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Old 06-04-2013, 03:30 PM
 
Location: Lakewood NJ/Murrells Inlet SC/ N. Naples FL/Swainton NJ
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I intend to start shopping soon for a 4 door mid-size sedan. I prefer GM vehicles but could be tempted to defect. I want to keep the price under $30,000. The more tech the better. I like (and can qualify for) low interest/no interest financing. Right now I am thinking about a Buick LaCross. What else should I look at? On CNET Cars recently they liked the Mazda 6 a lot.......
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Old 06-04-2013, 04:08 PM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX USA
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Drive them all and see what one you like best. Ford Fusion looks very tough to beat(if your going to stay objective....)
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Old 06-04-2013, 04:58 PM
 
Location: Grosse Ile Michigan
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The Fusion is awesome looking. Not bad comfort, but bland drive train. Can you boost your price a bit? You could get into a 2009 CTS-V. Are you only looking at new? The Pontiac G-8 is hard to beat and considerably less than 30K (For a GT, a GXP will cost $32-$36 or more). If you must have new, take a look at he new malibu. Still it will be hard to beat the Fusion in that price range.
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Old 06-04-2013, 05:41 PM
 
Location: Lakewood NJ/Murrells Inlet SC/ N. Naples FL/Swainton NJ
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I would rather go with new.
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Old 06-04-2013, 05:49 PM
 
Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada
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Like others have posted hard to beat the New Ford Fusion.

2013 Ford Fusion Review - Because sexy sells - YouTube
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Old 06-04-2013, 05:59 PM
 
Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada
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Might also want to look at the Mazda 6 as well as the new 2014 Chevy Impala

2014 Chevrolet Impala Review - YouTube
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Old 06-04-2013, 08:44 PM
 
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Get a new buick lasern
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Old 06-04-2013, 08:54 PM
 
Location: Rio
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I intend to start shopping soon for a 4 door mid-size sedan. I prefer GM vehicles but could be tempted to defect. I want to keep the price under $30,000. The more tech the better. I like (and can qualify for) low interest/no interest financing. Right now I am thinking about a Buick LaCross. What else should I look at? On CNET Cars recently they liked the Mazda 6 a lot.......
Go mazda 6 dude, you'll be breaking necks
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Old 06-05-2013, 07:44 AM
 
Location: Central Texas
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The Fusion is a very nice car, but the new Ecoboost 4 cylinder engines are underwhelming both in power and fuel economy. Neither of them achieve their EPA ratings and have unimpressive power.
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Old 06-05-2013, 07:53 AM
 
Location: Grosse Ile Michigan
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My Dad just leased a new Buick Verano. It has some good qualities. It is not for me, but there are some great features. Good leg room for the driver. It is way too high tech though. He had to go to an all day class to learn how to operate the car and he still struggles with it.
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