I am really sick of shifting since I am always on the phone and I want to sell my daily driver wrx sti and get something auto. I really want something that is still fun to drive and has some power. It must be awd since I take back roads to work every day. Keep in mind I drive 30-40kmi a year.

09 335xi coupe
09 335xi sedan
08 audi s4 tip
01+ 996tt tip
09 evo x auto
03 audi rs6

 

Of those the 996TT seems like the obvious choice, I'd certainly get it if I had the money.

 

Not sure how the 996 TT is for a daily but that would be my first choice as I wished i had done that. Then again i dont DD my 335i anymore.

Care about gas mileage? S4 is bad.

335i is a good balance between them all.

 

i like the tt for the exotic factor and if its tip wife can drive...

 

Since you drive that much im not sure how the 996 does with higher mileage and servicing.

 

I do that mileage, but I dd the elise on nice days in summer

 

Yea since you have the elise then i say get something more comfy like the 335xi

 

Of your list.....335xi sedan. Next!

 

08 S4, or the RS4.....i love those cars, performance and 4 doors.

 

S4 all the way. Extended warranty manditory of course. Its the most logical choice; excellent engine and chassis, proven (and SIMPLE) 4wd system, ample passenger and cargo room with the A4 sedan body, and no turbos to complicate things (like servicing).

Lots of people are probably going to chirp about getting the BMWs, but forget that. S4 all day long.

 

Why no S or A5 Quattro?

 

08 Audi S4 Tiptronic

Haven't personally drive one, but I'd believe it would be an overall upgrade (esp in terms of luxury) with about the same performance of a STi.

Plus the wifey can drive it.

I would assume the 335xi (awd versions?) would suffer more drive train loss? So I'd assume you'd lose some performance compared to the STi.

Otherwise 996 TT, if you dont mind losing 2 doors and the back seat... and letting your wife drive it.

 

EVO X

Cheap within your choice, looks great, and fun for sure

my

 

I'm with you on that ... A5 S-Line with Quattro and 265hp should be adequate and still get decent mileage.

 

s4

 

subaru legacy!

 

no R32? great fun.

 

^overpriced but a good car to hang on to

I was looking at Mk IV R32s (2004 models) some of them still cost $20-24,000+

 

rs6 without a doubt, that car is insane.

 

I just voted for 335 xi coupe, but to be honest with you I have not tried any of those vehicles personally. However, it seems like everyone here is getting 335 anyway, so you might as well as follow the trend and go with 335 coupe.

p.s. at first glance I thought you said you are selling your STD

 

996tt

 

btw, ever heard of a bluetooth?

 

One of my friends has a 08 S4 and it doesn't really do much for me, its nice but I would go BMW before I went S4. The 996TT is laughable when you call it your DD in upstate NY and how much you drive, yes they are reliable compared to other exotics, but still not what your used to. With the Elise in the stable I would go with a 335xi or 535xi(if you need space and ever haul people), if you want more from it chip it and call it a day. Sedan or coupe, I prefer the coupe but don't know what your needs are.

 

i was gonna say the same thing!
i DD my 335 6speed coupe. I even have my coffee on the way to work!


porshce if you think you can do it.
otherwise s4>335
but it's pretty close.
i wouldn't buy a brand new one however. Since you are gonna run it into the ground i would suggest a getting a slightly used one and save 10k and then run it into the ground. There are great deals on these cars w/ like 5k miles on them.

 

I have Bluetooth, but I guess its just I am sick of shifting

 

So when did you hand in your balls?

 

S5?

 

I voted for the 335 sedan since you've already got other coupes...

 

My first choice is the 996tt, but I know I would be wishing it was manual. I would get the 335xi coupe or sedan if I needed 4 doors.

 

 

G35x with the sport package?

 

I need to vote again, there are not enough for the RS6

 

I'm on the 996tt bandwagon. Porsches (any modern Porsche) is quite capable of being a daily driver. All you need is some snow tires and you're good to go in the snow.

 

werd.

 

Yes!

 

^^
Somehow I knew you would agree with me.

 

LAWL! It never snows in H-town so I got the RWD but I like the styling off the C4/TT. The behind is very J. to the LO

 

Yeah, you get the extra booty on a AWD model.

I know people in NH who drive a Boxster year round even during a snow storm. If you think about the weight distribution, they are probably easier to drive in the snow than a BMW 335i.

 

With the mid-engine layout tru dat! Just run winter tires and prolly all good.

 

Last time I checked a 335xi sedan wasn't 30k

Anyways, you know my choice, 996TT all days of the week if you can do it. Go for a test drive.

Because you have kids, my second choice would be an M3 sedan with the DCT transmission. or an AT 335xi sedan