Your next car? What would it be?
#41
I drive a Subata.
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#43
As far as new cars, possibly a toss up between a BRZ or IS350 F-Sport now that I could possibly get a good lease deal on the IS through work for under $500/month.
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I drove the GS and it just didn't have enough oomph compared to what I'm used to, very nice though and not much larger than my G.
#45
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BRZ with forced induction, really nice suspension, wheels etc. Wouldn't be a DD.
#46
The GS-F is coming, possibly revealed some time later in the year since the RC-F news is still fresh. Not a lot of details beyond a V8 w/ 500 or so power. I'd expect similar options to what they have now, just with carbon fiber thrown into the interior.
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Pricing? Targeted around 70k?
#48
Want: C7 vette
Realistic (somewhat): mid 00's Impreza WRX
Realistic (somewhat): mid 00's Impreza WRX
#49
I'm a sucker for overpowered SUVs, so one of these next:
L494 Range Rover Sport
BMW X5 4.4
Audi SQ5
My brotatoe has one. Rocket_man is correct on the software updates, however, post-update, it's a jewel.
L494 Range Rover Sport
BMW X5 4.4
Audi SQ5
My brotatoe has one. Rocket_man is correct on the software updates, however, post-update, it's a jewel.
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#50
Punk Rocker
I'm very seriously looking at the new Genesis sedan due out this summer. Of course if I intend to be financially smart I'm also considering the Accord Sport 6MT which is a fantastic car. Just wish I could get it with the V6 and nav.
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#52
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But the german does make great handling cars. when i went to buy my car, i initially wanted a infinity g35, test drove it, i didn't like the way it handle and feel, it has alot of power though. then i went to another dealer to test drove the TL. i like it , but i was like, might as well test drive all the other cars they let me. and i choose the audi a4, even though i know that maintenance is going to be a beeoacth to my wallet.
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I was heading toward an off-ramp yesterday and following a guy that decided that straddling both lanes of the off-ramp at 15mph below the flow of traffic was appropriate. I hate following people like that because they could move into one lane and then drift back over again and force me onto the shoulder as I try to go by them.
So I dropped from 5th to 4th and gave it the beans and it went from 40mph to 70mph in no time at all. I was around the guy in a flash. It's exactly the kind of power I had been missing in the Jetta.
Kind of crazy to break the front wheels loose at 40-45mph in 4th gear but it might have been the snow tires and salt on the road too
Anyway, I don't mean to shit up threads with my disappointment in this car. I just feel like I've been unlucky with some of my cars recently.
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I actually really like the Focus ST, I just have days where I'm really frustrated with the one I got. Which is too bad because it's so fun to drive with the FSWerks tune.
I was heading toward an off-ramp yesterday and following a guy that decided that straddling both lanes of the off-ramp at 15mph below the flow of traffic was appropriate. I hate following people like that because they could move into one lane and then drift back over again and force me onto the shoulder as I try to go by them.
So I dropped from 5th to 4th and gave it the beans and it went from 40mph to 70mph in no time at all. I was around the guy in a flash. It's exactly the kind of power I had been missing in the Jetta.
Kind of crazy to break the front wheels loose at 40-45mph in 4th gear but it might have been the snow tires and salt on the road too
Anyway, I don't mean to shit up threads with my disappointment in this car. I just feel like I've been unlucky with some of my cars recently.
I was heading toward an off-ramp yesterday and following a guy that decided that straddling both lanes of the off-ramp at 15mph below the flow of traffic was appropriate. I hate following people like that because they could move into one lane and then drift back over again and force me onto the shoulder as I try to go by them.
So I dropped from 5th to 4th and gave it the beans and it went from 40mph to 70mph in no time at all. I was around the guy in a flash. It's exactly the kind of power I had been missing in the Jetta.
Kind of crazy to break the front wheels loose at 40-45mph in 4th gear but it might have been the snow tires and salt on the road too
Anyway, I don't mean to shit up threads with my disappointment in this car. I just feel like I've been unlucky with some of my cars recently.
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All german cars huh, no bias there .
But the german does make great handling cars. when i went to buy my car, i initially wanted a infinity g35, test drove it, i didn't like the way it handle and feel, it has alot of power though. then i went to another dealer to test drove the TL. i like it , but i was like, might as well test drive all the other cars they let me. and i choose the audi a4, even though i know that maintenance is going to be a beeoacth to my wallet.
But the german does make great handling cars. when i went to buy my car, i initially wanted a infinity g35, test drove it, i didn't like the way it handle and feel, it has alot of power though. then i went to another dealer to test drove the TL. i like it , but i was like, might as well test drive all the other cars they let me. and i choose the audi a4, even though i know that maintenance is going to be a beeoacth to my wallet.
If I'm going to by sauerkraut, I may as well buy fresh.
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I am already stressing out about this, and I am about 1.5 years away from getting anything. A key thing for me is that I cannot go without a manual, so that will affect what I do. If I keep my TSX as a second car (6MT), then I can look at whatever. If not, then my choices are more limited. I am in a constant battle with a desire to get something with utility for bikes, camping gear, etc, and wanting a manual sports car. I also like sedans, so a fast sedan appeals as well.
Stuff that's been on my mind,...
Vette (C6/C7)
Cadillac SRX
Some Cadillac V model
Porsche Macan (quite liked this when I checked it out at the NAIAS)
911 or Cayman
BMW M235i (although the interior was a bit disappointing when I checked it out at NAIAS)
BMW 3 series/M3
Audi S3 perhaps
Stuff that's been on my mind,...
Vette (C6/C7)
Cadillac SRX
Some Cadillac V model
Porsche Macan (quite liked this when I checked it out at the NAIAS)
911 or Cayman
BMW M235i (although the interior was a bit disappointing when I checked it out at NAIAS)
BMW 3 series/M3
Audi S3 perhaps
I'll probably keep my 530xi T till the wheels fall off of it. I think I want an
--Audi A7 (TDI)
--Audi SQ5
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The only thing holding be back from the Accord Sport is lack of Navigation and push button start. So that puts the Mazda6 ahead of it. The way that Honda packages its cars baffles me. Why no navi in the ILX 2.4? They finally put auto climate control in the Civic,but not dual zone when all of the competitors have it.
#63
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The only thing holding be back from the Accord Sport is lack of Navigation and push button start. So that puts the Mazda6 ahead of it. The way that Honda packages its cars baffles me. Why no navi in the ILX 2.4? They finally put auto climate control in the Civic,but not dual zone when all of the competitors have it.
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Navigation can be a deal breaker I guess.
But keyless start? Really?
But keyless start? Really?
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Someday, an RS6 Avant+
I thought living in Europe would be OK without it, but once I started using it (especially in the UK and Belgium), I can't have a car without it.
I do have a cheap Garmin unit if I bought upscale and refused to spend $2-4K to upgrade to it. I think that price is rediculous.
I do have a cheap Garmin unit if I bought upscale and refused to spend $2-4K to upgrade to it. I think that price is rediculous.
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I'd get a Raptor or a GS F-Sport depending on how much driving I'd have to do.
My fiancée really wants a CLA. Next new car is probably going to be hers.
Realistically, I'd be pretty content with an Accord Sport.
My fiancée really wants a CLA. Next new car is probably going to be hers.
Realistically, I'd be pretty content with an Accord Sport.
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And you know what? So would I. It's amazing the number of people in this thread who have mentioned this car. To be completely honest, if it had XM, I'd likely have bought one already instead of waiting for the new Acura sedans. Seriously. And believe me, I love me some torque, look at what I drive now. The Accord Sport, in 6MT form, is simply a gift to those of us who remember what Hondas used to be--good-looking, sporty-handling, practical cars with great fuel economy, for cheap. And the Accord Sport is cheeeeeeeep.
Sorry for the tome, but I admit to being a Honda fogey, having driven them for almost 25 years at this point.
Sorry for the tome, but I admit to being a Honda fogey, having driven them for almost 25 years at this point.
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And you know what? So would I. It's amazing the number of people in this thread who have mentioned this car. To be completely honest, if it had XM, I'd likely have bought one already instead of waiting for the new Acura sedans. Seriously. And believe me, I love me some torque, look at what I drive now. The Accord Sport, in 6MT form, is simply a gift to those of us who remember what Hondas used to be--good-looking, sporty-handling, practical cars with great fuel economy, for cheap. And the Accord Sport is cheeeeeeeep.
Sorry for the tome, but I admit to being a Honda fogey, having driven them for almost 25 years at this point.
Sorry for the tome, but I admit to being a Honda fogey, having driven them for almost 25 years at this point.
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What would be nice is if we could order a car the way we wanted w/o having to pay a separate fee to do so (if they even allow that at all).
I understand why they don't though. Some moron would order a Fuscia Honda Pilot with roll-up windows and then change their mind before taking delivery and Honda would be stuck with a car they can't sell.
But given that Honda makes cars in the U.S., I don't understand why we can't get some more flexibility. Same for other cars built in North America. They do it in Europe and the sky hasn't fallen.
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#75
Cross bars are typically considered as an accessory and can usually be ordered separately.
I couldn't find any for the QX50 in the catalog but I did see some for the QX60 cheaper than from the factory too, obviously.
http://infiniti.sewellparts.com/acce...2014/5475.html
I couldn't find any for the QX50 in the catalog but I did see some for the QX60 cheaper than from the factory too, obviously.
http://infiniti.sewellparts.com/acce...2014/5475.html
#77
Apparently they were $200/each but later Honda jacked up the price to $700
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People started buying them up, so Honda pushed the pricing up.
As for me. I've been eyeing the new Mazda3. Waiting to hear a release date for the 3 hatchback with the 2.5 & a 6MT. Touring or GT would work for me.
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charliemike (01-27-2014)
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I'm planning to keep the BRZ as a toy after I pay it off.
Will probably pick up a slightly used sporty wagon like WRX as a daily driver. Can't stand driving an automatic whatsoever.
Will probably pick up a slightly used sporty wagon like WRX as a daily driver. Can't stand driving an automatic whatsoever.