The Broken Ska Record
Member
God, I can't even begin to afford on of those. Sadly my next car will probably be an SUV or Crossover since I have a baby on the way.
-
Hey Guest. Check out your NeoGAF Wrapped 2025 results here!
Recent cars you think look good
- Thread starter Dio
- Start date
- Status
God, I can't even begin to afford on of those. Sadly my next car will probably be an SUV or Crossover since I have a baby on the way.
I absolutely love my A3, but I'm still salty I didn't get the recent facelift with a virtual cockpit (I have the model from 2014, which has neither Google car nor the Vc). I need this shit badly.
The following are SUVs in your price range that can be purchased in AWD.
These start lower on the price scale and so can be found nicely equipped in your price range. They are largely considered compact crossover suvs.
Toyota rav4
Hyundai Tuscon
Mazda CX5
Honda CR-V
Nissan Rogue
Ford Escape
I'd personally recommend the Honda or Mazda from those. Both seem to be considered a cut above the others.
The following start in your price range but quickly move out of it with options so you'd likely be looking at a base level model or one a few years old. They are largely mid size suvs.
Jeep grand Cherokee
Dodge Durango
Ford Edge
Nissan Murano
Mazda CX9
Honda Pilot
Volkswagen Atlas
Of those I'd recommend the Jeep or Dodge (I love the way thd Durango looks). Or the Mazda or Honda (again, their models are the most critically acclaimed).
You might even be able to manage a couple years old bmw x1 or Audi q3 at the top of your budget. But it would be close.
You literally bought at the ass end of the old style interiors. At least the A3 is still somewhere in the middle and stands up today
Zantetsuken
Member
I really adore the Shakedown Challenger, but I don't think they will put it into production.
Clockwork
Member
Why don't I see a Subaru Forester or Outback in that list?
My family owns an outback and I quite like it, but I never really considered it an suv. It's a weird mutant that lives in its own little category. I guess some places consider it a station wagon.
But yes, both would be more than suitable choices.
Although I just noticed I was responded to a 3 month old post like the dumbass I am.
jellies_two
Member
The new GT40 is absolutely stunning it is like the matchbox car of my dreams.
Unfortunately reviews say that it is ludicrously overpriced and ludicrously unsuitable and unrefined for the road, unlike its competitors like Ferrari, McLaren etc.
Unfortunately reviews say that it is ludicrously overpriced and ludicrously unsuitable and unrefined for the road, unlike its competitors like Ferrari, McLaren etc.
I can absolutely recommend the Mazda CX5, great car.
I know, I worked on the latest Q7 a couple years back, I know Audis very well ;-)
But well, I had the occasion for an almost new fully equipped A3 with DSG + 150HP for a very attractive price, so I jumped on it. I'm really only missing Google car, and the virtual cockpit would be nice, but it's still a great car.
Yea, I'm getting one next month. The new cx5 looks really sexy.
Junior Mint
Member
The new Civic and Audi's lineup look great. I don't know why BMWs got so ugly. And most American cars are still hideous with very few exceptions.
LOVE the new Accords...
Downgraded from a Lexus IS because it was honestly just overkill for the kind of traffic I have to deal with on the daily... and I have to say, I absolutely love it. It's very much a dad car and I don't even give a fuck. Stellar gas mileage, and I'm very impressed with the VTEC - it can't come close to the 8 banger in the Lexus, but it does a really nifty job on the top end - way more than I need, honestly.
Downgraded from a Lexus IS because it was honestly just overkill for the kind of traffic I have to deal with on the daily... and I have to say, I absolutely love it. It's very much a dad car and I don't even give a fuck. Stellar gas mileage, and I'm very impressed with the VTEC - it can't come close to the 8 banger in the Lexus, but it does a really nifty job on the top end - way more than I need, honestly.
Randolph Freelander
Member
StarCreator
Member
The new Civic Hatchback looks great. And it's like 19k starting.
I seriously wish I was able to wait for these to come out. I love my sedan, and while I wish the faux-vents on the front and back were a little less overstated on the hatchback, I still think it is overall the better looking (and better functioning) car.
Honda has been ON POINT.
My wife got the 2016 HR-V and it is also great looking (for a compact SUV).
Very impressed with their offerings of late, across the board. Honestly, I think they look even nicer than their Acura equivalents.
I keep seeing these.
Might replace my 98. Glad it was posted because it is honestly one of the best designed cars out right now.
Dude don't worry about it. I have virtual cockpit in my A4 and to be honest it isn't much better than living in an amazing spaceship from the future with everything you ever dreamed of at your fingertips.
Well, a recent car I like is the new Fiat 500, but that's much too small for my needs.
Business
Member
If only they mixed the rear with the current FRS and just stayed away from the big nose. Would have been better.
Also,
WRX gets my vote too.
Milly Osworth
Member
Although it's still a (near final) concept, I really do like the look of the Jaguar i-pace.
Full electric 4WD jag SUV? Yes please.
I'm sure I won't be able to afford it
Looks cool and electric makes it 100% better.
Yea my bro got the A4 and shit isn't even that dope aside from the fact that there are screens on screens on screens and LED's and shit surrounding you like you're in tron.
jellies_two
Member
Well thats because it still looks like a car from 2000 when cars where allowed to have interesting creases and lines and were not defined entirely by optimal aerodynamic shapes.
Aerodynamic is sexy... dat gas mileage.
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
We went with the 2016.5 CX-5 GT. The 2017s were coming a week later but the 16s were flying off the lot. There were only two black GT trims left in the province, we got one at $2000 under invoice with free rust proofing. I prefer the 2016 with the wave in the side panels and the front grill over the 2017 mesh grill.
I live very near a Nissan dealerships so I see them everywhere but I have never seen this vehicle. Looks pretty great, I wonder when it's coming to the UK.
Ken K in the Fresh!!!
Member
I'm not a car guy but I've seen some nice looking Volvos and jaguars in the streets
Also, my parents just got a new Subaru outback and I'm impressed
Also, my parents just got a new Subaru outback and I'm impressed
thesoapster
Member
Any Audi, most BMWs, Mazda 3 and 6 and MX-5, almost all Porches...
Honda Accords are simply prefect cars. I absolutely adore them.
The Chevy Camaro ZL1 is one bad (good) looking car. Everything about looks amazing.
The Corvette always looks great. Still at the top of list and most likely my next car.
The Corvette always looks great. Still at the top of list and most likely my next car.
Why not? If you're American all you have to do is wait 8-10 years. By then you can have one for around $40K.
Yes... With the mileage I put on my cars (usually 400-500 a week), it just made sense to go with one. It will last forever and I'll never have a problem locating parts.
I am honestly concerned about the amount of electronics in it, as I'm guessing that if anything is going to go it will be those first, but I guess I'll cross that bridge when the time comes.
GeordieMark
Member
The BMW M4 is absolutely gorgeous. All of the recent M Soort models are beautiful cars.
New civic is too busy but looks like a $35k car. Like it.
New Panamera is lovely.
Would never buy one but the new Lincoln continental is handsome.
Audi Allroad and A7 are gorgeous.
The Volvo s60 is beautiful in and out. Classiest cabin available.
Ford GT is beautiful so it's a shame it's so flawed.
Subaru needs to stop aping Mazda 3 shapes and get back to 00 Legacy wagon shapes and clean lines.
New Panamera is lovely.
Would never buy one but the new Lincoln continental is handsome.
Audi Allroad and A7 are gorgeous.
The Volvo s60 is beautiful in and out. Classiest cabin available.
Ford GT is beautiful so it's a shame it's so flawed.
Subaru needs to stop aping Mazda 3 shapes and get back to 00 Legacy wagon shapes and clean lines.
Dylan Sexbang
Banned
This thread is making me realize I have no idea what car I want to get in a few months. But it does help me realize there's a lot of clean looking cars for sub 30k
This is an amazing time to buy cars. Even crappy cars are better than the exotic and luxury vehicles of my youth.
My own boring sedan would have been a supercar when I was a kid.
Yeah, you've never had a better selection IMO.
What kind of use case? Commuter? Student? Any kids?
agreed, the past two model years of corvettes look fantastic.
Forerunner
Member
2017 Focus RS.
Dylan Sexbang
Banned
Honestly a lot of these cars are freaking gorgeous. The new civic makes my 98 civic look like a shoe. A silver shoe with wheels.
It's going to be my daily driver. No kids, just me. And my work drive is only about 25 minutes. I'm in Colorado right now, but weather doesn't get too intense in my area.
I've been looking at Subaru specifically the crosstrek. But then it's like do I need a car like that if I'm just driving for me and wherever I want to go? The WRX was catching my eye, but it would be just the base model.
I like the new civic posted in here. And by the time I'm ready to make a purchase the 2017 SI should be available. There's just so many nice cars, and when it comes down to it- I'm pretty indecisive lol.
LinkAndEpona
Banned
I second the Honda Civic SI, it looks quite slick for an affordable car.
Frankenstrat
Member
The new GTI looks noice. Can't wait for the new S2000 to come out and drive down the prices on all those delicious 2005-2008 models.
- Status