December 9, 200619 yr the 4 choices are 2004 CTS 36k miles $17995 2006 Altima 2.5 w/ special edition package $20000 2007 Aura XE $20595 2006/7 Mercury Milan I-4 (maybe premiere) $18-20000 What do you guys think? pls keep in mind that the car will be purchased cash and will only have 4k miles a year put on it
December 9, 200619 yr The Aura. Skip the Altima. Seriously overpriced. Don't get me wrong, I actually like Nissan and the Altima, but twenty grand should get you more than a four-cylinder engine. Plus, more than likely, it was part of Nissan's big four-banger recall, and it should be discounted to less than twenty grand and be around seventeen grand tops.
December 9, 200619 yr Author The Aura. Skip the Altima. Seriously overpriced. Don't get me wrong, I actually like Nissan and the Altima, but twenty grand should get you more than a four-cylinder engine. Plus, more than likely, it was part of Nissan's big four-banger recall, and it should be discounted to less than twenty grand and be around seventeen grand tops. 225500[/snapback] the altima is just a general figuer....we would only buy a new one
December 9, 200619 yr Author 04 CTS @ Paul Conte Cadillac Edited December 9, 200619 yr by Ravenfreak13
December 9, 200619 yr CTS But, I wouldn't be able to deal with any of the others because of my strong dislike of FWD. So, feel free to discount my vote.
December 9, 200619 yr Caddy. Better quality and trust me you will love that 3.6L. Besides that someone else has already taken the depreciation for you without driving too much. So it is more investment for you than your other choices. Go for it.
December 9, 200619 yr Author Well...we're going to buy one in Jan./Feb...too busy right now. Anyone else have an opinion?
December 9, 200619 yr If the CTS checks out mechanically and RWD isn't an issue, that would get my vote. However, I also tend to be partial to brand new, unabused vehicles, so I wouldn't fault getting the Aura or Milan.
December 9, 200619 yr Out of the choices presented, I'd go CTS because its already taken the depreciation hit. For only 4k miles a year you can go a little older, better equipped for the same money and not worry too much about repairs or unloading it while its uber-upside-down. If I were in this position I'd get an 80's Mercedes S class diesel. Luxury, decent price and they run forever.
December 9, 200619 yr Ya...I'd say CTS if RWD isn't a problem and you don't mind buyins used...otherwise get the Aura or Milan...
December 9, 200619 yr OK, I'm biased, but if you're only driving 4K/yr, how about an '01-'03 525i or 530i? There are tons out there for <$20K.
December 10, 200619 yr CTS, baby! 3.6 litre? Sounds good to me. The two tone interior is about as good as it gets in the current CTS. Just, uh, get new wheels for it.
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