Hey All,

I don't post much here but I visit almost every day as I learn more and more about cars.

I currently have a 2008 TL-S that I love.

I have to drive to work approximately 45 mins each way and I want something a little different.

I am looking for a combination of:

- performance
- luxury
- family (ie: more than 2 seats).

My budget is fairly flexible and I am looking to buy not lease. I'd probably want to keep it at least 3-4 years (or more).

I average 15k miles/year.

My budget is $70k give or take some.

I have looked at a wide variety of cars:

- BMW 550i fairly loaded (2011)
- Nissan GTR (I know, I know...but it is a fun car to drive but not much of a daily driver and the upkeep expenses are unreal)
- Mustang GT500 (another less practical car but also fun to drive; the luxury part, however, is not there)
- Cadillac CTS-V (Have not driven the "V" version...the normal CTS was blah)

Any suggestions? I don't have an Audi dealership near me but I'm a little turned off by the reliability reports.

The BMW would have turned me off reliability-wise but it sounds like they have really kicked it up a few notches, lately.

Thanks, guys.

John

 

low mileage e63 or m5.

 

The Nissan & the Shelby are def. not family-friendly cars, mate.

 

Haha, I know. They have performance but not luxury or family-friendly amenities!

 

CTS-V

550i is probably a great car too, hearing from a member on here who recently bought one and a couple of others who are considering one.

 

+1. Woody, I'm actually agreeing with you!

 

BMW 550i

The V would be fun too, but I don't think you can compare the finishing touches on the inside... But for that price, I'd track down a low mileage m5... Hell I found this beautiful beast near me... got me thinking for that price.
http://www.copleymotorcars.com/sport...5.4vo1847.html

 

AND it's a 6-speed!

 

audi S5!

 

altho not too family friendly.

 

Mercedes E550 or C63 and the factory extended warranty.

 

I'd probably be in the M3 for a little less cash. Maybe wait for the RS5 and give it a test drive. Give the CTS-V a look too.

 

2010 C63 w P31 or M3.

 

Mustang GT500..

 

The new Transformers Corvette.

 

Bmw 550

 

i'd buy a 50k car and drop 20k into it...

 

550i with sport package.

 

That would be VVV:

+$20k, which would be an M5.

 

I'd go M3 fully loaded but thats my dream car. The CTS-V would be your best bang for the buck and a GT-R would get you to supercar status (but it'll have to be used)....

 

CLS63 AMG /thread.

 

2011 550 or CTS V

 

I never got used to the 'four door coupe' idea. I think they are all

 

A jaw dropping 500hp V10 Sedan for $46k. Depreciation and patience are our best friends. Wowzers, now you got me thinking...

 

http://www.mercedes-amg.com/?lang=usa#/c63-overview

 

I'd probably go with the 550. Stay away from the Shelby as a daily driver. I had one, and as much as I enjoyed it, it was too uncomfortable to be a daily driver. "Punishing" comes to mind.





Terry

 

550i

 

CTS-V, fast and it's a 4 door.

I was going to say Z06 before I entered this thread but yeah.... lol

 

Recipe for "4-door coupe"

1. Acquire 4-door sedan
2. Remove rear headroom
3. Constrain rear seat entry
4. Add super-awesome styling

Proceed to local fancy restaurant and throw keys to valet.

 

Since you even have considered the Shelby and Nissan it seems like performance is pretty high on your list.

I'd therefore recommend the CTS-V.

Others to consider:

Audi S4
BMW 550i
BMW M3 sedan
Infiniti M
Mercedes C63 AMG
Lexus IS F

I don't know how much room you want.

 

beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but my god...





IMO one of the best blends of luxury, performance, beauty, etc.

 

Some I forgot

Jaguar XJ- you'd be able to squeeze into a 380 horsepower 5.0 std wheelbase
Jaguar XF Supercharged 470 horsepower and tremendously fast, but I don't know about Jaguar reliability on either of the above.

Lexus LS460 Sport- not as sporting as some of the listed vehicles but should be a rock solid, reliable vehicle now that they ironed out the steering issue. Power, decent economy, fantastic materials and finish, room to spare, style, prestige. A fine choice.

Audi S6? Mercedes CLS550? On second thought just wait for the 2011 CLS.

 

New Audi S4 /thread.

And you'll have a good amount of money left over.

 

The S5 isn't that bad. Much like the 335i Coupe, there is more room in the back than there looks to be.

Oh yeah.


OP, have you considered a base '11 XJ ($72,500)? 385Bhp V8 & all kinds of amazing little features. It's quite a car for the family. Not going to be super fast in this trim, but I imagine it will hold its own w/ near 400 on tap. Unless of course, you want the Supercharged (470Hp) or more-so, the Supersport (510), but prices jump around an extra $10K in between each engine.

Stunning car, none-the-less.

 

Audi A6 4.2?

 

May not be on your list...............IMO...GTR Skyline at your budget... But Thats just MY TASTE for YOUR budget....

 

Ugliest Benz ever.

+1 for the XJ.

 

the c4s has um 4 seats

 

Not to hyjack the thread...but others may have clicked on this subject header and may like this idea and would be my pick
http://www.arielatom.com/

http://www.google.com/search?q=arial...N&hl=en&tab=wv

 

Well, you did...