Which would you buy?

**niky** · June 15th, 2006 01:28 AM

Ah... the base SE V6 sounds like quite a bargain, then.

**redorange** · June 15th, 2006 08:34 AM

Not gonna disagree with any of the suggestions for the Mazda or Nissan I like them both. But, if I was buying it would be the Altima SE-R or the Mazdaspeed6 that I would buy. The VQ is such a sweet engine that I would buy anything that Nissan put that engine in. I think he plans on spending around $25K for the car.

**MXFX** · June 15th, 2006 08:47 AM

is used v6 an option? if so, let me do another vq plug: g35. starting at 19k for a 2003 or 2004. coupe around 25k up.

**basti08** · June 15th, 2006 09:39 AM

just sharing, i kinda like this new 2007 Kia Optima especially its Infiniti Q45 like front.

We shook out the most popular configuration, the $19,995 EX four-cylinder that comes with the five-speed automatic. Weighing 3320 pounds, it had the $1500 Appearance package (highlights include leather seats, 17-inch wheels, Michelin 215/50 Pilot HX MXM4 tires good for 0.79 g on the skidpad, a chrome-accented grille, electroluminescent gauges, and fog lights), an $800 sunroof, ABS for $300, and stability control for $300. Grand total: $22,895, undercutting a similarly equipped Toyota Camry or Honda Accord by about $1900 and $2600, respectively.-C/D

**redorange** · June 15th, 2006 02:52 PM

Nope the Korean makers are not in the running inhis choices. But I will tell him about the G35 option. He said he plans to test drive cars on Friday with his wife so maybe he'll make a choice then.

**niky** · June 15th, 2006 03:14 PM

With his wife? Oh no... he's definitely getting the Camry...

...I give him 50:50 chances on it...

**SNAKE V6** · June 15th, 2006 03:16 PM

If I were to please my wife, I'd go with the Camry (roomy, nice ass, relaibility record), mazda 6 (sporty) third would be the Altima (love the engine, hate the ass IMO). If I were to please myself, 6, camry then altima.

**noreturn** · June 15th, 2006 05:24 PM

First of all, take all the American cars and burn them. There is nothing good about them except their price point, and even that goes down the drain once you factor in how much down time you have from it being in the shop, how much you'll have to pay in parts, and how little you'll get once you sell it again.

That being said I would go with either the Camry or the Altima. The Altima is probably cheaper on parts and repairs, but the Camry is a solid, reliable car. It's a tossup. Pick which look you like best.

**noreturn** · June 15th, 2006 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by redorange

I'll tell him about the price of the Saturn

NO, NO, NO! Bad Orange!

If nothing else, look to the fact that they need 3.5 liters to pull off 224hp. The Altima does 40 hp better with the same, not to mention that you can do things like TURN in the Altima.

And Pekto, what other fast cars have you driven? Because I've tested some of the best that GM has to offer, and I am severly underwhelmed. Basically, it should never take 4.6L to make 300hp.