Best Sedan car to buy 2-2.5M?

**yastarr** · April 23rd, 2013 03:39 PM

Hi, any reco's? Best Sedan car to buy around 2-2.5M?

**niky** · April 23rd, 2013 04:01 PM

I'll sell you my Lynx secondhand for 2.5m.

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Take a look at the Mazda6. Feels really nice and upscale, almost European for half-the-price. Also, you might want to wait around for the new Accord. New body, updated engines, and the V6 will get upgraded cylinder deactivation. The new logic and control system for the cylinder deactivation was impressive when I tested it on the Odyssey. Liked it much better than the same system on the old Accord.

Unfortunately, if you're looking for the most "premium" sedan you can get in that price range, all the decent ones are much more than 2.5m. The only "premium" cars you can get for less are tiny hatchbacks, and perhaps the MINI Countryman, which isn't tiny, but it isn't a sedan.

**vinj** · April 23rd, 2013 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by niky

I'll sell you my Lynx secondhand for 2.5m.

That's a bargain considering how much you've spent on that car.

What are your priorities? Space? Performance? Comfort?

The Mazda 6 has always been a rewarding drive for those who love being behind the wheel however to me, it seems to age fast. The Camry 3.5L of course will always be the safe person's choice, especially if you're driven around.

**Egan101** · April 23rd, 2013 07:10 PM

If you're the one to drive the car, then it would be the Subaru Legacy GT (or the wagon version for a different look).

I am not sure how well it stacks up against other midsize Japanese/Korean sedans but specs alone is quite impressive. The model maybe about 4 years old already but it received great reviews when it first came out.

Subaru Legacy GT Wagon review - Drives | TopGear.com.ph

2010 Subaru Legacy GT Sedan - Honest Car Reviews Philippines

**GTi** · April 23rd, 2013 07:15 PM

I say Camry V6 for the driven and Subaru Legacy for the driving.

A wild card suggestion. Are you open to grey market? What do you think of this one? 2013 Kia Optima K5 Turbo Philippines - 10104509
Turbocharged 2.0L with power that matches the Camry and Accord 3.5V6, definite head turner even among Euro sedans and an excellent driver's car.

**Egan101** · April 23rd, 2013 07:29 PM

Even the 2.4L NA Optima is a good deal for less than 1.5M with all the features in it. However, a GDI Turbo version for about 200k more looks like a better deal.

**Egan101** · April 23rd, 2013 07:35 PM

Just playing devil's advocate here...

The Subaru WRX STi (6MT) and Mitsubishi Lancer EX Ralliart both have 4 doors and a trunk, so they are still classified as sedans. They are both priced around 2.5M.

**mda** · April 26th, 2013 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by niky

Also, you might want to wait around for the new Accord. New body, updated engines, and the V6 will get upgraded cylinder deactivation. The new logic and control system for the cylinder deactivation was impressive when I tested it on the Odyssey. Liked it much better than the same system on the old Accord.

Any chance you have the inside scoop on when this will be released locally?

The SAs at Honda have no clue. They tell me they're trying to clear all 2011/2012 models pa. Apparently they have a lot and at the rate I'm seeing brand new 8G Accords, baka 2014 pa ito.

**niky** · April 26th, 2013 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by mda

Any chance you have the inside scoop on when this will be released locally?

The SAs at Honda have no clue. They tell me they're trying to clear all 2011/2012 models pa. Apparently they have a lot and at the rate I'm seeing brand new 8G Accords, baka 2014 pa ito.

Don't know exact date, but Honda has promised second half of the year or early next.