Good DD to complement my Boxster for $30k or less? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

CenterIsl · 05-30-2009, 12:43 PM

I see everything on your list but Lexus (and Mercedes)!

I've never had an Acura, but have heard numerous horror stories about dealer service. BMW? Well - yes - you'd clearly want a CPO, but even so plan on having spend quite a bit of time at the dealership. Have your tried a Lexus GS? With your wife along? Don't try an LS - you'll have difficulty prying your wife out of the car!

23109VC · 05-30-2009, 01:17 PM

the IS350 is nice, but REALLY small.

a GS might work. gotta check those out. the newer ones look pretty cool.

gschotland · 05-30-2009, 09:44 PM

The '07 328i is a lots of fun to drive, has a pleasant ride your family will love, has more than adequate power, and offers phenomenal value. My 77 yr old father comes back grinning every time he drives his 328xi wagon. To me his would be perfect if it had a stick.

My brother bought an '06 330xi (~$25k, well optioned, 30k mi) last October after selling me his '02 S. He really enjoys it, but still misses the box a bit, and his wife, a long time Civic driver who "doesn't care about cars," is absolutely gaga over it. She now wants a 3 series wagon.

I couldn't feel much difference in power between the 330 and 328, so I'd go for the 328 to save a few bucks.

cvhs18472 · 05-31-2009, 04:01 AM

Why not a Volvo S-40 T5. It might just suprise you. Ed

23109VC · 06-01-2009, 08:31 AM

I don't know if I want another volvo..

I have an S70 T5. it hauls a$$. mine is the high pressure turbo version, and it has a cat back exhaust on it. it's probably pushing 250-260hp and it is only about 3200-3300lbs... lots of torque... and lots of torque steer..

I used to have a volvo s60R that was majorly modded and ran with E46 M3s in drags and on a track. sold that car b/c it had too many maintenance issues.