CLtotheTL32

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Pontiac Aztek

SuperTrooper169

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Majofo

My sides..

ttribe

Close...donk-style Aztek with special primer paint job and real-rust trim.

Majofo

Come on T, we're in suspense.

MaxMike93

This is gonna be like Shoofin's thread all over again

But still,

charliemike

He traded the Genesis for an Azera.

Majofo

If we need to mention frilly pink thingamabobs.. it will not be good.

CLtotheTL32

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Three word story...

SuperTrooper169

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Feiro GT?

Hapa DC5

S4??

CLtotheTL32

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^Wouldn't that be too small with 3 kids?

ttribe

Okay, enough suspense...my wife sat me down night before last and encouraged me to get rid of the Genesis. She could tell I hated it and she told me, despite the short-term financial impact, I should use a bit of my recent bonus and get something that was still cost effective to deal with the ongoing "Mom Issue", but that I would still enjoy.

I bought a '09 CPO BMW E93 335. Space Gray Metallic, Cream Beige Dakota Leather, Gray Poplar Wood Trim, Sport package, premium package, Steptronic 6-spd. Auto trans, sport steering wheel with paddles, Comfort Access with Comfort Load package, heated front seats, navigation, HD radio, satellite radio, Logic 7, iPod adapter, bluetooth phone. Original MSRP of $62k; listed for $41.5k; paid $38.5k. I pay $50/mo more for the car than I did the Genesis and $20/mo less than the M5.

It's not the M5 (which I still miss), but it's a lot more fun than the Genesis was ever going to be and I'm covered up to 100k miles under warranty (bought it with 37k miles). I've also got full maintenance coverage until 50k miles and it will cost me $2k to buy a full maintenance plan through 100k miles, if I so decide.

The kids love it. Took them for a ride with the top down last night and they had a blast. My oldest is especially relieved; he liked it when I would pick him up at Jr. High in that red M5. The new 335i will still be cool enough in his book.

Please, no lectures on the financial stupidity of how this went down. Circumstances sometimes dictate strange things. Did I take a hit on the Genesis? Yes. In hindsight, should I have waited a bit and traded the M5 across for this? Perhaps; assuming I didn't have to do the rear brakes and the clutch (both of which were getting close) before I did the trade.

So far, the car is a blast to drive. It corners flat and fast. The turbo charged six is a kick in the pants and the general feel of the car is a notch above in terms of fit and finish. Very pleased with this little car. I have a number of pics on the camera at home; I'll post pics this weekend.

Majofo

I hope not. I really think the Gen was nice.. only replacement should be either the M5.. or:

63 AMG
CTS-V

Majofo

too late.. hmm.. idk..

Hapa DC5

Congrats T! I saw that S4 link and it said "Sorry sold, thanks Tim in Phx" so I figured you ended up with that.

The 335 is a great car! We need pics!

CLtotheTL32

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Congrats Tim!

Nice to see you back in a BMW

SuperTrooper169

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Wow didn't see that one coming. Congrats T, love the 335s, great looking/performing cars. I'm sure it has a much sportier feel to it. I could tell in your posts you weren't 100% sold on the Genesis purchase. Sure you took a small financial hit, but at least now you can be happy while still being in a better position than with the M5. All the best luck with the new car. So when do I get to drive it?

ttribe

I didn't see it coming either...my wife is awesome.

You can drive it next time you're in town. Just let me know.

Majofo

wait.. coupe vert?

ttribe

Yes. Convertible hardtop. It's like watching a transformer do its thing.

Hapa DC5

^ He has a Pilot

ttribe

Yep...I rarely carried the whole family. It's not much of an inconvenience to go this route.

CLtotheTL32

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Pictures. Now.

SuperTrooper169

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Ha ha I'll be there next week, but at this point it doesn't look I'll be getting out of the office for lunch at all (catered/meetings both days).

Majofo

does it even have a usable backseat?

Majofo

I guess it does.. as long as the kiddos like sitting indian style.

cjTL

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Congrats! Its better to have a car that you can love than have a car that you can like.

And it sounds like you have an incredible wife.

ttribe

It's tight back there. You wouldn't want to ride in the back on a long trip, but this car isn't really for road-tripping with the family. Plus, I'm not very tall (5'7"), so whoever rides behind me would have a more room than normal.

Yumcha

Congrats, Tim!

Yumcha

I'm a bit late to the guess-what-ttribe-bought pool...but, I was gonna guess LFA.


Or ZR-1.

ttribe

Hennessy.

Yumcha

Congrats again, dude. How do you like the feel of this car compared to the Gen?

ttribe

Completely different animal from the Gen. The Gen rode very much like a previous generation Lexus LS in terms of suspension and handling. Interestingly enough, it had a VERY heavy steering wheel and poor OEM tires, which translated into a surprising amount of skittishness over bumps. It was strange given how big that car is. Frankly, it handled like poo in the corners; way too much lean. The V8 in the Gen is fast (in a straight line), but there's no feeling the shifts; not much excitement for the driver.

This 335, on the other hand, sits low, corners very flat with the sport package, and the turbo IL-six has quite a bit of torque; not to mention a really nice exhaust note with the top down. Plus, with the addition of the sport paddles on the wheel, and a "sport" mode on the trans (really just changes throttle response), the 335 is much more engaging.

Yumcha

Yeah, I think the 335 and Gen are very different cars...One has clearly a much more sporty foundation...

Drive in safe and enjoy, dude!

Yumcha

Thread title updated.

ttribe

Well done.

Yumcha

I actually wanted it to read "ttribe's Sauerkraut to Kimchi back to Sauerkraut Journey..."


But, decided we've had enough shenanigans in Car Talk to last awhile.

Majofo

ttribe

Or bulgogi instead of kimchi.