Which Car Or Truck Are You In The Market For Right Now And WHY Are You SO Hot About It?

It's the summer car buying season and dealers are hard at work trying to move the metal.

They just nabbed me with the 2014 BMW X1 and many of my friends are emailing me that they need help choosing their next ride.

We're at a great car buying moment in time because we believe there is no better time than right now to be considering a purchase.

WHY?

1. There are more great products out there than there have ever been.
2. There are some outrageously great deals to be had in almost every category.

So let us know the brand/model you are considering if you've got the bug like us and tell us WHY that is the one getting you all hot and bothered and why you have to throw down for it.

And are you buying or leasing?

It would also be great to tipoff all our Spies to any great deals you're seeing out there as well.

Spies, discuss....

TheSteve - 6/28/2013 10:33:34 AM

+1 Boost

Bentley Continental GT Convertible (V8). Love the style, fit and finish.

Today's trendy car fashions, with their swoopy and/or overly ornate headlights, deep and/or swoopy body creases, odd panel seams, and stylized interiors leave me cold. I miss the days when Mercedes was producing the E-class with 4 round headlights, arguably one of the most beautiful sedans ever made. The GTC looks contemporary without being trendy (except maybe for the blingy headlights).

nguyenvuminh - 6/28/2013 11:55:24 AM

+2 Boost

Dont laugh - I'm really keen on the Mazda 5. It has enough seating for my family of 4 (2 young kids), the right size (not too big like the other minivans), sliding doors for the kids and for ease of entry for kids (and possibly my mom who's in her 80s), 3 rows of seating with fold down for storage, good handling. The problem is its fuel economy should be alot better than 21/28mpg. If it has Skyactiv 2.5 engine to get its fuel economy and acceleration up, that would make it perfect.

t_bone - 6/28/2013 11:58:48 PM

+1 Boost

Really like mine after 1.5 years. Agree with the engine comment. Otherwise this it is pretty brilliant.

balldoc54 - 6/28/2013 1:36:41 PM

+1 Boost

Nothing floats my boat. Nobody makes a drivers car under 40 grand that looks nice. The FR-S isn't bad but the interior sucks and it's tough buying a "sports car" that any family sedan will blow off the line. I used to love the BMW 3-series until they created this new piece of crap. 40 grand for a four cylinder and they have changed the ride feel for soccer moms. It's not as agile and taught as the outgoing model. :(

Henanamani1 - 6/28/2013 4:33:56 PM

+1 Boost

2014 BMW 650 Gran Coupe. Love the looks and drive! Leasing and will trade in for the 2015/2016 Redesigned 7 Series

hdbu - 6/28/2013 5:27:11 PM

+1 Boost

Scion tC but the cost to insure is as much as a monthly note. sigh

ParadoX - 6/28/2013 6:03:49 PM

+1 Boost

I might move from my current C350 to the ATS. Caddy got its act together and I would like to give it a try, but it is the first time I have even considered a car that is not Japanese or German. I worry about reliability and quality, but if the reviews are still good after a full year on the market, I think I could be persuaded to try it.

skytop - 6/28/2013 7:30:20 PM

+1 Boost

Bought a fantastic pair of Asics sneakers. I use NO oil, I pay no taxes to odumbo when I walk or run, and I get healthier every time I use them. It is a win-win for me and can be for you too!

jeffy210 - 6/28/2013 8:25:22 PM

+1 Boost

I just bought a brand new A5 Cabriolet. It was time to trade in the C70. I'll miss it, but I'm loving this car so far!

reaganeatbrains - 6/28/2013 8:50:30 PM

+1 Boost

dolomite brown c350 sport.

I think i can get a good deal on it since the next generation is right around the corner.

balldoc54 - 6/28/2013 9:10:07 PM

+1 Boost

If only they made manuals....sigh

t_bone - 6/28/2013 11:57:23 PM

+1 Boost

Can't pull the trigger yet, but I'm looking forward to becoming disloyal to BMW and all their stupidity with getting a Jaguar XF Supercharged.

W208 - 6/29/2013 6:05:01 AM

+1 Boost

I can't stop thinking about a BMW 535 GT, RWD, Jet Black, M sport pkg, with staggerd 19" 235 style wheels. I do a ton of road trips, and this car is the jack of all trades. My Caliber SRT4 has served its purpose. It's time to move back into a premium ride.

Mustang953 - 7/4/2013 11:54:59 AM

+1 Boost

I traded my 2011 Mustang Gt/CS on a 2013 Taurus SHO. I wanted something I could drive all year and the AWD gives me that, but with a performance edge from the Twin Turbo's and 365 HP with paddle shifters. I have 6000 miles on it and have been averaging 23 mpg (did 28 on one leg of our last 600 mile trip). However, I am looking forward to the next Gen Mustang. I am hopeful Ford will not blow this one. Retro was fine and I loved my '07 and '11, but it is time to move into the future. Looking forward to a Turbo 4 with 6 or 8 speed auto (I am old!) ala SVO, but with all the tech the SHO has.