Selling my '06 Boxster - need help finding replacement

[rick3000]

I would look at the Volvo C30, it has four captains chairs, and a lot of room. Plus, you can get AWD and a stick. It is just something else to consider. Good luck with the decision!

[peakpro]

subaru forester.....IMO a very good car for the $$$


manual, N/A is all you need...

[mchi5]

out of your 4 choices, i'd choose the mazdaspeed 3. it is a hatchback, so it is more useful in carrying stuff around than say the civic si. plus, it's turbocharged with like 260hp. major con...all that hp is put thru the front wheels

[wt888usa]

I like the look of those Saturn Astras too, but the car is just too slow. And the interior is really crummy. But the body and lights on that car sure are sleek. No votes for the GTI?

[987gator]

An outside the box option would be an 07 Acura RDX in the 20,000 mile range will be @ $25k. 240 turbo horses, AWD, all the tech toys, will haul all your stuff, good for light off roading, and is the most sports caresque of an suv.

Otherwise, the GTI would be the most enjoyable choice in my opinion. Porsche to a Mazda is just going to be tough. Everytime you push the clutch, feel the brakes, close a door, you are going to notice the light japanese feel. Don't get me wrong, I grew up on jap cars, Honda CRX si to Infiniti G20t to Acura CL to Toyota Mr2 spyder. After the Porsche, I could not go back to that feel (although I do enjoy the wife's Acura TL)

[Brucelee]

My wife loves here Subaru Outback wagon. Great utility, decent MPG and Cheap to buy new.

[racer_d]

Call me old fashioned, but I'm impressed that a 25 y/o is driving a 2 y/o, $50K car to begin with! All the cars you mentioned are great cars to be certain. I am partial to VW's. I would caution you to closely examine your finances and determine if another car payment, or $20K car is realistic. Perhaps a used car that's already dropped in value would be a better purchase during your time of unemployment. Also not sure how banks/loan officers like folks without jobs. Then again, maybe they love those people the most! Good luck!