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wcsmith · 06-19-2016, 11:34 PM

Hi first time posting on this website. I recently finished school and am looking to replace my old 2004 volvo s60. I have narrowed it down to a few cars that im interested in. My budget is 20k and under. The only real criteria the car needs to meet is that it is relatively fast and fun to drive. Right now I am looking at a 2014 acura ilx with manual transmission. I have also looked at bmw 328i but newer models are out of my price range. Also just began looking at volvo s60 t5 which looks like a great car and much faster than I expected.

Would appreciate any comments and feedback on these cars as well as suggestions.

Thanks

**Mike** · 06-20-2016, 07:54 PM

Any reason you're looking at luxury cars?

wcsmith · 06-21-2016, 10:59 AM

I have the budget to get something in the entry level luxury range thats why I am thinking used luxury

**Mike** · 06-21-2016, 11:41 AM

Looked into an ATS with a 2.0T and 6 speed manual?

deltaolds · 06-21-2016, 12:09 PM

ilx is a luxary civic, and it does not come with si motor. i do not think it is any fun to drive even with 6 speed, i drove ilx auto, dull, and slow.
pretty much no new car that cost 20k is fun to drive. if i were you, i'd look at accord v6, 1-2 years old,

wcsmith · 06-23-2016, 07:15 PM

Just drove a 2013 volvo s60 t5 and really liked it. It was pretty quick with a 5 cylinder turbocharged engine. Felt really solid. I think I like it the best so far.

06-19-2016, 11:34 PM	#1
wcsmith New Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 3 Rep: 10	New car Hi first time posting on this website. I recently finished school and am looking to replace my old 2004 volvo s60. I have narrowed it down to a few cars that im interested in. My budget is 20k and under. The only real criteria the car needs to meet is that it is relatively fast and fun to drive. Right now I am looking at a 2014 acura ilx with manual transmission. I have also looked at bmw 328i but newer models are out of my price range. Also just began looking at volvo s60 t5 which looks like a great car and much faster than I expected. Would appreciate any comments and feedback on these cars as well as suggestions. Thanks

06-20-2016, 07:54 PM	#2
Mike Community Director Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 7,603 Rep: 153	Any reason you're looking at luxury cars? __________________ "He shouted: 'You've won! Didn't you know?' I didn't, and it's about the nicest thing I've ever been told" -Bruce McLaren, 1968 Belgian Grand Prix Read the rules! \| DO NOT REPLY TO SPAM 2009 Pontiac G8 GT - 6.0L, 6AT - 95k miles \| 1994 Chevy Blazer K5 - 350, 5MT - 140k miles \| 2006 Mazda 3 S sedan - 2.3L, 5MT - 130k miles Wife's Car: 2013 Chevy Volt - 70k miles Bikes: 1979 Yamaha XS 750 \| 1985 Honda Sabre 700

06-21-2016, 11:41 AM	#4
Mike Community Director Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 7,603 Rep: 153	Looked into an ATS with a 2.0T and 6 speed manual? __________________ "He shouted: 'You've won! Didn't you know?' I didn't, and it's about the nicest thing I've ever been told" -Bruce McLaren, 1968 Belgian Grand Prix Read the rules! \| DO NOT REPLY TO SPAM 2009 Pontiac G8 GT - 6.0L, 6AT - 95k miles \| 1994 Chevy Blazer K5 - 350, 5MT - 140k miles \| 2006 Mazda 3 S sedan - 2.3L, 5MT - 130k miles Wife's Car: 2013 Chevy Volt - 70k miles Bikes: 1979 Yamaha XS 750 \| 1985 Honda Sabre 700

06-21-2016, 12:09 PM	#5
deltaolds Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 99 Rep: 12	ilx is a luxary civic, and it does not come with si motor. i do not think it is any fun to drive even with 6 speed, i drove ilx auto, dull, and slow. pretty much no new car that cost 20k is fun to drive. if i were you, i'd look at accord v6, 1-2 years old, Last edited by deltaolds; 06-21-2016 at 12:21 PM.

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06-21-2016, 10:59 AM	#3
wcsmith New Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 3 Rep: 10	I have the budget to get something in the entry level luxury range thats why I am thinking used luxury

06-23-2016, 07:15 PM	#6
wcsmith New Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 3 Rep: 10	Just drove a 2013 volvo s60 t5 and really liked it. It was pretty quick with a 5 cylinder turbocharged engine. Felt really solid. I think I like it the best so far.