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Yup, or the Buick lineup (especially with the small turbo 4 cyl)
Or wait just a little bit and get a 2013 Fusion hybrid. The looks are definitely upscale, with a sort of mini Aston Martin vibe going on:
And it should hit close to 40 mpg combined.
Thank you, all of these models you suggested look very nice. I will do some research on their MPG and price, Thank you, for the added personal critique of each body type.
Edit: The Ford Fusion Hybrid - I would consider waiting for that.
"luxury looking compact car that makes a very impressive, impression for myself and my business"
Are the people you are looking to "make a very impressive impression" to going to get that from a Buick or a Ford? That is not a knock on those cars at all. But depending on who you are trying to impress that may not get the job done.
Maybe fuel economy shouldn't be such a big factor.
If you drive 20,000 miles per year:
25 MPG: 800 gals per year; $2800/yr for fuel @ $3.50
30 MPG: 667 gals per year; $2333/yr for fuel
35 MPG: 571 gals per year; $2000/yr for fuel
If your emphasis on fuel economy is cost savings then do the math before you conclude what kind of economy you need. But maybe you need to make a political statement. Then just buy a hybrid or diesel.
But cars I would look at include:
Lexus IS250
Lexus CT200H (hybrid)
Infiniti G25
Acura TSX
VW CC
BMW 3 series
M-B C class
Volvo S60
I will check this model out. BMW is a very impressive looking car and makes a great impression.
When I went to the web-link you provided earlier, I only read the information from the first car that was listed, which now I see is a 2011 sedan. [my bad ]. Thank you, for taking the time to re-post and correcting me.
Hi, I just found this forum on google and impressed with the amount of information and advise that is available.
I'm hoping to get some feedback on my thread regarding a new car I am researching to buy for myself.
A little me and what I am looking for.
ME: I'm a female in my 40's living in NoCal. I work in the cosmetic industry and will use my car for work and non-work.
CAR: Looking for a stylish, luxury compact car, or luxury looking compact car that makes a very impressive, impression for myself and my business, also, has very good MPG, good warranty and safe.
Edit : I like to add that I am looking for a new car to purchase not lease
$$$ :As per my budget I'm open but I would like to keep it under $40K
-gosh- I feel like I wrote a personal on a singles site
How do you define impressive impression? In what way are you trying to impress someone else? Do you want them to think you spent a lot of money? Or that you know a lot about cars and made a brilliant choice? Or do you want them to actually be impressed with the car, and not just with the nameplate? Or...?
Maybe fuel economy shouldn't be such a big factor.
If you drive 20,000 miles per year:
25 MPG: 800 gals per year; $2800/yr for fuel @ $3.50
30 MPG: 667 gals per year; $2333/yr for fuel
35 MPG: 571 gals per year; $2000/yr for fuel
If your emphasis on fuel economy is cost savings then do the math before you conclude what kind of economy you need. But maybe you need to make a political statement. Then just buy a hybrid or diesel.
But cars I would look at include:
Lexus IS250
Lexus CT200H (hybrid)
Infiniti G25
Acura TSX
VW CC
BMW 3 series
M-B C class
Volvo S60
Thank you, for taking the time to provide me with this information and car suggestions.
Last year I drove 16k miles. I expect that to change this year. I will estimate 20k -23k.
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]. Thank you, for taking the time to re-post and correcting me.
In what way are you trying to impress someone else? Do you want them to think you spent a lot of money? Or that you know a lot about cars and made a brilliant choice? Or do you want them to actually be impressed with the car, and not just with the nameplate? Or...?
