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Originally Posted by Yumcha
(Post 12018617)
:excited: @ M56 coupe!
...but Nissan....don't bother with a coupe that is loaded with all your "Nanny software" that will kill the fun out of owning the car. Follow BMW's lead when it comes to programming the stability contol threshold.:2cents: |
Originally Posted by iforyou
(Post 12022964)
Went to Infiniti.com and BMWusa.com , base price of M56 RWD is $57.5k, and base price of 550i is $59k.
I loaded the M56 with the Tech package, sport touring package, and sport package, and total with destination and handling fee is $67k. I loaded the 550i with active ventilated seat pkg, cold weather pkg, driver assistance pkg, premium pkg 2, and sport package, and the total with destination and handling fee is $69.5k. Basically, on the Bimmer, I did not add the dynamic handling package (I'm assuming this is for getting the adaptive damping suspensions) because I don't think the M56 even offers this option.
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
(Post 12023087)
:werd:
...but Nissan....don't bother with a coupe that is loaded with all your "Nanny software" that will kill the fun out of owning the car. Follow BMW's lead when it comes to programming the stability contol threshold.:2cents: |
There is talk already that the 2011 M Hybrid is going to be over 60k when it comes out! That is a price premium!
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
(Post 12023087)
:werd:
...but Nissan....don't bother with a coupe that is loaded with all your "Nanny software" that will kill the fun out of owning the car. Follow BMW's lead when it comes to programming the stability contol threshold.:2cents: And the eye-opener is the closeness in price. Given how the new 5-er looks, why wouldn't a person in the market for these cars go for the BMW or even a Mercedes-Benz E-Class...? Or Audi A6! So many choices... :woot: |
^^ There are some fantastic choices out there that's for sure...and some very tough competition for Infiniti.....ya gotta bring your A game to this category.
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I don't see the point of the M Hybrid if the Tesla Model S turns out to be any good. It should be at least as quick, uses no fuel, and looks like THAT. I mean that's the type of car that's going to get a lot of "Whaddizthat?" from passerby. There's probably not as much ultimate tech but lots of cool touches, like the center dash, all leather interior, sensory door handles.
And it should be a decent sport sedan with the batteries all between the axles and under the floorboards. :D |
Originally Posted by MyCarIsntInMyWifesName
(Post 12023575)
I don't see the point of the M Hybrid if the Tesla Model S turns out to be any good. It should be at least as quick, uses no fuel, and looks like THAT. I mean that's the type of car that's going to get a lot of "Whaddizthat?" from passerby. There's probably not as much ultimate tech but lots of cool touches, like the center dash, all leather interior, sensory door handles.
And it should be a decent sport sedan with the batteries all between the axles and under the floorboards. :D |
Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
(Post 12023947)
Yeah, until Tesla's federal funding runs out and they go belly-up....
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V-8 diesel Mercedes/BMW/Audi!
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Originally Posted by iforyou
(Post 12022964)
Went to Infiniti.com and BMWusa.com , base price of M56 RWD is $57.5k, and base price of 550i is $59k.
I loaded the M56 with the Tech package, sport touring package, and sport package, and total with destination and handling fee is $67k. I loaded the 550i with active ventilated seat pkg, cold weather pkg, driver assistance pkg, premium pkg 2, and sport package, and the total with destination and handling fee is $69.5k. Basically, on the Bimmer, I did not add the dynamic handling package (I'm assuming this is for getting the adaptive damping suspensions) because I don't think the M56 even offers this option. |
^^^Not me. The M56 is almost as quick, looks better and has a way nicer interior. Now the new M5 on the other hand....
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Originally Posted by Shift_Acura
(Post 12025024)
Thats WAY too close in price. I'll take the Bimmer.
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I sat in the M56 yesterday while picking up my FX at the dealership...what an interior. :2cents:
I dunno...hard choice if I were in the market for this type of car. I'd have to drive all of them first. Still, I think the M56 looks terrific... |
Originally Posted by Yumcha
(Post 12025847)
I sat in the M56 yesterday while picking up my FX at the dealership...what an interior. :2cents:
I dunno...hard choice if I were in the market for this type of car. I'd have to drive all of them first. Still, I think the M56 looks terrific... |
I drove a M56 last week and I loved it. It was much more comfortable than my Dad's 05 G35x. The interior was gorgeous and wasn't underdone considering the price of the car.
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Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
(Post 12025264)
^^^Not me. The M56 is almost as quick, looks better and has a way nicer interior. Now the new M5 on the other hand....
the interior of the new BMW 5 is fantastic: no chance for the Infiniti's. |
bmw's classic interior is getting dated.
the m56 interior has it hands down. i just cant get over the curvy look. cars with these rounded shapes always end up looking dated in a few years. its too much like the maxima |
Originally Posted by krio
(Post 12028477)
agree about the exterior (but only with 20" wheels)
the interior of the new BMW 5 is fantastic: no chance for the Infiniti's. |
Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
(Post 12025264)
^^^Not me. The M56 is almost as quick, looks better and has a way nicer interior. Now the new M5 on the other hand....
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Originally Posted by Shift_Acura
(Post 12029313)
If they kept the same type of price gap as they did with the G37 and 335i then I'd pick the Infiniti aswell...
The FX is another great example, my FX was about $42k back in 2005, while the exact same FX today with similar equipment, etc is about $47-48k. The prices are jumpin!! :fluffy:while the years keep a goin! |
I am not really a fan of the Infiniti's exterior. The interior is nice, but I like the new 5's more. So for me, BMW for both interior and exterior.
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If I was buying anything at this pricepoint it'd be a CTS-V or an M3, no question. But I'd take an M56 over a 550i....
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Tough one but I would say BMW exterior, Infiniti interior! Both are great choices and you can't go wrong with either!
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Originally Posted by phee
(Post 12028673)
bmw's classic interior is getting dated.
the m56 interior has it hands down. i just cant get over the curvy look. cars with these rounded shapes always end up looking dated in a few years. its too much like the maxima With that said, a M56 Coupe sounds interesting. But Infiniti still needs to introduce a class that completes directly with the ///M, ISF, and Audi S. |
i didn't know it was THAT expensive.
No way I'll take M56 over 550i. Infiniti is a very very good bang for the buck sorta car imo. |
Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
(Post 12025264)
^^^Not me. The M56 is almost as quick, looks better and has a way nicer interior. Now the new M5 on the other hand....
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Cts-v >>>>>>>>>>>>> *
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I'm tellin ya if the M56 Coupe (whenever it comes out) is as good looking as the sedan, and its priced comparably or less than the next 6 series coupe which is supposedly heavily based on the Gran Coupe concept, Acura/Honda can then offically kiss my ass. I'm tired of waiting for a decent coupe, when they think its makes more sense to bring out the ZDX nonsense.
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Originally Posted by 97AcuraCL
(Post 12032357)
I'm tellin ya if the M56 Coupe (whenever it comes out) is as good looking as the sedan, and its priced comparably or less than the next 6 series coupe which is supposedly heavily based on the Gran Coupe concept, Acura/Honda can then offically kiss my ass. I'm tired of waiting for a decent coupe, when they think its makes more sense to bring out the ZDX nonsense.
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Right? I should have gave up al ong time ago..
As you can see by my Av though I went with the Accord Coupe for now... But when I'm done with this one, i'll definitly (well hopefully if the economy doesn't get any worse - fat chance- ) -- be ready to move up market... and I really want it to be an Acura... but doesnt seem like thats gonna happen... |
you are still waiting?????????
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Originally Posted by 97AcuraCL
(Post 12032357)
I'm tellin ya if the M56 Coupe (whenever it comes out) is as good looking as the sedan, and its priced comparably or less than the next 6 series coupe which is supposedly heavily based on the Gran Coupe concept, Acura/Honda can then offically kiss my ass. I'm tired of waiting for a decent coupe, when they think its makes more sense to bring out the ZDX nonsense.
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Originally Posted by 97AcuraCL
(Post 12032357)
I'm tellin ya if the M56 Coupe (whenever it comes out) is as good looking as the sedan, and its priced comparably or less than the next 6 series coupe which is supposedly heavily based on the Gran Coupe concept, Acura/Honda can then offically kiss my ass. I'm tired of waiting for a decent coupe, when they think its makes more sense to bring out the ZDX nonsense.
You do realize that even if Acura came out with a coupe, it would be likely a reincarnation of the CL which is in the same tier as the TL...which is nowhere close to the caliber of a 6-series or M-series...? ;) |
Originally Posted by 97AcuraCL
(Post 12032560)
Right? I should have gave up al ong time ago..
As you can see by my Av though I went with the Accord Coupe for now... But when I'm done with this one, i'll definitly (well hopefully if the economy doesn't get any worse - fat chance- ) -- be ready to move up market... and I really want it to be an Acura... but doesnt seem like thats gonna happen... |
wow, I totally forgot that this price range creeps into CTS-V territory. I agree with you guys.... CTS-V > *
PLUS, you can get a CTS-V in 6MT, and in coupe, sedan, or wagon flavor :goldcup: throw in the suede Recaros too, and IMO you've got the nicest interior. |
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
(Post 12032792)
:scratch: You are going to jump from a $20k car to a $60k car?
I could have afforded more than 30k this time around if i had to... just didn't want a G37, or 3 series... wanted to keep it in the Honda family... dont know why, i'm just a honda nut... plus with other things to pay off didn't think it made sense to splurge on a car at this point in my life. |
Originally Posted by Yumcha
(Post 12032609)
Wow, you can spend that much on a new coupe...? :D
You do realize that even if Acura came out with a coupe, it would be likely a reincarnation of the CL which is in the same tier as the TL...which is nowhere close to the caliber of a 6-series or M-series...? ;) Perhaps 60k is a bit of a lofty goal.. but a guy can dream can't he? lol and if i fail and end up with a 45k SHAWD 300hp+ 6spd 3rd gen Acura CL... that'd be a nice compromise I think :) my personal finances and future goals/hopes aside though I think my bigger point is acura would have had an easier time selling a CL similar to my description above than the ZDX they're now peddling for 50k+.. |
Originally Posted by Mourning Would
(Post 12032950)
wow, I totally forgot that this price range creeps into CTS-V territory. I agree with you guys.... CTS-V > *
PLUS, you can get a CTS-V in 6MT, and in coupe, sedan, or wagon flavor :goldcup: throw in the suede Recaros too, and IMO you've got the nicest interior. |
Originally Posted by smarty666
(Post 12032996)
I really like the looks and style of the CTS-V but my God, do you know how close to the ground that thing is? You'll be producing sparks like no tomorrow!
My old Integra was probably much lower than a stock CTS-V. I don't have my computer with me, so I don't have any pics, but my DB7 was pretty low. Had to go into plazas diagonally. |
Originally Posted by smarty666
(Post 12032996)
I really like the looks and style of the CTS-V but my God, do you know how close to the ground that thing is? You'll be producing sparks like no tomorrow!
to 99% of us, that is a + ... ur in the 1% :tomato: |
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