NPC: Suggestions on newer cars, Sporty daily drivers Options

[ninefourteener]

Here's the thing..... I love my Acura, but I'd really like to get something with 4 doors. My fiance is here now, my kid is getting bigger..... and we'd like to have another kid in the future.

On the other side..... I'd like to "upgrade" from the performance aspect..... so I have a couple ideas in mind.

I NEVER buy brand new.... always a couple years old, with low mileage.... and I want to stay "around" the $20,000 range.

I'm thinking an 02-03 Impreza, Lancer, or a BMW 3 series..... but I'm looking for more options.

ABSOLUTELY NO SUVs.....

Comments on my 3 choices????

Suggestions for better options??

Keep in mind.... this is my "daily driver"... so reliability is an important factor..... which means...... no American Cars.

Thanks all (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

[TravisNeff]

Acura TL, I had a later body style 1998 2.5 Was a great car while I had it. I love the new body style and should be close to your price range for a car that is a couple/few years old. I had grown up with american cars of the late 70's and 80's and personally I wouldn't own an american car (trucks are ok with me) just from those experiences. They have come a long ways but their interior materials are cheap and fall apart easily. I have a jeep liberty now and has held up well, but you can see the cheapness abound in this car, it will be disposable in another 10-15 years.