What would you buy? I'm not in the market per say but I am always looking. So you have 30k to spend on a new or used daily driver. Something other than a Ford otherwise this thread would be to easy to map out.
I think one of the cars I would consider would be a CTSV used of course. Or pick this one up to bad it has a salvage title
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadillac-CTS-CTS-V/331253880097?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D23848%26meid%3D8540542451735522244%26pid%3D100034%26prg%3D10181%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D351115124343
Still under 30 just needs some werk

 

. . . probably an S4 . . and an Avant if possible . .

 

I was looking at S4 Avants a few years ago. So hard to find with a manual!

 

I know that you said no Fords, but right now that's all I'd consider or want. Next April when my lease is up on the Fusion I'll need a DD and grocery getter, something that won't prevent me from driving it in all sorts of bad weather.

The first on my list would be a used Sport Trac with reasonable mileage....4 doors and full four passenger, plenty of cargo space, and just the right weight distribution for the snow...and an automatic would be fine. Half Ranger, half Explorer. I like them.

Second choice would be an Edge.

 

I love the Sport Trac! I want one so bad. They're so hard to fine with a V8 and 4x4 though. Well, at least around here...or they're still asking $30k for it and it has 30-50k miles it's the perfect truck for commuting or small-haul trips. They should still offer it.

 

My buddy just picked up a 2015 Wrx last week. It's a really nice car. Pretty quick too. Awd. And decent on gas.

 

lol WRX's are notoriously horrible on gas

 

What about the G8? Not quite as nice as the CTSV but a real sweet daily driver. That's if gas mileage doesn't matter. Any of the German cars will be hell to maintain especially if bought used.

 

I've always liked the G8s too. Did you see that the 2015 SS is getting a manual??

 

For 30G's you can get alot, but what I would go for is a 2011-2014 charger r/t, preferred to have the new 8 speed auto, or a challenger r/t classic all used of course. For now can't think of anything other I would be willing to buy.

 

Lol hence it being "decent" Lollol

 

My uncle has a 2009 G8 GXP. It has the LS3 matted to a 6-speed auto. That car seriously scoots. Not as quick as my 5.0, but it definitely holds its own. I've always been a Holden fan.

 

Ford unveiled the last Falcon today. I really wish they'd offer this to us with a 5.0 and 6MT. I'd trade my Mustang in immediately!!

 

Geez man

How many threads are you gonna post that in

 

Two. I'm going to post it in two.

 

I have respect for the falcon, but the side profile looks dated. Like an new modern aggressive front put on 2002 crown Vic's body.

 

Eh it agree. And I looks almost identical to the Holden/G8/SS body, but that front end looks similar to the 2015 Mustang. Somehow, I think it works much better on the Falcon though.

 

I really dig the SS but honestly I would never have a manual in a car like that. Just pointless.
I am very happy to hear that Ford finally did something right with their automatic transmissions though. The new auto stangs are killing the manuals at the track right now. I'm a fan of a good automatic which is something the mustang has been lacking forever.

 

Tell me about it, original owner of a fox body with AOD here lol...

 

well this thread went south quick lol