# New car options, $40k to spend **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [February 24, 2009, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556 "2009-02-24T11:51:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![d3x](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8491ac/32.png) [@d3x](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d3x)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/1 "2009-02-24T11:51:51Z")
With it being a buyers market right now I’ve been considering buying a new car. I can afford up to $40k. The only things I’m firm on is that it must be fun to drive (not a stiffly sprung tin can) and it must have AWD. I’m quite ignorant when it comes to offerings in this price range…especially the euro market. What are my options and why should i buy that car? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/2 "2009-02-24T11:58:04Z")
Standard response in this situation as I am sure you already know… evo or sti ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/3 "2009-02-24T11:59:12Z")
InB4evo/sti humping. Do you care about the transmission? A G37x would be pretty sweet. Edit: Fuck. ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/4 "2009-02-24T11:59:53Z")
^^ x2, but theres always an audi, or caliber r/t, i think some 300c’s are awd, porsches are awd (some), ---
**Author:** ![technoticmedia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/technoticmedia/32/4990_2.png) [@technoticmedia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/technoticmedia)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/5 "2009-02-24T12:00:20Z")
335xi ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/6 "2009-02-24T12:00:37Z")
Might be bit more than 40K but 335 xi would be my choice. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/7 "2009-02-24T12:01:23Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > InB4evo/sti humping. > > Edit: Fuck. lol. ---
**Author:** ![9ONA3OOZX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9ona3oozx/32/7242_2.png) [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/8 "2009-02-24T12:01:49Z")
turbo 1 series FTW but if you HAVE to have AWD…Evo X ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/9 "2009-02-24T12:03:40Z")
Legacy GT, Infinity as suggested above, Audi, AWD Fords/Lincolns, AWD BMWs. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/10 "2009-02-24T12:05:40Z")
Let me ask you this… why is awd a must? ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/11 "2009-02-24T12:05:59Z")
G37x, CTS (less than 40k), there’s probably some Audi in this bracket ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/12 "2009-02-24T12:06:48Z")
Two non-Nyspeed humped ideas if you are cool with autotragedies. ![http://www.cars-spot.com/wp-content/gallery/infinitis/infinitis-3.jpg](http://www.cars-spot.com/wp-content/gallery/infinitis/infinitis-3.jpg) ![http://www.nickragusa.com/files/lexus3.jpg](http://www.nickragusa.com/files/lexus3.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/13 "2009-02-24T12:07:52Z")
I would love that Lexus. Such a sweet daily ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/14 "2009-02-24T12:08:55Z")
sti, evo, 335xi ---
**Author:** ![Pass\_McGass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pass_mcgass/32/7616_2.png) [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/15 "2009-02-24T12:09:05Z")
The first car I thought of was the G37x. ---
**Author:** ![d3x](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8491ac/32.png) [@d3x](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d3x)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/16 "2009-02-24T12:12:36Z")
I’m looking for more info than just a car model…why I should buy the car over the rest? its reliability? build quality? acceleration? handling? ect… even though I am considering the evo or sti…I’m thinking I want something a bit more “mature” ---
**Author:** ![d3x](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8491ac/32.png) [@d3x](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d3x)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/17 "2009-02-24T12:14:13Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > Two non-Nyspeed humped ideas if you are cool with autotragedies. I’m ok with autotragedies as long as the gearing is sporty. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/18 "2009-02-24T12:15:27Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > Let me ask you this… why is awd a must? . ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/19 "2009-02-24T12:16:01Z")
If you check out the new CTS you’ll be pleasantly surprised. AWD version is auto, but its a sporty 6 speed. Every car publication that tested it loved it. Typical GM shortfalls like build quality/interior are top notch. Plus, like all new GM’s, you’ll be able to save a shitload right now. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/20 "2009-02-24T12:18:10Z")
If you really want to piss off the forum kids you could get a 300hp AWD turbo 6MT used Volvo S60R for well under $40k. Probably closer to $20k. ![http://www.modifiyeliler.net/data/media/977/volvos60r04_01.jpg](http://www.modifiyeliler.net/data/media/977/volvos60r04_01.jpg) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556.md?page=2)