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Mrbladedude

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I need a new car and with my recent tax return I have decided to get one. Not sure if this is the correct place for this thread.

Anyway, I'm looking to buy a used 4 door sedan with either a V6 or a V8. 0 - 60 must be 5 seconds or less. Vehicle should handle well and have good suspension.
 
What's your budget and climate?
 
I can't help too much 'cause I'd never buy a sedan, but I'm impressed by the new Ford Fusion. They look decent and the interiors are really nicely laid out.

If I had a new monster-sized tax return, I'd get a new F250. Bright red, crew cab, 4WD, V8... It's everything you're looking for, at least as far as number of doors and engine size. :D

If, under threat of death, I had to buy a non-convertible, it would be the Infinity Q60 coupe. Or one of the older G35 or G37 coupes.

Have fun shopping!
 
Gonna have to spend some $$$$ to get that kind of speed. For a "bargain" choice, maybe look at a Subaru WRX (4cyl turbo). For more money, look at BMW M3 or Audi S4. For an American V8, try a Dodge Charger.
 
0-60, 2.8 seconds. Bargain-priced too. :thumbup:

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0-60, 2.7 seconds. And even less expensive.

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I believe that your 0-60 requirements along with a $40K budget for a 4 door sedan will narrow your choices. However, I think you will be able to find a used car that fits all the parameters. A friend of mine just purchased a certified pre-owned Chevrolet SS. Fast, big & comfortable. I don't like the fact it's only RWD though. What I do like, especially for Chicago, is that it warns you of speed & red light cameras! I have never seen that before, not in a Benz, Audi or Bimmer.

Check this link out for your sub 5 sec 0-60 needs: http://www.autosnout.com/0-60-Times/0-60mph-in-less-than-5-seconds.php

Have fun shopping!
 
My 3 favorite V8 sedans are the Charger R/T or SRT, Pontiac G8, and the Lexus IS-F. The IS-F would be my first choice if it's in the budget. They're phenomenal, IMO. One drive and I was hooked.
 
I drive the first gen. CTS-V. I think your best bet right now is easily the Dodge Charger. I wanted a G8, that is until GM pulled the rug out from under Pontiac. I understood that Chevrolet was going to eventually get a Caprice derived from the G8 but I don't know if that came to pass. Just remembered another option might be the Taurus SHO. I've been an SHO fan for a long time and I've owned 3 of the older versions. I didn't consider the newer version because it was beyond my price range, but there are more of them available used now.
 
You could find a very low mileage 2010 BMW M5 for that price. Hits all of the points you want. I'll also second the 4-door M3.

With your budget and specifications, you're almost forcing yourself into a German car. You could get a Cadillac, but it won't be anywhere near the refinement of a German car (a unanimously agreed upon opinion of testers worldwide). Plus, the Caddy will depreciate into a rattly squeaky pile of rubble once it ticks over 50k miles (also unanimously agreed upon).
 
sideways said:
Just buy the minivan.
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Lol. I've driven in Virginia, and with that sprawl and congestion my first priority would be comfort and toys/features. 'Cause driving in Virginia, you're going to be sitting in that car for hours, stopped. 0-60 in five seconds... just in time to brake for the next stoplight. :grumpy:

And AWD for frozen winter driving would be my second priority.

Lincoln. :D
 
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