New Car Suggestions for My Father

Skramit on 31/08/2016 - 09:15

Hi All,

Looking for some suggestions for my dad to get a new car. He currently has a 10 year old Lexus GS 430 (V8) which is still okay but it's quite a heavy old thing and drinks a lot of fuel, and the tech is starting to show it's age.

So am looking for suggestions for him for a replacement:

Size: Medium or Large sedan 4 door with decent rear seating for an adult for shortish trips.
Engine: Plenty of power but doesnt have to be V8 or V6. Turbo would be fine as long as it's got some pep but doesn't need to be a race car.
Price: Anything up to about 100k.
Other: Must be new or dealer demo.
Brands: He's mostly interested in Euro or Japanese luxury brands e.g. bmw/merc/audi/lexus. So Holden/Ford are prob out.

Any suggestions?

Automotive

Comments

  • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2016 - 09:40

    Range rover sport is an option. Or maybe even the new Mercedes GLC? :)

    • Skramit on 31/08/2016 - 10:15

      He's more after a sedan not a SUV.

      • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2016 - 10:35
        +1

        Sorry didn't read the description properly. How about the Mercedes E-Class then?

  • altomic on 31/08/2016 - 09:56
    +2

    Welcome to Ozbargain - Camry

    How about an Infiniti? is to Nissan what Lexus is to Toyota

    • k-rokfm on 31/08/2016 - 10:10
      +2

      +1 for camry: cheap, soulless and gutless

    • Skramit on 31/08/2016 - 10:17

      Any suggestions on the inifiniti models to look at they are all foreign to me.

      • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2016 - 10:33

        inifiniti are all crap, horrible resell value and just poor value cars.

      • plmko on 31/08/2016 - 10:49

        The only good Infiniti sedan in the infiniti range is the recently replaced Q50 as the Q70 is old. Whilst I think the Q50 is a great buy, the Q50 may not be what your dad is looking for given the current V8 he is driving. Perhaps have a look at the Q70 but it is an older vehicle, and if that is his thing it's best to wait for the replacement.

      • PVA on 01/09/2016 - 21:00

        Q50 hybrid, have a look at that one.https://www.infiniticars.com.au/vehicles/new-vehicles/q50/performance.html

  • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2016 - 10:00
    +1

    Audi A4 2.0 Quattro S-Line

  • branners on 31/08/2016 - 10:30

    If I had $100K to spend on a new car, and keeping in mind what your dad is accustomed to, I would buy a Hyundai Genesis.
    Every bell and whistle, up to date tech, 5 years of warranty, servicing and roadside assist, drives like a German car, well inside your budget.

    • spackbace on 31/08/2016 - 10:40
      +1

      Drops $20k in the first year coz no one is buying them…

      If you want a Genesis, but the 1yo one, but definitely not recommended to a new car buyer.

      And likely if you had $100k to spend, you wouldn't want a Hyundai key…

      • Colombian on 31/08/2016 - 10:54

        Agree, I wouldn't buy a Hyundai if I had $100k to spend. In fact I wouldn't buy most of the common brands we see everyday: Toyota, Mazda, Ford, etc.

        • Skramit on 31/08/2016 - 11:03
          +4

          Yeah probably wouldn't be able to get him even to test drive a Hyundai :)

  • Findo on 31/08/2016 - 12:00
    +1

    BMW 5 series or Mercedes Benz E class for sure

  • FloatingPoint on 31/08/2016 - 16:26

    Maybe Tesla Model S 60?

    • Skramit on 31/08/2016 - 17:44

      Is there a long wait time on a tesla?

  • chumlee on 31/08/2016 - 16:30
    +1

    Your spending your own inheritance. Tell him his car is fine.

  • PinzVidz on 31/08/2016 - 21:28
    +2

    Keep $50K in the bank. Skoda Superb 206TSI. CA review of the wagon here. Sedan/liftback IMO is a fantastic looking vehicle.

    • branners on 01/09/2016 - 11:08
      +1

      Second that. I am a former Skoda owner, and while I have not driven this model, I drove the previous model. Loved it, ripper car

  • blob2004 on 01/09/2016 - 08:32

    If you dont mind a near new car, my mate has a 2016 audi a4 b9 quattro sedan fully optioned that he wants to sell. Purchased 2 months ago. Done 3500km. If you are interested send me a PM :) with this you can be sure its never been thrashed by the dealer when it was new since its a special order.

  • captobvious on 01/09/2016 - 20:54

    How about a Jag?

    Jaguar XE - $70-100k

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