What new-ish car should i buy?

[WildBill]

Don't worry, I'm keeping my e30.
I am, however, selling my e46. My budget is ~20k. So far my top choices are mk6 gti or brz. Looking for a reliable car, stick shift, less than 50k miles. Turbo is a plus. If u get the gti I plan on upgrading the turbo and getting an lsd. If I get a brz, I plan to turbo it. Any suggestions?

[nando]

CPO E90 335i will blow away a GTI or BRZ. $20k is a healthy enough budget to find one with low miles & maintenance records + warranty.

[WildBill]

How reliable are the 2007 models? I found a few in good condition with around 75k miles that fit my budget. Really only looking at manual cars so that really narrows my search. I found a black, red interior 2007 335i for 15k on my local craigslist.

[agent]

You'll want an 09+ (facelift/LCI).

[UlrichFennec]

How about a WRX Hatchback? I haven't heard anything bad about them.

[WildBill]

Why the 09 and up e90's? What's different about them?
I haven't been able to find any well priced wrx's so far.

[nando]

You'll want an 09+ (facelift/LCI).

I don't really think that matters. actually, I don't really like the LCI cars that much - the only real improvement was Idrive, which I would never want anyway.

They have different lights (LED turn signals, wooo) and a different grille/hood. Not really night and day or anything.

[Rouvld]

If you are in fact going the e90/e92 route Id def go with a 335i. And if you are going sedan def get a LCI. LCI for the sedans started in 2009, other than looks and them working a few kinks out if the n54 there is no difference. Like others have said you can find low mile, CPO e90 sedans in abundance for good prices.

[mrcheezle19]

Focus St would be my choice. Can get a solid CPO or even close to a knew 1 for that price. Shoot I sold one last week for 20500 plus fees.

[Kevinl]

I love my 335i BRZ's are slow as dog $hit

[aegul44]

1. Ap2 s2000

[WildBill]

So far 335I is in the lead. I need a more practical daily than an s2k

[E30_Narek]

If I had your budget, I'd go for an E46 M3 but seeing how you're coming from an E46 I assume you'd want something different. I agree with those who say get an E90 335i.

[Stanley Rockafella]

Focus St would be my choice. Can get a solid CPO or even close to a knew 1 for that price. Shoot I sold one last week for 20500 plus fees.

[Exodus_2pt0]

For DD and 20k, I'd go Focus ST and rock the warranty.