m48xhp

Looks like the vette might need to be put in the stable. cause i need a car that can commute longer distances more practically.

probably a sedan or small suv. maybe a truck.

want something somewhat high end (using for business).

Leaning toward either a Lexus IS or Lexus RX

any other good options for me?

IMXCITD

yeah...you are on the right track w the Lexus. I have had prob....8 of them...great cars, very comfortable, reliable and decent on fuel.

DKDunn04

You can get a 2010 Taurus for less than 20K. Its bigger than the IS, has a nice interior, and is very comfortable.

Dominic Toretto

Another vote for the Lexus IS.

-Alex

pappy.72

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

This with an extended warranty.

1993C4LT1

E55 AMG.
A lot of miles, but pretty good.
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...06969310&Log=0

m48xhp

nice car, but too many miles and too old.

i think im going crazy, but im sorta considering selling the vette and getting a cts-v to satisfy both needs

1993C4LT1

CTS-V is an awesome car. You are correct about the e55. Just go the is250 route and keep your Vette.

WICKEDFRC

CTS-V between $15-20K?

CTS-V commuting longer distances more "practically"?

I think your way off course.

Keep the Vette and get that luxury cruiser. The mpg on a CTS-V is far from practical. Unless of course, money (unpredictable gas prices) is of no concern.

m48xhp

if i sell the vette i can afford a ctsv for ~$40k. The 15-20 price would be in addition to keeping the vette.

by "practically" i mean comfortable and can haul passengers and stuff in trunk. mpgs arent really THAT important.

tjschraf

i had an 06 is 350. it was a tremendous car. the interior on that was, in my opinion, as good or better than most new 2012's. do your homework and you will find a perfect one like mine was.

Stewart Allison

Do you guys get C class Benzes over there. A C200 Avengarde in a Kompressor or Turbo are great value cars. Also BMW 3 series are good value

OnTarget1

u mentioned trucks....what about a Jeep. Add to your list of hobbies. I just bought one and it is a blast. NOT fast at all but a blast offroad.

m48xhp

the only jeep i would get is a new model grand cherokee, but they are out of my price range right now.

racerns

If you are really thinking CTS-V, take a look at the G8 GT. V8, RWD, 6spd AT, good handling and lots of interior space. They were only avaliable in '08 and '09 and seem to be holding their value pretty well so they will be at the high end of your price range. I daily drive mine as I have kids to drive every day. A few bolt-ons and it has run a 12.5 at the drag strip and you can't tell it had mods for the daily drive.

Gary '09 C6

You can buy a 2006--2008 Jeep GC (nicely-equipped) in your price range...just did the same.
Get one with a V-8 engine (4.7L, or 5.7L Hemi)...the difference in gas mileage from the 3.7L 6-cyl.
is not significant, and you get much better hp/tq... it's a moderately heavy vehicle.

Dave68

Sadly, there is still a huge gap in long-term quality between Lexus and most American (and German) vehicles. Our RX400h is now 7 years old and the only issue its had is a CD player that produces an error message. It has been the most reliable vehicle we have ever owned. My Mazda is also very reliable but not quite in the same league as Lexus.

m48xhp

i know. my07 tundra went three years with nothing more than a few oil changes. between my vette and the wife's '10 equinox, its just annoying small thing after another!

Dave68

A coworker recently traded in his wife's Chrysler Pacifica for a Dodge Durango and was surprised at how much he received for the Pacifica as a trade-in. I asked him why he was surprised and he told me that the cruise, a window, and the stereo weren't working.
I then asked him why he would buy another Chrysler product after all the issues he had with the Pacifica. He told me that the newer Chryslers vehicles benefit from Daimler's German engineering and should therefor be more reliable. I then reminded him that Mercedes has been near the bottom of the heap when it comes to reliablity. Some people are gluttens for punishment, I guess.

Jtirwin27

Mercury Marauder. I miss the hell out of mine