Which car would you buy?

[medguy24]

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If you were Looking to spend around 25k on a used car, which of these-or any other used car you know that's around 25k- would you buy? (These all have under 60k miles)
2013 Nissan 370Z touring sport
2008 Porsche Cayman base
2010 Lexus LS 460 AWD
2010 Mercedes Benz S class s-400 hybrid
2010 Mercedes Benz S class s-550
2010 BMW 7 series 750i x drive
2009 Audi A8 L
2007 Audi S8 5.2 Quattro
2014 Acura RLX base
2014 Infiniti Q70 3.7
2006 Maserati Quattroporte
2011 Jaguar XJ-Series L

Edit: I just wanted to say that after hearing you all out I've narrowed the list to just the Porsche and the Nissan since the other cars aren't practical and would require to much maintenance. Of the remaining two which would you recommend?

Edit 2:Just wanted to say that I viewed the edmunds true cost to own for each of the cars I mentioned and while it's true that the maintenance/repairs for most of those cars over 5 years were thousands of $$ the maintenance/repairs over 5 years for the Nissan 370Z was very basic and was the same amount as a 2013 Nissan Altima or 2013 Honda Accord.

 

[coldcase331]

Or.....you could save some of that money for med school and get a used Honda/Toyota. Just got a 2014 Accord (1500 miles) for 21k including tax/title.

 

[gmbz]

maserati or bust.

 

[deleted245139]

Agree on waiting on the purchase for now... Not only will you need some reserves, you need to not only afford the car, but the maintinence... These cars are for the most part exotics and high end imports. It's not an oil change on a ford.

That said, what do you want out of it?
- do you have a daily driver, or is this your only car? If your only car, you'll need year round functionality depending on where you're living.
- you looking for speed, or comfort?

That said,
Sport: Nissan 370. Good speed for the buck, cheaper upkeep, newer
Comfort: Audi s8 Quattro
Ideal: I LOVE the cayman. Love it.

GL!

 

[medguy24]

Agree on waiting on the purchase for now... Not only will you need some reserves, you need to not only afford the car, but the maintinence... These cars are for the most part exotics and high end imports. It's not an oil change on a ford.

That said, what do you want out of it?
- do you have a daily driver, or is this your only car? If your only car, you'll need year round functionality depending on where you're living.
- you looking for speed, or comfort?

That said,
Sport: Nissan 370. Good speed for the buck, cheaper upkeep, newer
Comfort: Audi s8 Quattro
Ideal: I LOVE the cayman. Love it.

GL!

This is my daily driver. I am looking for which one has the lowest maintainable. I like the Nissan 370Z and the Porsche Cayman the best but the 2008 Cayman looks really old vs the new 2013 nissan and I hear the Cayman needs a lot of maintaining vs the Nissan that needs very little. What do you think?

 

[TehTeddy]

Can't go wrong with a yugo.

 

[Cotterpin]

Why don't you just cut to the chase and spend the money on penis enlarging surgery.

 

[breezy16]

Why don't you just cut to the chase and spend the money on penis enlarging surgery.

-mic drop-

 

[mehc012]

This is my daily driver. I am looking for which one has the lowest maintainable. I like the Nissan 370Z and the Porsche Cayman the best but the 2008 Cayman looks really old vs the new 2013 nissan and I hear the Cayman needs a lot of maintaining vs the Nissan that needs very little. What do you think?

Then you need to seriously rework your list. All of these are cars where you're paying a premium for the style of car and the brand name (well, less the brand name part for the Nissan), rather than what you'll get out of it as a commuter...and that premium translates to the repair prices too. None of them are particularly known for longevity.

 

[JamesMarch]

lmao daily old maserati. more like "spend the equivalent hundreds of dollars on maintenance for it."

 

[medguy24]

Then you need to seriously rework your list. All of these are cars where you're paying a premium for the style of car and the brand name (well, less the brand name part for the Nissan), rather than what you'll get out of it as a commuter...and that premium translates to the repair prices too. None of them are particularly known for longevity.

The Nissan 370Z and Porsche Cayman aren't longevity cars? From what I hear they both last very long with minimal maintenance.

 

[JamesMarch]

The Nissan 370Z and Porsche Cayman aren't longevity cars? From what I hear they both last very wrong with minimal maintenance.

you heard right and yes you are.

 

[medguy24]

you heard right.

Lol
I have friends with 2009-2010 Nissan 370Z that's are now 7-8 years old and they all say that it's still as good as new and that they only did basic maintenance you would do to any car.
Don't have any friends with the Cayman but my 370z friends said the Cayman is a similar car....

 

[maxwell_edison]

lmao daily old maserati. more like "spend the equivalent hundreds of dollars on maintenance for it."

I used to joke that my orgo professor would come out with a new edition of the textbook every time his old ferrari needed a timing belt.

Though, seriously, few of these are really viable, unless you are gonna be able to go through med school without debt either way.

The 370z is probably gonna be the lowest maintenance one of the lot, but not necessarily the longest longevity. The Mercedes or BMW will last the longest, but maintenance on all of the german cars is going to be more important. All of them will kill you with the 20 mpg, top.

If you've got 25k to drop on a car, and you want a fun car, take 18-20k, buy a used, perfect condition BMW 3-series or Mercedes C-class, and take very good care of it: it will take care of you. You could even go with the Porsche: they are maintenance intensive, but very reliable long term.

Mileage is pretty irrelevant on German cars, what matters is maintainence. Don't buy the one with the "hot" or biggest engine: Those need more gas, more maintenance, and are more prone to having things break expensively. Put the 5k into the bank so you NEVER skimp on maintenance. The best way to turn a German car expensive is to be cheap with maintenance.

 

[stemingen]

Better prepare another 25k for repair and maintenance. Even that you will have a tough time to find repair shops besides dealer shops.

Seriously, get a low mileage Honda/Toyota/Sonata with 15000 and save the rest for maintenance cost.

 

[Hospitalized]

Early 2000s Subaru WRX is a good balance between practical, stylish, and affordable.

 

[JamesMarch]

Lol
I have friends with 2009-2010 Nissan 370Z that's are now 7-8 years old and they all say that it's still as good as new and that they only did basic maintenance you would do to any car.
Don't have any friends with the Cayman but my 370z friends said the Cayman is a similar car....

porsches last, but the mileage maintenance and services you'll rack up as a commuter will hurt your wallet a lot. If you have this money readily available invest it in your education, not a porsche. Get a porsche when you're practicing medicine.

 

[WingedOx]

why is someone pre-med school spending 25k on a car? I'm hoping you're not working/living in an urban environment.

 

[I'mJustCurious]

Lol save your money to pay off college first.. trust me. Get a used Honda or Toyota first unless you like paying a lot for maintenance and gas..

 

[medguy24]

I used to joke that my orgo professor would come out with a new edition of the textbook every time his old ferrari needed a timing belt.

Though, seriously, few of these are really viable, unless you are gonna be able to go through med school without debt either way.

The 370z is probably gonna be the lowest maintenance one of the lot, but not necessarily the longest longevity. The Mercedes or BMW will last the longest, but maintenance on all of the german cars is going to be more important. All of them will kill you with the 20 mpg, top.

If you've got 25k to drop on a car, and you want a fun car, take 18-20k, buy a used, perfect condition BMW 3-series or Mercedes C-class, and take very good care of it: it will take care of you. You could even go with the Porsche: they are maintenance intensive, but very reliable long term.

Mileage is pretty irrelevant on German cars, what matters is maintainence. Don't buy the one with the "hot" or biggest engine: Those need more gas, more maintenance, and are more prone to having things break expensively. Put the 5k into the bank so you NEVER skimp on maintenance. The best way to turn a German car expensive is to be cheap with maintenance.

Thx for the advice. The only thing is I'd like to get a unique car and everybody I know drives the c class or series 3 bmw. I understand now that pretty much all the cars on my list are very high maintenance cars. So I'm thinking of just the 370z and the Porsche now. The problem with the Porsche is that for 22k I can only get a base 2006 porsche(with nothing in it)- and its really old and so wouldn't it require a lot of money in maintenance? Whereas the 370z I can get the 2013 fully loaded. Am I wrong about the Porsche? Would you recommend the Porsche or the 370z?

 

[deleted245139]

Out of the list, yes 370, but I agree with evryone else... Now isn't the time to bury yourself. I mean unless you're paying cash, rich, or in last year of residency (tho even then I suggest living like a resident for a few years after)...

That said, I LOVE cars. It kills me to tell u to hold back haha. For half the cost, a mid 2000 wrx is easily had, not bad on maintinence, a hell of a lot of fun, and can handle daily driving easy. Older,mitsubishi evo is great too.

 

[medguy24]

Out of the list, yes 370, but I agree with evryone else... Now isn't the time to bury yourself. I mean unless you're paying cash, rich, or in last year of residency (tho even then I suggest living like a resident for a few years after)...

That said, I LOVE cars. It kills me to tell u to hold back haha. For half the cost, a mid 2000 wrx is easily had, not bad on maintinence, a hell of a lot of fun, and can handle daily driving easy. Older,mitsubishi evo is great too.

I am paying cash for the car I'm working through college and managed to save up.

 

[md-2020]

The fun of driving the cars you listed is lost on 50k mileage resells. If I were you I'd put my saved money towards med school tuition, accumulate less debt+interest, and come out in better financial shape so that you can buy (or, if you're financially savvy) lease a new model.

Paying cash for an old car is probably the worst investment you can make. Leasing new>leasing old>buying new> buying old.

 

[medguy24]

The fun of driving the cars you listed is lost on 50k mileage resells. If I were you I'd put my saved money towards med school tuition, accumulate less debt+interest, and come out in better financial shape so that you can buy (or, if you're financially savvy) lease a new model.

Paying cash for an old car is probably the worst investment you can make. Leasing new>leasing old>buying new> buying old.

Why is the fun lost at 50k? And the 370z is only 20k since is 2013.

 

[md-2020]

Why is the fun lost at 50k?

The appeal of premium vehicles (other than the brand cachet) is that the "driving experience" is better. ie. smoother, more comfortable, quieter, etc etc. Cars that have been on the road for several years already lose alot of that "edge," simply by virtue of being driven around and facing the weather and such. Buying a used car with a significant number of miles on it means you're paying the same premium for essentially just the brand, without most of the actual perks that new premium models can actually give you.

Which again, is also why you should always lease and never buy. At the end of the day an old car is just an uncomfortable piece of junk, so tbh if you NEED to see yourself in a Benz or something, inquire about any leasing specials in your area. AFAIK if you're patient you can get a new entry level (like C-class for MB or 300i for BMW) at maybe $300/month. Way better than plunking down $25k on an old, outdated, and devalued one.

 

[medic86]

Early 2000s Subaru WRX is a good balance between practical, stylish, and affordable.

Said almost no one ever, lol. The WRX has always been a uggo. 😛

Great car, though. I love the sound of the inefficient boxer rumble (I have a 2012, and it's still ugly). Good performance, to boot.

 

[WingedOx]

the solution to your inquiry:

 

[medguy24]

Just wanted to say that I viewed the edmunds true cost to own for each of the cars I mentioned and while it's true that the maintenance/repairs for most of those cars over 5 years were thousands of $$ the maintenance/repairs over 5 years for the Nissan 370Z was very basic and was the same amount as a 2013 Nissan Altima or 2013 Honda Accord.

 

[Oh_Gee]

i feel like all these cars have high amounts of maintenance $$$$$$

 

[Hushman]

With that budget you could get a new civic, with the SI package if you want all the bells and whistles (upgraded interior, engine, navigation package, stereo system). Very low maintenance, with a great mpg rating, and decently fun to drive. A civic will last you all the way through undergrad and med school if you look after it well, it'll be cheap and easy to maintain, and the fact that it's fwd will get you through residency anywhere (I live in the North, my civics got me through a foot of snow to help me make it to school on time). 370z's are great cars, don't get me wrong, but if you ever go anywhere with snow, you're going to need a second vehicle or hope that being on time doesn't matter.

 

[medguy24]

The Nissan 370Z doesn't have much maintenance. It's standard compared to other normal cars.

 

[medguy24]

With that budget you could get a new civic, with the SI package if you want all the bells and whistles (upgraded interior, engine, navigation package, stereo system). Very low maintenance, with a great mpg rating, and decently fun to drive. A civic will last you all the way through undergrad and med school if you look after it well, it'll be cheap and easy to maintain, and the fact that it's fwd will get you through residency anywhere (I live in the North, my civics got me through a foot of snow to help me make it to school on time). 370z's are great cars, don't get me wrong, but if you ever go anywhere with snow, you're going to need a second vehicle or hope that being on time doesn't matter.

A new civic si has about the same maintenance/repairs as the 2013 370z

And if I get winter tires wouldn't I be okay on the snow?

 

[medguy24]

i feel like all these cars have high amounts of maintenance $$$$$$

See my latest post the Nissan 370Z has only basic maintenance similar to your average car

 

[Hushman]

Depending how much snow you get winter tires might not help you at all. If you frequently get nights with over 6 inches of snow where you still have to be at school/work the next day, I'd much rather have a fwd than a rwd, just because of the weight distribution from your engine to the tires. And the difference in my opinion is that I trust myself with my cars, I take care of them, and I don't bag the engines. With some of the sportier cars you have to worry about what the person who owned the vehicle before you did to it. I know my civic's vtech has only been hit a handful of times in its life, after the engine has been properly warmed up, and I know the oil has always been changed with the proper oil when its needed.

 

[medguy24]

Depending how much snow you get winter tires might not help you at all. If you frequently get nights with over 6 inches of snow where you still have to be at school/work the next day, I'd much rather have a fwd than a rwd, just because of the weight distribution from your engine to the tires. And the difference in my opinion is that I trust myself with my cars, I take care of them, and I don't bag the engines. With some of the sportier cars you have to worry about what the person who owned the vehicle before you did to it. I know my civic's vtech has only been hit a handful of times in its life, after the engine has been properly warmed up, and I know the oil has always been changed with the proper oil when its needed.

I live in nyc. Most people around here drive RWD cars no? I really want a two seat coupe. Do you have any recommendations if not the 370z?

 

[medic86]

Depending how much snow you get winter tires might not help you at all. If you frequently get nights with over 6 inches of snow where you still have to be at school/work the next day, I'd much rather have a fwd than a rwd, just because of the weight distribution from your engine to the tires. And the difference in my opinion is that I trust myself with my cars, I take care of them, and I don't bag the engines. With some of the sportier cars you have to worry about what the person who owned the vehicle before you did to it. I know my civic's vtech has only been hit a handful of times in its life, after the engine has been properly warmed up, and I know the oil has always been changed with the proper oil when its needed.

VTEC*

So, you barely go over 4k rpms, eh?

I live in nyc. Most people around here drive RWD cars no? I really want a two seat coupe. Do you have any recommendations if not the 370z?

If you're driving in snow, AWD is excellent. I'd recommend a WRX.

 

[medguy24]

VTEC*

So, you barely go over 4k rpms, eh?



If you're driving in snow, AWD is excellent. I'd recommend a WRX.

The wrx is nice but i really want a coupe-preferably two seats- any other recommendations?

 

[medic86]

The wrx is nice but i really want a coupe-preferably two seats- any other recommendations?

Hm.

Infiniti G37x?

 

[el_duderino]

Of the cars listed, the 350z is the only one that even begins to approach reasonable.

 

[Ismet]

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