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I'm completely torn on which car to purchase. I am willing to spend up to my $40K approval, as I received a great rate and the payments work in my monthly budget. I was originally going with a Mustang V6 Premium convertible or coupe; however, with two small children I think I have to move on as the amount of space inside would not comfortably fit their car seats (not to mention the pain of getting them in/out of a coupe).
Now I'm trying to decide, do I go with a BMW 320i xDrive with minimal upgrades, or do I go with a fully loaded Accord EX-L? I know that these cars are not in the same "class" and probably cannot be adequately compared, but I'm really having a hard time making a decision. Then the mustang keeps cropping back in my thoughts.
I have previously owned a Mustang GT Coupe (2000), BMW Z4 (2004), Accord (2005) and I honestly loved all 3 for their own reasons.
I am leaning toward the BMW, but my concern of course it that it would be more of the base model with not many upgrades. I would go with the xDrive version and already have a couple of great quotes from leading dealerships in the area.
What would you do, and why?
I'd go with a loaded Accord. EX-L is a really nice trim although have you seen the new 2014 Mercedes CLA250? $29k with some nice features/options included. When I get tired of my Hondas, I might go for that next.
@eddie84 wrote:I'd go with a loaded Accord. EX-L is a really nice trim although have you seen the new 2014 Mercedes CLA250? $29k with some nice features/options included. When I get tired of my Hondas, I might go for that next.
I JUST saw a commercial this afternon for the CLA250 and now I've added that to my comparison list... driving myself even more crazy now I will try to take a spin in one this week and see how it feels.
With the options you listed and kiddies, I would go with a 4 door Accord. The 2014 models look great. Why ? I have kids and now a grandchild. You need that room to be able to feel comfortable. It becomes a stronger thing than the want factor once you involve the kids.
I just bought a used 09 Dodge Journey R/T a year ago and its been great ! I felt like a Tahoe was too big and a gas hog. I have bought two new cars in my married life and doubt i ever will again. You can get an awesome used car and save so much money. Good luck on your decision !
If the Accord is the EX-L V6 I'd take it over the BMW....if it's the 2.4 I'd take the BMW......
Thanks for your input everyone!
After test driving the BMW I couldn't let it go. Drove it home yesterday and having tons of fun. Must admit, the eco-pro is abit strange with shutting the engine off when coming to a stop, but I'm sure I'll get used to it.
Congrats on your new purchase and drive safe!
Congrats!