I need to get some kind of all-terrain, towing vehicle. My Accord just isnt built for riding down muddy access roads in state parks. Ideally I would want something like a Jeep Cherokee, but Im not adverse to pickup's either.
I bought a new car (the "I wanna be like Gugs" thread)...
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MadeInNewJersey
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how is your lease up so soon? did you only do 2-year?
also, Jetta = FUCKING GAY
Infiniti = nice car
fuck Lexus too
thanks dude ... my friend Leon, who you met, just bought a GLI, nice and fast with a dsg tranny, but is lacking a few features that should be there at the price point (mostly bells and whistles though) ... otherwise it flies.
drove the new G35, great car and fast ... just feels a bit large and heavy.
MadeInNewJersey
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I test drove one of those Jettas before I got my speed6, and I disliked it immensely. I actually thought it was badly underpowered. Also, to get the better package options, it's not worth the cost IMO.
Agreed on the Jetta. Right now, the IS250 is at the top of the list. I'd like to get the IS350, but only if I can get it without one of the $7K option packages. On the Lexus web site, it seems like you have to choose one of the option packages (base of $35K), the cheapest being $7K. The base car is fairly loaded, and none of the options in those $7K packages is desired/necessary.
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MadeInNewJersey
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Greg, that IS250 is also junk. Stay away from Lexus, don't be one of "those guys", and by those guys, I mean middle-aged Jewish women from Long Island.
You make the bucks, go with either BMW's x-series, or the Infiniti G35X, and then let me drive it.
You make the bucks, go with either BMW's x-series, or the Infiniti G35X, and then let me drive it.
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A 5.4L in a Ranger? Awesome. Or a Powerstroke? Why does the US market suck? I really don't think this would be cost-prohibitive. A base Ranger costs what? $14000? Throw in the $6000 Powerstroke for goat's sake.
The full-size Fords are too big for off-roading. A diesel Ranger would rule.
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The new Accord has some 280 hp for around $30,000 right?
Zod, if you gots the money, buy something ridiculous like a 911 or a used Ferrari. Then post pics of it after you crash.
MadeInNewJersey
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c'mon though, you're not actually comparing a Honda to a BMW though, are you? I feel like we've had this debate before, lol
I mean shit, a Subaru WRX STi has 300hp & AWD for $35k, but that doesn't mean I'd buy one over a BMW
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*shrugs* I hate cars. Just opining. How about an M3 then? My point being, if you have $35k to blow on some metal and plastic, you probably got enough to buy whatever the hell you want, so why not go all-out? Get a Corvette Z06. A Roush 427R. A Cayman S. A used 911 Turbo. I'd hate to see Zod get another staid Japanese sedan (unless that's what he likes, then well, more power to him).
LOL... noted.
I guess it's one of those things where what I can afford and what I'm willing to pay for, are different. Paula and I are looking to retire in 10 years, 15 years if things don't go as well as we like. Given what a bad investment cars are, $45K for the new BMW 335 just doesn't make sense. Now granted, if that's my position, why not just by a Honda Civic and keep it for the next 10 - 15 years? I happen to love cars, and what I drive is important to me. So, I'm trying to find a happy medium.
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MadeInNewJersey
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Greg, in all seriousness, and I forget if we've had this discussion before, but have you ever driven a BMW for any length of time? Because trust me when I tell you this, once you go German handling & engineering, you'll remember why you got a driver's license all those years ago. And I do mean ALL THOSE YEARS AGO. And no, it wasn't to go on Mickey D's runs during study hall.
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I've never been a huge fan of BMW styling. However, the new 335s are pretty sweet. Since I'm looking at $35K as my absolute limit, I may look at what's available in pre-owned BMWs as well.
Zod
so you're looking to buy this time around? ... if so, defientelly look into BMW ... bst resale value in the biz when you get tired of it.
here's one to consider ... coming around the time you will be in the market for a car. the specs are awsome!
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/200...1-series-less-is-less-but-not-a-lot/#more-185
here's one to consider ... coming around the time you will be in the market for a car. the specs are awsome!
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/200...1-series-less-is-less-but-not-a-lot/#more-185
also ... the new Mazda 6 debuting next year ...
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9070907.002/all-new-mazda6-photo-leak
pretty freaking sick!
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9070907.002/all-new-mazda6-photo-leak
pretty freaking sick!
Yeah... for like 8 months. When my niece moved in, I sold it. My wife drives a Mini, and between the two of us, that meant we effectively owned two 2-seaters.
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