charliemike

Whatever you do Tim, I would not buy a new car. Don't compound the loss on the M5 by taking a huge depreciation hit on the next car IMO.

Of your list, the A5 while slowest holds its value so incredibly well that if in 2-3 years you want to move on from it you'll probably be in the best position regarding resale of the cars you listed.

Majofo

Of course, if you want horsepower on the cheap (inexpensive to buy and fix).. gotta go American.

ttribe

I may just need to find a stopgap for now; something cheap to get me around...some additional developments last night.

Should never have gotten rid of the paid-off 3G TL. Hindsight is 20/20.

charliemike

I feel your pain. I should have kept my 2007 Mazdaspeed3 and then gotten a S4 later ... Trading the MS3 set off a chain reaction of decisions that ended up making me unhappy despite being decent choices at the time.

Live and Learn. G/L.

ttribe

This, actually, might be a really good interim option (i.e. 1-2 years): http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...19967859&Log=0

CLtotheTL32

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This may be a little too "low end" for you but my girlfriend has a 2012 Elantra. It's roomy inside and great on gas. She got hers for around $16k with 20k miles. Just a thought if you want something basic to get you around.

Majofo

You want a truck now?

Shit you could buy a gently used fully loaded 5.7L Tundra for that price.

ttribe

I didn't say I WANTED a truck, but it would work for my circumstances, would be useful, and wouldn't be a bad solution for a short-term daily.

Majofo

T, if you're going to get a truck, get this one. 5.7L TRD S/C.

I guarantee you this will pull your M5. M5 will run it down.. but you'll be barely digging your head from the headrest by that time.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Super...ht_22711wt_802

Still a year on the motor and I'm guessing all TRD parts are warrantied past that as well.

chill_dog

^Clean truck.

Majofo

Majofo

Begging the wife to buy it now..

ttribe

Don't know if it would fit in the garage with my wife's Pilot.

Majofo

Look familiar?

Majofo

The Tundra I posted is much shorter than a double cab Tacoma. My BIL has the same PreRunner with a short bed and he's able to park it in his small townhome garage but barely. The one you posted has a regular bed.. not going to happen. The Tundra will though. Now can you get out of the truck once you parked?.. that's another story.

ttribe

Dang.

ttribe

Length isn't a problem in my garage. Width is the issue with kids getting in and out of the Pilot.

Majofo

shit.

Majofo

Dibs, I guess I'll buy it then..

ttribe

This is absolutely killing me. I love this car.


No matter what I buy, it's going to be a disappointment. Maybe an interim vehicle, till we get the money thing dealt with (re: medical, etc.), will allow me to not resent something I keep long-term. Right now I'm wondering if that will be my reaction, just resentment and disappointment. Funny how much emotion plays into this; being an enthusiast has destroyed my ability to have just a weak Civic and live happily ever after.

S14 n Tsx

holy hell... no!

Family comes first before your dream car...You can guys get it later down the road.

Keep us posted...

Majofo

It might be tough to let the M5 go but cars are cars. Don't get attached to any of them. You also don't need to spend a lot of money to have fun. HP is truly cheap.. so if you still want something fun and fast, it's attainable for not too much coin. If you get a truck and you only plan on having it for a couple years.. might as well buy the cheapest Toyota you can find. It'll drive around the earth 100x before it dies so it doesn't really matter if it has 10k miles or 100k miles.

SuperTrooper169

iTrader: (2)

Thanks again for letting me drive the beast today, Tim. Now I'm going to miss her, too.

phee

iTrader: (5)

test the 5.0
if you need 4 doors then a golf R with apr
no hatches? 335i with jb3

ttribe

Can't blow up any warranties with a tune right now. I think I'll be staying away from BMW for the time being as well; I just burn through the miles too fast and don't have any margin for error in the budget at the moment.

phee

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all used cars

ttribe

Probably.

ttribe

Leaning used Genesis 4.6.

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

Awesome! Go drive one and let us know what you think!

Will you be selling the M5 privately or just trading it in?

charliemike

I would say that isn't a bad deal, Tim. It could let you get a toy in the long run and daily the Genesis for a long time.

ttribe

Trade, if I can get a good appraisal.

Kind of what I'm thinking.

Majofo

No Genesis 5.0's?

CLtotheTL32

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R-Spec ftw.

Even though they look better, a lot of reviews say the 4.6 is just as good.

ttribe

Can't find any used 5.0s in the area. That definitely occurred to me.

CAgine

^Yea RSpec are quite new....Don't think owners of them would sell them back just yet.

I read C&D's "long term review," of the Genesis @ 42K miles. The car is solid, and the maintenance cost were low around $580 (total) including the rotor swap and break pads and i believe the oil change were all covered by the dealer. Also with Hyundai's generous warranty...It gives you confidence putting loads of miles on that car.

If you're thinking truck though, I like the tundra as well.

mrmako

T - The best thing you can do is take care of the family. And whatever you get, you can trade in for lesser, but with warranty. Less out of pocket.

What exactly would you want? If you need a truck, the ones above are not a bad way to go. but if you want a car that can be a touch practical but quick, go check out a Legacy GT or the Genesis like you stated earlier. (or go WRX)

Majofo

5.0 spec (4.6 spec):
0-60 in 4.8s (5.5s)
1/4 in 13.3s (14.1s)
60-0 in 109ft (116ft)

In terms of reliability.. the same, awesome.

Big problem is the 5.0 is new, and thus expensive. Not worth it, get the 4.6.

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

^I wasn't talking about speed, I was talking about the overall package.

Majofo

Not talking about speed :theghey: :gheylaugh:

ttribe

The M5 is gone.

I now own a 2011, Black on black, Genesis 4.6, with 25K miles. I paid $31K, and they gave me $32,700 (with the tax savings) for the M5 (they first offered $28k). It's a very nice car and totally loaded; but I'm not feeling very celebratory at the moment. When I cease mourning the loss of the M, I'll post some pictures.