The umpteemillionth "what car" thread
#1
The umpteemillionth "what car" thread
There's back story here. I had a CTS-V briefly but I ended up trading it with my buddy's 2006 750i:
https://www.miataturbo.net/insert-bs...-gm-car-74484/
Ohmygod it's got luxe like a rap star's hotel suite and if feels so right, but it's probably a ticking time bomb that'll blow my budget to smithereens.
So... my ideal replacement has:
- luxury
- a nice responsive auto, DSG if possible
- 3-series sized, or between a 3 and a 5
- isn't a money pit like recent BMWs
- a wagon would be a plus
- drives awesome
- >= 300 hp if possible, after a chip OK
- $20k budget MAX, prefer $15k
Does it even exist??!
https://www.miataturbo.net/insert-bs...-gm-car-74484/
Ohmygod it's got luxe like a rap star's hotel suite and if feels so right, but it's probably a ticking time bomb that'll blow my budget to smithereens.
So... my ideal replacement has:
- luxury
- a nice responsive auto, DSG if possible
- 3-series sized, or between a 3 and a 5
- isn't a money pit like recent BMWs
- a wagon would be a plus
- drives awesome
- >= 300 hp if possible, after a chip OK
- $20k budget MAX, prefer $15k
Does it even exist??!
Last edited by JasonC SBB; 10-07-2013 at 01:54 PM.
#8
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Damn Autotrader links.
Buy this.
Damn Autotrader links.
Buy this.
#9
AutoTrader.com[MB[500E[]][]]&listingId=351888306&listingIndex=1&Log=0
Damn Autotrader links.
Buy this.
Damn Autotrader links.
Buy this.
#10
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I LOVE the seats in my wrx. First car I've ever driven that didn't hurt my lower back after a short or extended period behind the wheel.
I'm just thinking something a little more plush, much better mpgs, and a inversed torque curve might make a better commuter car.
plus you can still get them in the vw r32 type awd.
#11
I drive 50 miles a day, and spend about 2 hours in my car each.
I LOVE the seats in my wrx. First car I've ever driven that didn't hurt my lower back after a short or extended period behind the wheel.
I'm just thinking something a little more plush, much better mpgs, and a inversed torque curve might make a better commuter car.
plus you can still get them in the vw r32 type awd.
I LOVE the seats in my wrx. First car I've ever driven that didn't hurt my lower back after a short or extended period behind the wheel.
I'm just thinking something a little more plush, much better mpgs, and a inversed torque curve might make a better commuter car.
plus you can still get them in the vw r32 type awd.
Yeah the WRX's have been out for be because of mpg, heck even my wifes bimma gets 27mpg average and that's with a tune.
Reason I am thinking Honda or something is cause of MPG AND reliability, VW seems to have issues with the reliability part. I have enough cars to work on, just want a DD that doesn't need my attention.
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2009. I'm getting an average of 23mpg.
It's also loud: trans whines, the gears/diff chatter, and it rattles a bit inside. When you get to spend lots of quality time with the car, those quirks arent as cute.
It's also loud: trans whines, the gears/diff chatter, and it rattles a bit inside. When you get to spend lots of quality time with the car, those quirks arent as cute.
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i'm thinking of something like this, with a turbo LS swap. MS3 + OBD1 for the win?
Used 1992 BMW 7 Series For Sale | Fort Wayne IN
haha "OMG". I'm sure this does not exist in the States.
Used 1992 BMW 7 Series For Sale | Fort Wayne IN
haha "OMG". I'm sure this does not exist in the States.
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From the original thread:
I had a G35 and it was pretty close to the BMW (3-series) combination of "sporty lux." One thing I definitely noticed, in a good way, was the weight distribution being pretty even as are most BMW cars.
I don't think you are getting a dual-clutch gearbox in any of the cars listed above. The G35 had a 5AT and I think the G37 has an option for a 6AT
I had a G35 and it was pretty close to the BMW (3-series) combination of "sporty lux." One thing I definitely noticed, in a good way, was the weight distribution being pretty even as are most BMW cars.
I don't think you are getting a dual-clutch gearbox in any of the cars listed above. The G35 had a 5AT and I think the G37 has an option for a 6AT