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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Your next car: Which/When/Why

Fairly simple thread idea I got from another forum. State what your next car will be (or an idea of what it will be), when you will be buying it, and why you chose that car.

Which: As you might have seen from my other thread, I'm currently digging 05+ Subaru Legacy GT's.

When: Late Spring - Early Summer

Why: Car looks good, reliable from what I've heard, 5-speed with AWD; And the H4 Boxer motor.

Let's see what you got...
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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Which: 2007/2008 TLS, 2010 Genesis Coupe or 2010 Camaro
When: May 2009 - July 2009
Why: Current lease on my TSX end in April. All these cars look good and should be reliable. Although I would prefer a coupe as my next car, I love the TLS
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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Which: Don't know...will be a RWD coupe, potentially a convertible (all the usual suspects are on the list at the moment).

When: 2013/14

Why: Always wanted a vert, and I loved the coupe I had as a kid. As for the time frame, I want to move and the new house is the priority until I do.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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Not sure
Not sure
because of the above.

Ill probably have to buy my wife a new car first. That will probably be next summer some time. She will be getting a A8.

As for my self.

It will most likely be CTS/CTS-V
probably in 2010-12 due to wifes car
Acura has nothing i want and i want RWD, They (cts) are a solid car and fun to drive with the interior room i need (6'5") and can afford to drive (german cars maint would kill me seeing i put 40-50k a year on).
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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Which - Infiniti G35/37 Coupe if my I35 still keeps going like it is. If not, then maybe the RL for me.

And a used FX35 to replace the Pathfinder.

When - Not for a while. Maybe 2010 for the G coupe. The FX could be sooner, but not likely.

Why - I like the G coupe. Always had. It is on the list of cars I would like to own. But it will be a 3rd car. Not a daily driver. I hope to still be able to use the I35 as a DD.

The FX price is coming down a lot and it a good, reliable replacement for the Pathfinder. I think the wife would like it more. And so would I.

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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Which: Used M5?
When/IF: I get married
Why: Excuse to give the wife the 328i and for me car shop.

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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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I have no plans.
No need for a new car for me.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Not sure
Not sure
because of the above.

Ill probably have to buy my wife a new car first. That will probably be next summer some time. She will be getting a A8.

As for my self.

It will most likely be CTS/CTS-V
probably in 2010-12 due to wifes car
Acura has nothing i want and i want RWD, They (cts) are a solid car and fun to drive with the interior room i need (6'5") and can afford to drive (german cars maint would kill me seeing i put 40-50k a year on).
same here.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by fuzzy02cls
i have no plans.
No need for a new car for me.
+1
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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Why: b/c it's hot!
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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Which: either a bmw 7-series or a infinity M
When: when i'm actually making real money, so prolly a few years
why: i really like luxury cars, and those are the ones i have it narrowed down to, oh and i miss having a 4-door

prolly keep the first gen cl for some type of second car/small project car

and if i'm making a lot of money i'd add an m coupe into the mix for good measure and sell the cl
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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Which - E90
When - Probably spring, though if things pick up I will probably have to act sooner
Why - Now that I have a job again the S2000 is fairly impractical
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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Which: Genesis Coupe V6 6-speed Track Package

When: As soon as it is available

Why: Good looks, promising performance, RWD/MT layout, discount
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by fuzzy02CLS
I have no plans.
No need for a new car for me.
+2
Driving my TSX into the ground. Then giving it life support and driving it some more.

<---- I'm buying that before I buy a new car
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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Which: s2000 with a SC (stock is slow I think) or a 350z

When: Not for a year or 2. Getting an appartmant next summer but will still be living at home. Just gonna rent it out so it pays for itself.

Why: I like both of those cars and I always wanted a 2 door sports car. And prices of those are reasonable so the I can pick up one for "cheap"
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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Which: 2010 or 2011 Audi S4/A5/S5

When: Within the next 2 - 3 years

Why: Because I just don't like the 4G TL as much as I like my '08 TL-S, no matter how much I want to and I have always liked the S4, I would get another Acura if they make some serious design changes in the near future.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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Which: TBA (short list: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, Acura MDX, Infiniti M45, or Lexus GS450h)
When: Late 2009/Early 2010
Why: 3.2CL Type S is getting on in years and am getting bored of it
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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Which: BMW M3/135i, Subaru Legacy GT, Acura RDX, whatever Porsche that might be in my price range.
When: Possibly next summer
Why: The AWD vehicles have the leg up as I'm considering moving to Denver. My CL-S would be horrible up there in the winter. The BMWs and Porsche are more less just a fantasy for my transitional phase.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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Which: 135, A3, G37
When: probably early next yr or as soon as i can get my CD from the bank
Why: want to reward myself for hard work the past couple yrs
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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Which: 1-2 year old used 3 Series or C-class.
When: That will be 2 years from now.
Why: My impression of our families E-Class has given me new light into German cars.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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Which: C63, M3, S5 (i like all 3 but I need to drive them before deciding.)
When: late 2009/2010 (push it back a few years if i buy a house over the next year)
Why: I want a toy, but I won't buy it if I can't afford it.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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Which: 2008 Yukon Denali
When: Early Spring next year
Why: TSX is too small for growing family
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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Expect a follow up thread in 2011/2012 to see who actually followed through with their predictions

It's nice to see people going for sports/sporty cars rather than Yaris' and Fits...
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Which: C63amg, IS-F, M3
when: 1.5-1.75 years from now.
why: IS will be high on millage, plus i want a toy. i won't buy it unless if i can afford it.

if none of the above maybe G37S, IS350, and pick up an evo 8/9 to have fun with and use in the winter.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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I placed an order on a M3 sedan last month but gave the spot to someone else as I got the green light from the wife to get whichever I wanted.

Which: Between a 997 C2S, 997 GT3, CTS-V, Gallardo, CLK BS or R8 if the price comes down.

When: Next spring or summer or sooner if the right one comes up

Why: I did some track days this summer and would love to do some more with the right car. Did I mention I have car ADD.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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^If the 335i coupes drop back down, I wouldn't mind getting back into one and mod it as maintenance would be much cheaper than the other models I'm considering.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Probably going to stick with the MDX for a few years, switching cars was getting too expensive.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
I placed an order on a M3 sedan last month but gave the spot to someone else as I got the green light from the wife to get whichever I wanted.

Which: Between a 997 C2S, 997 GT3, CTS-V, Gallardo, CLK BS or R8 if the price comes down.

When: Next spring or summer or sooner if the right one comes up

Why: I did some track days this summer and would love to do some more with the right car. Did I mention I have car ADD.

damn what a wife, may we all be so lucky...

The CLK BS is a hot car, then again so is the GT3 and everything else you listed. How will you decide?
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by savage
How will you decide?
The one that'll make me smile,drool or scream the most wins.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Which: Audi S8, Lexus LS, MB, 7 series (basically a big luxury family type car)

When: 2-3 years

Why: Will need to replace the RL with something.
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When: N/A
Why: N/A

I plan on sticking with this car until it dies pretty much. When im done with school then maybe ill think about another car. Most probably a M45.
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
i placed an order on a m3 sedan last month but gave the spot to someone else as i got the green light from the wife to get whichever i wanted.

Which: Between a 997 c2s, 997 gt3, cts-v, gallardo, clk bs or r8 if the price comes down.

When: Next spring or summer or sooner if the right one comes up

why: I did some track days this summer and would love to do some more with the right car. Did i mention i have car add.:d
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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When: Maybe in next 5-7 years..
Why: Its my dream car from day one I saw NSX. I don't care about performance because I am not into racing and stuff.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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when: Hopefully when I can land another feature or TV show...sadly in this economy and with another strike on the horizon...who the hell knows

why: The car is a sexy beast.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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possibly this spring, a 99-03 996 i can hardly wait
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dallison
possibly this spring, a 99-03 996 i can hardly wait
Those are pretty cheap now, but unless you're looking at a turbo(at which point I would still probably try to find a 997 C2S for similar money) I would test drive a number of similar priced cars. I know you have a thread about this, I just was never impressed with the 996, factor in its age and I strongly feel there are better cars out there for similar money.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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Want an STi based on the deals right now.

There is also a really nice used Spec B with 7k on the clock for like 27k in town. I bet it could be had for 23-25k in this economy.

Sadly, not soon, the wife is not having it and there is talk of children in the next few years. Not that I don't love my Si, its just time, with my auto ADD...and a coupe plus kids, and I miss AWD in the snow, especially as my job will have me up a nasty canyon at least once a week this winter... (Parley's from SLC to Park City for any that know this area)

Maybe a 3 series in a few years, or a G35x/G37x
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