Car Hunting: Sedan Edition

Nick M3 · 06-06-2016, 01:58 PM

It's been an issue for a while, but the lack of a sedan in our car mix is becoming more and more of an issue for me at work.

This has me hunting around amongst the fairly limited choices that can be had for roughly "sell the E46" money. Further requirements are manual (some DCT transmissions may be considered), and AWD. Because, honestly, I'd like the next car to be a better winter beater than the M3.

Net-net, I'm having a hard time expanding the list past E90 335i xDrive. B8 S4s are an option, but are a bit more expensive generally. (And sadly, my Mom says that she's keeping hers for a while longer, or else I'd just buy that off her.)

Is there anything else that I'm missing in the $15-20k range? I'd consider renting an F30, but BMW isn't selling the 320/328 with AWD and a manual. Keep in mind that it's a business beater so it can't be too small, nor can it be too interesting.

rumatt · 06-06-2016, 02:06 PM

What about a used A4 with stick?

rumatt · 06-06-2016, 02:08 PM

Jaguar XE coming up is interesting, although beyond your price range... But my understanding is the only stick will be in the RWD 2.0 engine version.

kognito · 06-06-2016, 02:16 PM

Mitsu evo/ subi sti too small?

Jeff_DML · 06-06-2016, 02:17 PM

I take a wrx is a bit too immature?

rumatt · 06-06-2016, 02:19 PM

Or Focus RS.

Nick M3 · 06-06-2016, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rumatt

What about a used A4 with stick?

Slow, hapless, expensive. And unlike the S4, whose DCT I like, I do *not* like it with the 2.0T. They don't compare well on a value basis to a 328. And you have to be really picky about the options because Audi didn't include basic things like memory seats.

Nick M3 · 06-06-2016, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

I take a wrx is a bit too immature?

It needs to be a car that I can put very rich investors/owners into the back of without pissing them off. So, yes.

dan · 06-06-2016, 02:40 PM

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/showthread.php?t=124153

rumatt · 06-06-2016, 02:44 PM

But an E90 is nice enough?

06-06-2016, 01:58 PM	#1
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,458	Car Hunting: Sedan Edition It's been an issue for a while, but the lack of a sedan in our car mix is becoming more and more of an issue for me at work. This has me hunting around amongst the fairly limited choices that can be had for roughly "sell the E46" money. Further requirements are manual (some DCT transmissions may be considered), and AWD. Because, honestly, I'd like the next car to be a better winter beater than the M3. Net-net, I'm having a hard time expanding the list past E90 335i xDrive. B8 S4s are an option, but are a bit more expensive generally. (And sadly, my Mom says that she's keeping hers for a while longer, or else I'd just buy that off her.) Is there anything else that I'm missing in the $15-20k range? I'd consider renting an F30, but BMW isn't selling the 320/328 with AWD and a manual. Keep in mind that it's a business beater so it can't be too small, nor can it be too interesting. __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

06-06-2016, 02:16 PM	#4
kognito older fart than ZBB Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: On the road again Posts: 8,900	Mitsu evo/ subi sti too small? __________________ 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 2020 Fusion Titanium

06-06-2016, 02:40 PM	#9
dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,896	http://forums.carmudgeons.com/showthread.php?t=124153 __________________ "There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas." -Willie

06-06-2016, 02:06 PM	#2
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	What about a used A4 with stick?

06-06-2016, 02:08 PM	#3
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	Jaguar XE coming up is interesting, although beyond your price range... But my understanding is the only stick will be in the RWD 2.0 engine version.

06-06-2016, 02:17 PM	#5
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,564	I take a wrx is a bit too immature?

06-06-2016, 02:19 PM	#6
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	Or Focus RS.

06-06-2016, 02:44 PM	#10
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	But an E90 is nice enough?