Car reccomendations around $15k?

[Supergumby5000]

Im looking into getting another car. Preferably something with halfway decent gas mileage. Budget is anywhere from 15-20 grand depending on what i can get.

Must be 2007+ (not more than 5 years old)

Im mainly trying to decide if i want to go with a newer/brand new standard car (ei toyota, nissan, honda, etc) or a more used luxury car (lexus, bmw, etc).

Opinions? Naturally, i would prefer a luxury car, but i dont know if i want to drop that much skrilla on a vehicle that has 75k miles on it already...

[Crazy4bass]

***REDUCED*** 2010 VW GTI w/ Leather and Sunroof

price is a little high, and I hate the look of the stock wheels, but awesome cars.
They look amazing with different wheels and lowered.

[Supergumby5000]

This car wont be modified much, I'll keep it fairly stock (except for the stereo, of course).

The main reason for this purchase is a better daily driver for those long trips. My 5.7L v8 tundra is a gasoholic.

[Supergumby5000]

Here is just from looking around real quick, from most miles (83k) to least (11k)

2006 Lexus IS250 - USED 2006 Lexus IS250
2007 BMW 5 Series - 2007 BMW 5 Series 4dr Sdn 525i RWD
2006 Mercedes CLK350 - Clk-class Clk350 2006 Mercedes-benz
2010 Mustang - 2010 Ford Mustang V6
2007 Mercedes - 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sdn 2.5L Sport RWD
2009 Accord - 2009 Honda Accord EX-L | LEATHER, 6 CD, HEAT SEATS
2008 Camry - 2008 Toyota Camry LE WITH LEATHER---LOW MILES FOR AN AMAZING PRICE
2010 Accord (example of a newer car without the fancy shit) - 2010 Honda Accord Sdn 4dr Car LX -- 11,054 miles, low mileage !!!!

Opinions? I'm looking at:

Lexus IS 250
Mercedes 3 Series
Any BMW
Toyota Camry/Corolla
Ford Mustang
Honda Accord/maybe Civic
Maybe Acura
Audi A3

Like I said, I would prefer to have a luxury car, but i have no idea how they do for longevity. I could scoop up a fairly new camry/accord and not have to think twice about it, but it would be nice to have a luxury car if i wont have issues.

[1-12-t1]

my grand marquis is a gasaholic having a wall and 500lbs of batts >.<
gettin like 9 a mile

[Supergumby5000]

Originally Posted by 1-12-t1

my grand marquis is a gasaholic having a wall and 500lbs of batts >.<
gettin like 9 a mile

Cool story, bro.

[korey_hofer]

lincoln mks?

[newarkbeast973]

I would get the Honda accord! Very reliable cars. Parts for them are relatively cheap. The re sale value on Hondas are very good.

[Supergumby5000]

Originally Posted by korey_hofer

lincoln mks?

I've heard good things, but I have a hard time with their exterior aesthetics

[korey_hofer]

they look a lot better on 22's. I was thinking about one for my daily driver.