB0]

Trying to keep it under $15K. Looking at Audi (4 series), Mercedes (entry C class), and BMW (3 series). Also considering Cadillac CTS.

Any input or personal experience would be appreciated. This will not be my primary car, but I still want a hassle free, low maintenence vehicle. Like to keep the miles under $50K.

Any other suggestions welcome.

Hardrock

If you want hassle free and low maintenance look no further ! I can let you have this bad-boy for $15k bro.....

http://icanhasimage.com/images/sw1mfxqqy33anmuy20ze.jpg

 

[hardrock]

If you want hassle free and low maintenance look no further ! I can let you have this bad-boy for $15k bro.....

http://icanhasimage.com/images/sw1mfxqqy33anmuy20ze.jpg

Tempting, but I don't know if I can handle all that horsepower.

 

[Arabian]

All of the vehicles you are looking at are maintenance nightmares. You should consider a Honda Accord EXL or Toyota Camry . I owned an 08 Cadillac STS and it was a nightmare. The Northstar motor is the worse engine ever designed. Cadillac spent $24,000.00 in repair warranty work on the motor in less than a year. Remember, the Audi, Mercedes and Cadillacs parts are some of the most expensive in the industry , and you will be fine with any one of those units until something goes wrong and you have to come out of pocket for a couple thousand dollars.

 

[SouthernLord]

I would just buy a new Honda civic.

Sure, it's not as flashy as those fine German vehicles you listed, but id worry about buying possible expenive repair bills for what you're looking to spend.

 

[bobby716]

I'd go with a newer Cadillac. I just bought a 2010 cts and the thing is sexy adds 2 inches to my dick every time i sit in it. before i bought the caddy i test drove everything: maxima, altima, 350z, g35, c-class, 3 series, GTO, camaro....nothing drove like the caddy


I agree with Arabian. Avoid the northstar motor at all costs. My last car was a sts with the NS and i must have shelled out over $5k in 3 months on different shit going wrong. Plus they are known for the head gaskets blowing. (easy $2-3k job)

 

[the.gladiator1987]

Damn i just sold my geo for 550 i could have given u that

 

[C0LUMB0]

Tempting, but I don't know if I can handle all that horsepower.

lol...just take it easy going into the bends untill you get used to the power , heck I'll even throw-in a bag of carrots to close the deal

 

[wilko_60]

All of the vehicles you are looking at are maintenance nightmares. You should consider a Honda Accord EXL or Toyota Camry . I owned an 08 Cadillac STS and it was a nightmare. The Northstar motor is the worse engine ever designed. Cadillac spent $24,000.00 in repair warranty work on the motor in less than a year. Remember, the Audi, Mercedes and Cadillacs parts are some of the most expensive in the industry , and you will be fine with any one of those units until something goes wrong and you have to come out of pocket for a couple thousand dollars.

I'd have to say that in my opinion you can't really get much better than German engineering.. just leave it as it is- don't touch anything that has been played with or tweaked in any way.
but I agree on the Mercedes parts are going to be pretty expensive to replace,
The BMW is the route I would take,
-I was actually sponsored by BMW and had some experience with the later 3 series, and I would say it is as good as faultless!
-with the going fuel prices I would also say maybe to look into the Diesel options?

Otherwise as people have said look into the Jap market;
the new Honda civics are excellent cars, great fuel economy, reliability. fantastic overall.

 

[lartinos]

Arabian knows his stuff here.