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Dadhawk · 07-04-2023, 04:36 PM

@Sasquachulator you mention some good choices, but you didn't mention price range or new/used specifically. What I'm suggesting is an add to your list.

First, I have to say I personally would never, ever, not even once buy a BMW. Lot of (bad) history there among friends and family. I've never known anyone that owned one that kept it near 100K miles.

I'm with @Ohio Enthusiast on saying not to overlook the Cadillac CT4 or CT5 (if you need a little bigger). Neither are huge cars, and they come in both RWD and AWD. If you don't want the power, the Non-V versions are decent cars. You can get them with a manual, but that means the Blackwing. The CT4-VB starts at $60K versus $47K for the none Blackwing CT4-V. They also have the option of SuperCruise in some configurations. I've driven all 3 levels (CT4, CT4-V, CT4-VB) and the middle option really seems to fit what you want.

Same with the CT5 (all 3 levels). The Ct5-V is a great car for the money. The Blackwing is a fantastic car, but way more than I would ever spend since I could never use it to it's full potential.

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Dadhawk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 20,106 Thanks: 39,666 Thanked 25,436 Times in 11,600 Posts Mentioned: 187 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	@Sasquachulator you mention some good choices, but you didn't mention price range or new/used specifically. What I'm suggesting is an add to your list. First, I have to say I personally would never, ever, not even once buy a BMW. Lot of (bad) history there among friends and family. I've never known anyone that owned one that kept it near 100K miles. I'm with @Ohio Enthusiast on saying not to overlook the Cadillac CT4 or CT5 (if you need a little bigger). Neither are huge cars, and they come in both RWD and AWD. If you don't want the power, the Non-V versions are decent cars. You can get them with a manual, but that means the Blackwing. The CT4-VB starts at $60K versus $47K for the none Blackwing CT4-V. They also have the option of SuperCruise in some configurations. I've driven all 3 levels (CT4, CT4-V, CT4-VB) and the middle option really seems to fit what you want. Same with the CT5 (all 3 levels). The Ct5-V is a great car for the money. The Blackwing is a fantastic car, but way more than I would ever spend since I could never use it to it's full potential. __________________ Olivia 05/03/2012 - 01/06/2024. 231,146 glorious miles. Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".