Sadly replacing the lancer ):

[KrisGEE2911]

Hey guys,

For those that dont know, I got into a pretty bad crash last sunday night. NRMA's assesor called me today basically saying theres a good chance they are going to write off my car. I have the option of old for new because it was a new car and all. But I'm thinking of trying something different. I'm 19 on my red P's, and have a budget of 30-40k. I would like to stay closer to 30 but 40 is available. I have been looking in this budget range online and havent come up with any cars that have what i had in my baby lancer ):

key features im looking for are:
Aesthetic appeal, smart key (loved the VRX's smart key, so convenient!) Obviously something modern or modern looking, its going to be my car for the next 3-4 years i imagine, decent performance if its not a euro car, manual, and a stock sound system. i also dont want a heavily modified car. just something nice really. with a decent pull like the VRX.

anyone help?

At the moment im in love with this:

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/detai ... rt=default

but i have no idea about lexus's and havent had the time to do any research on them or this car..

[Kyrus]

does it have to be new ish? a 330ci would be nice

[Dazz4C]

That budget screams 2010+ Audi A4.

Too bad you don't live in QLD, or you could have considered a Ralliart too .

[KrisGEE2911]

nice car, like the exterior, but yeah i want a fairly modern car. I especially dont like BMW's interior, unlesss its a high end model the normally have shit interiors, imo anyway. it looks really analog and vintagey. not really my thing. appreciate the suggestion though!

[KrisGEE2911]

That budget screams 2010+ Audi A4. Too bad you dont live in QLD, or you could have considered a Ralliart too .

nice man, never considered them, always told myself i wouldnt buy an audi unless it was at least an A5. but i like this one:

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/detai ... rt=default

only con is no sound system, and its super close to 40k, but i like it man, thanks!

[Seffy]

That budget screams 2010+ Audi A4. Too bad you dont live in QLD, or you could have considered a Ralliart too .

I DEFINITELY agree with this. I love the A4, and although it doesn't have the sound system you would desire, it's not such a problem really. Having that budget is just wow though, what do you for work man?

[bunnishiwa]

I can tell you now that the standard OEM sound in the A4 is pretty damn awesome

Bloody nice cars to. Misses has a 2008 basic and it's very decent

[Glenn]

The audi is quite nice a bit more coin but only 20,000 odd km compared to the nearly 100'000 on the lexus

[KrisGEE2911]

Good point, i racked up alot of km's on in the 7-8 months i had it, (45k) because of the situation that having no car has put me on though getting public transport to work is more convenient, easier and cheaper then i initially though, so my lexus would probably only be getting about 15000 a year..

And i dont do anything crazy for work lol, i manage shipments for key accounts at Schenker.. so like apple samsung and stuff, its not as special as the job title sounds, but it does pay quite well for me considering i dropped out in year 12 and have no qualifications lol.

[Momengah]

What about something like this - BMW 125i:

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/deta ... ort=~Price

[Edmi]

What about something like this - BMW 125i: http://www.carsales.com.au/private/deta ... ort=~Price

that would defiantly be my pick as its not classed as a "High Performance vehicle" and no turbo's so its fine for P Platers

[KrisGEE2911]

thats sick, I'm going to research this too. keep the suggestions coming im loving them..

[Nick07]

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/detai ... 1-13078518

I really like the look of those.

I know it's an auto, but you get the point. Thought of Skoda?

[nava1990]

why not an aspire? i won't ever buy anything which is close to a 100,000 let alone for 30K man.

Coming from a fellow P plater you should also consider how much you will be paying on insurance as well, surely a Lexus will still be more than a lancer?

Good luck in everything anyway buddy

[ijustatecurry]

Golf R32 4-door maybe silly for P's, but its about as good as it gets while being legal!