Thinking about a New Car
07-05-2005, 02:54 PM
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Thinking about a New Car
I've been thinking about getting a new car and I need some suggestions. My price range is $60,000 and I will be trading in my 1999 M3 with 36,000 miles, if I do decide to get a new car. I've been thinking about the M3, C55, and Range Rover Sport. I want something fast, but practical.
07-05-2005, 03:04 PM
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I really like the CTS-V.... vette engine with 4 doors....comes fully equip... except upgrade performance shocks, sunroof, and one more option which I can't remember.
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Originally Posted by sipark
^^^ clarkson says it's got cheap looking interior.. 
How much is E55? I'd consider BMW 5 series also.
How much is E55? I'd consider BMW 5 series also.
07-05-2005, 03:11 PM
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got a pic of your M3?
07-05-2005, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 1killercls
got a pic of your M3?
07-05-2005, 03:22 PM
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If you want the C55 or M3, you should wait for the next versions 1-2 years out or your new car will take a rather large hit. The 335i/ci sounds promising if the next M3 pushes the $70k mark. The C55 will jump to 410hp+ within the next 18 months or so.
If you desperately need a car, then my vote goes with the M3. I enjoyed driving the M3 much more than my C32 and the C55 really isn't that big of a difference IMO.
However, if you can wait it out (which would be me real vote), get the C63 or next M3/335.
If you desperately need a car, then my vote goes with the M3. I enjoyed driving the M3 much more than my C32 and the C55 really isn't that big of a difference IMO.
However, if you can wait it out (which would be me real vote), get the C63 or next M3/335.
07-05-2005, 03:23 PM
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I like the Infiniti SUV thingy (FX I think).
07-05-2005, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by cob3683
If you want the C55 or M3, you should wait for the next versions 1-2 years out or your new car will take a rather large hit. The 335i/ci sounds promising if the next M3 pushes the $70k mark. The C55 will jump to 410hp+ within the next 18 months or so.
If you desperately need a car, then my vote goes with the M3. I enjoyed driving the M3 much more than my C32 and the C55 really isn't that big of a difference IMO.
However, if you can wait it out (which would be me real vote), get the C63 or next M3/335.
If you desperately need a car, then my vote goes with the M3. I enjoyed driving the M3 much more than my C32 and the C55 really isn't that big of a difference IMO.
However, if you can wait it out (which would be me real vote), get the C63 or next M3/335.
07-05-2005, 03:31 PM
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you can always get a 24-month lease for an M3; and then get into the new one; i haven't checked the numbers, but im pretty sure the M3 has a high residual
07-05-2005, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sipark
^^^ clarkson says it's got cheap looking interior..
How much is E55? I'd consider BMW 5 series also.
How much is E55? I'd consider BMW 5 series also.
E55 is pushing 100k
I would buy the M45 if I was you. The CTS-V is hot also.
07-05-2005, 04:06 PM
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I would consider the CTS-V but I dont like the quality of American cars
07-05-2005, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
Range Rover Sport starts at about $70K.
07-05-2005, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Xenogen
The HSE starts at $53k but when I loaded it with options it came up to be about $63k
07-05-2005, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
Oh, I thought you were talking about the S/C model, my bad.
07-05-2005, 04:32 PM
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07-05-2005, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by cob3683
S4 is nice but it isn't in the same league as the C55/M3. 
07-05-2005, 05:43 PM
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you can get anywhere from $2500-3000 off MSRP right now for an e46 m3..... dont believe what dealers will tell you.... you're better off ordering the car than taking one off the lot cuz then they make you think they got you by the balls since most dealers only have 1-3 m3's on the lot....
