Yes...another one of THESE threads

I'm looking to replace my 350z with something a bit more practical and comfortable...the Z is awesome, but the stiff suspension hurts my back after long trips, and its kind of a drag in traffic.

My priorities for a potential new car are:
- comfort
- Luxary/cool toys
- performance

Thoughts on these three? And no, a 335 is not an option (I wont need the power)

 

if it was me i'd go 328xi. that's due to I think the new C class's interior sucks the nuts. it's like a Ford or GMs plastic shit.

 

328xi

have you considered Lexus GS or IS?

 

If I had to chose, prob would go with the G35x. iTimmy might have better input here. And I scarily admit concurrence with water, the interior of the new C is sub-par relative to the competition.

You really can't go wrong though with any of your choices.

 

I LOVE the way the new C looks, but the performance is definatly not great (though not terrible...7 second 0-60 is ok for me).

I LOVE the performance of the G, but the looks take a bit getting used to

I LOVE the engineering of the 328, but i would fucking HATE to own one, and risk turning into a beemer dude ("yeah, check out my ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE")

 

^^ Well that settles that, time for an '09 TSX, enjoy!

 

If you haven't driven any, this is all moot.

I liked the C until I drove it. Looks really cheap.

 

G35x should be the best bang for bucks

 

Why no IS250 AWD? That would get my vote.

I'm thinking I need an IS

 

my friend has an IS350...not a fan

I test drove a g35x...fantastic ride, but kinda cramped in teh back, but so-so looks...i hate how obvious the back up cam. is

 

G35X if you want more reliability and luxury..... then followed very closely by 328xi, and C300 is way behind....

 

CTS4>G35x>328xi>C300...

 

Why havn't you considered the new caddy CTS?

 

G35x is cramped? It has the most room out of almost all the other entry luxury vehicles.

 

Saw the new CTS on the road today....looks really nice! Donno if you want a GM though...

Out of the three, i'd probably get the new C-class with an extended warrenty.

 

The front seats are spacious, I'd say clearly more so then the 3 series, the back is very lacking in headroom. Nothing is worse then having a 4k pound 4 door sedan that can't comfortably seat 4 average sized adults, I only sat in the back seat of mine a few times and I had to cock my head completely to the side and it still hit the roof going over bumps, I am 6' tall and have an average to small build. I suspect that is a problem with all the cars in this category though, for some reason I don't recall it being a problem in my TSX though - it was a few years ago and I just don't remember. If I wanted a spacious vehicle and I felt I had to have AWD I would probably go with a CRV, if you can live with FWD only the new Accord is HUGE inside in relation to the size of the car.

Of the cars listed I'd probably pick the G35X over the 325Xi with the benz in last place.

 

BK -

LOL, I was all ready to just tear the thread starter a new one for ANOTHER of these vs. threads, but you cut me off at the knees with that first statement. Well done.

For the cars in question, I only have two things to say:

1. Drive and examine them all very closely.
2. If you decide on one of the Germans, buy the longest, most airtight FACTORY extended warranty you can get your hands on.

A friend of mine had a seat go bad on her '06 750i, and it required replacement.

Several thousand dollars. She had the warranty, and gets all misty eyed when she considers what would be if she didn't.

 

the C-class is starting to grow on me again... It would be a tough choice between the C and the G, but for a little more there's the Audi A4 3.2 Quattro (if you don't mind other suggestions that is)

 

dude that new cts is killer...... =).. especiially black.. i see the same one driving down the street everyday and it just looks so freakin fresh.. but yea i would choose the 328 over all ur choices =)

 

apparently, it's not obvious enough to some people that the OP wants an AWD car

 

CTS comes in AWD. Not sure what else you were mentioning.

 

really? my bad... I checked Kelly Blue Book and didn't see any listing for AWD under CTS

 

thanks guys...I'm going to go test drive the euro beasts this weekend

Oh and I like the CTS, but the woman doesnt

 

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...omparison_test

End of the thread.

 

The woman needs to know her role! Back in the kitchen and make babies! Bake me a pie and knit me a sweater!

 

Maybe Im reading this wrong. Woman need to be in the kitchen making babies & pie's $hit

 

I'm kind of surprsied no one mentioned TL as the best bang for the buck ? ....

 

It's due for a redesign soon. By looking at the models the OP is looking at, it's crystal clear that he's looking into the new redesigned models of the G,3 and C.

 

You can get the G35xS now for 2008.

The 328xi is ugly, but overall okay. The C300 4Matic looks great, but is subpar overall.

 

well its the person not the car that turns into that, my friend who get a e46 as a hand me down.. yeah i know nice hand me down... is not a "yeahhhh bimmer dood" i've been to meets with him... i can say almost no one has came up to talk to me or him... but it didn't change him.... i say the g35 or the bmw... if uget the bmw, after the free service is up, sell that baby.


the z is a very nice car btw =D

 

If you're on the fence over this car and that is your only concern, counter that with the thought you can have all your maintenance done free for the period of the warranty. That's a gigantic plus for me. When my car goes in, I get new wiper blades, oil change, brake pads, whatever, done for $0! As a friend of mine said, "ya can't beat free."

 

So, have you driven ALL of these cars? Good decision though.... it really takes a good, long test drive of each of the cars to see what all of them offer, AND what each of them lack... then the both of you can decide what you like most.

 

Hmm what about a 2009 A4 AWD economical and fun to drive. 29MPG highway?

 

So you care about what others think about you?

 

Thats part of human nature, some people can admit it and some deny it

 

 

This is a major gripe of mine. "Yeah, I drive a Beemer, it's the sickness" Walk out and see some little shit 323i sitting there. Only way I would get into a 3 series would be the 335i, otherwise get the G35x.

 

That comment was very snobbery as it is. See you dont need to own a BMW to look like a snob.

 

Whats wrong with a 323i? Just because its a lower number, that means its less of a driving machine?

Some of the people go with a 323i/325i because it uses BMW's alusil (aluminum + silicone alloy I think) engine block, which is lighter. The 335i uses an iron block to withstand F/I reliably. Plenty of power and it handles very well, but people who autox would definitely choose a 323i over a 335i. Of course there are those that buy it simply because its cheaper, but you can't generalize everyone.

 

To me, I feel any car that gives people such a big ego should have some power to back that up. How much HP does the 323i have? Like, 170? Yeah, that's the "Ultimate Driving Machine". Sorry if I sound like an ass, but I think people who buy a bottom of the line BMW, Mercedes, Audi, etc. get so full of themselves just because of a little badge. I would take a BMW any day of the week, so long as it was a 330i or above, and an e46. I think BMW's are great cars, nothing against them. The 335i is an amazing car, as is the new M3.