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I drive a Subata.
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Here's a good comparison: MotorTrend Llink
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I guess it depends on what you looking for. Are you looking for a 4 door sports sedan or a sporty powerful highway cruiser.
Using the IS-F for comparison only cause I know the information and don't have to look it up
Audi S6 --- Weight = 4486lbs; HP= 435; TQ= 398; 0-60 = 5.1sec
BMW M5 --- Weight = 4012lbs; HP= 500; TQ= 383; 0-60 = 4.8sec
Lexus IS-F --- Weight = 3780lbs; HP= 416; TQ=371; 0-60 = 4.5sec
Three completely different cars for sure so it comes down to what are you truly looking for at this point if you have even figured that out yet.
Using the IS-F for comparison only cause I know the information and don't have to look it up
Audi S6 --- Weight = 4486lbs; HP= 435; TQ= 398; 0-60 = 5.1sec
BMW M5 --- Weight = 4012lbs; HP= 500; TQ= 383; 0-60 = 4.8sec
Lexus IS-F --- Weight = 3780lbs; HP= 416; TQ=371; 0-60 = 4.5sec
Three completely different cars for sure so it comes down to what are you truly looking for at this point if you have even figured that out yet.
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I guess it depends on what you looking for. Are you looking for a 4 door sports sedan or a sporty powerful highway cruiser.
Using the IS-F for comparison only cause I know the information and don't have to look it up
Audi S6 --- Weight = 4486lbs; HP= 435; TQ= 398; 0-60 = 5.1sec
BMW M5 --- Weight = 4012lbs; HP= 500; TQ= 383; 0-60 = 4.8sec
Lexus IS-F --- Weight = 3780lbs; HP= 416; TQ=371; 0-60 = 4.5sec
Three completely different cars for sure so it comes down to what are you truly looking for at this point if you have even figured that out yet.
Using the IS-F for comparison only cause I know the information and don't have to look it up
Audi S6 --- Weight = 4486lbs; HP= 435; TQ= 398; 0-60 = 5.1sec
BMW M5 --- Weight = 4012lbs; HP= 500; TQ= 383; 0-60 = 4.8sec
Lexus IS-F --- Weight = 3780lbs; HP= 416; TQ=371; 0-60 = 4.5sec
Three completely different cars for sure so it comes down to what are you truly looking for at this point if you have even figured that out yet.
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You know, it's not really grey. The carpet and trim are all black and CF. The seats are labeled as "silver", but it's really an off-white (for lack of a better term).
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the S6 FTW
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You will love your new car. It's all good.
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I don't know something about a car that weights basically 4500lbs just kills me. Especially when it has the worst HP/weight ratio of anything you have considered.
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Big plans not enough $$$
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[sigh] Unfortunately, yes, I do have an update. I spend a good part of Tuesday negotiating via e-mail over the S6 to get the numbers ironed out, secured approval on financing through my bank at 2.84% for 60 mo's, and then things fell apart: 1) they were about $1,000 under where I wanted to be on my trade; 2) I went over and did a better inspection of the car, found some paint damage on a bumper and they resisted picking up the tab for repair; and 3) I underestimated the amount of stress it would create to re-introduce a car payment into the family budget - currently, both cars are paid for, and there's been some developing uncertainty on the degree to which I will need to be providing additional financial support to a relative. This makes my wife very nervous and not very open to making a purchase right now...at least not until we have some more clarity on the relative situation; clarity which should be coming sooner rather than later. I decided I agree with her and walked away from the car.
That being said, I'm not giving up completely, just moving a little slower. Trying to better nail down all the features I want and keeping my eyes out for the best possible deal. So, if you guys run across something, feel free to let me know. I'll keep looking some.
That being said, I'm not giving up completely, just moving a little slower. Trying to better nail down all the features I want and keeping my eyes out for the best possible deal. So, if you guys run across something, feel free to let me know. I'll keep looking some.
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It's alright man. You will find a better one with more research time.
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This is my opinion on the looks part
Audi S6 - Pretty bland
BMW M5 - Aggressive
Lexus IS-F - Meh.. Bland
Audi S6 - Pretty bland
BMW M5 - Aggressive
Lexus IS-F - Meh.. Bland
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Any of you guys who've been following my mid-life crisis live in, or near, Montclair, CA?
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It's about 30 miles away from where I live. What's up?
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Looking at this car - AutoTrader Link
but, I can only partially tell the condition from its pictures. Do you know anything about these guys? Any chance you might be in the area to do a little reconnaissance (I don't want you to make a special trip)?
but, I can only partially tell the condition from its pictures. Do you know anything about these guys? Any chance you might be in the area to do a little reconnaissance (I don't want you to make a special trip)?
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Awesome car with a good pricing..
Hmm.. I don't really go out to that area, but I can maybe possibly make a special trip for you.. It's only 40 minutes away from me.
If you would purchase it, are you going to fly out and pick it up yourself? Just curious.
Hmm.. I don't really go out to that area, but I can maybe possibly make a special trip for you.. It's only 40 minutes away from me.
If you would purchase it, are you going to fly out and pick it up yourself? Just curious.
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Might actually drive over and trade the TL. Waiting to hear what they would give me on it.
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Ahem... Not to drive you crazy even more or anything, but:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
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Ahem... Not to drive you crazy even more or anything, but:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
I actually saw that one.
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Big plans not enough $$$