Xyster101 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Wife and I are looking for a new car, mainly for her. It will be a DD. Requirements: sporty little luxury Coupe or sedan good looks Priced $40k or less Stick Shift (has to be) Reliable We are tall. I'm 6'5" (180lbs) and she is 5'10" (xlbs) What she likes so far: G37 (only drove auto, she hated auto, but liked the car) Audi A5 (has only seen pics) She hates: Corvette CTS (we drove one, made for small people) Mustang Going to test drive this weekend: Genesis (doesn't like pics) 370Z (does like pics) Audi I am all for a used car, she wants 3 years or newer. G37 would have to be ordered for $42k since no one has a used stick in 300 miles. We currently have a 03 civic and element and a 91 MR2. She would drive the civic or element in the snow. Are Audi's and BMW's reliable? Pics or it didn't happen http://www.adamdaley.com/max/mr2/CTSChrista1.jpg http://www.adamdaley.com/max/mr2/G37Christa1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Have u thought of any acuras? Maybe a nice tl I'm not sure if they come in stick but be a nice daily. Or even the tsx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I have no personal experience but I have heard the 370's are nice fun DD's and a LOT of women here in DFW have them. The two most popular sports cars I see down here with women driving them, 350/370 and Corvettes. They are EVERYWHERE. If she was willing to go used, 335i/xi? New 128i's are a tad over $40k, but I am assuming you can't really haggle the price with BMW's the way you can a Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Damn school teachers making too much money :gabe: I vote Infiniti for the class factor. Although the new CTS is nice; not sure about the 3.6l reliability though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Lightly used 335. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Audi A8. Idk if they come manual though. The A8 may be out of your price range so the A5 sounds good, I've always loved audi's and the new ones are bauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Honestly, you can't go wrong with a stick shift G37 for the wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 A5 or A4 are both available in manual with quattro. The new Audis are far more reliable than the older Audis. You know the new GTI is supposedly going to be vastly improved as well. Good girl requiring a manual. My wife is the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 2008 Legacy GT Limited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Personally, I wouldn't go with a used german car (especially VAG products) unless it's a CPO or it's new. One idea is to go with a plug-in hybrid and before you guys lynch me, here is why. The tax rebate is going to be increased to $10k (if it passed) and a Volt is eligible for the whole $10k (double of last year eligibility). My idea is to lease one for the same amount of time the warranty which means you don't have to worry about repairs. Plus, there are GM mechanics on this board (Cordell is one) of whom you can give your choice words if there is something wrong with your Volt. Upfront cost is roughly $5k and the $4+k can be used to pay for roughly a quarter of to half of the lease payments. Fuel cost (electric and gasoline) is very low especially if you can plug it in to your neighbor's house or your work. A full charge supposedly costs $1.51 in electricity (good for GM claim of 40 miles) which, depending on the 87-octane price, means roughly half a gallon of gasoline. That calculated to an equivalence of 80 miles per gallon of gasoline, cost-wise. The car will never run out of "juice" (electricity or gasoline) as long as there is a fuel station nearby. There I said it, you guys can ban me now Edited February 18, 2012 by POS VETT Correction - it's not 80 miles per charge, but more like 40 miles per charge, my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 2008 Legacy GT Limited That's an oddly specific recommendation... :gabe: I was going to suggest an LGT also. They are nice and roomy and maintenance doesn't seem to be too much of an issue. Not as nice as the BMW or some Audi models but it's a pretty nice car. They make good power and you could easily drive it in winter too. You can definitely get one under your budget, especially if you pick up one that's a couple years old. Also, please ban POS VETT :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Buick Buick Buick Buick Buick. I've always been a fan of the Acura approach to luxury cars (fun to drive, not too expensive, RWD is way overrated), but Acura started making butt-ass ugly cars and now Buick, of all brands, is showing them how it's done. Regal GS or even just a turbo. Sporty, good looking, little bit of luxury, well priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tshensley Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 The 2013 genesis coupe's will be arriving in under 2 months. Will be faster and more efficient and a few more goodies on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I was going to recommend looking at a Regal Gs as well. The 335's feel very small inside, I'm only 6' and felt very cramped inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 For a DD, NEW not used with all those requirements.... TL-SH 6-speed 328i or 328xi ....and you can SELL the Civic and Element! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamgh81 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Good girl requiring a manual. My wife is the same way. I wish mine was that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Fuel cost (electric and gasoline) is very low especially if you can plug it in to your neighbor's house or your work. :funny: This comment alone should be enough to save Tom from being banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 One idea is to go with a plug-in hybrid and before you guys lynch me, here is why. The tax rebate is going to be increased to $10k (if it passed) and a Volt is eligible for the whole $10k (double of last year eligibility). And Obama wants it to be at point of sale and not a tax rebate... things would be nutty then. I was just talking with my partner about this because she loves the idea of a PHEV/EV. Will it work for all PHEV's or does the amount of rebate depend on the battery size, distance the car can go on elec only? The Prius plug in is $7k less than the volt. $32k for the Prius PHEV, minus 10K... 22K for that car is damn low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Lightly used 335. This what came to mind reading the initial post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Drive more audis I am sure you will find one you like and like said before toss in a few different bmws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Double Fwiw we have 14 6 speed G37s if that is the car you wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyster101 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Double Fwiw we have 14 6 speed G37s if that is the car you wanted For sale? Any stick shift? Where are you located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0nk3y Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I don't think you guys will fit in the 370z. It's not too roomy. Find a CPO 335i. There is somewhere to start http://www.davewalterbmw.com/VehicleDetails/certified-2009-BMW-335i_xDrive-Sedan-Akron-OH/1640947423 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spam Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Would do a 335 in a heartbeat. Cant beat AWD twin turbo. Can chip it and exhaust and make 400+. And DATS ERRDAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dammit Charlie Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 WRX STI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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