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May 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

I’m currently assisting a COTD reader identify the best car for his current situation. 

A car is a major purchase and I appreciate when people take their time to research what is the best car for them and their current situation.

Here are his parameters:

“I want to buy a 4-door sedan.  I don’t want to spend more than 40K, although I would spend 45K if I really like the car.  My top three priorities are:

  • Safety
  • Fun to drive (handling and power)
  • Gadgets (Nav etc. – I like nice toys).

I also want a car that has a sense of style.  I don’t want to drive around in a refrigerator.”

So I responded with these thoughts:

“Now realize any of my suggestions will almost always come with a performance bias. 

The best option from Japan is the a gently used 2007 Infiniti M45.  The M45 has all the technology Infiniti can muster, including one of my favorite options – air cooled seats.  It has all of the request features that make that gadget guys happy. http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/infiniti-m45/

From Japan I would also give an honorable mention to the Lexus G430 if the Infiniti is a little too on the sporty side of the scale for you.

A high powered option from America is a new or extremely low mileage (less than 5k) Chrysler 300 SRT-8.  The SRT-8 is powered by a 425hp 6.1 liter hemi.  It is a brute. There are several other SRT-8 siblings including the Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee all with the same 6.1 liter hemi and SRT treatments.  http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/chrysler-300c-srt-8/

An American honorable mention goes to the brand new Pontiac G8.  If you don’t know about the G8 check it out.  It would be a relative deal for you budget, but it is a very impressive offering from GM. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=124876

From the UK I would look at Jaguar’s supercharged V8 powered S-type R that is good for 400hp. http://www.forbesautos.com/reviews/2006/jaguar/s_type/r/test-drive.html

The only problem with the S-type is that is being replace in 2009 with the already released XF.  The XF is an attractive car already getting good press.  However, the S-type R is truly a special car and should be timeless choice.

There are the great cars from Germany the AMG E-Class, the Audi S6 and the BMW M5, but we would need to go further back in time to hit our price point. “

The rising price of gas and the desire for a slightly smaller car is causing our reader to think more along the lines of the BMW 3 Series, which is never a bad choice. 

A creative option the 3 Series is the ultra-exclusive Saab Turbo X of which only 600 will see American shores. 

I will keep you updated as to the Car Hunt Progress.

Tags: BMW · Saab