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Getting the bug for a new car. I and looking at what is called a "performance sedan". So far the list is:
Lexus IS F
Infinity M56
Cadillac CTS V
New, these are all around $65k.
Anyone have any experience with this type of car and recommendation?
In that price range? BMW 550i with a manual gear box (I think it's available with manual, or maybe dual clutch now...). Nothing drives like a BMW. Flame suit on :cheers:
GRN ENVY
07-20-2011, 2:57pm
Audi RS4
C5SilverBullet
07-20-2011, 3:00pm
Hyundai Genesis 4.6L
Taurus SHO
SubZero
07-20-2011, 3:01pm
Amg
Stangkiller
07-20-2011, 3:01pm
Where's the M3 suggestions?
Amg
My DD is a 2005 SLK 55 AMG. Cripes, the windshield wipers are 32 bux a piece and an oil filter is almost $30. Brake pads for a single axle are $250. Yeah, I know. If you're going to spend that, you should be able to afford the maintenance items, but it's the principle of the thing.
American Made
07-20-2011, 3:32pm
The V does this to those others :beat:
...Whitepower...
07-20-2011, 4:03pm
G8 gxp
Audi s4/rs4
BMW m3/m5
Ctsv
Lexus isf
MB 6.3 liter Amgs - pick your body style c class, e class, cls..
s65 amg
Panamera
Jag Xfr
Evolution
sti
srt8 mopars
...Whitepower...
07-20-2011, 4:15pm
Anyone have any experience with this type of car and recommendation?
Used to have an s4 but it was in the shop alot and they are expensive out of warranty. Fun car though.
Now I have a G8 GT and love it. Just ordered the last of the suspension mods last night.
I read up on these cars all the time. Which ones are you seriously looking at?
Datawiz
07-20-2011, 4:40pm
I'd have a tendency to go with the CTS-V Coupe, but after the issues one of our members had with their V, I'd certainly do my homework first. After all, I'm not typically an American car guy. I prefer the Asian cars, but I do love both my Vettes and respect the power of the V's. :yesnod:
...Whitepower...
07-20-2011, 4:54pm
I'd have a tendency to go with the CTS-V Coupe, but after the issues one of our members had with their V, I'd certainly do my homework first. After all, I'm not typically an American car guy. I prefer the Asian cars, but I do love both my Vettes and respect the power of the V's. :yesnod:
I am leaning hard towards a V wagon or a gt500 vert for my next go around..
I know quite a difference..
Used to have an s4 but it was in the shop alot and they are expensive out of warranty. Fun car though.
Now I have a G8 GT and love it. Just ordered the last of the suspension mods last night.
I read up on these cars all the time. Which ones are you seriously looking at?
I have only seen the IS F up close and personal. It really sounded great and the electro luminesence of the dash knocked my eyes out. I need to take it for a drive.
I'd have a tendency to go with the CTS-V Coupe, but after the issues one of our members had with their V, I'd certainly do my homework first. After all, I'm not typically an American car guy. I prefer the Asian cars, but I do love both my Vettes and respect the power of the V's. :yesnod:
Performance sedans
The V-Cuope is hot though.
Jeff '79
07-20-2011, 7:43pm
No Brainer...:yesnod:
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af113/jeff79/DSC02085.jpg
The V does this to those others :beat:
hell yeah it does. I don't have the V (but I've driven them), but I do have an '07 CTS with the 6spd manual and absolutely love it. Smooth, sexy and sleek with enough power to leave those pansy ass ricers in your dust with very little effort.
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm63/LS1gal/Caddy/avatar.jpg
sasnglass77
07-20-2011, 7:59pm
hell yeah it does. I don't have the V (but I've driven them), but I do have an '07 CTS with the 6spd manual and absolutely love it. Smooth, sexy and sleek with enough power to leave those pansy ass ricers in your dust with very little effort.
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm63/LS1gal/Caddy/avatar.jpg
:iagree:
And had a great ride to it too!
Saw the pic of your pool...loved it!
scorp508
07-20-2011, 8:49pm
My 335xi has me wanting a 335is or M3, but I don't think New England is the best place for either year round.
...Whitepower...
07-20-2011, 9:34pm
I have only seen the IS F up close and personal. It really sounded great and the electro luminesence of the dash knocked my eyes out. I need to take it for a drive.
Go 2011 or better. There was a key suspension redesign.
Must read.. http://www.caranddriver.com/features/10q4/lightning_lap_2011-feature/lightning_lap_2011_3a_ll2_class_page_3?redirect=no
No Brainer...:yesnod:
http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af113/jeff79/DSC02085.jpg^^^^^^THIS /thread
I'm stuck with a pickup of some kind the rest of my life...
and my wife would NEVER buy a car more expensive than an Accord or Camry...
I'll never know the luxury of driving a Cadillac or BMW. :(
polarbear
07-20-2011, 11:23pm
Getting the bug for a new car. I and looking at what is called a "performance sedan". So far the list is:
Lexus IS F
Infinity M56
Cadillac CTS V
New, these are all around $65k.
Anyone have any experience with this type of car and recommendation?
You realize those damned things cost almost as much as a nicely equipped diesel pickup, right?
Just checking.:D
I'm stuck with a pickup of some kind the rest of my life...
and my wife would NEVER buy a car more expensive than an Accord or Camry...
I'll never know the luxury of driving a Cadillac or BMW. :(
Buy slightly used for the price of an accord or camry. :D
allthrottleandsomebottle
07-21-2011, 6:17am
Lexus IS F
Anyone have any experience with this type of car and recommendation?
I have been driving the Lexus while testing tires:
http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/road-courses-auto-x-etc/13950-i-just-got-back-testing-michelin-pilot-super-sports-pbir.html
Brakes are good, comfy to drive in and steers well. Paddle shifts as well as auto mode was good.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1632/Some_drifting_fun_at_speed.jpg
The Jaguar was nice as well.........Paddle shifts are ok, the tranny was hunting for gears at times...............but then I was at WOT most of the time :)
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1632/Brandons_Graduation_PBIR_501.JPG
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1632/Brandons_Graduation_PBIR_498.JPG
I say takem for a spin as each driver will differ, GL on a choice
FWIW, More cars pics here:
Corvette photos | Corvette pics - PBIR MICHELIN PSS TIRE TESTING 5-8-10-2011 - Powered by PhotoPost (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/1632)
onedef92
07-21-2011, 9:57am
I'll never know the luxury of driving a Cadillac or BMW.
There are far worse fates, Lars....
...Whitepower...
07-21-2011, 10:27am
I have only seen the IS F up close and personal. It really sounded great and the electro luminesence of the dash knocked my eyes out. I need to take it for a drive.
A friend back in NY has an ISF.
Only complaint is with the tranny having so many gears that around town from 35 to 55 or so it hunts for gears too like mentioned above.
I have only seen the IS F up close and personal. It really sounded great and the electro luminesence of the dash knocked my eyes out. I need to take it for a drive.
Friend of mine has one. Just awesome.....
Buy slightly used for the price of an accord or camry. :D
:rofl:
you funny...cute, and funny :rofl:
:D :cheers:
I'll never know the luxury of driving a Cadillac or BMW.
There are far worse fates, Lars....
indeed my friend, indeed :cheers:
I'll never know the luxury of driving a Cadillac or BMW.
There are far worse fates, Lars....
yea, like being Lars.:leaving:
Joecooool
07-21-2011, 10:43am
Can't get a manual transmission in two of those cars and paddle shifters suck ass.
...Whitepower...
07-21-2011, 10:58am
Can't get a manual transmission in two of those cars and paddle shifters suck ass.
MB only offers autos as well. Btw I have grown to like paddles. Next car will probably be a manual though.
Datawiz
07-21-2011, 10:59am
MB only offers autos as well. Btw I have grown to like paddles. Next car will probably be a manual though.
Paddles SUCK in autocross. :willy:
GRN ENVY
07-21-2011, 11:38am
Paddles SUCK in autocross. :willy:
Yes they do.... :leaving:
Nemesis
07-21-2011, 11:42am
M3/M5 or bust
mrvette
07-21-2011, 11:52am
It has to be a rag top, or no go, no matter WHAT.....
:cheers:
Getting the bug for a new car. I and looking at what is called a "performance sedan".
Anyone have any experience with this type of car and recommendation?
It has to be a rag top, or no go, no matter WHAT.....
:cheers:
:skep:
War Eagle ZO6
07-21-2011, 1:45pm
I know it isn't as fast as some of the cars listed here, but Neeces little 335 may be the best all around car I ever drove.
:):)
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x5/tsr2112/bmw7.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x5/tsr2112/bmw4.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x5/tsr2112/bmw2.jpg
Nemesis
07-21-2011, 2:27pm
I know it isn't as fast as some of the cars listed here, but Neeces little 335 may be the best all around car I ever drove.
:):)
The 335 isn't a performance sedan.
In that price range? BMW 550i with a manual gear box (I think it's available with manual, or maybe dual clutch now...). Nothing drives like a BMW. Flame suit on :cheers:
The only correct answer in this thread.
...Whitepower...
07-21-2011, 3:33pm
The only correct answer in this thread.
One of many incorrect answers in this thread.
BuckyThreadkiller
07-21-2011, 3:39pm
My 528 was the best driving, best handling sedan I have ever driven.
But then the cabin temperature would change and the wood veneer in the console would crack, the cup holder would fall out of the dash, the sunroof would decide to stick half open or an idiot light would come on requiring the transmission be replaced.
BMW engineers the best cars around. But they don't build them for crap.
My 528 was the best driving, best handling sedan I have ever driven.
But then the cabin temperature would change and the wood veneer in the console would crack, the cup holder would fall out of the dash, the sunroof would decide to stick half open or an idiot light would come on requiring the transmission be replaced.
BMW engineers the best cars around. But they don't build them for crap.
maybe they need the UAW :lol:
War Eagle ZO6
07-21-2011, 4:24pm
The 335 isn't a performance sedan.
Maybe not, but it handles as well as my zo6, is probably almost as fast as my old 99 C5 and makes more torque and is only a tick slower than the new M3s.
Just sayin'
:sissy:
Corey_68
07-21-2011, 4:34pm
Jaguar XF.
wife saw a new one the other day and said "That's probably the only 4door car I would own". :cool:
C5SilverBullet
07-21-2011, 4:36pm
Jaguar XF.
Sharp car.
mrvette
07-21-2011, 4:42pm
:skep:
Want a 4dr grocery getter?? buy one cheep, they are beaters....
but don't EVER try selling ME that some boring FOUR DOOR SEDAN is a performance car....i'ts a damn expensive grocery getter and nothing more....
and apparently can be a whole lot LESS when the bills come in.....
brake pad for 200 bux/axle are hardly justifiable for a grocery getter....
:lol::lol::rofl:
polarbear
07-21-2011, 4:55pm
wife saw a new one the other day and said "That's probably the only 4door car I would own". :cool:
Wife's surgeon has one. He's currently trying to get Jaguar to buy it back. Of course, as I pointed out to him, for someone that needs reliable transportation 24/7, a Jaguar wouldn't have been my first choice. :rofl: Thankfully, his wife has a 10 yr old Subaru Outback that's never failed them. Go figure.
Which loops me around to virtually all of this end-end Euro stuff. Functionally, they're disposable transportation after they roll out of warranty. Don't believe me? Check on the budget used car lots in your town and see how many big Bimmers, Merc's, and Audi's you see. For cheap. Like, beater transportation cheap.
We just wholesaled a beautiful '01 740iL that just rolled 100K miles. Thing brought a whopping $3500. To put this in perspective, that's a grand or two less than a Camry or Accord would've brought, same model year and condition, and about the same as a comparable Impala or Taurus would be worth right now.
No matter how expensive they are new, they all turn into old used cars at some point in time.
...Whitepower...
07-21-2011, 6:58pm
but don't EVER try selling ME that some boring FOUR DOOR SEDAN is a performance car....
This thread was never about you.
wife saw a new one the other day and said "That's probably the only 4door car I would own". :cool:
The wife loves hers; two years, 14K, no issues.
It is very easy to drive fast; I hope TATA doesn't eff them up.
Corey_68
07-22-2011, 1:29pm
The wife loves hers; two years, 14K, no issues.
It is very easy to drive fast; I hope TATA doesn't eff them up.
Good to know, I can see a XF our XKR possibly in the future.
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